Lewis Leather 391 - Paul Simonon Flash Collection advice

[Simluke]

Hi,

I’m looking for advice and direction. I acquired a 391 Lightning Jacket - Lewis Leather Jacket limited edition of 50 made back in 2013/14. Was a collaboration with Sailor Jerry Clothing and also Paul Simonon called the The Flash Collection. When it was launched was sold for $2,300 AUD. But this is where my dilemma lies. I know it’s a quality Leather company but then I have Paul Simonon involved with this Jacket. It’s been worn once only. I own No.21 of the collection. But I want to know is where would I go to get an appraisal of this unique piece. Whether I should hold onto this as a small investment for my children or would it be?

I contacted Lewis Leathers directly and Steve directed me to here said yous would love this stuff as a knowledgeable community.
I’m in Australia also if that is any help.
I’ll attach some photos I’ve took of it also. The pins on top haven’t been put on but did come with it. I just keep them in the pocket of the jacket.

 

[Canuck Panda]

You will probably get the most money if you can find a way to list it in Japan. They tend to pay more for Lewis there.

 

[Simluke]

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You will probably get the most money if you can find a way to list it in Japan. They tend to pay more for Lewis there.

Thanks for your reply. Very new to this so will start looking into those markets. As I’m now leaning towards parting with it. I’m sure someone else would appreciate it more than me and it’s literally been worn once only in 10 years.

 

[newtojackets]

Thanks for your reply. Very new to this so will start looking into those markets. As I’m now leaning towards parting with it. I’m sure someone else would appreciate it more than me and it’s literally been worn once only in 10 years.

Decide whether you’re going to keep it based on whether you like it and whether your will wear it.

It’s been said many times here, leather jackets are not investment pieces. Do not hold on to them in the hope they will increase in value (they never do) or that your kids will one day wear them (you don’t know what their size and style will end up being)

 

[Bfd70]

Put it up here. See what happens

 

[green_entrails]

It looks same.
If you use Japanese flea market app (ex:mercari),It fetch more money.
But the problem is this collaboration not well known in Japan, so maybe it takes time to sell.

 

[Madhouse27]

You can usually find what someone is willing to spend with a good old fashioned ebay auction.