Received my
shirt
today, Chris. Thanks for
the
ultra-fast delivery. I
LOVE this shirt. I’ve been
fretting over the possibility that
I may get stuck wearing that awful
white domet
one I have. Yours is like velvet
in comparison, not to mention
awesome build quality. Yes, it
fits around my neck, too. Great
job, I guarantee I’ll be seen in
this shirt for many events to
come.
Robert M
Chris-
I got the drawers in the mail
today, and wanted to express just
how pleased I am with them. They
are indeed very comfortable, much
more so than the Federal or CS
patterns I currently wear. I have
made a few garments and some
leather gear, so I know what hand
work is about. Your workmanship is
just about an art form! You
should be proud of your talent- it
is truly a gift. Thanks
again Chris, and if I don't speak
to you before, you and your family
enjoy a safe, happy holiday
season.
Regards,
Paul M
Hi Chris,
I got the coat [Infantry
Uniform Coat] yesterday, and I
have to say it is beautiful. Way
beyond my expectations and way
better then the last custom coat I
bought. It fits exactly as it
should. Thank you for the
excellent product.
Alan C
Thanks,
Chris,
The under drawers arrived and are
a great fit -- certainly more
comfortable than the "issue"
unmentionables
Paul H
Comrades,
I bought a dog tent a few years
ago on Skinner's Row, actually, it
was more of a "cat" (and a primal
one at that!) tent, if you know
what I mean. I've wanted to
upgrade that portion of my kit for
a while and Chris Daley was the
vendor I chose to give my
business. I am now the proud owner
of a brand-new pair of Chris'
"early war" shelter halves.
Beautiful workmanship. Thanks
Chris!
Also, it was a completely
"paperless" transaction. Here's
how it worked. I sent an e-mail
via Chris' website requesting the
tent. I rec'd an e-mail in reply
stating there were none ready at
the time, but I'd be notified when
they were ready. As promised, an
e-mail came, notifying me my goods
were ready, and gave me the option
of using PayPal. A couple of
clicks later, my money was in
Chris' bank account, and he was on
his way to the post office with my
order. Superb service. Super nice
guy. Outstanding quality product.
'Nuff said!
Keith B
Chris
Daley's system is at a level all
it's own. I have done my best to
put him under stress as I get back
in the hobby - he has responded
very well. From jackets to shirts
to haversacks to cups, socks,
drawers and now shelter tent - all
at the push of a button.
No pay until it's ready to be
shipped.
Superb quality and customer
service at a fair price.
Thanks Chris
Doug C
I just
received a Chris Daley sack coat,
lined with tan wool flannel. I
must say this is the nicest
reproduction coat I've ever seen,
Confederate or Union. For $165 new
it's a steal. Daley's workmanship
is excellent, the materials are
superb, and the research on the
blouses is top-notch. I cannot
praise this article of clothing
enough. If you're looking for a
new item to upgrade your kit, and
can spare the cash, this coat is a
wonderful addition for nearly any
Federal impression.
Yours,
Aaron G
Good Morning
Chris,
I felt kind of sick all day
yesterday due to some very
strenuous activities I took part
in all day Saturday and Sunday. It
has been hotter then heck up here
and it really got to me on Sunday.
I guess I needed my electrolytes
recharged or something. Anyway I
couldn't wait to get out of work
so I could get home and sleep.
Well I eventually got home but
there was no rest for me. You see
there was a certain parcel sitting
on my porch that I noticed as I
shut my car door. We both know
what it was. I brought the box
into the house and laid it on the
table. I didn't want to rush
things so I put off opening the
box for about 15 or 20 seconds.
To borrow a
fraise from somebody we both know,
Holy friggin sh*t! What else can I
say except... well I don't really
know what to say. Thank you! This
jacket is so cool. You were 100%
on that material and the lining
material was a great choice as
well. It gives me great pride to
look at this piece and be able to
think that each stitch was done by
your hand. It fits great and thus
will inspire me to keep my new
svelte figure. I spent the evening
checking the coat out and my wife
was probably a little concerned
that I might want to wear it to
bed.
