Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[jchance]

Fourspeed jacket with raglan sleeves. Don't seem to come across this particular model for this kind of price very often. Size 40.

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https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/e...ttps://jp.mercari.com/item/m28741968205/13_1/

Buyee has a much better conversion rate

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m28741968205

This style is called Black Shadow, a regular Four Speed release. A size 42 has a 52cm (20.4”) chest. See https://aucfree.com/m/items/m408891258

 

[Jasonissm]

Buyee has a much better conversion rate

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m28741968205

This style is called Black Shadow, a regular Four Speed release. A size 42 has a 52cm (20.4”) chest. See https://aucfree.com/m/items/m408891258

Depends, with Fromjapan and others you can pay in JPY so you use your banks conversion. If you have good international card its always going to be better than Buyees exchange rates.

 

[newtojackets]

Buyee has a much better conversion rate

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m28741968205

This style is called Black Shadow, a regular Four Speed release. A size 42 has a 52cm (20.4”) chest. See https://aucfree.com/m/items/m408891258

So so tempting. I have too many jackets, but this is really making me contemplate selling one and replacing with this

 

[jchance]

So so tempting. I have too many jackets, but this is really making me contemplate selling one and replacing with this

When in doubt, it’s usually a no. But we are all enablers here. You can just sleep on it, and if you still want it the morning after, get it. The worst that can happen is spending some effort to sell it.

 

[cbez]

Buyee has a much better conversion rate

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m28741968205

This style is called Black Shadow, a regular Four Speed release. A size 42 has a 52cm (20.4”) chest. See https://aucfree.com/m/items/m408891258

Looks almost identical to me. Fromjapan has better coupons usually and will tryto negotiate additional 10% off.

 

[floater]

So so tempting. I have too many jackets, but this is really making me contemplate selling one and replacing with this

Currently it’s 5% off on FJ but here’s another code for mercari jp items through FJ, and you could still ask for another 10% off from the seller although it isn’t a gimme but the seller could bite

 

[ragtime_joe]

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m80727843886?conversionType=Mercari_DirectSearch

Super cool 30s whipcord jacket.

 

[newtojackets]

Interestin two tone jacket. Never heard of 1% leathers before. Seller suggested it might be made by the old RMC (i.e. the Few?)

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fjp.mercari.com%2Fitem%2Fm15003023104/13_1/

 

[jchance]

Interestin two tone jacket. Never heard of 1% leathers before. Seller suggested it might be made by the old RMC (i.e. the Few?)

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fjp.mercari.com%2Fitem%2Fm15003023104/13_1/

RMCNZ/the Few would have had a small tag that says so and another tag that says “made in New Zealand.” That doesn’t look like any of the RMCNZ/the Few I’ve seen.

Here’s a different jacket by 1% leather, you can translate to get more info:

更新0104■1%13_1% LEATHER 3■一般販売開始 | FUUDOBRAIN TOKYO BLOG

 

[Jasonissm]

RMCNZ/the Few would have had a small tag that says so and another tag that says “made in New Zealand.” That doesn’t look like any of the RMCNZ/the Few I’ve seen.

Here’s a different jacket by 1% leather, you can translate to get more info:

更新0104■1%13_1% LEATHER 3■一般販売開始 | FUUDOBRAIN TOKYO BLOG

Interesting, this link says it's made by Blackmeans, a more fashion focused punk style brand. Most of their stuff is the long and slim cross zip jackets.

The seller of that 1% also said that the side adjusters remind them of Real McCoys, but that's pretty random and I agree it doesn't look like early RMC or The Few that I've seen.

 

[Batoidea]

Very tempting. Don’t have anything in this style. Any experience with four speed? How does it compare to some of the other top Japanese makers?

I've got two Fourspeed crosszips and they're among my favourite leather jackets. They're well put together, have good range of motion and I like the grainy cowhide used. Very happy with them.

