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  1. rocketeer

    New Aero style

    I like it, but not too keen on antiqued brass fittings. Normal brass is fine by me.
  2. rocketeer

    Burned on Ebay

    Thanks, it's good to hear other peoples experiences as eBay does not really listen to sellers. As to the original posters jacket looking at the pocket photo's he posted I do think he is in the right to return this if he wishes. Worn stitching is a lot different to deteriorating to the point of...
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    Burned on Ebay

    Fair comment I suppose, we don't know your circumstances, but then how would you feel if I had bid on one of your items and then 'Changed my mind'? And yes I would expect to end on your sellers blocked bidder list as well even if I did have a valid reason. I have also bought and sold on eBay for...
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    Burned on Ebay

    Dear Mr Techno, you appear fair saying "eBay is more or less forcing sellers to accept returns (within 14 days IIRC) no matter the reason". But your next quote I personally think this is very bad practice, deciding to "change your mind". I would immediately put that bidder on my blocked bidder...
  5. rocketeer

    New Eastman Star Sportswear A-2

    Willy, you beat me to it. :D This is the classic pose that folks think relates to jacket sleeve length. Maybe sitting in a riding position would give a more realistic sleeve position, arms out but a little lower with a little relaxation at the elbows. Or, sit down and reach for a beer ;)
  7. rocketeer

    Vintage Photos of Leather Jackets

    Back in the mid 1980s Avirex were big in England and this picture was a part of a large stand up montage advertising piece most shops used. Unfortunately Avirex did not sell wartime style B3s. Yes they sold sheepskin jackets with a B3 label but none of the jackets had B3 details such as the...
  8. rocketeer

    Boots for heavy rain

    Hi Edward, it's what an ex soldier described them with the words "I recognise NI boots anywhere" as my feet were sticking out from under a car. A former soldier just wanting a chat thinking I was ex forces too I suppose. The boots were a more modern version of the old style, quite plain with not...
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    Boots for heavy rain

    Potato for potato, chips are certainly not cheap:p But speaking of keeping your feet dry British Army assault boots, probably superseded by now as you can buy brand new pairs on the open market. The older 'Northern Ireland' boots were pretty good too.
  10. rocketeer

    Lewis Leathers Dominator Navy Horsehide

    I saw this film, Battle of Britain in 1969 at the Dominion Theatre Tottenham Court Road, just a few hundred yards fro the old Lewis shop at Great Portland Street. Back then no one was jumping up and down identifying wrong era jackets or probably did not care either unless something was glaringly...
  11. rocketeer

    Quality, leather briefcases & luggage

    One thing I don't like, no matter how good a quality the product is, is when the metal work is 'Antiqued' brass or antique plated. It makes items look cheap where as if the cost put an extra £10 on something costing £200 I would not really worry about the extra £. And when our items have aged a...
  13. rocketeer

    Quality, leather briefcases & luggage

    Snap, by about 10 seconds:)
  14. rocketeer

    Quality, leather briefcases & luggage

    The RM Williams bag looks nice and make a good weekender bag. There are a few on the market, Aero sell one, also a leather and canvas version. I also saw a real tough version on the bargain rail at TK maxx, very odd as most of their stuff is usually made in China stuff with plastic zips. I like...
  15. rocketeer

    Berlin Bound

    A good Aero presence in Berlin from what I have heard on here. Yes Simmonds Bilt, I think I can handle that knowing I would be in Aero, no more to be said about that from me. I always wanted to go to Berlin, see the Olympic Stadium, Brandenburg Gate and the Wall, also have a look around...
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    Berlin Bound

    Hi Craig. I'm just back from the Black Forest over the Christmas period and stayed in a fantastic hotel where the owner was really interested in old stuff from cars to clothing. One phrase I learned here was 'Old Timer', this can refer to an older person but also festivals and shops selling...
  17. rocketeer

    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    To be honest, personally I think this coat suits Charles much better as an older man than it does in his younger photo. The coat just makes him look rather old fashioned as a younger man. It would look better were he tramping across a field walking dogs rather than this official looking 'visit'...
  19. rocketeer

    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    Triberg Germany, Christmas 2017. At last I got a chance wear my second hand Burton overcoat. This coat was bought from a lady whom said it was her late fathers, bought around 1980. It was massive in the arms and around 2ins to long in the sleeves. I took it to an ex Saville Row tailor here in...
  20. rocketeer

    Leather Jackets in China : Fabric Markets, Taobao, Vintage, and Custom Leather Shops

    Everyone quotes they invented this and that and their pottery was the best in the world 100-200 years ago so yes they can do it. It's their bosses, they just don't want to :( I work in the railway industry where our wheels have to be within 0.25mm across the axel. Recently on TV was one of...
  21. rocketeer

    Leather Jackets in China : Fabric Markets, Taobao, Vintage, and Custom Leather Shops

    The Chinese appear to make everything for one season or less from my experiences. It is probably not the person or artisan but the bosses trying to cut corners to save money on manufacture thus increasing the profit on the finished items. Electrical goods have a virtual lifespan just outside the...
  22. rocketeer

    Aero Premier Half Belt Review

    Looks a great jacket, a good review too :) Nice to see you do not check your sleeve length ZOMBIE strangle style ;)
  23. rocketeer

    Show us your Stingy Brims

    Thank you, I always buy something for my trips abroad. The feather(Gamsbart?) is just a touristy one though bought on the hauptstrasser

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