Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[LuddGang]

I argue with people about this all the time, our actual purchasing power has gone up over time, not down. The difference is the the amount of things we ‘need’.

As a broad trend over the long term you’re right, but that doesn’t really apply to the examples he’s mentioned there. Quality English-made boots, for example, have absolutely rocketed in price over the last few years for a variety of reasons.

 

[blm14]

Here's a deal and a half! Tagged 46 brooks, BIN $33!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/407061646468?_skw=leather+jacket+%28xl%2Cxxl%2C2xl%2C46%2C48%2C44%2C44l%2C46l%2C48l%2C42l%2C42%2C42t%2C44t%2C46t%2C48t%2C56%2C58%29&itmmeta=01KX5P9M0W9T17S7QNEMQVDP9V&hash=item5ec6c3cc84:g:ZCUAAeSwPGtqT~oO&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABMGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBZHbsLkVjEr%2F067TuU0Khf41rEfRsy1dtvrAQNVLVrdobQkT696y%2FECghu%2FFz5HFpLGDNgZj0qFZYczUoE0PB5jIe8XjEgRXy57ELpXCLvftjul%2BaGJ3JMJBOEHIvH0UqGyJdvpH49yB6K%2FPgH3qO5m4iBzRjGSaJZDDOBMkb%2F0klI2D0efkKozjMLX4VyjF%2FZqcd3m4oKaVJwWGNUaRb3DdZQ34YvF5UA5Kh47Fk9EfECN2L9uqNGZ1lxXTBPbZQDpoZbOjGocTkjCp%2Bi5lZcHGC0bkqRAbd5FV4%2BHTBrC0zTrFrp40I79OVyL5XO4tr1Lr0A8wHWAnKX%2Fa4F5CT15ed7bBzNq%2Fptej7XJGb2wg5nnnSrmy0s8xwldPN1%2Fv0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-DAprbpZw

 

[ojaw]

As a broad trend over the long term you’re right, but that doesn’t really apply to the examples he’s mentioned there. Quality English-made boots, for example, have absolutely rocketed in price over the last few years for a variety of reasons.

Well, how many days wages did a quality pair of boots cost in the 20s or 30s?

 

[Leigh H]

Really nice Bates jacket 38 (pricey though)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1880901385/vintage-1960s-hand-painted-leather

 

[mdgnowles]

Really nice Bates jacket 38 (pricey though)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1880901385/vintage-1960s-hand-painted-leather


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Magnificent beauty

 

[technovox]

Really nice Bates jacket 38 (pricey though)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1880901385/vintage-1960s-hand-painted-leather


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Although this pricing might be a bit ambitious, I've always thought vintage Bates jackets are typically under the radar and under appreciated.

 

[Biff42]

Nice Jansha size 40/42. Interesting mandarin collar/half-belt design. $139 OBO.

 

[Biff42]

I love this near NOS size 46 cal-leather CR. It's not cheap at $650

 

[blm14]

Tagged 38 edgo HH, BIN $500

https://www.ebay.com/itm/158074013773?_skw=horsehide+jacket&itmmeta=01KX877BHTAD1W23BFM44JZ7CE&hash=item24cdf2084d:g:NMwAAeSwdJpqUWDD&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCcDn9gtRMrJiAjpTqmhNSXMuqhyns%2BWAdr77mPiavWNBax%2FP1U3nTTIsoASw6FAcCwuRhgYe0lwQsTxOWX4m736OL6yuLWNAfkjlNZ%2Fhqv6VrLjjB0aUX%2BJAagSRR4MR5RE24VZF2nwTk4fER5Qd%2BaIOhujklHry3DBnXK%2FsnlP%2B3Ocz6Yl8Fjxw154ESapAx33Xh6c%2FPAY%2BIQI7ud6DK7zHag%2BqqGEiMUBbHekCG8wxBIANLNRDVVL1ypay9482o%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6a5nYfqZw

 

[Biff42]

Nice Jacket by Uber of MN. Size 42/44, $161 obo.

 

[blm14]

uber is still around!

garment

By Uber 308 Adams Ave Owatonna, MN 55060 Est. 1904

clpuber.com

 

[bobjones]

Right, so I know there's an entire sub-forum devoted to this but... Not only do I constantly keep forgetting about it (and I don't think I'm alone on this) but since it's intended for general vintage finds of all kinds, there's just too many stuff to browse through - so - how about a thread dedicated only to good deals on leather jackets?

eBay, Etsy, Grailed, etc. - anything goes as long as the listings aren't yours.

I just picked up one of these, and its a nice discount from the Schott 370/371/375 roughouts. It is a modification of the 375 with a contrast collar like the 371. Got the saddle version, though the olive is especially nice.

https://www.bespokepost.com/store/schott-x-bp-rough-out-rancher-jacket?rl=image

 

[Biff42]

Look at this beauty on the Simmons Bilt Outlet page. Size 46 and 300 pounds

 

[blm14]

Interesting CHP made by "hog skins" anyone heard of these guys? There are some hallmarks that make me think it's actually a branded (the leather tag on the inside of the liner, with a hog skins tag ON TOP of it, the zipper that says "branded"). Has many different zipper brands - serval, scoville, ideal. BIN $350

https://www.ebay.com/itm/336683694255?mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m164380.l178264&ch=osgood&euid=d633b81c78de4181bc6a63ffefdbe9c6&bu=43187190599&ut=RU&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20260712061207&segname=11021&recoId=336683694255&recoPos=3

 

[blm14]

