I’m in montreal too. I used to use a penfield down jacket with leather yoke, but the lack of hood meant my neck would suffer in extreme conditions. I’d say function over form in this case
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I haven’t really done many colours, the only exceptions are vintage bates racing jackets (although they no longer fit me)
Whenever I pickup a colored vanson etc they almost always end up in a trade/sale sooner than later.
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I could have seen a worn away address compounding my confusion, that makes sense! So, maybe 60s-70s? I figure vests were making more of a comeback then.
And thanks, clearly your googling skills are better than mine
Edit: It looks like rick walkers is one of the same! I’ve contacted them and...
Label has he address 232 Boylston St, Boston, MA (on Boston commons current location of the Four Seasons Hotel, built 1985). So I assume not recent
No copyright, no care tag, seems to be goatskin leather, w wooden buttons and satiny inner lining. I’m stumped
Help?
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This is a catch/release. It just didn't grow on me
Tag size is 44 but I think it's more suitable to 40.
Measurements:
Approx Sizing:
Tag Size: 44 (L)
Shoulders (Shoulder seam to seam): 19"
Chest (Pit to pit): 21"
Sleeves (Shoulder seam to middle of cuff): 24.5"
Length (Top of collar to bottom...
Actually, the opposite. There are always guys looking for that stuff. Although, you're not actually allowed to list it on eBay, even if it's a modern reproduction.
I've sold a few WWII items and always get unsolicited inquiries re Nazi stuff.
Much of this comes from spending my High School years with a Japanese picker in a raghouse (You may have guessed as much). I've owned Langlitz, vanson, posted about my 50s californian a week ago, but sadly am outgrowing my collection due to size :P I don't quite understand the market for the...
Someone made a best offer for $800. You can see actual selling prices on watchcount.com
Anyway, I like the idea of owning originals, most of my collection is vintage. Although, I understand the well intentioned comments about buying a modern version
I'm looking at jackets, found something in a good size and it appears to have just sold for $800 (I found out thanks to watchcount.com). Is this a hell of a deal, or am I missing something...
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