Aero prices increased

[ButteMT61]

Looks like Aero USA is not taking A2 orders. According to his website.

I asked Mark about this. It was due to grief over Aero A-2's not being considered "authentic enough" by some folks way back and he decided it wasn't worth the hassle. I'd bet if you asked him nicely, he'd consider it. Bees with honey and all...Mark has been great to me. Can't say anything but that.

 

[1087]

It seems that you are loosing your taste HD

 

[Flyderf]

I already have a Aero A2, with a A1 due any day now. I was going to order an oil pull hide A2, but with the increase.....I'm holding off. For a bit more money I'm in the Goodwear range.

 

[jimmer_5]

Wow - this kills me. I am genuinely bummed. I was planning on ordering a Bootlegger one of these days, perhaps during one of Mark's 10% off sales, but I think this just killed it for me.

I'm kicking myself, because I could have even put down a couple hundred bucks at the lower price and gotten a good deal locked in. I understand why they're doing it, but it's still a shame.

 

[Dav]

I know price increases suck but to me they don't seem that far out of line with the increased price of everything in the UK over the last twelve months or so!
ie Petrol, Electricty, Gas, Food.

 

[ButteMT61]

Guys - Mark still has the 10% off and free shipping. If you really want one - order now! I was also talking with him and he says he's even thinking of keeping this for a while, but no way to know. I DO know it's still on sale with Mark - so check it out fellas!

 

[coloradorider]

Aero UK increased prices overnight. Aero USA prices shown will only be good for a few more days. Price hikes were necessary due to higher costs of leathers and (freight/shipping).

FYI. If you are on the fence, order now!

Here's a post from Horween leathers (provider of Aero's FQHH) blog about increased hide prices - http://horween.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/the-state-of-the-market/. Hopefully - prices will eventually come down and retail prices will follow.

 

[ButteMT61]

Here's a post from Horween leathers (provider of Aero's FQHH) blog about increased hide prices - http://horween.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/the-state-of-the-market/. Hopefully - prices will eventually come down and retail prices will follow.

Helpful. Thank you for posting.

 

[Forrest]

Okay, I'll quit my whining about the price increase. I just scored a steerhide Highwayman on ebay. It should arrive next week. I'll be sure to post some pictures. It looks just about brand new. Perhaps the price increase is good news for the used re-seller?!

 

[ButteMT61]

Okay, I'll quit my whining about the price increase. I just scored a steerhide Highwayman on ebay. It should arrive next week. I'll be sure to post some pictures. It looks just about brand new. Perhaps the price increase is good news for the used re-seller?!

Yep, used Aeros are good deals for sellers and buyers.

 

[Edward]

Okay, I'll quit my whining about the price increase. I just scored a steerhide Highwayman on ebay. It should arrive next week. I'll be sure to post some pictures. It looks just about brand new. Perhaps the price increase is good news for the used re-seller?!

Nice score. Aero's FQHH gets so much attention (and it is excellent stuff) that its stablemate hides are often forgotten. I have an MC / Brando style jacket in Aero's steer, and it's cracking stuff. About the same thickness as the FQHH, but much more supple right off the bat. I'd still trust it on the back of a bike, myself.

 

[Forrest]

It's funny. I've been wanting an Aero for so long, but couldn't justify the expense after the last couple price increases. Then, lo and behold, two Aero's in my size show up on ebay. One was a 50's Halfbelt in Cordovan FQHH and the other was a Highwayman in Tan Steerhide. I already have a 50s horsehide Halfbelt, but a true vintage one by Sears Hercules. I couldn't take my eyes off the tan steerhide. It looked gorgeous, and I'm tired of the heavy creaking of the horsehide I already have. I don't have any tan jackets, so I'm real curious about how I am going to like it.

 

[Kaister]

Patience is a virtue! Best of luck Forrest on winning that bid. When you get it post some pics!!

 

[ButteMT61]

Nice score. Aero's FQHH gets so much attention (and it is excellent stuff) that its stablemate hides are often forgotten. I have an MC / Brando style jacket in Aero's steer, and it's cracking stuff. About the same thickness as the FQHH, but much more supple right off the bat. I'd still trust it on the back of a bike, myself.

Agree. Steer hide is excellent.

 

[Otter]

Seconded. I have an 18 year old ANJ in steerhide in it is one of the nicest jackets I own. My aero Motorcycle Jacket is newer steerhide (3 years old) nice hide and heavy enough that I am happy to use it as a summer riding jacket instead of my Hein Gericke with the armor inside it.

 

[Forrest]

Patience is a virtue! Best of luck Forrest on winning that bid. When you get it post some pics!!

Sure thing. I'll start a thread with pics after it arrives.

 

[Forrest]

Okay, here are the auction photos of the Highwayman I purchased in Tan Steerhide:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman1.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman2.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman3.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman4.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman5.jpg

 

[Tadite]

Okay, here are the auction photos of the Highwayman I purchased in Tan Steerhide:

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman1.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman2.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman3.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman4.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/ForrestWatson/Aero Highwayman/Highwayman5.jpg

Gorgeous jacket. I've been taking a look at in on Ebay and I hope you get a good price for it!

 

[Forrest]

Well, the seller got a good price for it! I'm the buyer!! He lowered the price a bit, and I pounced on it. I've been drooling over it for about a week or so. If the fit isn't great, I'm sure I could sell it for what I paid.

 

[ButteMT61]

Well, the seller got a good price for it! I'm the buyer!! He lowered the price a bit, and I pounced on it. I've been drooling over it for about a week or so. If the fit isn't great, I'm sure I could sell it for what I paid.

What's a new one cost??? Rhetorical...