Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Will Zach]

81 watchers. Chances are all the collectors and hobbyists knew about the auction and sent the seller a clear message - this jacket is worth about a grand, so better set a reasonable reserve.

 

[Leigh H]

Less than 10 minutes left...

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Reserve not met??

 

[Marc mndt]

Reserve not met??

Nope, I only placed a few bids because I wanted to see how high the reserve was set (plus I wanted to spoil his 'low starting bid attracts lots of bidders' game ) I was the highest bidder at 1026.

 

[Will Zach]

All this talk about Durable in the other thread made me google it to see what's out there (yeah, I need a life), and this popped up:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/993397...et&ref=sr_gallery-1-40&organic_search_click=1

Not a fan of flight jackets, but this is magnificent. If I was into them I'd seriously buy this and never look back, repros be damned including GW.

 

[handymike]

Nope, I only placed a few bids because I wanted to see how high the reserve was set (plus I wanted to spoil his 'low starting bid attracts lots of bidders' game ) I was the highest bidder at 1026.

So, did you “win” it?

 

[Marc mndt]

So, did you “win” it?

Ebay says I missed out on it.

I think the seller's strategy, setting a really hight reserve, really 'tainted' this jacket. I'd be surprised if there will be a bidding war on it when/if the jacket is relisted.

 

[Rgcards]

All this talk about Durable in the other thread made me google it to see what's out there (yeah, I need a life), and this popped up:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/993397...et&ref=sr_gallery-1-40&organic_search_click=1

I might get that. Not a flight jacket fan either but really nice

 

[wigan123]

Langlitz Columbia size 42. $400 starting bid but seller accepting offers.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Langlitz-L...-/203473227121?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

This one was relisted. Was previously listed at around $600

 

[Rgcards]

bought the durable

 

[jonbuilder]

I placed a $1k bid, just to see what happens. Didn't meet reserve.

You are lucky there was a reserve or you would have been stuck with this trojan or had to default on your contract to purchase

 

[jonbuilder]

You wait and see, John is going to sneak in there and get it before anyone has a chance to bid...

I must have fallen asleep at the wheel

 

[jonbuilder]

That jacket is going to fetch. I’d be shocked if it doesn’t.

$1026 did not cut the mustard?

 

[jonbuilder]

Best price I've seen for one of these. I'm tempted but I can't deal with any more short jackets and the action back is kind of a deal killer for me at this point.

Vintage Buco Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket | eBay

These J-24 are nice jacket I have one with the wool lining I paid $1,200 for 15 years ago or I would hit the BIN I might do it anyway fair warning

 

[dwilson]

Saw this interesting TFH piece listed on Buyee this morning

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/h557503746?conversionType=search_suggest_history

 

[ton312]

Ebay says I missed out on it.

I think the seller's strategy, setting a really hight reserve, really 'tainted' this jacket. I'd be surprised if there will be a bidding war on it when/if the jacket is relisted.

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This is precisely the strategy some sellers use that makes me never bid on their items. A “test” auction (which essentially tells the seller nothing, as the reserve will make many bidders coy), only to slap the last placed bid as the opener for the next auction. I have no faith in faithless sellers and this one is a clown. Probably would’ve hit $3k without the greed/ fear mongering. But these are people who don’t know jack shit. I hope it sells for $350 and the next owner turns it into a vest. LOL.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

These J-24 are nice jacket I have one with the wool lining I paid $1,200 for 15 years ago or I would hit the BIN I might do it anyway fair warning

go for it. I think it has a newer zipper though. Very sweet deal anyway. It's too short for me at 6'0. I've got a few already on the short side and it's a certain sort of look. Don't want a closet full of them. Going for more ever green jackets now.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks more like a uniform than a BA MC jacket....

 

[Claybertrand]

This is precisely the strategy some sellers use that makes me never bid on their items. A “test” auction (which essentially tells the seller nothing, as the reserve will make many bidders coy), only to slap the last placed bid as the opener for the next auction. I have no faith in faithless sellers and this one is a clown. Probably would’ve hit $3k without the greed/ fear mongering. But these are people who don’t know jack shit. I hope it sells for $350 and the next owner turns it into a vest. LOL.

Soooo well said. I share the exact same sentiment. Especially the Vest part . This Seller is a total feminine hygiene sack.

 

[jonbuilder]

nice patina

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393274626485?hash=item5b90fe91b5:g:07gAAOSwEvVgiOeT&LH_ItemCondition=3000

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Probably best deal I've ever found. Way too big for me, but wow.

VTG Schott I-S 674 M-S Flight Bomber Style Brown Leather Jacket, Size Men’s 48 | eBay