Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[mvilla]

Edited my post a second after I posted it so you must have been quick to reply
I think you and @dudewuttheheck are right.

Haha nothing beats my procrastination ability...

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I hope I'm right at least. I could just be grasping at straws, but I tried to zoom in on the pictures that show the front and back of the shoulders and it doesn't match up so I I'm feeling sort of relatively confident. I'll report when I get it.

 

[hieu]

Good looking out. I grabbed this one. We'll see how it turns out.

Hehe glad someone on the lounge picked it up. Can't wait to see some fit pics!

 

[ton312]

I hope I'm right at least. I could just be grasping at straws, but I tried to zoom in on the pictures that show the front and back of the shoulders and it doesn't match up so I I'm feeling sort of relatively confident. I'll report when I get it.

Tbh no matter where that hole is, it’s a super easy patch job from the inside. What counts is that you snagged one of the *All-time* coolest vintage Halfbelt designs from arguably the best maker of such things. I remember telling you long ago that the vintage market is your oyster. Now I’m afraid you might be listening and it will send me into a deep dive of….

Except I am! LOL.

 

[Jumper]

I hope I'm right at least. I could just be grasping at straws, but I tried to zoom in on the pictures that show the front and back of the shoulders and it doesn't match up so I I'm feeling sort of relatively confident. I'll report when I get it.

I think you're good. Nice jacket.

 

[JMax]

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I think you're good. Nice jacket.

Strong evidence. Fingers crossed dude.

 

[Jasonissm]

Beautiful cream Buco J-100, around size 42

Buco J-100 50s スペシャル ヴィンテージ オリジ... - Yahoo!オークション

■Buco J-100 オリジナル　スペシャル　ヴィンテージシングルライダースの最高傑作と名高いBuco J-100。激レアのクリーム色！！黒とはまた違った表情のエイジングが最高にカッコ良いです！■コンディションジッパー、フルオリジナルで稼働問題なし。メインジッパー差込口の破れ、ホツレもありません。袖口のインナーにホツレ、破れがあるものの、全体的にインナーも良い状態を保っています。革は最高に美しいエイジングをしたクリーム色のステアハイド。カラーがクリーム色なので汚れ、スレ、シミなどが見えやすいですが、そこが

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Hehe glad someone on the lounge picked it up. Can't wait to see some fit pics!

Thanks! Hopefully it doesn't take too long to arrive.

Tbh no matter where that hole is, it’s a super easy patch job from the inside. What counts is that you snagged one of the *All-time* coolest vintage Halfbelt designs from arguably the best maker of such things. I remember telling you long ago that the vintage market is your oyster. Now I’m afraid you might be listening and it will send me into a deep dive of….
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Except I am! LOL.

Yeah I'm stoked. Definitely the quickest impulse buy I've ever done and I don't think I'll regret it.

I knew you were right when you said that. After getting that Cal from @JCSD i knew vintage was my eventual endgame. I'm just going slow so i dont blow too much money on it right away...

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I think you're good. Nice jacket.

Yeah thats what I saw as well. Thanks for illustrating it!

 

[Ukiyoe2910]

To me, it looks like it's the missing button that was alluded to in the description. I think I can see the cuff in the foreground of the photo. I'm not as fussed about that as a shoulder hole

Hi, I'm newbie here and l’m Japanese.
This is my first post
I was thinking about to buy this jacket too!!
Seller says
Leather is Goat skin, cuff buttons are maybe bakelite, ※ One left cuff button is missing.
But doesn’t say anything about a hole.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Hi, I'm newbie here and l’m Japanese.
This is my first post
I was thinking about to buy this jacket too!!
Seller says
Leather is Goat skin, cuff buttons are maybe bakelite, ※ One left cuff button is missing.
But doesn’t say anything about a hole.

I'll report back when I get it. I think the hole is on the sleeve, but I'll find out for sure soon. Right now I'm more concerned with the fit.

 

[Delmared]

I didn't notice the difference in the pockets. What is interesting about this jacket is the "older" label. I could not find this jacket in the catalog, I was surprised. This is also the model with the low adjustment not a half-belt set up.

There are a lot of variations in these Sponge Bob square pocket jackets, most are Steerhide, I have a Horsehide. Never seen one in Cape.

I thought about buying that jacket, it was cheap. I'm just after different stuff.

Thank you for all that info. I actually ended up buying that jacket based on all that I have learned from your posts on the history of Sears Hercules jackets. I really appreciate all the info you and the TFL members post here. Thanks!

 

[Canuck Panda]

RMC J24 Size 42 (old sizing, so 42" around the chest or just under 21" P2P)

Biggest size and least expensive I've seen so far, ¥66,000 so about $500, add another $100 for fees and shipping, still the least expensive RMC J24 I've seen. The NOS Talon is on its way out but that's the nature of that Talon. Just go very slow when zipping up.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h1083942603

 

[Mandarin]

RMC J24 Size 42 (old sizing, so 42" around the chest or just under 21" P2P)

Biggest size and least expensive I've seen so far, ¥66,000 so about $500, add another $100 for fees and shipping, still the least expensive RMC J24 I've seen. The NOS Talon is on its way out but that's the nature of that Talon. Just go very slow when zipping up.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h1083942603

3 days left. The auction has time to go way up...

 

[Boyo]

Good Wear size 44 - $800

Good Wear Leather Coat Company — Sale Good Wear Imperial

www.goodwearleather.com

 

[handymike]

OMG!!!!

 

[JMax]

GB , 42, $270

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2756903411...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[AeroFan_07]

US Made Middleton Mass - Cafe Racer, presents very well ~ size 42 and $95 Buy It Now. Very heavy cowhide...

If interested, have the seller re-verify their measurements. They state all three are just 22"???
Measurements are estimates, taken laying flat:
Length: 22"
Pit to pit: 22"
Sleeve: 22"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155415954512?

 

[suitecasehandler]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125662212990

I am tempted by this piece for a while now, I know nothing about Vanson though, are there any red flags on this jacket do you think?

Thanks

 

[Al 916]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125662212990

I am tempted by this piece for a while now, I know nothing about Vanson though, are there any red flags on this jacket do you think?

Thanks

I have been watching this one. Nothing wrong with it that I can see (slightly out of measure for me).

 

[hieu]

40s/50s Goatskin sz 42/44 - $130 (auction ending soonish ~ 1 day)
A decent condition 40s/50s goatskin for a good price, I think this one will probably be up for grabs for min bid. It's got a much longer length that most vintage halfbelts.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o1083728240

shoulder width 49cm
width 58cm
dress length 74cm
sleeve length 65cm