Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Schambach]

That certainly puts things in perspective!

 

[tmitchell59]

If it were my size it would be gone.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275101523685?hash=item400d541ee5:g:lkcAAOSwUYph0mQC

 

[jonbuilder]

Monarch 46

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-Monarc...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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These vintage mid-thigh jackets do not fletch the prices of their waist-length half belts

 

[jonbuilder]

Black gold label brooks. $150. In great condition, looks like a steal https://www.ebay.com/itm/255322701922?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=9bd92b58b9e74f7e9d7289780481a705&bu=43986217401&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20220110031812&segname=11021&sojTags=ch=ch,bu=bu,ut=ut,osub=osub,crd=crd,segname=segname,chnl=mkcid

The poor man's Buco J-100

 

[Monitor]

Guys, please stop complaining.

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I wonder how they even managed to do that. Whenever I try to set shipping to US at anything over $50, eBay won't let me proceed. And it costs me over $50.

The poor man's Buco J-100

Though in reality 3x superior jacket.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

A few of these jackets posted are part of @Kubatu massive sale. Items for sale by when2899 | eBay If you're a size small, you could have a field day and there's an occasional larger size like that Terminator jacket.

 

[Wildhorses]

This Metropolitan police jacket has the Buco lining label attached. @photo2u and I have discussed these styles being made by others like this one and possible Reed of Detroit. I have seen a Reed just like this collar and all.

Did Buco make these for Metro/Reed or reverse?

The same jacket was already for sale a few months ago. Interesting, but way (way way) too short for me.
This seller has a collection of used Cal

Guys, please stop complaining.

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Shipping from the US to Europe is crazy now. Ten yars ago, this jacket would ship for $40-50. Now it's hard to find shipping rates under $100. And every imported thing is taxed now in France, it's awful if the actual value is declared for customs.
If this jacket is a 42-44, I suppose the PtP is bigger than 21,5", rather a 23".

 

[jonbuilder]

This Metropolitan police jacket has the Buco lining label attached. @photo2u and I have discussed these styles being made by others like this one and possible Reed of Detroit. I have seen a Reed just like this collar and all.

Did Buco make these for Metro/Reed or reverse?

based on Buco's industrial muscle, I doubt any jackets were made for the Buco label
As you have observed Buco could have produced the Sear' Alpile jackets

 

[mendelboaz]

Lost Worlds Easy Ryder, size 38, starting bid at 274 USD.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/lost-world...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Couple of loose stitches in the kidney panel.

This was just relisted, so you'll probably be able to snag it for the starting bid.

 

[skybert]

@mendelboaz I think the waist buckles (if that's what they're called) were removed. IMO it's still a deal if it fits

 

[Leigh H]

Guys, please stop complaining.

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Import tax plus shipping on ebay has become a joke now everything has to go through their global shipping program.

 

[robrinay]

Import tax plus shipping on ebay has become a joke now everything has to go through their global shipping program.

I believe eBay U.K. calculate their final value fees on sold price plus shipping costs so I assume it’s the same wherever. I think they used to base it solely on sold price until a number of sellers sold stuff for peanuts and cranked up their shipping charges to avoid fees. If the selller set the postage fee level he’ll pay the same final value fee as if he’d charged less postage and more for the jacket. If eBay calculated the fees to include shipping costs and import duty as part of their global shipping scheme then they’re making any profit not the seller. I hate the global shipping system as a buyer as it’s way too expensive.

 

[Wildhorses]

I believe eBay U.K. calculate their final value fees on sold price plus shipping costs so I assume it’s the same wherever. I think they used to base it solely on sold price until a number of sellers sold stuff for peanuts and cranked up their shipping charges to avoid fees. If the selller set the postage fee level he’ll pay the same final value fee as if he’d charged less postage and more for the jacket. If eBay calculated the fees to include shipping costs and import duty as part of their global shipping scheme then they’re making any profit not the seller. I hate the global shipping system as a buyer as it’s way too expensive.

When I buy on EBAY.US I ask the seller to find a cheap shipping method, and of course a low value declared for customs. I can't satnd paying twice the price of an item to get it imported. Now it has become a part of the game, finding how to avoid the Global shipping program. Not all sellers will accept though...

 

[Will Zach]

Trojan, smallish, in a so-so shape, a "Dena Special". But a real deal.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324988498813?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l1120&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=8774690f829c4464ad49ed145a05bc6f&bu=43365961094&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20220111070550&segname=11021&sojTags=ch=ch,bu=bu,ut=ut,osub=osub,crd=crd,segname=segname,chnl=mkcid

 

[Leather Walker]

Hey! Happy new year to everyone!
Btw: this Cal for 221$ eBay

 

[Bahabp100]

Hey! Happy new year to everyone!
Btw: this Cal for 221$ eBay

Wow that looks amazing

 

[Wildhorses]

Hey! Happy new year to everyone!
Btw: this Cal for 221$ eBay

US bidders only...US BIDDERS ONLY
Seriously, a like new jacket for the price of the collar it's sold with !

 

[Will Zach]

Yep, a nice Cal, great price, someone should BIN it. I already have one, courtesy of @Leather Walker as well.

 

[Schambach]

I bought it. Lordy... Hope it fits.

 

[Schambach]

And thanks @Leather Walker !