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There are options. In my book, thicker is not always better. It's all about the application of the jacket. LW has a very talented team. Their prices are high but are many who had paid for their talented skills myself included. However, a nice used Vanson model E can be purchased for 1/10th the price of a new j23.
Here are my views. The j23 is one of my favorite models from lw. Not very accurate to the original j23 but very well made. My principal issue with Stu is the nickel-and-dime business model he follows. If his business model would have been different, I would have added 5 to 6 jackets to the 8 I currently own from his line. Just to give you an idea, He wanted about 300 dollars just to make the sleeves 1 inch shorter despite all of the extras I was willing to pay for some upgrades to a new jacket.
A top-of-the-line jacket manufacturer should and (expects) to include excellent hardware to go with his regular jacket lines. There are new hardware makers such as lenzip,Ideal and YKK who currently produce hardware that will not break the bank. In a j23 jacket, it can run up to 750 in zippers alone. If you want the sleeves altered. There is an additional charge of more than $300.
If you do the math, it adds up quickly. $2150 plus zips $750, shortening sleeve 1 inch at least $300 Don't Forget, shipping is an additional $90. and good old tax $300. Total price $3300. By the way, it does not include a belt. $250 plus tax if you want it. I strongly recommend getting a more accurate and less expensive leather belt that can easily be purchased for 30 dollars new.
If I remember correctly, members here have sold used Vansons model E for less than $400 delivered. The vanson's route is a no-brainer in my book. I also own a super heavy and thick leather PJ27 from Vanson that is a beauty. I paid $200 DELIVERED from a very nice TFL member. LW version (better quality) of the jp27 will set you back $2250 delivered within the US of course.
After dealing with Stu for more than 20 years, I threw in the towel two years ago. There is only so much bull I can take.
Here are my views. The j23 is one of my favorite models from lw. Not very accurate to the original j23 but very well made. My principal issue with Stu is the nickel-and-dime business model he follows. If his business model would have been different, I would have added 5 to 6 jackets to the 8 I currently own from his line. Just to give you an idea, He wanted about 300 dollars just to make the sleeves 1 inch shorter despite all of the extras I was willing to pay for some upgrades to a new jacket.
A top-of-the-line jacket manufacturer should and (expects) to include excellent hardware to go with his regular jacket lines. There are new hardware makers such as lenzip,Ideal and YKK who currently produce hardware that will not break the bank. In a j23 jacket, it can run up to 750 in zippers alone. If you want the sleeves altered. There is an additional charge of more than $300.
If you do the math, it adds up quickly. $2150 plus zips $750, shortening sleeve 1 inch at least $300 Don't Forget, shipping is an additional $90. and good old tax $300. Total price $3300. By the way, it does not include a belt. $250 plus tax if you want it. I strongly recommend getting a more accurate and less expensive leather belt that can easily be purchased for 30 dollars new.
If I remember correctly, members here have sold used Vansons model E for less than $400 delivered. The vanson's route is a no-brainer in my book. I also own a super heavy and thick leather PJ27 from Vanson that is a beauty. I paid $200 DELIVERED from a very nice TFL member. LW version (better quality) of the jp27 will set you back $2250 delivered within the US of course.
After dealing with Stu for more than 20 years, I threw in the towel two years ago. There is only so much bull I can take.
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