How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ABCD]

Hi,

New Aero Board racer J100 in blackened brown Vicenza on it’s way to Sweden from Thurston, Seattle.

Cheers Joakim

I'm surprised that you bought one through Thurston. Since you live in Sweden I'd guess it would be easier to buy directly from Aero?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I'm sure surprised as well.

 

[torfjord]

I'm surprised that you bought one through Thurston. Since you live in Sweden I'd guess it would be easier to buy directly from Aero?

And with Thurston you’d probably get hit with import tax and customs fee as well.
Only reason I can think of for doing that would be to skip on the waiting list (assuming that it’s from Thurstons stock jackets).

 

[Monitor]

Thurston will have Aero ship the jacket directly from the factory to the EU address, provided it's not something from their stock so it doesn't need to do a trip 'round the world but I still can't imagine why'd anyone go through them as it simply costs more.

 

[ABCD]

Thurston will have Aero ship the jacket directly from the factory to the EU address, provided it's not something from their stock so it doesn't need to do a trip 'round the world but I still can't imagine why'd anyone go through them as it simply costs more.

Maybe because of their fit jacket service?

 

[Monitor]

Maybe because of their fit jacket service?

I don't know, seems to me like it's still too much of a chore, getting the jacket back and forth, shipping costs, etc. I mean, maybe it's worth it if you want to make sure you're getting the right size but I'd still much rather deal with Aero directly.

 

[Carlos840]

I was on the phone with Vanson yesterday, my latest project is finished and shipped today!
It took much longer than planned because of Covid, but it is finally done.
Basically the love child of these two:

CXL commando, stock gold rayon lining, deleted the ticket pocket and the right handwarmer, double stitched D pocket, modified the sleeve shape a bit (tighter wrists when zipped shut), removed 1" from body length, brass zippers (one way main zipper, i hate the double pullers zips), added Chopper style padding (modified it a little, inspired by Buco J-82) and removable fur collar.

I should have it next week, i cannot wait!

 

[wild_balls]

I'm surprised that you bought one through Thurston. Since you live in Sweden I'd guess it would be easier to buy directly from Aero?

Hi,

The simple answer is that The UK are leaving the European Union at midnight. From tomorrow as I have read the agreement we will have to pay tax and import tax with merchandise such as a leatherjackets in this price range. It probably cost a little more from Thurston, but this was a stock jacket in just the right size and options I wanted. It will arrive a lot sooner also.

Sometimes you have to follow your heart if you got the money to spend!

Cheers and a happy new year!


Joakim

 

[Mandarin]

Hi,

The simple answer is that The UK are leaving the European Union at midnight. From tomorrow as I have read the agreement we will have to pay tax and import tax with merchandise such as a leatherjackets in this price range. It probably cost a little more from Thurston, but this was a stock jacket in just the right size and options I wanted. It will arrive a lot sooner also.

Sometimes you have to follow your heart if you got the money to spend!

Cheers and a happy new year!


Joakim

I was fearing that. It's going to change the game completely. Unless UK based manufacturers lower their prices, they will all of a sudden be much less attractive, at least in Europe.

 

[ABCD]

I was fearing that. It's going to change the game completely. Unless UK based manufacturers lower their prices, they will all of a sudden be much less attractive, at least in Europe.

I'm glad Greece is still with us

 

[Mandarin]

You bet...

 

[ABCD]

Imagine buying an elmc californian direct from Eastman. £1200 +£30 Shipping.
£1230*1.12 (customs fee)=£1378
£1378*1.21 (VAT)=£1667 =€1850

That's €1850 for a stock Eastman jacket.

I could buy a custom Shinki hh Thedi from that money and still have €300 left in my pocket.

Same holds for Aero, Field Leathers and any other maker from the UK.

 

[Monitor]

So that's pretty much it as far as Aero & Eastman goes for me...

 

[torfjord]

So that's pretty much it as far as Aero & Eastman goes for me...

Yeah, same for me. What European makers do we have that’s still in the EU? Thedi. Bill Kelso? Any more?

 

[Mandarin]

BK is in Milton Keynes, UK.

 

[ABCD]

Yeah, same for me. What European makers do we have that’s still in the EU? Thedi. Bill Kelso? Any more?

Bill kelso is UK as well, right?

 

[torfjord]

Ah, yes that’s right as @Mandarin pointed out. I’ve never purchased from them, but seemed to remember someone saying that their workshop was in Greece? Hence my confusion on their location.

 

[red devil]

So that's pretty much it as far as Aero & Eastman goes for me...

And for many others... they will have to review their pricing

 

[Cornelius]

Sounds like an ideal moment for this Engelbert Vanek fellow in Austria to... make a website?

 

[torfjord]

And for many others... they will have to review their pricing

Agree. Problem for them is if they import their material (like Italian horsehide for example), their production costs would go up as well. Yeah, this will change the market all right.