Patience Pays Off

[GWD]

I've been wanting an A-2 for quite some time now but really haven't wanted to pay THAT much for one.

I just picked one up on ebay for a very reasonable $68.00 plus shipping!

Here it is,

 

[GHQ1]

Great score on the Cooper. . . .but would you have paid $158

. . .for a Gibson Barnes A-2 Flying Tigers retailing at $728 . . . .


Damn . .I would have & would have had it tailored if nec . . .Leather Bomber Flight Jacket Gibson & Barnes Men's 44 Item number: 220348017784 . . .Did anyone here get it!?

I turned my back on this . . like a fool!:rage:

 

[carter]

I have a Cooper myself.

Excellent buy, GWD! Congratulations.

 

[GWD]

Thanks Carter, I know a lot of guys here are into the authentic A-2s but I just wanted the look without the extra $$$$$.

 

[Hopalong]

GWD I've had 5 original WW II A-2's (one of which was my Dads from WW II) and one Eastman but anymore my outlook on A-2's is that if it's close or even halfway visibly close to an original like your A-2 that you have pictured, it'd be fine with me and I'm real happy for you because you're happy with your find and the price. Mike

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

THAT'S the way ya' doit!

Well done, GWD. Hope it fits you well.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Great find!

 

[kampkatz]

GWD, your find is fantastic for anyone wanting a reasonable copy of an A2Only serious hobbyists could tell the difference between your jacket and the high end copies. Congratulations. Patience does indeed pay off at times!:eusa_clap