The TFL effect with buying and selling

[Viking752]

Been contemplating a lot of things in my life and have recently been downsizing and declutterring by selling trucks and boats and other things I own. Then I was thinking about when I joined this lounge in 2020, I had owned and worn leather jackets for 40 or so years prior to joining. I wanted to understand the effect of being a somewhat active member in the sport of not only this forum but chasing the next perfect leather jacket. My goal has always been simple, buy only pre-owned high quality jackets and my avenues being mostly EBay but FB marketplace and these classifieds.
I joined TFL in 2020 and in that time I have bought and sold forty-one jackets, sold twelve just in the last year alone But obviously sold or returned more In that time frame. Currently have seven leather jackets in my possession and may sell a few more. Today is the first time I have actually seen the toll being a member of this forum has taken on my emotions and my bank account. I would not trade my time here for just about anything. Full disclaimer, I know these are rookie numbers among some of the elites of this group but to me it is eye opening.
If you read this far I thank you.

 

[Doctor Death]

Been contemplating a lot of things in my life and have recently been downsizing and declutterring by selling trucks and boats and other things I own. Then I was thinking about when I joined this lounge in 2020, I had owned and worn leather jackets for 40 or so years prior to joining. I wanted to understand the effect of being a somewhat active member in the sport of not only this forum but chasing the next perfect leather jacket. My goal has always been simple, buy only pre-owned high quality jackets and my avenues being mostly EBay but FB marketplace and these classifieds.
I joined TFL in 2020 and in that time I have bought and sold forty-one jackets, sold twelve just in the last year alone But obviously sold or returned more In that time frame. Currently have seven leather jackets in my possession and may sell a few more. Today is the first time I have actually seen the toll being a member of this forum has taken on my emotions and my bank account. I would not trade my time here for just about anything. Full disclaimer, I know these are rookie numbers among some of the elites of this group but to me it is eye opening.
If you read this far I thank you.

Yeah, I like to joke that most of us on this forum need psychiatric help. But just like the movie "This is Spinal Tap", the joke is so close to the truth that it almost makes you want to cry.

 

[TartuWolf]

Wow, that's some serious turnaround. I'd say overall around 10 jackets have gone through my hands including the ones I have kept and the ones I'm currently selling during my ~2 years here. So I guess I'm on the rather healthy side of the TFL spectrum. I have no intention of buying any more jackets anytime soon, just need to sell two and I'll be down to two perfect jackets. But, as they say in my country, man has plans and god laughs at them.

 

[Viking752]

Wow, that's some serious turnaround. I'd say overall around 10 jackets have gone through my hands including the ones I have kept and the ones I'm currently selling during my ~2 years here. So I guess I'm on the rather healthy side of the TFL spectrum. I have no intention of buying any more jackets anytime soon, just need to sell two and I'll be down to two perfect jackets. But, as they say in my country, man has plans and god laughs at them.

Yeah, I was quite surprised when I added them all up. Problem now is that I have curated seven jackets that I consider keepers. Hard choices in my future.

 

[Cyber Lip]

I'm down to 5 jackets and am happy with that number. More than that is just silly for me

 

[Edward]

It's all relative to the individual of course. What has helped me keep it manageable for me over the years (living on an academic salary in London aside), has I think been that I treat my jackets as wardrobe rather than as a collection. I only buy what I will wear, and I try to be reasonable about what I pick up - so I don't need a Bootlegger in every colour; instead of having every style in every colour, I'll vary colour and style and so on. It's a small thing, but it's helped me avoid giving in to what I sometimes call a collector mindset, but really borders into hoarding behaviour in my case.

 

[Jon Crow]

It's all relative to the individual of course. What has helped me keep it manageable for me over the years (living on an academic salary in London aside), has I think been that I treat my jackets as wardrobe rather than as a collection. I only buy what I will wear, and I try to be reasonable about what I pick up - so I don't need a Bootlegger in every colour; instead of having every style in every colour, I'll vary colour and style and so on. It's a small thing, but it's helped me avoid giving in to what I sometimes call a collector mindset, but really borders into hoarding behaviour in my case.

