Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[handymike]

Such a shame that this California Sportswear "Mulholland" got bundled.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363423225989

 

[Blackadder]

Such a shame that this California Sportswear "Mulholland" got bundled.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363423225989
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I would be more concerned about the collar. Looks like cracking/flaking on the folded edge.

 

[Claybertrand]

Such a shame that this California Sportswear "Mulholland" got bundled.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363423225989
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I haven't ever bought a jacket this crinkly. But I have had several with multiple serious storage creases. I get the jackets wet and press them flat with weights, books, and plywood. Its worked out really well. This is a freakin raisin though............ It seems no one has been able to solve this issue. A real shame when you see one like this.

 

[ojaw]

Oh if that jacket could speak, one could imagine the tales it would tell, lol

If that jacket could speak you’d have to wash all of it out with soap.
Buyer probably should regardless…

 

[Marc mndt]

I haven't ever bought a jacket this crinkly. But I have had several with multiple serious storage creases. I get the jackets wet and press them flat with weights, books, and plywood. Its worked out really well. This is a freakin raisin though............ It seems no one has been able to solve this issue. A real shame when you see one like this.

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[Claybertrand]

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Oh Yes I did see this before!!!! Fantastic solution. I have done it more crudely stuffing the jacket with towels and sheets. Really made a difference on this one!!! I wonder if you could resurrect the Mulholland with this method. Probably not 100% but I wonder how much it can be remedied with the Wet and Stretch/Press process??

 

[ojaw]

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Was that straight water or whatever came in that bottle?

 

[Marc mndt]

Was that straight water or whatever came in that bottle?

Just water, warm water

 

[photo2u]

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We should have a dedicated thread for "maintenance/repair" of leather. I started one called the

"Tools for cleaning and conditioning leather" https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...and-conditioning-leather.108543/#post-2940438​

Marc, has elevated techniques in conditioning and maintenance/repair of leather goods. I am sure there are others who can share their wisdom and experience.

 

[Claybertrand]

We should have a dedicated thread for "maintenance/repair" of leather. I started one called the

"Tools for cleaning and conditioning leather" https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...and-conditioning-leather.108543/#post-2940438​

Marc, has elevated techniques in conditioning and maintenance/repair of leather goods. I am sure there are others who can share their wisdom and experience.

Great idea!!!!

 

[Marc mndt]

Amazing halfbelt, size 40 -ish $285

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/25571172693...w9G3PEsR_G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Claybertrand]

Amazing halfbelt, size 40 -ish $285

https://www.ebay.nl/itm/25571172693...w9G3PEsR_G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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This bait is just too small to bite on...........Its sadly an ALMOST for me........

 

[Rawky]

Anyone have any idea which brand this jacket could be?

https://bit.ly/3Rg3sFc

I'm thinking whichever brand it is, the starting bid of £9.95 ain't too shabby.

 

[Marc mndt]

Anyone have any idea which brand this jacket could be?

https://bit.ly/3Rg3sFc

I'm thinking whichever brand it is, the starting bid of £9.95 ain't too shabby.

I don't know about the brand but it looks like 80s sheepskin to me, most likely made in England.

Personally I wouldn't pay more than £30 for this jacket.

 

[jonbuilder]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2346605839...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Connolly Steer

 

[JMax]

Connolly Steer

I’m really thinking about this jacket.

 

[Claybertrand]

I’m really thinking about this jacket.

@JMax ^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^^ SHOWS ^^^^^^^^ PROGRESS ^^^^^^^^ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You must be doing great with your Therapy!!!!! From what I hear---the first step is NOT hitting the BUY IT NOW button immediately. You need to THIINK about the purchase. THINK about whether you really NEED this item........ THINK about how it will make you feel............. THINK THINK THINK.................

Its all this damn prescribed THINKING that confuses me so I just hit the BIN button so the voices in my head will stop!!!!!

I marvel at your self control and your rationality sir

PS---So when can we expect fit pics?????

 

[JMax]

I have so far managed to lay off. I did find this again. Ridiculous. My mint one should then go for one million dollars lol.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3542648923...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Bluechel]

Well, anyone can ask for whatever price they want...be startled (and happy) if they get that!

 

[Guppy]

I have so far managed to lay off. I did find this again. Ridiculous. My mint one should then go for one million dollars lol.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3542648923...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

That thing is riddled with mold. Every one of those spots. It's garbage. Maybe it could be treated, if caught early but it looks already half eaten, and I wouldn't want to let it inside the house to spread to the rest of my collection. People who sell things like that are about a step above selling smallpox blankets.