Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Wildhorses]

The name “Bon Marché” actually refers to the west coast department store where it was sold! Later to become Macey’s and not part of the Bon Ton group which owned Carson’s and Bergner’s as well as The Bon Ton store here in the Midwest.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bon_Marché

That was just a joke of course. And it shows that there is always some french part in every history

 

[Wildhorses]

Some jackets from one seller, I could buy all of them, but I won't :
Unknown maker original A2 :
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Kit Karson :
https://www.etsy.com/listing/497810...ick_sum=be654f6b&ref=shop_home_active_9&cns=1

Fidelity :
https://www.etsy.com/listing/484321...76&click_sum=4638799d&ref=shop_home_active_15

 

[JMax]

Walter Dyer- nice jackets for sure.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2847564761...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Coriu]

This is an article and video about jacket maker Chuck Perez I thought you might enjoy.
https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/TRDLeather050417.aspx

 

[photo2u]

This is an article and video about jacket maker Chuck Perez I thought you might enjoy.
https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/TRDLeather050417.aspx

Love those old timers. I do have a vest and chaps from him. Nice riding gear.

 

[Claybertrand]

Yes $600 -$700 sounds a lot more reasonable but there wil never be a second one like this, let alone a proper sized one. What's an extra $300 for this priceless mega grail?

This is a good point. As funny as it may sound, it seems like vintage leather jackets are going up in value. Even a couple of years ago it seems like you could find them much more often on all sales platforms and for a couple hundred bucks. Sometimes even less!!! But good ones, THAT FIT are very few and far between these days. I need to reshape my collection because I have a lot that are not my size that I have been meaning to try to sell. I think my slight reluctance to pay the higher prices these days is because I do have so many jackets already. But I keep looking for that grail jacket even though I don't know what that jacket is.

Another high asking price vintage Halfbelt. Size 38”-40”. I personally have become far more inclined to spend bigger money on originals.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/horsehide-sports-jacket-vtg-30s-40s-usa-half-belt-cinch-motorcycle-riding-/255468174687?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357

I know what you mean with the rarity and all. When you find them in your fit range, its just so rare that it can justify biting the bullet. I still think there are bargains out there but not very often. Its kinda like the debate about the Vintage vs. High End Repros......... Its Uncertainty vs. Certainty..... you can look and look and maybe not find a vintage jacket that fits or you can buy a ready made high end repro and be a lot more certain. When you DO go through the process of hunting and looking day after day after day and not finding anything, then something DOES pop up, its tempting to not even quibble about the price and just grab it. After all, the numbers of surviving true vintage leather jackets in decent shape and not in a tiny size are indeed finite.

 

[ton312]

Whenever I wear a jacket that's new to me, whether repro of vintage, I feel like a million bucks. With repro's that feeling diminishes over time yet with vintage jackets the feelings stays.

 

[ton312]

Another high asking price vintage Halfbelt. Size 38”-40”. I personally have become far more inclined to spend bigger money on originals.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/horsehide-sports-jacket-vtg-30s-40s-usa-half-belt-cinch-motorcycle-riding-/255468174687?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357

Seller sent $300 offer to me on this^
If it’s yours size, now is the time. Too small for me unfortunately.

 

[Claybertrand]

Seller sent $300 offer to me on this^
If it’s yours size, now is the time. Too small for me unfortunately.

There are still deals in this world!! THAT is a nice price for this jacket for sure. You fellas in this weight class should not take for granted the amount of cool jackets and relative lack of competition for them (outside of Japan) in your size!!! These jackets don't come up often and I would assume you can always move it on if it isn't right for you. But $300 is a very palatable price IMO. Heed the advice of @ton312 and POUNCE!

 

[Coriu]

Fine Creek Shinki NWT 22" P2P low opening bid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234499137340?hash=item36993cdf3c:g:Q7AAAOSwzjxiBABA

 

[Coriu]

Beck Flying Togs CR Size 38 $350 bid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134080258168?hash=item1f37ce6078:g:h4EAAOSwFkNiR79~

 

[morrison2951]

I’ve been talking with the seller. This one will fit. Hoping I can swing it. There is nothing being made by any current maker I’d even put anywhere near this jacket. I don’t have a grail… but if I did, THIS IS IT.

Sweet jacket Tony!

 

[Marc mndt]

40s suede unlined halfbelt. Nice pocket design.

https://grailed.app.link/cEmkD57k6ob

 

[ton312]

40s suede unlined halfbelt. Nice pocket design.

https://grailed.app.link/cEmkD57k6ob

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Looks like unlined goat. Nice!

 

[Coriu]

Brooks Black/Gold Label Tan CR 20" P2P $139 OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224929442175?hash=item345ed6e97f:g:a84AAOSwGnRiKePC

 

[Coriu]

Bates Brown Single w/Talons 22" P2P $225 BIN or $125 bid ending tomorrow
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255472505335?hash=item3b7b5911f7:g:vwIAAOSwLjtiS~60

 

[Coriu]

Lewis Leathers Super Sportsman Green HH NWOT $795 Size 42
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334389235391?hash=item4ddb26cebf:g:jZQAAOSwD-liSKLp

 

[Monitor]

Someone's lucky day today.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334398011337

 

[Coriu]

Someone's lucky day today.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334398011337

I've posted this before and nobody touched it....baffling.

 

[handymike]

Lewis Leathers Super Sportsman Green HH NWOT $875 Size 42
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334389235391?hash=item4ddb26cebf:g:jZQAAOSwD-liSKLp

It shows up at $795 on my ebay.
Someone needs this!