Just curious...by "most people," are you speaking of the general public, or is there a segment of the leather jacket cognoscente that is really into the newer/repro stuff. I am admittedly ignorant. I only keep up with a couple of threads on this forum, and my perception is that many on those...
I clearly understand why people might want a new repro jacket. The issue was value, not desirability.
Am assuming you mean $75 US. I spent 30+ years in and around global manufacturing and worked with machinists who machined nuclear reactor components. They made $35/hour tops. $75/hour is...
...some perspective on how overpriced some repro jackets are....and how it potentially distorts perceptions about leather jacket value. This saddle, completely handtooled and made from scratch...even the hardware is made in-house by a blacksmith...for about the same cost as a Real McCoys.
As...
When a "lay" person sees repros selling for $1500-$2000, I can understand why they would think an original would cost more. Think about all of the collectible markets in which originals cost WAY more than any repro, ie art. I'm struggling to think of many niches where repros cost more than the...
Not bad?!/! That jacket cost a lot of bucks. I mean, we're talkin' major doe. And the guy rides a whitetail motorcycle. Total ladies deer...no stag here.:rolleyes:
My uncle owned one jacket and lived/rode in it 365 days a year. In that sense, one could really break in a HH jacket. Some might think it boring as hell to own just one jacket, but one would be hard-pressed to touch it in terms of being sculpted to his body.
Coronado leather Bison Bomber Like New $350 bid..I have a Coronado bison jacket. It is very heavy and graining is great. They are based out of California.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/115298030465?hash=item1ad84c5381:g:1x8AAOSw3EBiMitp
This is a $1000 (if not more) piece handmade by Diane Blessing in Colorado, US....for $100. She is renowned for her sheepskin coats. She is retiring this year and closing the shop, so if you want a new one, order now. Check out https://customsheepskinjackets.com/
If this one does not fit...
Falcon garments 19.5" P2P end in 25 minutes $90 bid..for someone looking for a cheap jacket
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313899376821?hash=item4915dc60b5:g:7acAAOSwJUhiBaRm
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