Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Claybertrand]

46 would typically be too big but the listing says its a 38 but the measurements are not 38 like, 18" p2p. I'm normally a 40/42.

Yeah, the Seller's measurements do seem a bit off for a 38. I've seen people who measure the Shoulder to Shoulder not from the shoulder seams themselves, but rather from the gusset seams which I don't see as a legitimate measurement. That generally tends to end up with smaller Shoulder measurements than the jacket actually has though. In this case, the shoulder measurement seems larger than a 38 should be. Its odd........

Mine seems to be a legit 46 which is a little unexpected given the age of the jacket and the tendency for vintage garments to run smaller. Measurements on mine are P2P-25", Shoulders-21.5, Sleeves-25.25", Rear Length 26".

I'm one of the Lesco "supporters" around here finding them an underrated "off brand" that seems to be disregarded/downgraded by the masses. I believe this lack of enthusiastic respect for these jackets stems from a general dearth of known history more than a lack of quality. Not saying they're comparable to Aero, GW, BK, or anything like the tremendous contemporary reproductions. But relative to other American 60s produced jackets, Lescos tend to be a bargain for what they are. I wish their history wasn't so murky.

 

[SinSir]

Yeah, the Seller's measurements do seem a bit off for a 38. I've seen people who measure the Shoulder to Shoulder not from the shoulder seams themselves, but rather from the gusset seams which I don't see as a legitimate measurement. That generally tends to end up with smaller Shoulder measurements than the jacket actually has though. In this case, the shoulder measurement seems larger than a 38 should be. Its odd........

Mine seems to be a legit 46 which is a little unexpected given the age of the jacket and the tendency for vintage garments to run smaller. Measurements on mine are P2P-25", Shoulders-21.5, Sleeves-25.25", Rear Length 26".

I'm one of the Lesco "supporters" around here finding them an underrated "off brand" that seems to be disregarded/downgraded by the masses. I believe this lack of enthusiastic respect for these jackets stems from a general dearth of known history more than a lack of quality. Not saying they're comparable to Aero, GW, BK, or anything like the tremendous contemporary reproductions. But relative to other American 60s produced jackets, Lescos tend to be a bargain for what they are. I wish their history wasn't so murky.

Unfortunately it's too large. We should probably stop talking about Lesco before they are no longer a bargain! The first rule of Lesco there is no Lesco...

 

[Claybertrand]

Unfortunately it's too large. We should probably stop talking about Lesco before they are no longer a bargain! The first rule of Lesco there is no Lesco...

I'm with you brother!!!!!!!!!! I don't even remember what we were talking about!! Back to making soap......

 

[Docxm]

Just saying thanks to all you regulars out here posting deals, they've been a great help in learning what vintage pieces are worth it and what aren't

 

[Monitor]

Dear Lord, the most perfect trucker jacket I've seen! Schott reigns supreme over all.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHOTT-LEATHER-TRUCKER-JACKET-42-DARK-BROWN-LEVI-STYLE-MOTORCYCLE/143493692789

 

[regius]

Coronado jacket? Can the halfbelt get any higher? https://coronadoleather.com/product...THxXyhNBCMhuqXJDlRdvC3ETTAfFNKChoCYaoQAvD_BwE


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[itsallgood]

Coronado jacket?

Is bison leather desirable?

 

[regius]

This seller probably doesn’t know how to measure, P2p is 19”, shoulder also 19”, back length 21.75”, while sleeves are normal, 24”


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/333106413352


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[SinSir]

Is bison leather desirable?

Depends on where its from. American yes, African no.

 

[regius]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/143492779502


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[SinSir]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/114054286294

New HH CR made in China but still interesting. I haven't bought from the seller but have had some positive conversations with him.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Not much of a listing, but a Fidelity cross zip for BIN $35 OBO:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324035247731

 

[SinSir]

Not much of a listing, but a Fidelity cross zip for BIN $35 OBO:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/324035247731

Not much of a listing would be the gold standard compared.to that one. Lol!

 

[Monitor]

Grail of Levi's truckers in an outstanding condition. These often sell for a lot more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Levis-BIG-E-1950S-Leather-Trucker-Jacket-Size-42-rare-And-Beautiful-Patina/303436628884

 

[SinSir]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/223832101169

Walter Dyer CR sz 38 for under $25 with 2hours left

I was going to swoop this up but the seller has not responded to measurement requests. Not that big a deal at this price even though it's probably too small. Then I noticed the football like gussets the top of each shoulder blade on the back. That's a deal breaker for me but its still a steal of deal.

 

[ABCD]

Interesting pocket design. Also interesting price... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.nl/ulk/itm/164022021037

 

[SinSir]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/124035289620

Womens Vanson that the seller has had up for a while and is motivated to sell. I was going to get it for my girlfriend but she has a strong dislike for jackets without inside pockets. She thinks it's some sort of conspiracy the clothing industry has against pockets and womens clothes. I could try to reason with her and tell her its vintage, but I'm smarter than that!

He sent me an offet for $45 and is accepting offers. I'm sure he'd take less. I honestly think it hasn't sold since his last photo is a shot of him on the pot.

If you look at the other pics its a better brown than the main photo. He's sent me other pics that it looks more like vintage vanson brown.

 

[regius]

Anyone want another green lining Windward? Irishman? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/273881520482


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[jonbuilder]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leathertog...585279?hash=item4da493187f:g:FUMAAOSwCH9eF5qJ

Leathertogs a grail jacket if I ever saw one too small to get me in the actions

 

[Robbie79]

Almost new Freewheelers Caboose dead leaf brown jacket in size 38 - a bargain IMO:
https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/k427027955