Yeah, Essentials have asways been TTS, WHILE Pendleton's seem to run slightly big.
Example: I wear a size 13 in all AM1....except Pendelton's.
12.5 fits great, but 13 still works.
Yep, invoice is the only way I do business with someone that I don't know/haven't done business with in the past.
It's a no-brainer.
You did good.
Also, he should totally understand your concerns...especially after " selling stuff for six years internationally".
People need time to gain...
I am going to do a methodical check tomorrow in the sun with mine. To be honest, they may have a blemish or two...not sure. I haven't noticed anything, although I haven't gone over them like I did a couple weeks back.
I've worn mine outside probably 8-10 times for multiple hours at a time and have no issues like that. Perhaps you got some kind of spill on them. Something that doesn't play well with the make-up of what actually makes the color change.