Folding Umbrella

[MarkF]

That's what l need, my mother's dog is on it's way out, walks are taking ever longer. I am soaked again.

I want a quality folding umbrella. I do not want one from Poundland, nor do l care that an Asda one has lasted several decades.

I want one that is rainproof, windproof with a nice-to-touch handle and a sturdy mechanism.

Where will l find one?

 

[Cycleops]

James Smith & Son, established 1830. New Oxford Street W1.
https://www.james-smith.co.uk/
You have to check if they do mail order.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

James Smith & Son, established 1830. New Oxford Street W1.
https://www.james-smith.co.uk/
You have to check if they do mail order.

I thought you had to send your servant around to collect?

 

[AndyRM]

The "How much?" thread is thataway >>>

 

[Dave7]

I come from a generation that carried umbrellas. My dad always told me....it must have a Fox frame.
So one year, on holiday with friends and it started to rain. I proudly stated, "this is what you need, a Fox frame". Put it up and it promptly blew inside out .
Not a lot of help to you that story

 

[vickster]

Selfridges, Harvey Nicks, John Lewis

But you’re a grown man...do you really not know where to buy an umbrella from?!

All umbrellas fold, they’d be fecking useless to transport otherwise! Finding one that is truly windproof is likely impossible though

 

[Cycleops]

Considering the cheapest folding one is £40 I don't think it's exorbitant. The OP was asking for quality, but he is in Yorkshire
The shop is really a treat, like stepping back s couple of centuries. If you're ever in London it's worth a visit.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

The "How much?" thread is thataway >>>

If you have to ask "How much?" you can't afford it. But he's not - he's asking "Where from?"

 

[Milkfloat]

If I ever manage to kill my Samsonite one I will buy a replacement right away. I have had it for the best part of 20 years. the nearest one to it now is the Larger Rain Pro.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

But you’re a grown man...do you really not know where to buy an umbrella from?!

Having a bad day Vicks?

 

[vickster]

Having a bad day Vicks?

Yes but that’s hardly the point. I mean seriously...

Maybe it’s the man bit that’s the clue here

 

[alicat]

I'm confused @vickster. I'm hearing that it's okay to be female and ask for toothpaste recommendations but it's not okay to be male and ask for umbrella recommendations. Have you got a list of what recommendations the men on here can ask for?

 

[Archie_tect]

I come from a generation that carried umbrellas. My dad always told me....it must have a Fox frame.
So one year, on holiday with friends and it started to rain. I proudly stated, "this is what you need, a Fox frame". Put it up and it promptly blew inside out .
Not a lot of help to you that story

Fox of Sheffield- there's a shopping precinct on the site of the factory...

 

[Dave7]

Yes but that’s hardly the point. I mean seriously...

Maybe it’s the man bit that’s the clue here

In that case, as a woman, you should have empathy for a mere man and offer @MarkF some advice

 

[vickster]

In that case, as a woman, you should have empathy for a mere man and offer @MarkF some advice

I did