Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

Vintage Sportclad HH DR $480 BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ho...700875?hash=item4229a7bf4b:g:TcsAAOSwEUdeDPny

I posted this a long time ago. I can’t believe a jacket like this (better than nearly everything vintage and topped by no other maker), at this price is still around. He dropped the price a tad too. Small for me to comfortably zip up, but I still consider buying it to wear unzipped. And just to have.

 

[Coriu]

This looks new / un-worn. Very nice condition. How do these compare to a Fox Creek?

I own a Branded and it can hold its own against the best in an apples to apples comparison of jackets. If that jacket fit me I would have hit the BIN button immediately. I live in Virginia, so am familiar with Fox Creek. They make a quality product that is a good value, but I would not put their typical jackets in the same league as many of the Branded jackets I've seen.

 

[JMax]

I own a Branded and it can hold its own against the best in an apples to apples comparison of jackets. If that jacket fit me I would have hit the BIN button immediately. I live in Virginia, so am familiar with Fox Creek. They make a quality product that is a good value, but I would not put their typical jackets in the same league as many of the Branded jackets I've seen.

Agreed. Fox creek makes good stuff. IMO it is gear that folks looking for something better than Harley gear but that are oblivious to Vanson, Bates, Cal, etc., look for. I get it. I was “lucky” (maybe not) and skipped right past Fox Creek. That said, they make good gear at a good price, and provide good customer service.

Where in Virginia? I spent a few years in Norfolk/Newport News area. Then some more in northern VA outside of DC. One of my favorite states.

 

[Coriu]

Agreed. Fox creek makes good stuff. IMO it is gear that folks looking for something better than Harley gear but that are oblivious to Vanson, Bates, Cal, etc., look for. I get it. I was “lucky” (maybe not) and skipped right past Fox Creek. That said, they make good gear at a good price, and provide good customer service.

Where in Virginia? I spent a few years in Norfolk/Newport News area. Then some more in northern VA outside of DC. One of my favorite states.

Closest "big" city near me is Charlottesville. Your comment concerning Fox Creek being an alternative to Harley is spot on. I'd even say the same for Vanson if all someone is looking for is a plain Jane jacket for riding. If we want "US made," we usually pay a premium, especially when dealing with a small business. But Fox Creek is very competitively priced. I have never heard anything negative about them and they have a lifetime warranty on their product. They once had a jacket on sale, but did not have my size. I spoke to a fellow at the shop and he offered to make me one in my size and honor the sale price. I passed on it, but thought that was a nice gesture.

 

[Coriu]

Since someone mentioned Fox Creek, I see they have an overstock sale...20% off 2 of their jacket styles. The one on the right is about 1.5mm, comparable to Vanson's competition weight. The reviews speak for themselves. Vanson's website currently only offers one jacket without armor that will accept it, and not in their competition weight.
https://www.foxcreekleather.com/overstock/mens-jackets/

 

[Guppy]

Vanson cafe racer (model A? B?) $100 38

Comp weight, looks like the good stuff.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vanson-Lea...003732?hash=item1cff75f0d4:g:bEIAAOSwoP1gD48v

 

[TSW]

Small Just Leather San Jose with Talon zippers. https://www.etsy.com/listing/642439...NPTRrQU0uapzOfDLn11cgvH01z3bXksxoCVf8QAvD_BwE

 

[Pandemic]

^
Vanson added to my watch list!!

 

[jonbuilder]

Mintvintage does carry some good stuff, but they describe everything they sell the same way, and it's clearly boilerplate that they use for salesmanship, and not a true description of the item in question. When buying from them it's best to go by the photos and ask questions.

the photos suck

 

[jonbuilder]

Vintage Sportclad HH DR $480 BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ho...700875?hash=item4229a7bf4b:g:TcsAAOSwEUdeDPny

Nice other than requiring a replacement zip

 

[Graemsay]

Seventies Schott jacket. It looks like a stripped down version of an East West or Oshwahkon crossed with a cafe racer. It's listed for sale in Japan through a scalper.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage...-60S-MenS-Hippie-Retro1970S-Shot/383901257113

Edit: Here's the original listing in Japan if you want to save $120...

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/p818655868

 

[Graemsay]

Oshwahkon cross zip jacket.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m153153145

 

[Mrfrown]

I posted this a long time ago. I can’t believe a jacket like this (better than nearly everything vintage and topped by no other maker), at this price is still around. He dropped the price a tad too. Small for me to comfortably zip up, but I still consider buying it to wear unzipped. And just to have.

I was really on the edge of buying this one so many times. The length is short for me but hey that’s what those high cut wranglers are for right?

Then I lucked into an excellent condition Bates cross zip. It closed off my desire for a vintage cross zip since I try to have only 1 representative of a style in my closet. Small way to keep the acquisition sickness at bay.

Hope someone here nabs it!

 

[JurassicUtility]

Cal-Leather Quilted Cafe Racer - Size 37
$470 min bid w/Best Offer

"-Underarm to underarm - 18 1/2 inches
-Shoulder to shoulder - 17 inches
-Shoulder to cuff - 23 inches
-Base of collar to hem - 24 inches"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-6-...156316?hash=item1f1d18e29c:g:zRMAAOSwf05dv5F3

Nice looking jacket I think. Got a counter-offer for $380 and almost pulled the trigger, but I'm not really in love with it, and it's a little more than I wanted to spend.

Follow up to this. I did end up getting the jacket, but I ended up returning it because it had some undisclosed damage/issues. I was nice about it, and ate return shipping though. Fit was extremely weird, it fit my shoulders and chest fine, but the end of the sleeves and collar were too small for human proportions. My guess is that this was originally a size 34-36 that was left in a hot place, and it shrank.

 

[Marc mndt]

Great looking RL halfbelt. This is one of those older well built ones. €95 asking price but he'll probably take less. Size small. I don't think it's possible to get a better looking halfbelt under €100 than this.

https://www.vinted.nl/hommes/vestes-en-cuir/875536702-blouson-cuir-ralph-lauren-s

Edit : measurements added

 

[Monitor]

Don't wait up on this. Wish I could get it... Such a cool jacket.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Vanson-Leather-Jacket-M/143933954261

 

[Marc mndt]

Great deal at €100. If Tiger King is your idol.

https://www.vinted.nl/hommes/vestes-en-cuir/875468901-schott-veste-en-cuir-et-daim-a-franges

 

[Monitor]

Great deal at €100. If Tiger King is your idol.
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https://www.vinted.nl/hommes/vestes-en-cuir/875468901-schott-veste-en-cuir-et-daim-a-franges

Hey, aren't we keeping our stash a secret? XD Three $150 Perfectos yesterday with one HH 641 still sitting at 300 Euros.

 

[Carlos840]

Don't wait up on this. Wish I could get it... Such a cool jacket.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Vanson-Leather-Jacket-M/143933954261

what's the story with the grey leather support for the Vanson label?
I remember you telling me somethign abou that a while ago but i forgot.

I whish it had a full wrap around belt rather thna this front panel one...

 

[Marc mndt]

Hey, aren't we keeping our stash a secret? XD Three $150 Perfectos yesterday with one HH 641 still sitting at 300 Euros.

Sorry you're right. We do have an agreement. Vinted is our private goldmine. No Americans allowed