How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[TREEMAN]

Trainee jacket = Not perfect
Buyer should assume jacket has imperfections.
Think trainee haircut ....

 

[Serghei Velescu]

After many months of deciding which jacket from FW i liked more and searching different japanese websites looking for something in my size, finally decided to pull the trigger and get one Centinela. Was also inspired by @Robbie79 with his Centinela

the actual photo of the jacket i will get. Ordered from Genco. Amazing cooperation from Watanabe

finally i will have my first FW leather jacket after seeing so many posts as well from @dudewuttheheck here and on instagram and realizing i have to own a FW jacket

 

[Robbie79]

After many months of deciding which jacket from FW i liked more and searching different japanese websites looking for something in my size, finally decided to pull the trigger and get one Centinela. Was also inspired by @Robbie79 with his Centinela

the actual photo of the jacket i will get. Ordered from Genco. Amazing cooperation from Watanabe

finally i will have my first FW leather jacket after seeing so many posts as well from @dudewuttheheck here and on instagram and realizing i have to own a FW jacket

Good to hear that you found one in your size and hopefully Watanabe-San was as helpful as he was when I ordered the Centinela. Looking forward to fit pics!

 

[Graemsay]

No, it was from Aero trainee's tab. I probably will end up going custom with them as I cannot seem to find a good fit from their stock.

You could order a Field Leathers (like everyone else) instead...

 

[Riu]

You could order a Field Leathers (like everyone else) instead...

Not sure I'm there yet

 

[jonbuilder]

What makes that market prices for one vintage brand are higher than prices for another? Is it:

-Quality
-Availability/Rarity
-Coverage in Rin Tanaka's books
-Heritage of the maker

I think I already know the answer, it's probably a combination of the above plus the size of a particular jacket.

But sometimes I wonder why people are willing to pay 1k+ on some Buco, even though the quality of the particular jacket isn't any better (maybe even worse) than a 250-300 jacket from the same era that doesn't carry a Buco label.

Buco are great patterns and I for one and believe many other collectors will pay more for a jacket with the jacket makers' label than for jackets with a retailer's label like Hercules or Windward. I do not put much stock into the Rin factor. Rarity is a large factor. Buco prices are 20% of what I seen leather togs sell. I have seen labels I never heard of sell for double Buco J-24 prices. In the last twenty years, I have purchased two jackets that wer new made to order and the Aero was an insurance replacement of a stolen jacket. I have paid more for some of my vintage jackets than I did for the two made to order jackets

 

[jonbuilder]

Coolest set ever. Mint condition.

The pants fit, the jacket doesn't.

Best news is that I found the exact same jacket in size 42 (my size) and that it's now coming my way.
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we are waiting to see how it looks in the elevator

 

[tmitchell59]

What makes that market prices for one vintage brand are higher than prices for another? Is it:

-Quality
-Availability/Rarity
-Coverage in Rin Tanaka's books
-Heritage of the maker

I have thought about this very question. Here is my take:

It is lack of interest/knowledge/experience.

If you have interest their are few sources of information and experience can be expensive.

There is much knowledge here that is not in "The Books". We wrote "The Book" on Sears Motorcycle jacket here. We have uncovered other jackets and makers connection that were unknown. The threads here are full of vintage/used jackets. I'm always learning something new here.

The knowledge base is always growing and The Lounge is increasingly a resource for that knowledge. There is more knowledge/information here on Cafe Racers than anywhere else I know.

 

[JMax]

Buco are great patterns and I for one and believe many other collectors will pay more for a jacket with the jacket makers' label than for jackets with a retailer's label like Hercules or Windward. I do not put much stock into the Rin factor. Rarity is a large factor. Buco prices are 20% of what I seen leather togs sell. I have seen labels I never heard of sell for double Buco J-24 prices. In the last twenty years, I have purchased two jackets that wer new made to order and the Aero was an insurance replacement of a stolen jacket. I have paid more for some of my vintage jackets than I did for the two made to order jackets

Curious, are your jackets covered under a personal articles policy or under your home owners policy? Thanks.

 

[ABCD]

What makes that market prices for one vintage brand are higher than prices for another? Is it:

-Quality
-Availability/Rarity
-Coverage in Rin Tanaka's books
-Heritage of the maker

I have thought about this very question. Here is my take:

It is lack of interest/knowledge/experience.

If you have interest their are few sources of information and experience can be expensive.

There is much knowledge here that is not in "The Books". We wrote "The Book" on Sears Motorcycle jacket here. We have uncovered other jackets and makers connection that were unknown. The threads here are full of vintage/used jackets. I'm always learning something new here.

The knowledge base is always growing and The Lounge is increasingly a resource for that knowledge. There is more knowledge/information here on Cafe Racers than anywhere else I know.

So do I understand you correctly that you say one vintage brand is more expensive than another, because it is better known to a wider audience?

 

[roadking04]

Kinda bummed. Was hoping to compare Schott horsehide to steerhide today. I ordered a new 618 through Legendary and received a 10% discount with no sales tax added. Jacket came to $697. They rave about super fast shipping with Fedex on their website. Ordered it Tuesday evening planning on getting it by Friday, maybe Saturday at the latest. They don't even ship it until Thursday, and they ship it through the USPS! Says it will arrive on Monday. We all know about the US post office. Who knows when I will get it now. LOL. Oh well.

 

[jeo]

Just came in after being held up for about a week. Finally crossed the d-pocket off the list. Gotta say, I'm *******' loving this jacket!

 

[Serghei Velescu]

Just came in after being held up for about a week. Finally crossed the d-pocket off the list. Gotta say, I'm *******' loving this jacket!

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How are the shoulders?? Looks narrow and tight for me. Otherwise, jacket is a killer!! Beautiful

 

[JMax]

Just came in after being held up for about a week. Finally crossed the d-pocket off the list. Gotta say, I'm *******' loving this jacket!

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Awesome. You didn’t just cross it off the list, you kicked it in the nuts. Looks great. One of THE D Pockets!! Love that jacket.

 

[ABCD]

I just bought this Eastman A1. To have the military styles covered

 

[jeo]

How are the shoulders?? Looks narrow and tight for me. Otherwise, jacket is a killer!! Beautiful

Thanks. Shoulders and chest is fine. It’s a little tight when zipped up. I don’t anticipate wearing it zipped a whole lot though. I was kind of surprised how small a 36 is, my other RMC is a 36 and lot more spacious

 

[jeo]

Awesome. You didn’t just cross it off the list, you kicked it in the nuts. Looks great. One of THE D Pockets!! Love that jacket.

Haha thanks man! Agreed. Just like Schott with the perfecto, they (buco) just nailed this design

 

[Carlos840]

I just bought this Eastman A1. To have the military styles covered

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What size did you get?
I think you would fit a 44 (my size) been looking for one for a while too.

 

[Tom71]

Just came in after being held up for about a week. Finally crossed the d-pocket off the list. Gotta say, I'm *******' loving this jacket!

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Another win, Jeo! I literally love all jackets posted by you. Incredible collection!

 

[Tom71]

I just bought this Eastman A1. To have the military styles covered

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Looking forward to hearing your views. ELC has become pretty pricey, but I really like all their stuff.