Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[greenc]

If anyone has an extra $7,103 USD kicking around that they wanna drop on a leather jacket, this one has you covered. Limited edition Langlitz (38 of 100).

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/g1130044690?conversionType=YahooAuction_DirectSearch

 

[TartuWolf]

Anyone heard of the "R.B.C" brand from JP?
Maybe @Canuck Panda ?
https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/b1083841277/
Leather looks very similar to CXL.
Seems like an Aero half-belt copy.
Might still be worth the gamble at that price.

 

[Pandemic]

After clicking on this listing, the seller immediately followed up with an offer of $750. I bet they would take a counteroffer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2767244208...V921YN8Qq-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[unhatted]

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5961640917-vintage-cafe-racer-leather-jacket

Fidelity cafe racer for £75!

Got the measurements from seller—looks bigger than size 38 it is listed as:

Bottom hem 19.5
Back length 24
Shoulder 18.5
Sleeve 25
Pit2pit 22.5

 

[Woolwonders]

Amazing beck size 44

RARE Vintage BECK Northeaster Flying Togs Genuine Goatskin Motorcycle Jacket | eBay

Lining: I believe the lining is wool but cannot say for sure. It also has a herringbone pattern and is black or a very deep dark grey. It has minor wear consistent with itsage (see photos of the shoulders, sleeves, and belt in particular for examples of wear).

www.ebay.com

 

[greenc]

Vanson Enfield in horsehide, size 44. Approximately $625 USD.

https://jp.mercari.com/shops/product/ueipwdWX4Ps6CZakSChTzN

 

[Hoanglong]

Schott 641 xxh ( horse hide japanese version) size 44
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x1177493901

 

[Monitor]

Gorgeous Levi's on Vinted.
https://www.vinted.fr/items/5982946273-giubbotto-levis-in-pelle-marrone?referrer=catalog

 

[Alastor]

Gorgeous Levi's on Vinted.
https://www.vinted.fr/items/5982946273-giubbotto-levis-in-pelle-marrone?referrer=catalog

wow that IS gorgeous

 

[greenc]

Gorgeous Levi's on Vinted.
https://www.vinted.fr/items/5982946273-giubbotto-levis-in-pelle-marrone?referrer=catalog

@Monitor that Levis is exactly how you'd hope a well loved, well worn jacket would look. If it was a small I'd be all over it - someone's gonna get a good one.

 

[greenc]

Good looking Buzz Rickson's letterman's style jacket in Large. Approximately $236 USD, so a good price as well, I believe.

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m27089539069

 

[greenc]

Schott horsehide double riders with mouton collar size 40.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/e...ril.jp/e15188afe4316ac03657b63dc467d6bc/19_1/

Does anyone know what style this is? The yoke makes me think P617 but the current 617 doesn't have rear belt loops and this one does.

I'm not terribly familiar with Schott but at approximately $710 USD this could be a decent buy for someone, yes?

 

[Dash Riprock]

Seems like it would be difficult to buy an expensive jacket online since some are not going to be true to size and may not fit you once it arrives and you're able to try it on.

I know some companies selling new clothing items allow returns so does these vendors selling used jackets allow buyers to return them if they do not fit?

 

[cbez]

Seems like it would be difficult to buy an expensive jacket online since some are not going to be true to size and may not fit you once it arrives and you're able to try it on.

I know some companies selling new clothing items allow returns so does these vendors selling used jackets allow buyers to return them if they do not fit?

No, but in jdm scene it is normal to post fairly accurate measurements. Of course you will still have some misses but generally we just resell them (and lose money).

If you are more like the string of people we've had recently crying and doing chargebacks, I would not recommend buying used from japan.

 

[greenc]

Seems like it would be difficult to buy an expensive jacket online since some are not going to be true to size and may not fit you once it arrives and you're able to try it on.

I know some companies selling new clothing items allow returns so does these vendors selling used jackets allow buyers to return them if they do not fit?

@Dash Riprock you've touched on something that is a challenge for almost everyone on this forum, which is why you'll see measurements mentioned in every classifieds ad.

If you know your shoulder, pit-to-pit, and sleeve length measurements you have at least a good starting point to work from, but even that's not a guarantee that something purchased sight unseen will work.

It really is a small leap of faith every time, but there are lots of discussions here about how various manufacturers fit, etc. If you've got a jacket in mind send a photo and question to the group and I'm sure someone will tell you their experience with the same manufacturer or jacket.

 

[Dortreo]

@Dash Riprock you've touched on something that is a challenge for almost everyone on this forum, which is why you'll see measurements mentioned in every classifieds ad.

If you know your shoulder, pit-to-pit, and sleeve length measurements you have at least a good starting point to work from, but even that's not a guarantee that something purchased sight unseen will work.

It really is a small leap of faith every time, but there are lots of discussions here about how various manufacturers fit, etc. If you've got a jacket in mind send a photo and question to the group and I'm sure someone will tell you their experience with the same manufacturer or jacket.

It's been an interesting gamble every time. In general, I find that Japanese makers' sizing reflects the actual P2P: A size 40 will have a 20 inch P2P. US manufacturers' sizes seem to take into account some room for layering, so a US size 40 would have a P2P of generally 21 to 22 inches. I find Aero sizing to be difficult to understand, as they vary the sizing based upon the decade of origin. In general for them, the sizing of the jackets reflects the economy at the time. So 1930s and 1940s are tighter and 1950s are roomier.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ And even then it's still a gamble! Always a bit more than just what the dimensions indicate, but that is a good start.

Part of the fun/adventure of this hobby...

 

[Dash Riprock]

Thanks, but I'd only buy if I have the option to return it and I don't mind paying the return shipping.

When buying used clothing, even if it does fit there may also be some unseen damage or issues that cannot be known until one has the item in their hands.

I've noticed that many sellers on eBay do accept returns if one is willing to pay the return shipping