Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Chevalier]

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mpo/d/graton-leather-motorcycle-jacket/7289378320.html

$50 Cal-Leather CR (I think). SF Bay Area. I never heard back from the seller about shipping, so I might as well share it here.

Too small for me, otherwise, I would grab it. The listing says Bates, but not sure if it could be Cal instead?

 

[Pandemic]

 

[jonbuilder]

Surely you mean ladies. Don't think Scottish laddies would be interested, but I could be wrong.

you got me but you never know with those Scottish laddies running around in skirts

 

[Pandemic]

Not my style, but I really dig it:

 

[jonesy86]

Thanks bud. Agreed. I donwish @tmitchell59 would post more so I can sniff out his sources.

I bet T has so many sources it would be impossible to keep up.

 

[jonbuilder]

Real McCoy Buco auction with an offer
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Buco-Motor...242487?hash=item422cd8ba37:g:t0YAAOSwc4xgRFqh

 

[JMax]

I bet T has so many sources it would be impossible to keep up.

Coded communications. Dead dropping jackets. And countless covers. You are right. I’d be chasing a ghost.

 

[tmitchell59]

I bet T has so many sources it would be impossible to keep up.

lol!! you missed my answer. I have no secret sources. Same sources everyone uses; ebay, etsy, Fedora lounge, yahoo Japan.

Advantage 1. I am retired and able to scan ebay all day.

Advantage 2. I know what I want.

Advantage 3. I pay more than most others will pay.

Advantage 4. No one else to answer to or explain my purchases.

Nothing mysterious.

Oh, and I'm crazy!

 

[Coriu]

So all good, man. And Satan is allowed to participate in this thread as well, as far as I am concerned.

Assuming you are talking about THE Satan, he and his followers post over on the Inferno Lounge. Heard they really know how to find some hot deals over there.

 

[Jumper]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Superb-Vin...-/193840352503?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Nice looking brooks, shoulders are a little small for me or I’d be all over it

FWIW, if the other measurements are accurate, I don't for a second believe 18" shoulders is a true measurement. They've measured across just the central panel of the action back, I'd wager.

 

[jonbuilder]

Assuming you are talking about THE Satan, he and his followers post over on the Inferno Lounge. Heard they really know how to find some hot deals over there.

Where are you finding this stuff

 

[dannyk]

I figured this suede pullover might be interesting to someone

https://zenmarket.jp/en/auction.aspx?itemCode=w377485606

PTP much too large for me, but I would wear this. Not bad on where the price is at for now too. Damn.

 

[Coriu]

you got me but you never know with those Scottish laddies running around in skirts

You better be careful poking fun at a Scotsman's gear. You're liable to get kilt.

 

[Blackadder]

Real McCoy Buco auction with an offer
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Buco-Motor...242487?hash=item422cd8ba37:g:t0YAAOSwc4xgRFqh

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Definitely not the Real McCoy's. Dunno if it is the Real McCoy though but doubt it.

 

[Coriu]

Lost Worlds Rider RRL
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lost-Worlds-Motorcycle-Ryder-1930s-Horsehide-Leather-Jacket-RRL/284220242980?hash=item422cd8bc24:gDUAAOSwL3BgTY5L&LH_ItemCondition=3000

I am a bit perplexed as to why Lost Worlds jackets are quite so popular amongst the cognoscente... from a "fit" and "elegance of lines" perspective. The arms on some of their jackets seem oversized and look like stovepipes....and this is coming from a big guy who likes larger sleeves. They remind me of a bodybuilder who can't put his arms down because his lats are so big. I know the idea is that things relax over time, but most people don't live in their jackets. Is it just me, or are there others who feel the same way? No offense to those who like LW...just a perspective.

 

[Cornelius]

A ~1970s Made in England Lewis, size 36, stitch holes from old patches. Going for usd$100 on Chicago's Craigslist -

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/clo/d/chicago-vintage-leather-jacket/7286875235.html

 

[jonesy86]

lol!! you missed my answer. I have no secret sources. Same sources everyone uses; ebay, etsy, Fedora lounge, yahoo Japan.

Advantage 1. I am retired and able to scan ebay all day.

Advantage 2. I know what I want.

Advantage 3. I pay more than most others will pay.

Advantage 4. No one else to answer to or explain my purchases.

Nothing mysterious.

Oh, and I'm crazy!

I gotta figure out Yahoo Japan, though I'm pretty sure most of the stuff coming from Japan wouldn't fit me.
I like your kind of crazy T, keep it up!

 

[jonesy86]

Coded communications. Dead dropping jackets. And countless covers. You are right. I’d be chasing a ghost.

I bet T is like George Smiley and is running a network of spies on the hunt across the globe. He is the master spy of leather jackets!

 

[Coriu]

Hein Gericke I picked up for dirt cheap. I bought it mainly to put my hands on it. It is quite heavy and in excellent condition. I found some limited discussion on the forum concerning HG. Some of their stuff seems a bit dated, but some looks rock solid. I was curious about the belt position. Was this something in vogue at one time and/or a German style? Any insights about the jacket and other HG's like it from the 80's would be appreciated.

 

[Will Zach]

This one looks solid. I am sure we will be able to imbibe from a fount of HG knowledge that is @Monitor.