Anyway, I
can't thank you enough and it will
be certainly with pride, when I
wear this jacket.
Thanks,
Rob W
Chris,
My mounted service jacket came in
today and I'm very pleased with
it. It looks like it belongs in a
museum. Thanks for doing such a
great job.
Joe B
Chris,
I received it [Fatigue Blouse].
It fits great and looks great. I
enjoyed it very much during the
event. I received a lot of
compliments on it too, especially
the green lining! Most of the
guys in my unit now have Daley
coats and other things: Brian S.,
Steve M., and Roy L. to name a
few. Steve and Roy had a few guys
from other units go out of their
way just to compliment them on
their shirts you made for them. I
know your busy with them now but I
thought you should know they are a
big hit! Thank you for going the
extra mile to get my coat to me.
Looking forward to working with
you again. I hope you make some
"big sizes" from time to time. I
will watch your website.
Sincerely,
Jeff F
Chris,
I received the frock coat on
Saturday. May I just say that this
is the greatest purchase I have
made. The construction was perfect
and materials top of the line. The
pocket knife was also great (at
least ten times better than my
former one). I thank you and this
just shows why my federal clothing
comes from you.
Cheers.
John M
Chris
The Federal trousers are superb!
They fit perfectly! I am not use
to such great federal trousers - I
have always been ashamed of my
federal trousers in the past.
These are great! Thanks again for
such great service!
Regards,
Todd B
You asked
for my opinion on the binder,
Well my frock is just about
done, 1 days worth of full work
and only have a few steps left
to complete. The Binder was
very helpful and the
illustrations were great. The
binder definitely was worth the
$30, saved a lot of headaches,
and made construction time
quicker, plus for those doing
their first frock coat this is a
must have instructional binder.
Making a frock is definitely not
for the novice sewer, thank god
I have made quite a few garments
or I would be totally clueless.
So anyhow there's my thoughts,
thanks for putting the binder
together.
Dear Sir,
I would like to thank you for your
speedy service in delivering the
Confederate frock coat assembly
binder to me. I ordered it on
Monday and it was in my hands by
Thursday. That, sir, is service! I
am very impressed with the amount
of information contained there in.
The descriptions of the stitching
techniques are first rate. Thank
you very much for making this
information available to enacting
community.
I remain,
Your most humble and obedient
servant,
Tim P
Chris,
I received the shirt in the mail
last week. I would like to thank
you and all involved in the 'Bully
Buy' project for the excellent
workmanship and detail put into
the shirt. I am now seriously
considering getting a Federal
Uniform coat from you in the not
too distant future. I've seen your
sack coats and trowsers up close,
again top notch stuff. Take care
and keep up the excellent
business,
Taylor S
Chris,
Got my shirt last week. I'm very
happy with it. I appreciate your
excellent job at customer service.
This was a big undertaking and
from a customer perspective you
did it well. Communication is key.
Regards,
Daniel F
Chris,
I received the 1st Sgt. chevrons
today. I have been reenacting
since 1992 and they are the best
I've seen! Great quality and very
authentic! Thanks a lot chris,
keep up the good work.
Brian L
Chris,
I want to convey to you my
absolute satisfaction in the
garment you sent me. I by no means
consider myself an expert in CW
garments, but I have bought my
share of stuff in 11 years. I try
to study what I can. That
jacket...RULES (sorry I can't come
up with better than that right
now). The finish job and attention
to detail just blew anything else
I have encountered out of the
water. Your customer service is
alien to my experience. The
quality on yours puts that jacket
to shame. The inclusion of the
free haversack literally took my
breath away. In my 11 years at
this "hobby" I ain't never seen
that, no how-no way! I was so
tickled with the jacket, I showed
it to a professional seamstress I
work with, & she was damned
impressed with it. anyway, the
price was steep, I had resisted
buying jackets & such from "high
end" dealers ( how much different
can they be?) but I believe I got
my money's worth for a change. & a
lesson. I will sing your praises
to anyone that acts interested in
hearing a tune.
