Just saw this. Is this original or reproduction? Looks like new, but also looks original. I no nothing about this seller. I did look up this jacket on yahoo Japan and did not find it.
I just messaged the seller for confirmation on country of manufacture.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leathertog...919470?hash=item1cfeae4a6e:g:jDoAAOSwoTNgBE4A
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I can not say what it is but It does not look like a 40s US jacket to me@tmitchell59 Everything (zippers, belt, plastic belt buckle, lining and leather) looks like a Freewheelers La Brea reproduction in very good condition but at very high price
Nice this is the first I seem of an RMC cycle champ. I am glad it's a small size.
After talking to @jonbuilder @technovox @JMax (Thanks again guys for your help!) I'm seriously considering this vintage 50's Buco J-27 in very good overall condition (leather, linging, belt, original hardware, plus leather gloves) - only hardware needs to be cleaned which, I guess, should be makeable. Size seems to be perfect for me. Only thing is the price - I've just got the first counter offer ($1000) from the seller but I think he's willing to further reduce. Since basically day one of my leather jacket passion I've wanted one vintage "grail" leather jacket (I still don't have one, yet...the Taubers has been on its way to me for a while from the US) and have found this Buco now but I'm really torn whether or not I will really wear it (I don't only want to collect, I actually want to wear my jackets)...perhaps I should rather order another new one from Greg Fields than an expensive vintage one for pretty much the same price....on the other hand the condition of the Buco is excellent and is perhaps hard to find in this condition.
Plus 115£ worth of import taxes.Seems like an okay-ish price for one of these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eastman-FLYING-TYPE-C-3-Vest-Shearling-Leather-Jacket/254837870055
Why do you think you won't be wearing this jacket? To me it looks to be in very wearable condition.After talking to @jonbuilder @technovox @JMax (Thanks again guys for your help!) I'm seriously considering this vintage 50's Buco J-27 in very good overall condition (leather, linging, belt, original hardware, plus leather gloves) - only hardware needs to be cleaned which, I guess, should be makeable. Size seems to be perfect for me. Only thing is the price - I've just got the first counter offer ($1000) from the seller but I think he's willing to further reduce. Since basically day one of my leather jacket passion I've wanted one vintage "grail" leather jacket (I still don't have one, yet...the Taubers has been on its way to me for a while from the US) and have found this Buco now but I'm really torn whether or not I will really wear it (I don't only want to collect, I actually want to wear my jackets)...perhaps I should rather order another new one from Greg Fields than an expensive vintage one for pretty much the same price....on the other hand the condition of the Buco is excellent and is perhaps hard to find in this condition.
After talking to @jonbuilder @technovox @JMax (Thanks again guys for your help!) I'm seriously considering this vintage 50's Buco J-27 in very good overall condition (leather, linging, belt, original hardware, plus leather gloves) - only hardware needs to be cleaned which, I guess, should be makeable. Size seems to be perfect for me. Only thing is the price - I've just got the first counter offer ($1000) from the seller but I think he's willing to further reduce. Since basically day one of my leather jacket passion I've wanted one vintage "grail" leather jacket (I still don't have one, yet...the Taubers has been on its way to me for a while from the US) and have found this Buco now but I'm really torn whether or not I will really wear it (I don't only want to collect, I actually want to wear my jackets)...perhaps I should rather order another new one from Greg Fields than an expensive vintage one for pretty much the same price....on the other hand the condition of the Buco is excellent and is perhaps hard to find in this condition.
@Marc mndt You're basically right but as I don't have any experience in vintage leather jackets and as it's a lot of money compared to a new e.g. FL jacket I'm hesitant. I just want to avoid that I buy it for $1200-1300 (incl. VAT + duty) and sell it for $500-600 here or somewhere else as there is no real market. I know it's always a risk and I've already wasted a lot o money in buying and selling jackets. As far as FL is concerned I'm 100% sure what I get for the money I would pay (high quality leather jacket which fits me well) but it's kind of a gamble with the Buco if you know what I mean. I simply haven't had an opportunity to handle a high quality vintage leather jacket like Buco before.Why do you think you won't be wearing this jacket? To me it looks to be in very wearable condition.
Edit: What are you waiting for, the seller to drop his price by a couple of hundred? Who cares about two hundred more or less if this is your grail jacket? You'll have forgotten about those 200 the minute after you've completed the payment.
@Marc mndt You're basically right but as I don't have any experience in vintage leather jackets and as it's a lot of money compared to a new e.g. FL jacket I'm hesitant. I just want to avoid that I buy it for $1200-1300 (incl. VAT + duty) and sell it for $500-600 here or somewhere else as there is no real market. I know it's always a risk and I've already wasted a lot o money in buying and selling jackets. As far as FL is concerned I'm 100% sure what I get for the money I would pay (high quality leather jacket which fits me well) but it's kind of a gamble with the Buco if you know what I mean. I simply haven't had an opportunity to handle a high quality vintage leather jacket like Buco before.
Size seems to be perfect for me
After talking to @jonbuilder @technovox @JMax (Thanks again guys for your help!) I'm seriously considering this vintage 50's Buco J-27 in very good overall condition (leather, linging, belt, original hardware, plus leather gloves) - only hardware needs to be cleaned which, I guess, should be makeable. Size seems to be perfect for me. Only thing is the price - I've just got the first counter offer ($1000) from the seller but I think he's willing to further reduce. Since basically day one of my leather jacket passion I've wanted one vintage "grail" leather jacket (I still don't have one, yet...the Taubers has been on its way to me for a while from the US) and have found this Buco now but I'm really torn whether or not I will really wear it (I don't only want to collect, I actually want to wear my jackets)...perhaps I should rather order another new one from Greg Fields than an expensive vintage one for pretty much the same price....on the other hand the condition of the Buco is excellent and is perhaps hard to find in this condition.
@Monitor @tmitchell59 He actually rejected all of my price offers as he insists on min $1000. adding 30% for VAT and duty it would cost me $1350 including shipping which is too expensive and risky for me. The fact that the package is complete (belt, etc.) persuaded me to make my final offer at $900 :-(Is there anything in particular that worries you? Old jackets are exactly the same as new ones, there's no difference at all so I'm not sure what do you mean by experience or what is it that you think would be different on this old Buco, compared to any other jacket?
As for selling it, I don't suppose it'd be a problem. I sold those shearling lined pants within a month for a major profit so Buco ought to sell just as well. List it on eBay, Grailed, Etsy, if it doesn't work and I'm sure you'll get $1000 for it any day.