How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Mysteryo]

In 2015, french company Chronopost "lost" a package coming from Canada with a brand new Himel Bros 2 tone Avro made of the finest SHinki Horsehide. It diseappeared in the custom warehouse. I lost around 2k$ at the time

In 2019, I ordered and paid for a Buco J31 repro by David Howell (Diamond Clothing) I received a completely frankenstein Off jacket with not a measurement matching my request. He never refound me nor remade me an alternative jacket despite my patience and repeated request to make things right. I lost 1500$.

 

[Monitor]

I lost about a grand altogether.

Some of my favorite moments are...

First I never received a pair of leather pants that I bought for $180 on Etsy, which at the time had trash buyer protection and couldn't issue a full refund... The pants disappeared somewhere in California, only to re-appear some 5 years later on eBay again. Sadly, I found them by browsing sold items so there wasn't anything I could do at that point. I still sometimes think about what could've possibly happen with them. The seller is still active so it wasn't a scam.

Not long ago, I bought a Disquared2 cross-zip leather jacket for 500 Euros that was described as being in an As new condition which almost would have been the case, if the entire proprietary 2-way zipper slider wasn't missing. Apparently, the seller didn't notice there was anything wrong with it - Even though they buckled the belt prior to boxing it.

At one time, an entire box containing a haul of 7 packages, disappeared somewhere between France and Croatia with $2000 worth of clothes but luckily, it turned up after 3 months, completely soaked. Thankfully, all the stuff was mostly fine except for one WW2 leather belt which grew what I believe is an entire new species of mold and fungi.

 

[Marvin Berry]

I grabbed this one cheap because that one collar point is PERFECT, and if I can figure out how to get the flat side to match (and if it fits!) I'll be happy. What should I expect with vintage Cooper?

And I pulled the trigger on this one when a coupon code popped up, but then disappeared when I checked out. Frick.

I love the color and amount of wear on this one. When I get the call that my Ridley zipper replacement is done, I may have this one re-lined.

 

[JMax]

I grabbed this one cheap because that one collar point is PERFECT, and if I can figure out how to get the flat side to match (and if it fits!) I'll be happy. What should I expect with vintage Cooper?

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And I pulled the trigger on this one when a coupon code popped up, but then disappeared when I checked out. Frick.

I love the color and amount of wear on this one. When I get the call that my Ridley zipper replacement is done, I may have this one re-lined.

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I owned this Cooper that was surprisingly nice.

 

[ton312]

Not sure if this will post as my account is seemingly restricted. But reg is making great progress!

 

[Khilij]

Picked up a Schott 619 from a buddy, got it in hand today. It's in the lightweight naked cowhide with a ton of pull up. Very excited to throw it on and see how it feels.

 

[Khilij]

Here's the jacket

 

[Marvin Berry]

Khilij, that's beautiful!

 

[Khilij]

Khilij, that's beautiful!

Thank you! It's a fantastic jacket and I'm really excited to further beat the heck out of it.

 

[AHP91]

Taking these for a spin, I'm just clicking buttons at this point.

 

[AHP91]

There's also a pair of 1940s engineer boots at auction starting at 800 dollars in my size tomorrow that I don't even want to look at anymore :000

 

[AHP91]

More leather adjacent things coming in. I tend to buy stuff and sell the things I don't love. It's cool when stuff quickly sells on eBay

early to mid 1940s horsehide (?) travel bag with Marines pin

1940s or early 1950s Montgomery Ward Engineer Boots

 

[Marc mndt]

More leather adjacent things coming in. I tend to buy stuff and sell the things I don't love. It's cool when stuff quickly sells on eBay

early to mid 1940s horsehide (?) travel bag with Marines pin

1940s or early 1950s Montgomery Ward Engineer Boots
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Wow, both beautiful pieces but I especially love the bag.

 

[Batoidea]

It's been about 4 months since my last jacket purchase, leather or otherwise, and then a Taubers x-zip turned up with the right measurements...

 

[VansonRider]

I just recieved two "new" to me Peacoats, ones a 1970 in the unheard of large 46 size! That was great for layering but I still wanted a fitted one, and kept my eye out.
I then nabbed a 1949/50 in a 44, in incredible barely worn condition! It’s stunner!
Oh and about 6 weeks back I snagged a Boston made Vanson straight zip in tan, I conditioned and waxed it to nice shiny light brown. It has no chest pockets, but two hand warmers, buckle adjusters on the sides of the back, and a snap back cafe collar.

 

[moktabe]

Picked this up from Aero when in Scotland last week.

Aeromarine in Cordovan Vicenza.

 

[Al 916]

Picked this up from Aero when in Scotland last week.

Aeromarine in Cordovan Vicenza.

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You wear it very well.

 

[moktabe]

Ordered an AN-J-4 whilst I was up there.

Seal 22mm sheepskin with seal jerky leather trim so now patiently waiting...well, sort of patiently.

 

[Tark]

Buzz Rickson's M-422, based off the Monarch model

 

[tmitchell59]

More leather adjacent things coming in. I tend to buy stuff and sell the things I don't love. It's cool when stuff quickly sells on eBay

early to mid 1940s horsehide (?) travel bag with Marines pin

1940s or early 1950s Montgomery Ward Engineer Boots
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We think the same again, fortunately I can't wear boots. I'm always looking for advertising, signs, catalogs, whatever. These last few months I've purchased a rather odd assortment of jackets.

It's been about 4 months since my last jacket purchase, leather or otherwise, and then a Taubers x-zip turned up with the right measurements...

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Nice Taubes! I like these orange label Taubers more and more. Collars are hard to find on Taubes.

Picked this up from Aero when in Scotland last week.

Aeromarine in Cordovan Vicenza.

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One of my favorite styles. Originals are impossible to find at any price. I've owned A Bill Kelso and a Himel. Both were nice but gone. I like the Aero as well as any I've seen. Your jacket is no exception. You picked it up in Scotland! What size is this jacket?