Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

@Carlos840 Perhaps I will make an exception and buy one but would sell another one. Would you rate this Vanson over newer Vanson and over the Branded Garments I also posted today?

The branded is very nice, but I would get the Vanson. In addition to what Carlos said about the leather, I like the pattern and design better.

 

[Robbie79]

I have never handled a Branded Garment jacket so can't comment on that.
What i like about this specific Vanson you posted is the fact that the hide itself is a light brown/beige rather than the classic blue/grey that i usually see.
My 90s Swedish rider Vanson is like that and it is very nice leather. It is the only Vanson i own that is "teacore", it's not something you see everyday.
It's really not a massive difference, but it's a little detail that i enjoy. But really i have a Vanson "problem", i currently have 10 and am always on the lookout for more...

@Carlos840 Thanks! 10 is a lot! I "only" have one (Comet Octagon)

 

[jonbuilder]

Californian D-pocket I do not see many of these in France roomy 42 with 22 back like the sears from the same era
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-50...084938?hash=item2ac7a4ae4a:g:gfIAAOSwS2lcNJFI

 

[Robbie79]

The branded is very nice, but I would get the Vanson. In addition to what Carlos said about the leather, I like the pattern and design better.

@JMax Thanks! Yes, I also prefer the Vanson pattern/design over the Branded but I like the Branded price more I guess the Vanson would allow me a bit more layering than the Branded (just a thin t-shirt) if the measurements are correct.

 

[Carlos840]

@Carlos840 Thanks! 10 is a lot! I "only" have one (Comet Octagon)

Commando X150
Commando CXL
Commando padded CXL
Black B-3
Harley Davidson Cycle king
Denver (Robin Hood style racing shirt)
Stormer (Leather Belstaff)
CHP 2
Chopper
Swedish rider/tanker

Basically Vanson are my favourite mid range maker, i am always on the lookout for anything rare/unusual they did.
If it's in my size and looks cool, odds are i will get it...

 

[Kubatu]

Here are two nice jackets on Mercari via Buyee, coincidentally a Branded and a Vanson as well.

Branded CHP, size 40: (I really like this one, but the price is pretty high when you factor in shipping)
https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m51026975715

Vanson Cross Zip, size 36: (This one has crazy long arms.)
https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m943355057

 

[handymike]

Lost Worlds size 38. $200. Looks like some nice horsehide on it.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/s789147542

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Dammit, it’s a perfect fit...

 

[jeo]

Just a quick note on Yahoo auctions Japan through Buyee.

Most of the Japanese jackets there aren't really deals per say. But I always see killer deals (many times around the $200 mark) on Schotts, Vansons, Lost Wolrds, Langlitz and sometimes Aero.

 

[jeo]

Dammit, it’s a perfect fit...

And look at the grain on that back panel...

 

[Robbie79]

And look at the grain on that back panel...

The leather reminds me a lot of my well broken brown horsehide used for my LW Buco Rider. Once broken in the leather is lovely and I would buy it in a heartbeat if I hadn't too many brown leather jackets

 

[JMax]

Schott CR Brown 44

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-sc...-/124524446439?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

I know a few of you own, or have owned, this jacket. Any idea as to what to expect for its measurements? Thanks.

 

[Marc mndt]

But really i have a Vanson "problem", i currently have 10 and am always on the lookout for more...

Is your Vanson 'problem' worse than your LW 'problem'?

 

[Carlos840]

10 Vansons, 10 LW, it appears i have a two problems...

LT/A
LT/B
J-23
J-24
Speed Demon
CHP
B-2

Incoming used:
Evergreen Moosehide Peacoat
Dual Tone nightrider J-23 (black/white)

On order, should start when they open again in february:
Dual tone Trojan (navy/black)

And i can think of at least another one or two i would like to get before LW is no more...

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Schott CR Brown 44

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-sc...-/124524446439?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

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I know a few of you own, or have owned, this jacket. Any idea as to what to expect for its measurements? Thanks.

42 fits me perfect at 6'0 and 185 lbs, 42 chest, 33 pants size. It's a 22 ptp but with really smooth gussets, so is not tight at all. Probably one of my most comfortable fitting even though the specs are the smallest.

Monitor has the 44, although technically we discovered his is probably the Beck but pretty much same jacket without the wind flap.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Super heavy Vanson C2 from the 80s/90s in perfect condtion....I'm starting to cry as ~320€ seems to be a reasonable price IMO.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/x749541944?lang=de

I posted this earlier. It was on Japan Yahoo. I think I said something about being one of the earliest numbered jackets. It had a buy it now of I think $400 if I recall on Buyee, so would have been about $500 with shipping, fees and all that.

Most of the older Vansons-- C2, Enfield, Model B-- go for about $350ish and then again you need to add about $100 for all the shipping, fees, yada yada.

I got super lucky with my Enfield and got it for $250 and confirmed it was made in late 2000 (serial number 50k). So this one probably made 1984 since that's when they started numbering if I remember correctly.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

LW Black Ryder size 38. $250.

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/t776330261

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I think I saw this one too. The problem is the measurements listed. This is why buyee can be dangerous. The shoulder size is listed wider than the chest (what they call width). And I don't think there's a way to contact seller, get photos, etc. to confirm what's going on. Also it's listed as "C". B is your typical worn in but in good condition older jacket. C is going to have something else going on with it. Could just be patina, scuffs, etc.

Edit: other thing I'll add. This is the seller I bought my Vanson from. By far has the best prices. It's a second hand store. They have hundreds of jackets. The potential problem and you'll see the bad reviews, is sometimes they'll sell the jacket locally in store. So you bid and win and then you'll get a notice about it being out of stock. Didn't happen in my case but you can see the high amount of bad reviews stating this. Still worth a shot though if you see something you like.

 

[Marc mndt]

Schott CR Brown 44

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-sc...-/124524446439?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

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I know a few of you own, or have owned, this jacket. Any idea as to what to expect for its measurements? Thanks.

This is a 44. It had a ptp of 22'. With my 43' chest you'd expect it to tight. But it actually was a bit roomy, due to the gussets.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Dual Tone nightrider J-23 (black/white)

And i can think of at least another one or two i would like to get before LW is no more...

*Can't wait to see the Two Tone J23 - that deserves it's own thread*

And yes your sentance here is one we all ought to consider. Anyone thinking of going into business perhaps?

 

[Carlos840]

*Can't wait to see the Two Tone J23 - that deserves it's own thread*

And yes your sentance here is one we all ought to consider. Anyone thinking of going into business perhaps?

This is the best i have right now, she is still in the mail.

I will definitely post better pics when i get it.
I have actually ordered studio lights and am going to try to increase my pic quality, getting a camera tripod made me realize how much better my jacket pics could be, i am on a mission...

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^^ WOW!!! That's an eye popper right there!

Yes, tripods are great. I still have no specific lights, but that's the next step. I tend to rely upon sunlight. Great day to take photos of jacket -- but no jackets to take photos of for me just now.