What’s a fair price for a good Cal jacket?

[NamoAmituofo]

I saw this straight Cal on eBay and it’s my size. I also like the fur collar! But buying for it to be sent to UK has helfty duties and postage. Asking price is 625 USD plus like 120 shipping and duties.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25663445...dECUgLpTcK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What would you guys pay for a Cal of this condition?

 

[Aloysius]

Straight zip, beautiful leather, actually wearable size; this checks off a lot of boxes.

The flip side is whether it's still worth it after VAT and postage.

 

[photo2u]

I saw this straight Cal on eBay and it’s my size. I also like the fur collar! But buying for it to be sent to UK has helfty duties and postage. Asking price is 625 USD plus like 120 shipping and duties.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25663445...dECUgLpTcK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What would you guys pay for a Cal of this condition?

After reviewing the newer pit to pit images, the jacket is in the 42-44 size range. The price is a little in the expensive side. Is it ok to wait for such a jacket to show up in the Uk? The jacket looks like a 70-80's model to me. Nothing too special. Have you reached in to this forum to see if anyone is selling the straight zip in the UK? I love Cal's, but Al's are not bad either, for about 40% lower than Cals. Have you considered them before? I have never paid so much for a straight zip Cal. Before. Well, not that particular Cal model, LOL.

 

[JMax]

Isn’t that seller a TFLer?

Is there a label in the jacket? I’d pay that much if it was a red label. Anything else can likely be had for less. That said, it’s a beauty, with the collar etc etc. I totally understand the Cal allure too.

 

[Guppy]

I saw this straight Cal on eBay and it’s my size. I also like the fur collar! But buying for it to be sent to UK has helfty duties and postage. Asking price is 625 USD plus like 120 shipping and duties.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25663445...dECUgLpTcK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What would you guys pay for a Cal of this condition?

It's not unreasonable. Cal Leather is expensive new, $1500+.

This one is in good condition and a desirable size.

Cheap Cal is usually thrashed cracked, and dry rotted.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Thank you very much guys. Very helpful.

I’m not in a rush to buy one but want to start looking - on eBay, and on the Classified section here as well.

I thought I was fixed for life with my leather jackets already!! But then except my HWM my other jackets fit really trim at the hem which is what I really want - can’t squeeze in my Samurai monster size belt buckle! Also comes winter if I put on a fleece underneath (my cheap improvision for lack of a shearling jacket) the size 40 HWM pits get quite bulged up and the collar gets tight etc. This cal model/size caught my eyes as it’s quite wearable for civilian and appears to be very roomy for layering.

I’ll see if I can negotiate a lower price or just be patient and wait for one to show up in UK auction.

I also checked Cal website and they only make the double rider cross zip style for 1500-2000.

 

[andyone]

You can check mine….

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/cal-red-label-straight-zip-sz-44.114023/#post-3120951

 

[Monitor]

I saw this straight Cal on eBay and it’s my size. I also like the fur collar! But buying for it to be sent to UK has helfty duties and postage. Asking price is 625 USD plus like 120 shipping and duties.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25663445...dECUgLpTcK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

What would you guys pay for a Cal of this condition?

Fair price, even on the lower range, though there is always a chance one will pop up for much less.

 

[Al 916]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/cal-leather-straight-zip-chp-80-90s.115161/

FL only Fair price - shortly to go on the bay for 80% more

 

[Will Zach]

To me, it's about $500. Sometimes you can score one for $300. Your example is not unreasonable.

 

[Will Zach]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/cal-leather-straight-zip-chp-80-90s.115161/

Fair price - shortly to go on the bay for 80% more

Totally fair price for this beauty.