Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[torfjord]

IMO, you couldn't have bought a nicer Brooks. Despite being more recently produced, the black / red label ones seem to be made from the nicest leather, certainly heavier, and the proportions look so much better. Bit shorter with longer sleeves. Also, these actually are made in the USA. Brooks was outsourcing back in the days, that's why there's rarely a Made in USA tag in any of the yellow logo ones.

Thank you so much for leading me to this one!

 

[Gamma68]

Very inexpensive CHP jacket:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/173916678382

 

[Gamma68]

I’ve had my eye on this hippied-out Gandalf jacket for a while. Something about it keeps me coming back. But what the heck happened to the sleeve and collar lapel? Water damage?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/123729192418

 

[Bennarion]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/283494473420

 

[Bennarion]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/223132097514

 

[Guppy]

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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/223132097514

I bought a Brooks that looked a lot like that, it looked great in the photos, but when it arrived the leather was so thin, I couldn't believe it. I returned it. Really nice looking, though.

 

[Bennarion]

This is unexpected. On the photo, the skin looks beautiful

 

[Bennarion]

Here's another
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/264253651837

 

[Guppy]

This is unexpected. On the photo, the skin looks beautiful

From what I gather, they do vary. And what feels "thin" to me is probably adequate to a lot of people. I'm a bit used to 3-4oz leather from Aero and LW and Vanson and Thedi. 2.5oz feels like two sheets of paper to me.

 

[Bennarion]

For me, after Aero CXFQHH, everything seems subtle too

 

[handymike]

Guys, this jacket is so cool! And it’s down to $200 BIN...
https://www.grailed.com/listings/93...de-stunning-cafe-racer-mint?&utm_medium=email
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Here is another Shields....black in a 38ish....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113758088335?ViewItem=&item=113758088335&fromMakeTrack=true

 

[JMax]

Iron Heart 21oz Riders Jacket Supperblack https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113759522620

 

[ton312]

Iron Heart 21oz Riders Jacket Supperblack https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113759522620

Posting 21oz denim jackets now eh? Welcome aboard. We’re always happy to have new members. Your new jacket is in the wind btw. Should be there Friday.

 

[ton312]

I’ve had my eye on this hippied-out Gandalf jacket for a while. Something about it keeps me coming back. But what the heck happened to the sleeve and collar lapel? Water damage?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/123729192418

That jacket is awesome. I’d love something like that. No damage there, just life experience!

 

[Gamma68]

That jacket is awesome. I’d love something like that. No damage there, just life experience!

That weird darkening is something that would probably bother me, unless I could blend it in somehow throughout the jacket.

 

[ton312]

That weird darkening is something that would probably bother me, unless I could blend it in somehow throughout the jacket.

With vintage stuff you just have to accept some level of that kind of thing. It’s part of the experience, really it’s part of collecting vintage anything. That water stain reminds me of an old Vanson I had. It never bothered me as the jacket was 40years old and saw heavy use. It’s just that way with old leather. Not that you have to like it or wear it or buy it. But the fact that it’s not perfect sometimes makes it precisely that. At least in my opinion.
I’d wear the Hell out of that jacket if I could get in it. They literally never appear in my size. Never. Curl bro’s didn’t exist back then I guess.

 

[Gamma68]

With vintage stuff you just have to accept some level of that kind of thing. It’s part of the experience, really it’s part of collecting vintage anything. That water stain reminds me of an old Vanson I had. It never bothered me as the jacket was 40years old and saw heavy use. It’s just that way with old leather. Not that you have to like it or wear it or buy it. But the fact that it’s not perfect sometimes makes it precisely that. At least in my opinion.
I’d wear the Hell out of that jacket if I could get in it. They literally never appear in my size. Never. Curl bro’s didn’t exist back then I guess.

Yep, I get the patina thing that comes with owning a vintage jacket. Every scrape, scratch and stain tells a story. I guess what I’m trying to say is I’d be more accepting of those stains if I caused them myself, if that makes sense.

I’m giving that jacket some serious consideration. It would certainly be different than anything else I own.

 

[ton312]

Yep, I get the patina thing that comes with owning a vintage jacket. Every scrape, scratch and stain tells a story. I guess what I’m trying to say is I’d be more accepting of those stains if I caused them myself, if that makes sense.

I’m giving that jacket some serious consideration. It would certainly be different than anything else I own.

Buy it and write your own story! I love it.

 

[JMax]

Posting 21oz denim jackets now eh? Welcome aboard. We’re always happy to have new members. Your new jacket is in the wind btw. Should be there Friday.

Haha. I need to delete a bunch of my saved searches, fast.

Much appreciated, I look forward to the jacket.

 

[Guppy]

Schott x Context CX113, L, 900 Euro, sold by our own @Mysteryo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schott-X-Context-Perfecto-D-Pocket-Buco-Horsehide-SZ-L-44/183815844401