With all due respect.. I think the seller has been running the Harley Davidson with the garage closed!Dude!!!!!!!! The actual asking price is $17,777.00. AND IT HAS 8 WATCHERS!!!!!!!
Luckily, it DOES have the Make an Offer option.......... Just hoping my offer of $15,500 isn't too insulting
I would say that Taylor's jackets are definitely well made. Unlike Aero, Vanson, Eastman, Goodwear, Lost Worlds etc. Taylor IS A UNIFORM COMPANY. They're in the business of making Police Jackets making them in the style of numerous large metro police departments. These jackets are entirely utilitarian unlike the makers I mentioned who are ALL making jackets for aesthetics and fashion above all else (save for Vanson making Moto gear) and yes, I suppose some of the militaria reproduction COULD sorta fall under this but let's face it, no one is wearing a Eastman Luftwaffe to fly bi planes and shoot down allied bombers.
SO while Taylor concentrates on usefulness in the field, they do not seek out Vicenza or Shinki horsehide and try to match panels based on grain etc. They don't have steerhide tanned with roses. They don't have 3 year waiting lists. What they DO make are jackets made to hammer nails all day on the job in some of the coldest/harshest weather in the country for a profession that is largely out in that weather. Well made but way more institutional than the repro jackets. I have an older (late 70s - 80s???) Taylor. Its one of the heaviest jackets I have handled including the Aero Longshoreman (that i need to list
All of this is not to judge these Taylor jackets---but to properly categorize them. The company has a rich history (I believe Appalachian became Taylor) and they continue to make quality products. But they are not reproduction makers for the fashion forward gent. When evaluating a Taylor, do so with the understanding that unless you are a cop buying it for the line of duty, you are attempting to squeeze a modern police jacket into a fashion purpose which of course CAN be done but be advised these are not the same as the 70 year old police jackets from the 50s that are seen today as cool vintage fashion.
Its like trying to put commercial stoves in your house. They seem to do the same thing and you think it could work but they really are just not made for that purpose and you will not be able to do it 99% of the time. These are made to be solid police jackets. If you can make em work for fashion, more power to you.
Again, I am not denigrating these in any way. They are what they are is all. Just an evaluation for those who see these and are interested. They are generally a bargain when I see what they are going for.
Yes sadly as far as I know TLW jackets are made In Pakistan now.
I really hate " designed in America " or " engineered in America ".
I would say that Taylor's jackets are definitely well made. Unlike Aero, Vanson, Eastman, Goodwear, Lost Worlds etc. Taylor IS A UNIFORM COMPANY. They're in the business of making Police Jackets making them in the style of numerous large metro police departments. These jackets are entirely utilitarian unlike the makers I mentioned who are ALL making jackets for aesthetics and fashion above all else (save for Vanson making Moto gear) and yes, I suppose some of the militaria reproduction COULD sorta fall under this but let's face it, no one is wearing a Eastman Luftwaffe to fly bi planes and shoot down allied bombers.
SO while Taylor concentrates on usefulness in the field, they do not seek out Vicenza or Shinki horsehide and try to match panels based on grain etc. They don't have steerhide tanned with roses. They don't have 3 year waiting lists. What they DO make are jackets made to hammer nails all day on the job in some of the coldest/harshest weather in the country for a profession that is largely out in that weather. Well made but way more institutional than the repro jackets. I have an older (late 70s - 80s???) Taylor. Its one of the heaviest jackets I have handled including the Aero Longshoreman (that i need to list
All of this is not to judge these Taylor jackets---but to properly categorize them. The company has a rich history (I believe Appalachian became Taylor) and they continue to make quality products. But they are not reproduction makers for the fashion forward gent. When evaluating a Taylor, do so with the understanding that unless you are a cop buying it for the line of duty, you are attempting to squeeze a modern police jacket into a fashion purpose which of course CAN be done but be advised these are not the same as the 70 year old police jackets from the 50s that are seen today as cool vintage fashion.
Its like trying to put commercial stoves in your house. They seem to do the same thing and you think it could work but they really are just not made for that purpose and you will not be able to do it 99% of the time. These are made to be solid police jackets. If you can make em work for fashion, more power to you.
Again, I am not denigrating these in any way. They are what they are is all. Just an evaluation for those who see these and are interested. They are generally a bargain when I see what they are going for.
Does have possibilities what do you think Terry? Depending on measurements and end price
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
