Observe
One Too Many
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I had this jacket. Nice leather, garbage zipper.
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Nykwil
One of the Regulars
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Is there an actual difference between models? I bought one direct from Japan in Jan. 2024 but it doesn't have that model number on the tag at all.
Fits great in the size 40 I got.
Before long the US will have Dengue fever and a host of other diseases from all over the globe.
Canuck Panda
I'll Lock Up
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I got mine used without the cardstock label/tag. There is no model numbers on the jacket, I got the date info from my seller and model numbers through research.
The measurements check out from the current restock. There might be other models that looked similar but under a different model number I am not sure.
The Japanese retailers measurements for length is longer, most likely because they measure along the curve, but straight down its only about 25" ish.
This jacket has a nice half belt cut I can easily move up and down one size and would still work. I am not picky when it comes to used jackets that offers a good deal, I take what I can get...
Bennarion
Call Me a Cab
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Great purchase. I like this jacket.
VintageEveryday
A-List Customer
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- 389
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- Woodside, NY
I wanted to show my summer outfit from the Manhattan Vintage Show the other day as technically my soon-to-be suit is just the jacket worn as a sport coat at the moment. I made the jacket using drafting manuals from 1916-19, and the detachable collar, necktie and cuffs. I found a pre tied collar stud tie that was in abysmal shape and picked it apart for the hardware.
The jacket kicked my ass. It has a few flaws, but it fits! I've actually seen worse tailoring in period images than in my own coat. No pants yet. My sewing machine went on strike and it's in the repair shop.
The jacket kicked my ass. It has a few flaws, but it fits! I've actually seen worse tailoring in period images than in my own coat. No pants yet. My sewing machine went on strike and it's in the repair shop.
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Johnny Deadlifts
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The nonrefundable, previously for sale( for like a minute) Brave Heart Mohave. A long hot soak
and a few rounds in the dryer gave me a way better result than what I was expecting
BloodEagle
Practically Family
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- 515
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- UK
Just received, this Bronson 'Tiger Stripe' camo jungle jacket - to say I'm impressed by the quality to price ratio is an understatement - really nicely put together, feels so easy to wear and provides a rare splash of (limited) colour in my wardrobe.My wife is not thus far convinced, but I at least really like it.
I saw your IG post and I have to ask…Mushmans has these for $1.5k but your price is $2.150k? Surely you deserve something for the effort and the inevitable pains that come with also being a customer service rep. Is this what you’ve built into your pricing model? Are there enough folks willing to go that high over retail/ direct from Japan?
Looks good! Branson has amazing bang for the buck
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This is shaping up well!!!
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I was also wondering about that.
Bfd70
I'll Lock Up
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It seems to me that’s rampant with Mccoys. I’m not sure how their reputation survives it.
Shipping, customs, inevitable hassles of customer service, business taxes and overhead...
I'm a broke ass who buys used exclusively but idk why you are surprised by this.
Customs is $80
Shipping is probably $50-80 per individual, less on multiple.
There is no business tax or overhead on a crowd sourced 5 jacket order., if anything, the individual unit price would presumably be lower.
I’m surprised that people would pay $650 over retail. That’s why I asked.
Shipping is probably $50-80 per individual, less on multiple.
There is no business tax or overhead on a crowd sourced 5 jacket order., if anything, the individual unit price would presumably be lower.
I’m surprised that people would pay $650 over retail. That’s why I asked.
I recently stumbled on the L.L. Bean brand. Seems to be made all over the world (anyone any info?)
I have a couple of their cotton heavy button jumpers and just picked this up for home wear. Satin lined sleeves and sheepette lined, YKK zip pull. Very well made kit, it's perfect (for me) for a June evening in the shires.
Who's too old for a damn hoodie!??
I have a couple of their cotton heavy button jumpers and just picked this up for home wear. Satin lined sleeves and sheepette lined, YKK zip pull. Very well made kit, it's perfect (for me) for a June evening in the shires.
Who's too old for a damn hoodie!??
There is absolutely business tax on any profit, if he's going for official distributor and not just guy who did a group buy.
It's basically in line with every other place importing jackets.
Viking752
Practically Family
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- 617
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- Central Florida
Not sure of the current status but L.L. Bean has been around for many years in Maine, USA. I have owned many items over the years, mostly good quality leather goods. My understanding is that their Flying Tigers A-2 jacket is fairly sought after and I actually owned one I passed along. Overall an American staple in my opinion.