 

[Batoidea]

Two-tone Taubers. Size 42 - $250 opening bid ($350 BIN).

Vintage 1950s Leather Jacket Taubers, Motorcycle, Collectible Biker Jacket Sz 42 | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">This vintage leather jacket from Tauber Leather is a must-have for any motorcycle or biker enthusiast. With its classic black and brown color scheme, Alpaca fur type, and authentic 1950s design, it's a true collector's item. The jacket is made...

www.ebay.com

 

[jeo]

Late 40’s CSC made Herc half belt w/ low starting bid. 22.5” p2p

VIntage Old Leather Jacket Faded Tag Size ? Sears ? Hercules ? Buckle Back Nice! | eBay

This jacket is in nice condition for its age. 1 tear in arm cuff lining on one side as shown. Jacket has full zip up front with zippered chest pocket. Both zippers are in good working condition. Talon zippers.

www.ebay.com

 

[Marc mndt]

Late 40’s CSC made Herc half belt w/ low starting bid. 22.5” p2p

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/it...OP5_jL2StW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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To me it looks to be much bigger than 22.5" ptp.

 

[jeo]

To me it looks to be much bigger than 22.5" ptp.

Definitely looks like a big jacket. I’d confirm measurements with the seller before bidding.

 

[Retserrof]

Not sure if the price is good, but this is an interesting longer jacket in a very nice brown horsehide (presuming it's a Rainbow Country but I'm not an expert):

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/n1154843435?conversionType=YahooAuction_DirectSearch

 

[Rgcards]

What does CSC stand for? California sportswear company?

 

[handymike]

Not sure if the price is good, but this is an interesting longer jacket in a very nice brown horsehide (presuming it's a Rainbow Country but I'm not an expert):

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/n1154843435?conversionType=YahooAuction_DirectSearch

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It looks great in this color too!

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/w1076899475?

 

[Wildhorses]

When repair reches perfection
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3560973051...lp:2332490&itmmeta=01J91N0Q1MQ8YTHWE2ZR5CS13N

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

When repair reches perfection
https://www.ebay.com/itm/356097305129?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=273637,272124&meid=953c2bc8cac34320b19f9a56623abcb5&pid=101875&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=405255809167&itm=356097305129&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2332490&algv=SimplAMLv11WebTrimmedWithMfgPhase2WithCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithPLXSizeFilterCPCAutoManual&_trksid=p2332490.c101875.m1851&itmprp=cksum:356097305129953c2bc8cac34320b19f9a56623abcb5|enc:AQAJAAABYPNAuitJ4slv9QvgcbgKxVENif2EQPA4rsfSbXbdinWaD54e%2BTrCLpDUBxZfv3bTLjgzDIFfnniu6OIb%2BsvTqNrLYLxVmQKC%2BIvh9wuNRzn%2B2VBPJCeIZ0lF%2FAQF2evAU%2BQVR4TiKu0vfXzbI1AqzfW9gYytkTH8kp73b24DJRaBqrBuQ1lHXdro%2F9OD4kooNi1ho7xux0jLAPsumlfBGpWBWE4xQ%2FHWP0dBZP8ka3Wn%2FEWxdXViD3uWmhbST0sxcYsNQNM%2BdfG8kuZsASgL%2BlQ6T1gWZwtxxW%2FeZIP6kvkuavbRLJPbb6hkZN44vmK%2FKZVWbBXPX%2FOBO4sPVpq9O8H2eiB1o0YTQ%2BX6ie%2Ft6ZqRcqIr8EAhgcGTvzPCPjez3dCEsUwfsrXy3On6UaN1%2FDOJi4q5UV7H%2BsJheQWSu5mhPXJrug5EStyaxuiRkI9jGnovk5fkjSR1R7fH%2FhANXDY%3D|ampidL_CLK|clp:2332490&itmmeta=01J91N0Q1MQ8YTHWE2ZR5CS13N
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What repair? I don’t see a thing…