Sincerely,
Joel F
Chris,
I just wanted to drop you a line
to let you know that I received my
pants yesterday. They are perfect.
They fit me really well and are
exactly what I wanted. Thank you
for the excellent customer service
and for a fine product. Everyone
in our mess is wearing something
of yours and strongly endorsing
it. Once again thanks for the
quality product and service.
Rick M
Just
received my 2 Bully Buy shirts,
trowsers and under drawers from CJ
Daley. Excellent service, customer
follow up and workmanship. Will
have the chance to use them all
this weekend, albeit at a
mainstream-progressive event in
Chicago. I recommend his wares to
anyone.
Layton P
Hello Chris
I am compelled to write just to
say the Principal Musicians
Chevrons I order arrived promptly
and they are a work of art. can't
wait to sew them on but I had to
bring them to our company's
meeting to show them off first and
the reactions were consistent;
admiration all around the people
that I showed them to shared my
high opinion of them (you should
have seen Mark Adler's face)
thanks again for a beautiful
product and great service I will
be sure to mention to all who ask
they are the work of Chris Daley.
Best regards
Joe K
Chris,
I did the Olustee Florida event in
my frock and I must say that I was
the envy of the event. In fact I
had to hire a bodyguard because a
few of the guys really wanted the
coat! Things turned out well and
I got many compliments on my natty
appearance by the guys from the
Salt River Rifles and the
Southeast Federals. I took photos
and hope to get you one soon. By
the way, that is me and some of
the boys on the latest edition of
the Camp Chase (you can call me
"Cover boy"). I am wearing my
Daley sack and trousers in the
photo. Hope to get with you guys
sometime this year and do a post
event. The Union Forever!
LeRoy M.
Chris,
I know you're busy, but I felt
compelled to write you a short
note. I was in Gettysburg this
past weekend and I got a chance
to go to the visitor center
museum. I hadn't been to the
center in years, too many
tourist. I saw the USCT uniform
coat that you had mentioned to
me in a phone conversation a
year ago or so. Believe me when
I say that I am not trying to
stroke you, but man the coat on
display looked just like the one
you made for me. I mean just
like it. If I didn't know
better I could have sworn it was
my coat on display. Damn good
job my friend.
With regards
LeRoy M.
Chris,
I received my coat and am
EXTREMELY happy with it. The
workmanship on it is awesome, and
I can't wait to use it (especially
on a warm day). Thanks for doing
such a great job, and thanks also
for including a pair of socks with
my order.
Joe B
Chris,
Got the sack in the mail today.
WOW! Excellent job sir. I am
very pleased with it and it fits
good. The sleeves are a little
long, but hey that's how the
boys got'em. Thanks for getting
it to me in a timely manner. I
know you probably got swamped
back when you posted about
anybody wanting one. The wool
is excellent with it's
pronounced diagonal weave. You
have done yourself proud. I
know that I will wear it with
pride and let everyone know that
you made it.
Your very
satisfied customer,
Baron B
Chris,
I received my sack coat today. I
cannot believe how nice and how
well made it is. I was comparing
it to my old one, WOW what a
difference!!! Nice work!! Now I'll
have to save my money and order
some trowsers!! That will
probably be next years upgrade,
unless I change my mind. Thanks
again so much, I will wear it with
pride!!
Pete S.
Mr. Daley,
Just thought I'd follow up on my
order and thank you for the superb
item I received. Everything is
great, no problems at all. I
appreciate the offer you provided,
it worked well for me. Thanks
again on the great sack and I'll
be sure to consider you as a prime
source for authentic items in the
future.
Howard M.
Mr. Daley,
Just wanted to let you know the
fatigue blouse you sent arrived
this morning (actually last night
but I didn't get to the PO until
this am). It fits wonderfully and
I am very happy. Thanks again. The
blouse is beyond anything I could
have ever imagined and I'm truly
thankful for your work. Thanks
again for everything and God
bless.
David B.
