i just tagged you in finds and deals. There's a size 50 horsehide vintage jacket. Looks nice.
The branded stuff runs true to size to slightly smaller, at least the one I got. Tagged a 42 and is a little roomy on the torso and waist, but chest is good. I pretty much have the laces pulled in...
mine is size 42. I've seen some cool size 50 stuff though lately. Let me double check my ebay history. I'll send you links if I find anything. Can't recall if it was a branded though.
perfect fit. Like others said, a tshirt only fit is going to look best, but then you giving up the ability to layer. That's why some of us have a closet full of jackets to cover every possible situation. I've got so many, I'm good if I ever buy a red polka dot sweater 25mm in thickness and...
Ditto this.
I have a CHP style one I tried selling for $225 here. That's what I bought it for off ebay with all the tax and shipping all in. I got a few queries but nothing finalized. So I'd say 175-200 is fair market value.
Now in my opinion, they worth at least $350-400 (i.e. what most...
no worries. I think I'm up to 10 Akubras in like 8 months. You got the bug, but it's cool, a lot worse things you could be addicted to. I sent you the info. 2 really nice ones, acorn and regency fawn. And I'm throwing in 2 other hats for free basically just to clear out the closet.
good to know. My "new" Cal has got a frayed pin and was starting to think about what can I do to stop or at least slow down the process.
It's crazy with all this technology we live with today; I mean we have all the libraries in the world in the palm of our hand with a microchip the size of a...
Latest Cal to join the collection. This might be a catch and release though. I'm going to pick the 2 that fit me best and get rid of the other. This one has the best leather (maybe horse from some of the stretch mark sort of characteristics) but is also a little banged up (some loose stiches...
holy cow!! I called mine "beast". That thing is super beast LOL.
On japanese auction site week or two ago, a really nice, basic style racer sold for like $50. Can't tell you how tempted I was to buy even though I need another jacket like a hole in the head.
I've "graduated" to Cals now...
Branded Garments is awesome. They make police jackets for NYPD if I recall correctly. Super thick leather, classic designs. I think the newer leather isn't as good though from what I heard.
I have a CHP from them that is just awesome. I was going to sell it recently, then thought to myself...
fantastic. It's going into my bank of knowledge. Will someday use it for something.
If they do the deer in a blackened brown, wow, take my wallet for sure.
gorgeous stuff these past few pages. Wow! Well done, everyone. Really digging that trucker. I just bought a used Levis one. Depending on how that is, might have to upgrade to one of these deer skin ones. How complicated to attach those buttons, Jin?
working on leather is tricky. requires thicker needle, better sewing machine, etc. They also have to try and match previous holes. I've had more luck with people who had upholstery experience.
that being said, it's doable. Will probably cost you at least $75-100 to shorten the sleeves with...
easiest way to spot an Ebay proxy is to ask them for extra photos of the jacket. They will reply the jacket is in warehouse or something like that. Not exact science, but a good indicator. Obviously other way is to note multiple listings using the same photos at different price points.
Note...
Earliest numbered model Vanson C2. 3 digit code. So probably 1984. Not sure when the "good" leather first started being used.
Separately I found out my 50k numbered Enfield was made late 2000. The newest ones for reference are 80k. So if you're looking for 90's leather, probably 40-50k...
gorgeous. could you do a ptp measurement? I know chest is double ptp, but just want to make sure. My newer 118 is size 40 and fits just about right to a little big. I know vintage sizing is different, but just want to make sure.
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