Cool (But Sold) eBay Stuff

[Shaul-Ike Cohen]

Not only does it say "most likely in the 1950s but with pre war styling" in the longer text, but it's listed in "Clothes, Shoes & Accessories > Vintage Clothing & Accessories > Men's > 1930s". That alone reeks.

 

[reetpleat]

Hummm, does that label look 1950s to you? Not to me.

The evidence of the listings mount against this seller. CHARLATAN ALERT!!!!!!

bk

The lambswool label does, but the concord doesn't quite. If everything else in a suit say, pointed to vintage, i might go along with it. But absent that, I suspect late sixties seventies or even eighties.

It may be a company that kept making thesame style.

Lining material looks rather vintage though. Still, that is a loty for a vest.

 

[Dinerman]

I thought this was pretty neat.

 

[Vintage Betty]

The lambswool label does, but the concord doesn't quite. If everything else in a suit say, pointed to vintage, i might go along with it. But absent that, I suspect late sixties seventies or even eighties.

It may be a company that kept making thesame style.

Lining material looks rather vintage though. Still, that is a loty for a vest.

The seller mentions that he was saving his deadstock for christmas listings.

VB

 

[kbadr]

I just snagged this suit rather cheaply. It's 100% wool, according to the seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260185067926

If it indeed has a belt in the back of the jacket, it looks like it's very similar to the Chinatown suit being sold on MagnoliClothiers.com. If it doesn't fit, I'm sure I'll be throwing it back on ebay in a week.

 

[Orgetorix]

I just snagged this suit rather cheaply. It's 100% wool, according to the seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260185067926

If it indeed has a belt in the back of the jacket, it looks like it's very similar to the Chinatown suit being sold on MagnoliClothiers.com. If it doesn't fit, I'm sure I'll be throwing it back on ebay in a week.

Hate to burst your bubble, and I could be wrong, but I believe the listing is referring to a belt--that is, an adjusting strap--on the back of the vest.

 

[kbadr]

Hate to burst your bubble, and I could be wrong, but I believe the listing is referring to a belt--that is, an adjusting strap--on the back of the vest.

You are probably right. It's ambiguous at best in the listing. That's ok, though, I still really like the suit and will primarily wear it on stage, without the jacket.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

I'd be interested in seeing if the jacket has a belt back. The pockets are of a type that would suggest at least the possibility.

bk

 

[slicedbread]

I wouldn't be too dissappointed anyways...It's a nice suit.

 

[J. Brisbin]

New Blue DB 3pc

Just picked this up last night:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200170355881

Finally! I finally got a blue pinstripe DB suit. Now I can get rid of some of my other "almost what I wanted, but I guess it'll work" suits. Should fit perfectly.

jb

 

[scotrace]

Guess I have been bad.

Hope someone here got this wool smoking jacket, as it's a gem.

 

[cookie]

Nice Demob Suit from FL Member Bookster

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250191593235

 

[kbadr]

I wouldn't be too dissappointed anyways...It's a nice suit.

Well, it fits. At least the vest and jacket fit. I haven't tried the pants, though.

I am considering demanding a refund, though. Maybe you guys can back me up on this--the seller described it as "100% Linen". I received the suit, checked the inside coat pocket, and found a label that says it is "100% Rayon." Doesn't the term "linen" exclude synthetics such as Rayon?

 

[KCE]

Well, it fits. At least the vest and jacket fit. I haven't tried the pants, though.

I am considering demanding a refund, though. Maybe you guys can back me up on this--the seller described it as "100% Linen". I received the suit, checked the inside coat pocket, and found a label that says it is "100% Rayon." Doesn't the term "linen" exclude synthetics such as Rayon?

That is total crap. Linen is natural, rayon is synthetic. I would get a refund.

 

[cookie]

That is total crap. Linen is natural, rayon is synthetic. I would get a refund.

"significantly misdescribed"

 

[kbadr]

I contacted the seller and it sounds like he's fine with giving me a refund. So that's good. Shame, though. It would have been nice...had it been made of decent material.

 

[reetpleat]

Not so fast. If you really wanted linen, you should return it. But if you like the style, rayon is not so bad. It isn't like it is polyester and is really cheap feeling and looking. Rayon is actually a somewhat natural, but synthesized fiber. I think it is considered an accentable decent fabric for such a suit. I have seen vintage versions that seem a lot like raw silk or linen. See how you like it, then decide. Mislabeled, yes. Buty not necesserily an intentional misrepresentation and not really a rip off by inferior substitution.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

yes, i'd say that unless you were hell bent on buying a linen jacket, demanding a refund for rayon might be jumping the gun a little.

Nothing synthetic about rayon. Certainly as natural as linen, though a little more processed.

bk

 

[Alan Eardley]

Linen

If you want to be really pedantic, linen yarn should be spun from the Flax plant Linum usitatissimumen. Most linen today is made from cotton, so it's not 'real' anyway.


Alan

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yes, that's the problem with most modern linen. It just doesn't feel "right".

bk