Chris,
Today, I received the Confederate
Frock Coat. One word for all this:
WHOA!!! AWESOME! (actually 2
words!) It is a great coat. I love
it and it fits right! Thank you! A
very satisfied customer.
JD G.
The fatigue
blouse arrived today, and it fits
very well! Can't wait to wear it
to for the company drill. I will
wear this with pride for this year
and many to come. Thank you for
your hard work, and good luck in
the future.
Jeff T.
Chris,
I just got home about 15 minutes
ago, and my Sack Coat was on my
front stoop. I don't know what to
say, other than, the coat is
outstanding!!! I love it. It is a
good fit and the fabric is
awesome! When I started into this
hobby, you were highly recommended
to me, and I am very pleased with
the results. I'll look forward to
sporting this Sack Coat at my LR
events, and I will look forward to
doing future business with you!
Thanks a million!
Sincerely,
Jacob D.
Chris,
I was extremely pleased when I got
home from work this afternoon
(after a crappy day) to discover
that my fatigue blouse had
arrived. I wasted no time in
tossing my leather jacket on the
floor and ripping open to box to
see what is truly a great piece of
craftsman ship. I actually had
goosebumps when I put it on. Fits
great. It really made my day.
Almost better than Christmas. I
don't know what else to say,
except thanks. Some how "thanks"
doesn't seem like enough...but it
will have to do. I look forward to
my first event in it, and will try
to get a photo for you. I can't
believe...after seeing and feeling
this...that all these guys wear
that really heavy, crappy wool
coats from Skinners Row.
Hopefully in the not too distant
future I can get a shirt from you.
Saving my pennies for the good
stuff. Thanks again. I honestly
appreciate the hard work and
effort you put into this blouse.
Kind regards,
Chris W.
WOW WOW WOW WOW, I received the
sack coat it is a perfect fit, did
I say WOW yet I am very happy with
it and it looks so authentic, I
cant believe how well it looks,
just like the coats in the old
original Civil war photos it wears
and hangs the same as originals
look, a mighty fine piece of work
there Chris, can't wait to show it
off. Thanks A million for letting
me know that you had one in my
size.
Thanks
Doug P.
Hello I
received my order of the 1st
Sergeant chevrons and I am very
pleased in the turn around time
and the polite service. I am a
very satisfied customer.
Thanks
Josh Q.
Hey, thanks for making good on
your promise. I got a lot of
compliments last weekend on the
Western State Issue jacket you
made me several months ago, I
expect lots of drooling over the
Excelsior jacket. Thanks again.
Scott R.
Mr. Daley,
I would simply like to thank you
for the quality of your products.
I received my fatigue blouse in
time to wear at an NSSA event in
Winchester this past weekend.
Your blouse put the finishing
touch to my impression. I cannot
begin to tell you how many
compliments I received. I am
simply amazed at difference
between it and the blanket weight
junk that I used to wear. I was
asked and could not answer, what
type of wool lining did you
use? It is very fine yet
comfortable. Again I cannot say
enough praise.
Sincerely,
Dave M.
Howdy Chris....got the drawers
and let me tell ya...I'll remember
ya when I say my prayers from now
on!! Thanks for a high quality
spot on authentic pair a drawers!
Can't wait for the next under
drawer inspection or river crossin!!
See ya in the field...
Keith R.
Mr. Daley, I received the sack
coat in the mail today. Thank you
for letting me trade sizes. I
really like the coat, and your
work is awesome. Best Regards,
Andrew H.
Chris, didn’t get to thank you
for getting the shelter half to me
in a most expeditious manner. It
arrived on Thursday, and I left
for the Chickamauga LH the next
day. It rained all weekend and
things would have been
considerably more unpleasant
without that shelter half. Thanks
again.
Robert M.
Got the
forage cap in the mail today.
WOW!!! What a finely crafted
piece of history. Geez, this
thing is awesome! It fits my
head perfect. It has that nice
rakish look to it like you see
in so many of those original
photos. I want to commend and
compliment you on making this
project happen. In a word, you
ARE the cutting edge supplier in
this hobby. I can't comment
enough on your drive and skill
to offer us super authentic
stuff. Thank you for that. And
if you could, please thank Joel
Bohy personally for me for
making such an impressive forage
cap. I will wear and show this
cap off proudly! Again, I thank
you and Joel.
