Another eBay find... That I didn't buy.

[JoeNiblick]

I was pondering the purchase of this eBay vintage jacket. The reason I DIDN'T buy it was because the sleeves were too short. After looking at the final sale price, I don't feel too bad. I'm saving up for an Aero, so any other random purchases will delay my goal. Still, it was a nice looking jacket!

If anyone on here bought it, I'd love to see pictures, and to know if the sleeves were as short as they said they were (they LOOK like they're longer in the picture)!

Details:
Starting price: $187.00
Final sale price: $307.51

Measurements, per the listing:
- sleeve length from the top of the shoulder to the end of the sleeve is 24"
- the chest from arm pit to armpit in the front is 22 1/2"
- shoulder from point to point is 19"
- shoulder from collar to point 6 1/2"
- full length back from top to to bottom 26"

 

[deluxestyling]

I saw it and moved on as the arms would be too short for me too.

Fantastic jacket, hope it fits the lucky winner...

 

[nicholasb]

I noticed this one too. Very nice. I wonder what its age is? The sleeves do look at least an inch longer than indicated, but they must have measured. Interesting to see if anyone has it.

 

[jph1007]

I was watching that jacket too, but I am saving for some other things, so once it got that high, I gave up on it.

 

[Aaronlowe]

It is a nice jacket but I look at it this way. For only a "little" bit more money I can have one made for me by Vanson/Schott (Not Aero, a lot more money) and have a jacket that I know will fit and look like I want it.

I'm not one to knock vintage, but when the price gets about $300 I gotta look into getting something else that isn't a gamble.

Just my opinion. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this one.

 

[767fo]

John Chapman at Goodwear Leather makes the same jacket and it is called the Californian Ventura. The only difference I see is he has a strap and buckle on the sleeves and waist. He builds a beautiful jacket.

 

[jph1007]

It is a nice jacket but I look at it this way. For only a "little" bit more money I can have one made for me by Vanson/Schott (Not Aero, a lot more money) and have a jacket that I know will fit and look like I want it.

I'm not one to knock vintage, but when the price gets about $300 I gotta look into getting something else that isn't a gamble.

Just my opinion. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this one.

Honestly, that is exactly how I feel.