Everyone has their own individual experience with different sellers. Some good, some bad. Over time we get an average and start to figure out for ourselves what sellers are generally good for us to work with. The initial plunge is always the hardest part, especially when there's big money involved. I've bought from most of the big names thrown around here, and have had a generally good experience with all of them.
Lost Worlds does get a bit of flack, and I do understand why. The website is archaic, the owner is opinionated and generally felt to be a bit of a grouch, and the communication isn't always the smoothest. That said, I've always had a good experience with Lost Worlds and have purchased some of my favorite jackets from them. When I communicate with Lost Worlds, and only ever by email, I usually try to break everything down into simple yes and no answerable questions. Some of our emails back and forth have been sparse to the point of one word messages. That's not for everyone, I'm very aware. And before anyone tries to start up a chat about who's better and yadda yadda yadda, I'm not here for that. My experience with Lost Worlds have been very good, as good as those with Aero and Gibson&Barnes and Johnson Leather and even Goodwear (though I didn't end up getting anything from him). Maybe I'm just lucky, or, maybe I don't expect much if the product comes out right and in a timely manner. And in this case, the product came out very right.
Two Tone 4oz Horsehide Bedford. Fits great. Feels like a tank. Originally got the idea scanning the Aero sale page and thought it would look good on a longer coat. I had been contemplating a Bedford for a while anyway, so it all just worked out. Great Work Horse Coat. Only other thing I change was the buttons for snaps for my own convenience. I have found with car coats that if there are buttons, I just wont ever button them up. But, if there are snaps, I'm way more likely too.
For those wondering about sizing. I'm a 48 inch chest with broad shoulders and a big back. The Bedford is a 48 and fits close but comfortable. There will be no layering, just a shirt under this one, which is how I like it. I tend to run a 48 in all of the Lost Worlds jackets I own, except for the A2 which I bumped up to 50 for a more forgiving fit across my back. I didn't buy my first Lost Worlds from Lost Worlds either. I got my first Lost Worlds jacket for a reasonable price off eBay based on my own sizing assumptions I cobbled together from information here in the Lounge. Again, I was lucky, I figured the size right. I've never asked Lost Worlds any sizing questions, outside of whether something was a very close fit (yes or no).
So that's my experience. I hope that helps anyone who's contemplating whether to or not to go with Lost Worlds.
Yes, they make great jackets, and yes, other companies also make great jackets.
Here's to a New Year Ladies and Gentlemen
Lost Worlds does get a bit of flack, and I do understand why. The website is archaic, the owner is opinionated and generally felt to be a bit of a grouch, and the communication isn't always the smoothest. That said, I've always had a good experience with Lost Worlds and have purchased some of my favorite jackets from them. When I communicate with Lost Worlds, and only ever by email, I usually try to break everything down into simple yes and no answerable questions. Some of our emails back and forth have been sparse to the point of one word messages. That's not for everyone, I'm very aware. And before anyone tries to start up a chat about who's better and yadda yadda yadda, I'm not here for that. My experience with Lost Worlds have been very good, as good as those with Aero and Gibson&Barnes and Johnson Leather and even Goodwear (though I didn't end up getting anything from him). Maybe I'm just lucky, or, maybe I don't expect much if the product comes out right and in a timely manner. And in this case, the product came out very right.
Two Tone 4oz Horsehide Bedford. Fits great. Feels like a tank. Originally got the idea scanning the Aero sale page and thought it would look good on a longer coat. I had been contemplating a Bedford for a while anyway, so it all just worked out. Great Work Horse Coat. Only other thing I change was the buttons for snaps for my own convenience. I have found with car coats that if there are buttons, I just wont ever button them up. But, if there are snaps, I'm way more likely too.
For those wondering about sizing. I'm a 48 inch chest with broad shoulders and a big back. The Bedford is a 48 and fits close but comfortable. There will be no layering, just a shirt under this one, which is how I like it. I tend to run a 48 in all of the Lost Worlds jackets I own, except for the A2 which I bumped up to 50 for a more forgiving fit across my back. I didn't buy my first Lost Worlds from Lost Worlds either. I got my first Lost Worlds jacket for a reasonable price off eBay based on my own sizing assumptions I cobbled together from information here in the Lounge. Again, I was lucky, I figured the size right. I've never asked Lost Worlds any sizing questions, outside of whether something was a very close fit (yes or no).
So that's my experience. I hope that helps anyone who's contemplating whether to or not to go with Lost Worlds.
Yes, they make great jackets, and yes, other companies also make great jackets.
Here's to a New Year Ladies and Gentlemen