Interesting jacket. Lenzip and crown (C+C) zips. BIN $150! Looks to be approx modern size 44

https://www.ebay.com/itm/336684774579?_skw=leather+jacket+%28xl%2Cxxl%2C2xl%2C46%2C48%2C44%2C44l%2C46l%2C48l%2C42l%2C42%2C42t%2C44t%2C46t%2C48t%2C56%2C58%29&itmmeta=01KXBMDBX13ZJJ0R2CYZEK86YS&hash=item4e63f9f4b3:g:xoQAAeSwn2JqU6zQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABMGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDkvI0tR2q0%2BGWIVTel34%2B4bUMwCnpt3XlEP2je7Z7L1DwcJOEVyTGhPwAeSi4EiFwjBLRtJdI2qRvIV%2B7%2FmW1sV7k%2FO2DnWdkkXVdb%2BkHepfzZx62jbNBrfVy4ryLVC8444aDbJNRCls6P%2Bf4OJ7dGWmoTEIm9nNme7q0Cm2GOWdfDTUyDdw02WG46PBiVuoV14W0vmR1CqbMrFK42%2BEnKssOhs0KWBsq9EWoKE4JY3qYOYwlVS%2BfiPzZuWKzkpt%2BsbdUjrshHNDIzqWGfqwwprs505k4yW95zIxnMQxFM7A3TkYyYX3FUshAPxAVGy6Fyz9x9TZAgyRp84I8JjBvPirgRXjhk2iVDWnDJ2JlDF03uOn88zaDpJR8Omx%2F9syM%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4C_tfTqZw

 

[blm14]

~size 42-44 lee trevor d-pocket, BIN $200. Some wild grain on the kidney panel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/206409937571?_skw=leather+jacket+%28xl%2Cxxl%2C2xl%2C46%2C48%2C44%2C44l%2C46l%2C48l%2C42l%2C42%2C42t%2C44t%2C46t%2C48t%2C56%2C58%29&itmmeta=01KXBMDBX3PF3R2E6BJFVYS9QA&hash=item300efdb2a3:g:M9UAAeSwFKNqUvqb&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABEGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCW1YJLHnPaEdCuOiRxhcRstHAQF%2FH6ZBUzXT8%2BGyzmLchwWTa8f5Y3vOuo5XrGWwI031jRtEk2ZBXg8%2F0bWJgPufGrsq7rrEAYwA29yAx2%2BKyDFGEU8GCC1mi373VOHNpgS%2BruDepcF5V6QoRVkST%2Fcyp%2Bz2VSiHgvnnHUfCCcdDKedT0tITl6iD9avEPvuVXGWpUWfTAxERPz4iooeFwD3LF9DZAE%2BBcy%2ByZ%2BuGy4fFGsicaTs1IV%2Bc8qtaOhswFiLBwzT5Vicodu2kihHyMM3pRsR%2BFRKsXGC6llWql9H6ARwYOpCbwkPHa94gY6wto8nzuq5Dqpnbn72GGZ7V%2FR%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4a_tfTqZw

 

[Bluechel]

Interesting CHP made by "hog skins" anyone heard of these guys? There are some hallmarks that make me think it's actually a branded (the leather tag on the inside of the liner, with a hog skins tag ON TOP of it, the zipper that says "branded"). Has many different zipper brands - serval, scoville, ideal. BIN $350

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/it...7&segname=11021&recoId=336683694255&recoPos=3

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Pocket linings confirm BG

 

[blm14]

langlitz fringed pullover. If this weren't fringed and were a little longer and a little cheaper it would be mine!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/358784302028?_skw=leather+jacket+%28xl%2Cxxl%2C2xl%2C46%2C48%2C44%2C44l%2C46l%2C48l%2C42l%2C42%2C42t%2C44t%2C46t%2C48t%2C56%2C58%29&itmmeta=01KXBMDBX6VNGMGPSER3XP75PC&hash=item538935fbcc:g:XTwAAeSwOzFqUo0G&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABEGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xASFEuc2wC%2BtwiIKce9RL%2FL8WvLuUNDsdhT9lTySFUI9TONUrd65aFvYfjNtDDpxCOHNzs97VMj9XEM2XqSHHXIMXMIyAbP%2F6nUKvit40FkyeIdnA0xDMchho47Ymotbczt4UtQi6Alu1YXvWUMXVN2zkFSRjzmIhqmgQTVd5HsXKWcncli5Yx7iaC1kzIlovWdUdHcMWjgTbbThNs7oqQ%2Fc%2Fz7Q4DuY7IYRGGeaCRBMTuKpr1O%2FjFpY%2FqU%2BpTZsrZcBMg05PJBjn2VdgxGSneGM1SAhl67h02LXNw2uTx%2B6VsJ8l0H%2Ffb6g7tbdon35ORKBipQgy1AIIBjta2rr72e%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4y_tfTqZw

Googled the guy's name and this came up: https://wrnjradio.com/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-on-route-46-in-warren-county/ Hope it's not the same man

 

[Schambach]

I love this near NOS size 46 cal-leather CR. It's not cheap at $650

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bummed I missed that one!

 

[BizzAnt]

bummed I missed that one!

Don’t be, I’m pretty sure it’s “Rubber” check out this thread by @tmitchell59.

Cal leather made of Rubber!

Yes, my new Cal leather Cafe Racer is made of rubber or some other man made material! I had no idea they did that. I've seen this done before just didn't think about it in this situation. Any Cal leather experts got a comment on that? Has nice Talon zippers, looks to be early 60s. I will post...

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