I wish we were more like the Japanese. This guy made some amazing shirts according to the original patents; unfortunately, they are all sold out: http://www.e-workers.net/store/3/top.htm
Thanks for the measurements Mike. I have been sitting on the fence on this chambray shirt for two or three months. I already have a ton of similar shirts, but it isn't often that something like this is available. The same shirt from Japan would cost 125-150. On ebay, an original like...
In my opinion the most confounding thing on ebay is the solicited buy it now. Somebody puts up an item for auction starting at .99 or 9.99. Then a buyer sends them a message requesting a buy it now price that is low relative to the actual worth of the item, but high, perhaps, relative to the...
If I find something that is mislisted or poorly listed/described, I will bid a small amount early because it prevents the seller from revising the description. The other thing it does is make it unlikely that another bidder will win the item with a lowball buy it now offer.
Then, I will bid...
Why not start a specialist forum for the stuff you want to talk about? I am sure that there are plenty of people who would be willing to post there, and it might take some pressure off the FL. There is probably room in the internets for more than one vintage clothing forum.
Personally, I...
Real McCoy's Japan is actually a different company from Real McCoy's New Zealand. They used to be the same, but they parted ways. I have used bid service. They charge a commission, but they can get you anything in Japan and they speak english: http://www.bid-service.jp/home.html
I am going to be posting a bunch of stuff on ebay this week. A lot of it is here: http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg246/pablocham2/
and here:
http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/pablocham/
Items include two dunhill rollagas lighters, a dunhill rollalite, three gold watches...
Another belt that is croc or alligator. It is not marked. Size is 34. Width is 1 and 1/8 inches. No buckle. Price is 20 shipped anywhere in USA or 18 plus actual shipping to anywhere in the world. Pictures sometime soon.
Alligator Belt Size 34. Brass buckle. Belt width is 1.25 inches. Has some use, but in great shape for years of wear. 25 shipped anywhere in USA or 23 plus actual shipping cost worldwide.
Women's wallet. Crocodile or other giant reptile, but probably croc. In awesome condition--looks unused. 25 shipped anywhere in USA or 23 + actual shipping cost shipped anywhere in the world
Vintage Alligator Croc or Caiman key caddy. Mint unused condition. Made in Argentina. Snaps marked 18kt gold overlay.
25 shipped anywhere in USA or 23 plus actual shipping anywhere in the world
Fourth Watch is a vintage lady's Borel Coctail watch with a mystery dial. Watch is rolled gold not solid. Neat little watch. Manual wind. Winds, sets and runs like a champ. Has see-through back. Price is 40 shipped anywhere in USA or 37 plus actual shipping to anywhere in the world.
Third watch is a vintage solid 14k Wittnauer with a neat deco case. These were made by Longines for the American market. Watch winds sets and runs. Runs for twenty four hours without stopping, but I haven't timed it. Probably needs a cleaning, but can be worn anyway. Price is 175 shipped...
Second watch is a Tissot Seastar Automatic in solid 14kt gold. Watch runs and keeps decent time. May need to be cleaned and timed, but is usable as is. Watch is in great shape. 225 Shipped anywere in the USA. 222+actual shipping price shipped anywhere in the world.
First watch is a Solid Gold Gruen Precision made in Switzerland. !4 Karat. Watch winds runs and sets. Seems to keep good time, but might need a cleaning or maintenance. Scratches in photo are on the crystal, which can be replaced, and not on the dial. Priced accordingly. 190 Shipped...
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