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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2016-09-04

Melmosier
TN, United States
2016-09-03
2-3 days shipping from CA to east TN was amazing & unexpected. The merchandise I purchased was very high quality. So happy to have found this website. I have passed this along to friends. Totally impressed
Katey
2016-09-03
AMAZING service. My order was expected to take between 14-21 days to arrive in NewZealand but I received my order in 7 days. My jacket is truly amazing and I LOVE it.
Tim
CO, United States
2016-09-02
Arrived on time.
Bandelore
OH, United States
2016-09-01
I had a return because a vest didn't fit me well and it could not have been a more pleasant experience. The replacement came quickly and I absolutely love it. I will be back! I have already purchased 2 vest sets and I imagine it won't be long until I get my third. GREAT customer service, even when I had accidentally removed my return slip from the package.
oNCE
2016-09-01
lOVE YOU GUYS
Kelly
WA, United States
2016-09-01
Very nice items, great for our steampunk outfits. Shipping was very fast.
Deanne
SA, Australia
2016-09-01
The gloves themselves are a very good price and good value, however, the additional very high cost of postage coupled with the exchange rate make it unlikely that I will buy again from you. In this instance I had to replace a pair of gloves I had previously purchased from you that had been damaged. I needed them for a costume but paying $85 for a pair of gloves makes them quite unaffordable. If you can come up with a more reasonable shipping cost (USD$45 - 3 times the cost of the gloves for a very small, light package is not reasonable) I would look at buying from you again.
deeotto
NY, United States
2016-09-01
Fast service, good quality, sizing a little off.
LAZARUS DEMPSEY
NJ, United States
2016-09-01
My order was shipped out almost immediately and when the Unites States Postal Service bungles the delivery the matter was resolved with courteous promptitude. Thank you for your exemplary customer service.
Bob
IA, United States
2016-09-01
This is one of those "best kept secret" values. The quality and craftsmanship of the leather on my holster were exceptional. Have paid a lot more and gotten a lot less for pretty much the same thing. Well worth the money and will be back for more. I ordered a size 40 belt and have a 34 inch waist so a size 38 would have put me in the middle hole but the 40 works. western Emporium is a pleasure to deal with, value, service, great communication and very fast shipping.
Anonymous Customer
CA, United States
2016-09-01
Saw what I wanted, paid securely (thank you, PayPal!), and received it THE NEXT DAY!!! And I LOVE the hat!
McGee P
CA, United States
2016-09-01
I have always found GE to have a great and wide selection of products and they are fast and efficient in filling my orders.
Benno.
CA, United States
2016-09-01
Your service is great. I also enjoy your great product offerings. I ordered two pair of sunglasses in regard to my most recent order. One pair was great. The other pair had quality issues. I kept the glasses, because I could live with the bad quality issue. Otherwise, I enjoy your great service and product.
Kris f
CA, United States
2016-09-01
I ordered a mob hat it is cute and comfortable to wear.
Geraldine T
2016-09-01
The first order I made was too small, returned it and received a credit. Place another order and it came in a timely manner and fit properly. I was very impressed with you servicres.
Monte
WA, United States
2016-09-01
Very friendly easy to do business The card that came with the order with all the employees names is a very nice touch Great products Suggest you carry holsters that fit 4.62" barrels I have to buy from another source One stop shopping is a good customer return guarantee.........just saying
Larry M
TX, United States
2016-08-31
Overall, totally over the top!
Brandi
OR, United States
2016-08-31
I loved it. Just wish you would have had a little more stock on an item I wanted
Jeff
NH, United States
2016-08-31
Very high quality items that were not available elsewhere.
Anonymous Customer
WA, United States
2016-08-31
One pair fit great. The second pair of pants I will be sending back. The sizing was off. Both well made of nice materials.
Pete
MT, United States
2016-08-31
The vest I ordered was very nice and it came in a timely manner. No problems.
Ana
FL, United States
2016-08-29
The delivery time was much less than expected very satisfied with purchase
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Product Reviews, Week Ending 2016-09-04

