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[newtojackets]

Very german design, but as a German, I love it.

Agreed- the short length makes me think it could look very cool, but it is a risk as very much a style I am not used to

 

[Pandemic]

I haven’t looked at the ELMC website in forever and now it’s not loading. Did I miss that they folded or is it just an IT thing?

 

[Zoro]

I haven’t looked at the ELMC website in forever and now it’s not loading. Did I miss that they folded or is it just an IT thing?

It's working for me - https://www.elmc.co/358-jackets

 

[Pandemic]

It's working for me - https://www.elmc.co/358-jackets

That’s weird - it still won’t load for me. Oh well, probably saving me money hahah

 

[Leather Walker]

Hi all! Long time no post. As soon as the heat hits my area, I have to say goodbye to all my leather. I really wish I lived in a place with perpetual autumn or early winter weather, just so I could enjoy my jackets every day.

Anyway, getting to the point: I picked up this burgundy cafe racer a few weeks ago. However, after a deep dive comparing its pattern and doing a reverse image search, I still haven't been able to ID the maker. This jacket has me totally baffled: it features a four-pocket design, Scovill zippers, no tags anywhere, and an olive green lining that looks a lot like what Schott used back in the day. My guess is that it's made of steerhide, but I could be wrong.

What do you think? Calling all cafe racer experts! I must say this style isn't usually my thing, I'm definitely a cross-zip fan, but I really wanted to give this one a chance. Thanks in advance!

 

[Herrvallmo]

Thoughts on this Hein Gericke? View attachment 789423

I LOVE me some European leather jacket designs so for me it's a "I love it" as a answer

I've owned some similar designed jackets in the past, mostly Swedish made but I wouldn't say no to some German made stuff either haha.

Cheers!

 

[Herrvallmo]

That’s weird - it still won’t load for me. Oh well, probably saving me money hahah

Haha not a bad way to save some money, just block ALL the leather jacket makers/stores and whatnot xD

 

[Judgmentalist]

So, I’m not a boot guy, but I understand bespoke.

I saw a post in the classifieds today that brought something interesting to my attention.

This bespoke boot maker with a 4.5 year waitlist - $2.6k for a pair, 100% due when you order, no refunds. If you change your mind your options are 1.) oh well or 2.) get someone to buy your spot.

I find this fascinating for a number of reasons.

1.) The most I would be willing to pay up front would be 50% to cover cost. The guy orders materials once a year in January, so maybe I would do 50% on order, remainder due 30 days prior to when the yearly order has to be made.

2.) I can’t imagine I would be willing to wait 4.5 years for any physical object. If I can live without it that long, I don’t need it.

3.) With a 4.5 year waitlist wouldn’t you almost be hoping people would back out?

4.) What if the guy gets eaten by a shark?

5.) What if a piano lands on my head?

6.) If you have a 4.5 year waitlist, supply and demand dictates you should raise your prices, does it not?

7.) inflation. Does the guy just take the hit on his profit margin when materials cost goes up 30% between customer order and when the yearly materials order is placed?

 

[jchance]

So, I’m not a boot guy, but I understand bespoke.

I saw a post in the classifieds today that brought something interesting to my attention.

This bespoke boot maker with a 4.5 year waitlist - $2.6k for a pair, 100% due when you order, no refunds. If you change your mind your options are 1.) oh well or 2.) get someone to buy your spot.

I find this fascinating for a number of reasons.

1.) The most I would be willing to pay up front would be 50% to cover cost. The guy orders materials once a year in January, so maybe I would do 50% on order, remainder due 30 days prior to when the yearly order has to be made.

2.) I can’t imagine I would be willing to wait 4.5 years for any physical object. If I can live without it that long, I don’t need it.

3.) With a 4.5 year waitlist wouldn’t you almost be hoping people would back out?

4.) What if the guy gets eaten by a shark?

5.) What if a piano lands on my head?

6.) If you have a 4.5 year waitlist, supply and demand dictates you should raise your prices, does it not?

7.) inflation. Does the guy just take the hit on his profit margin when materials cost goes up 30% between customer order and when the yearly materials order is placed?

Classic s c a m scenario. Avoid