Baron B
Just a little bit of positive
feed back on your product.
Since I started in this hobby
in the late 80's I've owned
and used more drawers and
drawer-like things than I want
to consider. We had the first
event of our season out here
last weekend and I had my
first chance to try the
drawers that I picked up from
you last winter. Yours is the
first pair that I actually
enjoyed wearing by the end of
the day. No pinching, no
gathering, no chaffing, they
didn't split, tear or
otherwise go to pieces in
other words they worked just
fine. My complements on a
great simple product.
Just to
let you know that the two sack
coats I ordered from you
arrived safely in New
Brunswick today (Thursday,
February 27). They look great!
I could see even while the
coats were still folded in the
box that I had arrived at a
different (and higher) level
of quality. By the way I did
send you the requested postage
via PayPal as you suggested. I
hope you got that alright.
Thanks again for all you help.
I expect I'll become a walking
billboard for your work here
in our region.
Best regards,
While I
was opening the box, I have to
admit, I was excited as my kid
will be on Christmas. The
quality exceeds my high
expectations of the Famous C. J.
Daley! It looks very good! I
look good! From now on, I will
be the most handsome guy in the
whole Irish Brigade. My pards
will envy me. The cursed
secessionist scum of the south
will refuse to shoot. They will
say, “Whoa, hold your fire men,
you might hit that hat. Its too
beautiful! Lets surrender just
so we can go over and see it!”
Chris, it really looks great.
Thanks,
Richard F.
Hello
Chris,
I received the sack coat today.
I cannot believe the difference
in quality to the sack coat I
currently wear. Your sack coat
surpasses the one I have in
every way. Thank you for your
assistance. I look forward to
purchasing more item from you in
the future.
Regards,
Rob W.
Hello C.J.
Daley,
I want to ensure you that the
following items were field
tested this winter weekend,
February 15th-16th. 2003. A pair
of Canton flannel under drawers,
Wool flannel federal issue
contract shirt, Wool federal
issue socks and a Weller
overcoat. All were nice and
cozy, and were admired by all.
The hood on the Weller overcoat
is particularly nice when the
cold breeze and snow flakes come
whipping through camp, many were
envious. I was scared to take a
hit on the battlefield lest
somebody decided they had more
need of the coat than my widow.
Regards,
Ken G
I
recieved the drawers and
chevrons yesterday. The
drawers are FANTASTIC! Great
material (ones that actually
won't rub your skin off),
great fit with adjutsable back
with period correct stay,
button fly (so no more
clothing acrobatics to relieve
oneself), and very durable
material! Thanks again for the
rapid response,
Mr. Daley,
I was organizing my kit this
morning, getting ready for
another upcoming season, when I
realized that I had not sent you
a letter of thanks for all the
great stuff you've made. I've
been in the process of re-doing
my impression and in that time
have received one pair dark blue
enlisted trowsers, a sack coat,
two federal contract shirts, and
most recently a pair of those
great drawers. All of the
garments are really top notch
and I can't thank you enough for
what you are doing for the
hobby, my apologies for not
sending something sooner.
Sincerely,
Greg M
Chris,
I came home from yearbook around
7:15 this evening and was
anxious to see if I had heard
back from the university that I
applied to about college for
next fall. I got an even better
surprise though as I saw a
package at my computer. I
quickly ripped it open, as best
I could, and was ecstatic to get
the Blouse, Thank you so much!
I'll be wearing it around to
break it in and the fact that I
can't take my eyes off it. Out
-standing job, you have yourself
a new spokesperson and life
customer. Thanks!
Joe D
Chris,
Received the Chevrons yesterday
and all ready stitched them on!
I'm VERY impressed with your
service and quality business. I
will no doubt do business with
you again and will also
recommend you! Thank you!
Regards,
John W