Katey.S
NZ
Sep 3, 2016
STUNNING Calista Coat
This jacket is truly amazing and stunning. I normally wear a size 16 (New Zealand) so based on the measurements on the website I purchased a size 20 and it's a perfect size. I have so many people asking where I purchased my jacket from as they haven't seen anything like it in New Zealand.
OkraGirl
Rydal, Ga
Sep 2, 2016
Suspensers
Love 'em!!!
jeff
Las Vegas, NV
Sep 2, 2016
Perfect
What can I say? Gentleman's Emporium does it again! This hat is EXACTLY what I was looking for. The color is divine. The fit is true to size. I've worn it several times, and the compliments just keep coming. Completely satisfied.
Newspilot2A
Sep 2, 2016
Tops!
Top quality, top customer service!
cegee
Ottawa, ON, CA
Sep 2, 2016
Good product
cegee
Ottawa, On, CA
Sep 2, 2016
Good costume inverness cape
Tanner Scot
Fresno, Ca
Sep 2, 2016
Exceeded Expectations
This is a truly beautiful ascot. I thought the colors were stunning in the online photos, but let me just say the pictures don't do it justice! It is also the perfect length, and the material is quite comfortable. This was my first purchase here, but it certainly won't be my last.
GEORGE BROWN
Boston MA 02109, MA
Sep 2, 2016
VEST
VERY CHEEPLY MADE..............gb
Tim
Aurora
Sep 2, 2016
Shirt
Was right to size. Nice fabric. Good buy

Sep 2, 2016
Love it!
Perfection
Bandelore
Birmingham, OH
Sep 1, 2016
Even Better in person
This vest is stunning in person. The material is shimmery and intricate, and the fit is exactly as they said it would be. I normally wear a large, but measured myself as a medium according to their size chart, and they were correct. The ties and pocket square are good in quality, and the vest is excellent quality. I really am glad I purchased this vest set, it is a great value. It somehow has a modern and old-fashioned feel at the same time.
Brian
Gold Canyon, Ar
Sep 1, 2016
Holster
It came in good time, love the service. And the holster was what I expected no complaints. Will be ordering more in the future.
Kelly
Arlington, Wa
Sep 1, 2016
great blouse
I was looking for a quality cotton blouse for my Steampunk explorer persona. So many of them are thin and poorly made, this blouse is a very nice weight of cotton and the lace detailing is just enough. I did order a large as folks said these sizes run small, good thing I did or the neck would have not buttoned. Shipping was very fast.
Sue
Charlton, MA
Sep 1, 2016
Attachable collar
Great look, quality and fit for a great price. Attachable white color fits shirt, purchased separately and labeled with same size perfectly.
Sue
Charlton, MA
Sep 1, 2016
Collarless shirt
Great look, quality and fit for a great price. Attachable white color purchased separately fits perfectly. Wide range of fabric colors and patterns from which to choose!
Sue
Charlton, MA
Sep 1, 2016
Multipurpose trousers
Great quality and fit for a great price. Excellent range of colors. Works for work outfits as well as for dress with vest and jacket.
Nester
Sep 1, 2016
fantastic
He loves the real feeling of the cotton that was used for this vest and other then it was a bit too big it was perfect.
SawLady.com
NYC
Sep 1, 2016
Very fast delivery
The dress is beautiful, and it arrived really fast. Thank you for the great service!
Santa Dan
Grimes, IA
Sep 1, 2016
Great for Santa!
When you first got this in, I hesitated a day too long... Another Santa spotted this, bought his, and posted links online to the Santa community. They bought them all out. As soon as I saw it again, I bought one on the spot. Wore it for several hours last weekend, along with my Gambler's hat, and it was a great look. Got several compliments. Thanks!
Liz
Garden Valley, CA
Sep 1, 2016
Great find
This dress is precious. It is extremely wearable and comfortable. I love the buttons all the way down the front! The color is lovely.
Quinn
Rochester, NY
Sep 1, 2016
Lovely skirt!
This is a very beautiful, well made skirt. It can be thrown in the washer and dryer and the folds and layers in the back can be touched up with an iron - don't have to dry clean! I'm paring this with a pair of victorian boots and the Abbington blouse. One could probably wear this skirt not as a costume, with a long sleeved V neck T-Shirt and a wide black belt.
Quinn
Rochester, NY
Sep 1, 2016
Excellent shirt!
Usually button up shirts do not work well for me. I have a large bust, much larger than my waist. Usually shirts either gap up top (too small) or fit just right at the top but are way too big at the bottom. This shirt worked perfectly for me. I'm 5'9 with a 40DD cup size and I ordered the 2X. It's made of thick cotton and is very well made. It's such a gorgeous cut, too. I plan to use this not only as a costume, but as a dress shirt on a regular day. It will look beautiful with some black (or dark denim) skinny jeans and boots.
Bob
IA
Sep 1, 2016
Outstanding Buy
I have a 34 inch waist but measured 39" for the wear point and ordered a size 40. A 38 would have put me in the middle hole but I'm using second to the last (just a heads up). The leather and craftsmanship are incredible. The color is almost an exact match to the online photo which doesn't happen very often. My old model Vaquero .44 is a perfect fit in the holster with very little breakin needed. The cartridge loops are tight even with .44 but it didn't take long for them to give just enough. These are the real thing, meant to last and take a lot of punishment doing it. The draw is fast and clean and if you bend the top flap out just a little the return on a spin is perfect. I have ordered from other vendors and gotten a thinner belt/holster with bad color matching that cost more than this rig did. I will be back for more and these are highly recommended.
Quinn
Rochester, NY
Sep 1, 2016
Excellent shirt!
Usually button up shirts do not work well for me. I have a large bust, much larger than my waist. Usually shirts either gap up top (too small) or fit just right at the top but are way too big at the bottom. This shirt worked perfectly for me. I'm 5'9 with a 40DD cup size and I ordered the 2X. It's made of thick cotton and is very well made. It's such a gorgeous cut, too. I plan to use this not only as a costume, but as a dress shirt on a regular day. It will look beautiful with some black (or dark denim) skinny jeans and boots.
Benno.
Vista, CA
Sep 1, 2016
Quality issues
Great looking glasses, but they have quality issues. The side shielding does not fully retract leaving a big gap for light to come through.
Benno.
Vista, CA
Sep 1, 2016
Great glasses
I like these glasses. Would be nice if they were offer in color black.
Jim
Youngstown, Oh
Sep 1, 2016
sleeve garters
They really are just leg garters for women, so they are loose on the arm unless you have very large arms. I'll have to find someone to sew the garters to tighten them up a bit.

