So Why is My Jacket Not Selling?

[AeroFan_07]

Thought it would be interesting a start a "won't sell" thread, for folks to share actual experiences with jackets they have either owned (sorry about your experience) or followed on a trading site such as ebay (maybe it was for the best that something got away).

To roll this ball off the precarious cliff - I will self admit I'm a clearance rack "junkie." My condition has improved in the past ~ 10 years or so, in large part due to FL and being able to see, read about other people's experiences. Plus I have just narrowed the focus a lot more as to what I like and will or will not buy. That said I've made some huge blunders, and a couple of them are still with me.

Blunder #1 - The ill fitting, impulse purchase -
With no disrespect to it's maker, I bought a jacket a few years back, brand new while visiting an un-named shop in Illinois. (Keeping this one quiet as they did nothing wrong, I simply did). This jacket is nearly 32" long in the body, and only 23" long in the sleeves., Plus it's a bomber jacket. Anyone who knows me on this forum knows my only bomber jackets I have & wear are Carhartts. Else I'm out of there. So why did I do it? Did I maybe feel bad for the jacket and it's seller? It's this one and headed to a local Goodwill...

Blunder #2 - Too many patches and too much personalization -
Its been said that "rarely is one man's dream - anyone else's." (Unknown) In this instance I offer up my failed 2023 experiment with a Jimbo Leather jacket as the prime example of a test gone wrong. It was a bit small & short in the sleeves for me. But the leather was amazing, the graining on it was something to behold, but it had a patch problem. As in way too many patches and way too specific. I am not a Harley Owner, I have no intention upon owning one, and this one did not fit right anyway. It DID sell - in a consignment shop in Iowa City. But not until I gave it over to them to do it. No ebay or FL interest at all. At least I didn't loose very much money on it.

There are more that I'll pull up and add, but what are your situations that are similar? Photos & details welcome, and let's have some fun and a few laughs. Really, what else can we do? This is a collecting site, and sometimes things just go sideways!

 

[photo2u]

Friend, I love your jackets. You had some very nice and desirable jackets for sale. Sadly, I did not see some such as the best production cycle king by Vanson. Luckily for me, I purchase some of your LW and HD that are currently in my collection. You are a person who I can trust because you are a straight shooter. You have a good eye. I personally would have purchased that tan motorcycle jacket you just acquired. I always keep my eyes open for your sales.
In the past, I had excellent GW,LW and Bates in excellent condition for sale at an excellent price. They did not do well either. Sometimes it is hard to understand why. But it happens.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ @photo2u Appreciate the thoughts.
But surely others have similar stories? This is more about reliving it and knowing we all have stories like this to share, and sharing them so other can learn more effectively.

Blunder #3 Bates "Harley Davidson" Green/Black padded CR.
Again another jacket where the leather itself was very nice, grainy and easy to wear. Sleeves to short for me. Took a chance with minimal ebay measurements. However the biggest thing the kept it from selling easily was "Harley Davidson" letter on the back kidney panel area in dark green on green. Likely was the owner's racing colors. It was not typical for HD or for Fedora Lounge. It's now at a consignment shop in Wisconsin, hopefully will sell up there.