Snap Edward, I have a combination of leather, nylon parka and jackets which I class as summer to do Madrid and that suits me now, not a big collector anymore

 

[RDS]

Double snap. After working my way through 12 Aero Leather jackets of various styles, hides and ages I’m currently down to 3 (but plan on culling 1 more and keep only 2)
These being a Highwayman and a Teamster and just this couple of jackets will be fine for my needs.
I was up to 5 at any one time and although I’d say I’m a wearer, not a collector, found that even in regular rotation none of the jackets were being worn enough to develop the creasing and patina that I prefer.
By reducing the number to just a couple the two remaining jackets are now getting far more wear and are ageing nicely.

 

[bn1966]

Serial wearer here, no longer a collector and have scratched that jacket itch hopefully. Current Eastmans leather jackets amount to 6 all of which are keepers & about 10 nylon flight jackets which fit well and don’t owe me anything. Non wearers and other wardrobe queens were moved on ages ago ..haven’t sold a jacket in ages. Got a couple of other leathers: Trucker and Cafe racer and an SJC Brooklands jacket. My herd is certainly thinned compared to the first few years here in the lounge .. less is more and an opportunity to wear them .. oh there’s aloso some parkas and Barbour waxed jackets too

 

[Jon Crow]

Serial wearer here, no longer a collector and have scratched that jacket itch hopefully. Current Eastmans leather jackets amount to 6 all of which are keepers & about 10 nylon flight jackets which fit well and don’t owe me anything. Non wearers and other wardrobe queens were moved on ages ago ..haven’t sold a jacket in ages. Got a couple of other leathers: Trucker and Cafe racer and an SJC Brooklands jacket. My herd is certainly thinned compared to the first few years here in the lounge .. less is more and an opportunity to wear them .. oh there’s aloso some parkas and Barbour waxed jackets too

Me also, wear it not look at it now, took up too much space,

 

[bn1966]

Damn just went onto Vinted & scored another jacket new mid blue Levi Trucker for £30

 

[Jon Crow]

Damn just went onto Vinted & scored another jacket new mid blue Levi Trucker for £30

I love vinted, here in Europe scored some real tasty bargains, I'm tempted with a guy has a pair of unworn trickers brogan boots for 90 euros still with box

 

[Viking752]

Damn just went onto Vinted & scored another jacket new mid blue Levi Trucker for £30

Yeah, I can see that itch has been scratched. haha

 

[Edward]

I love vinted, here in Europe scored some real tasty bargains, I'm tempted with a guy has a pair of unworn trickers brogan boots for 90 euros still with box

If they're in decent condition, GRAB them. Even in a deep seasonal sale I've never seen trickers go new for less than about £300. For an English brogue shoe, you won't find better without going full bespoke and spending at least four grand.

 

[Jon Crow]

If they're in decent condition, GRAB them. Even in a deep seasonal sale I've never seen trickers go new for less than about £300. For an English brogue shoe, you won't find better without going full bespoke and spending at least four grand.

Edward are beautiful worn once, Amazon UK are asking, 495 euros

 

[Jon Crow]

If they're in decent condition, GRAB them. Even in a deep seasonal sale I've never seen trickers go new for less than about £300. For an English brogue shoe, you won't find better without going full bespoke and spending at least four grand.

This is the condition guy asking in Barcelona

 

[Edward]

This is the condition guy asking in Barcelona

Worth having a look at what ebay sold prices are where you are, but if the soles are good on the underside, that looks like a very decent price for these. Round here I think they'd sell on eBay for about £150 or a bit more.

 

[bn1966]

I love vinted, here in Europe scored some real tasty bargains, I'm tempted with a guy has a pair of unworn trickers brogan boots for 90 euros still with box

I’d jump on them! Have two pairs very similar made in UK by Sandersons.

 

[Jon Crow]

I’d jump on them! Have two pairs very similar made in UK by Sandersons.