Sep 1, 2016
I like it
I bought a large.... but should have bought a medium... The vest itself is just as it should be for a working man of the era

Oakland, Ne
Sep 1, 2016
great pants
these pants are very well made, from a sturdy jean-like material. They are more bluish in color than the pictures show and you WILL need hemming - Unless you are 7' tall. Mine came with flat buttons (although the pictures show some ornaments on them). Also I followed the instructions and bought one size up from my normal pants size and they are quite a bit loose. But you can adjust the strap in the back - there is quite a bit of room. Overall I am pleased with the purchase - it should work quite well with the Canvas work vest I bought as well.

Oakland, Ne
Sep 1, 2016
Nice vest
This vest is very well made from a sturdy cotton canvas. It is more on brownish side (maroon-like) than crimson (which would be strong red), however in combo with the pants I bought it should work quite well.
edw. smith
Sep 1, 2016
edw. smith
looks good!
Carroll Winsor
Quitman, Ar
Sep 1, 2016
owner
This hoster you sold to me was outstanding! The price ok also. I love every thing about it. Thanks, carroll Winsor
Bob
Columbia, Ca
Sep 1, 2016
Fading
Black Canvas gets fade spots over time. This is my 3rd. one, but I like the fit and look I keep coming back. It would be nice if it wouldn't fade.
Doc Hoehner
Annapolis, MD
Aug 31, 2016
Perfect
Very nice quality. The will fit differently so measure appropriately. They look and feel great. You will need to get the hemmed and be sure to get suspenders.
Bonne Foulds
Knoxville, Tn
Aug 31, 2016
Wonderful!
Can't say enough about this vest! The actor I bought it for, couldn't believe his luck! The vest is a great addition to the outfit I'm doing for a play, and I will use GE everytime I need a piece to fill in a space or two! The customer service was excellent as well! Better than any place I've done business with, and that includes my everyday stuff! Eve is great! If you want great service and wonderful people to work with, here's the place. I
Hite
Richardson, TX
Aug 31, 2016
Tie
Prettier in person than online
Hite
Richardson, TX
Aug 31, 2016
Gray Vest
prettier in person than online! Very pleased
Pete
Bozeman, Mo
Aug 31, 2016
Wedding vest
After reviewing what seemed like an endless inventory of vests, I ordered a Brown Herringbone vest. It was exactly as described and fit really well. I am very happy with my purchase and foresee making another purchase from Historical Emporium. Thank you.
Chuck G
Milwaukee, Wi
Aug 30, 2016
Excellent Product
The tailcoat fits perfectly and the fabric is high quality. I ordered the white pique vest and matching white pique tie to wear with the tailcoat and my lady's jaw dropped when she saw them on me for the first time.
Fuego
Buffalo, Ne
Aug 29, 2016
Very fun... But
I really like this belt. It's fun, sturdy, has multiple pockets, and a sensible design. It is pretty small though. It's entirely possible I missed a sizing option, but it seems to just barely fit a 36 hip- I'm not the smallest person, but I am certainly not that big. Just something to keep in mind when considering this product. I love it, regardless!!

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