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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition
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Why so cheap? This is a rare and a perfect jacket.
Indeed! The seller is from Portland, so he's close to the source. Maybe that's why it doesn't feel that rare for him.
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Probably because the liner “needs” replacement. Still a heck of a deal.
Mrfrown
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I know we don’t normally share auction listings but this one already went through and had no bids first go around.
Vanson Chopper Large $425 starting bid with offer option
(new one is still over $700 with current Vanson 15% off promotion running)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164190639524
Vanson Chopper Large $425 starting bid with offer option
(new one is still over $700 with current Vanson 15% off promotion running)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164190639524
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What is the era of the Fieldmaster label? same as the Oakbrook? Or earlier, this one looks pretty sturdy, I have the Oakbrook one and the Hercules one (60s and 50s respectively), both are quitenssential rebel without a cause flight jacket, well made.https://www.ebay.com/itm/293398166024?ul_noapp=true
Guppy
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Condition is rough.
tmitchell59
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The Fieldmaster label goes back to the mid 50s the Oakbrook label starts around 1962.
This catalog page is from 1961 and show the Fieldmaster label on a variety of leather jackets. They used the Oakbrook and Fieldmaster label on identical jackets. I've owned several jackets like the model is wearing they came with Oakbrook and Fieldmaster labels. I've also seen this jacket with the Appalachian Tanned and Tailored label. I assume they made the for Sears.
The Fieldmaster labels goes through changes during it's life. I don't think it lasted pasted the Oakbrook label.
Oy, seeing those prices... If I had a time machine, I think shopping at Sears would make my Top Ten things to do. Even adjusted for inflation, in 2020 US dollars the surcoats would come in at around $290, the motorcycle jacket at around $270, and the one the model's wearing at just under $200.
Downunder G Man
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Genuine Harley Davidson Black High Grade Leather Men's Jacket - MADE IN USA
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine...163931133551?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Black café racer. For sale in Australia. Converted back to USD this will be a real deal. Size US "Medium"
My question is who made this for the HD Motor Co ? Looks very Schott or Vanson maybe ?
Of course I could be way off ! HD jackets in the dealers in Australia have been India/Vietnam/China/Pakistan for years
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine...163931133551?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Black café racer. For sale in Australia. Converted back to USD this will be a real deal. Size US "Medium"
My question is who made this for the HD Motor Co ? Looks very Schott or Vanson maybe ?
Of course I could be way off ! HD jackets in the dealers in Australia have been India/Vietnam/China/Pakistan for years
Guppy
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The tag says Made in the USA.
How about a fringed cross-zip?
Branded Garments size 38 BIN $74.96 USD
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Branded-Ga...027798&hash=item33f9ea99b5:g:LAgAAOSwwZxb9QOS
Branded Garments size 38 BIN $74.96 USD
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Branded-Ga...027798&hash=item33f9ea99b5:g:LAgAAOSwwZxb9QOS
TonySimprano
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How rough? Is it falling apart? It looks to have uneven wear with a lot of graining visible on one side. Is it a wearable jacket?
Guppy
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Looking at the lining, I'd say pretty rough. I bought one last year in my size virtually unworn for about $200 more
TonySimprano
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I feel silly, I thought the quote was about this jacket. That's what I intended to ask about.
