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  1. M

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yes I think that applies for most clothing on eBay. Winter coats are cheaper in summer, same with cashmere sweaters. Summer clothing a lot cheaper in winter.
  2. M

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I guess asking these prices and actually selling at that level are two different things. Most of the pricing in the US is more realistic. I know I paid top money for the 1956 coat, that started at £240 and I purchased at £190 but that was from a guy who only specialised in vintage clothing in...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Well I’ve just got into Peacoats. I purchased one from 1956 a month or so ago in what I can only describe as flawless condition ( it did cost me) could not believe the quality. Just purchased another WW2 coat which again looks in great condition from the photo’s from the US and waiting for it to...
  4. M

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    I must admit I would never even notice these stitching issues, My eyes are no longer good enough without a close look with a pair of glasses. However the original jacket in the thread was poor even to my eyes.
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    My Himel Experience (v2)

    I would still go back to the person that made the jacket ( I take it one person does all the stitching). It sounds like they were new and not at the level needed for a jacket at this price point and as such still in effect an apprentice. To me they should not have being working on a full price...
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    My Himel Experience (v2)

    I read this and think back many, many years. I left school at 15 and a few months later when I hit 16 started an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker ( 5 year apprenticeship) just the owner and two workers making mainly furniture for the home in solid oak. Very expensive but we made each piece from...
  8. M

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    Something that does happen already on some high quality clothing and shoes.
  9. M

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    And in my opinion in this case you both did the right thing, well done you in wanting to still pay the full price, many would have taken the discount regardless.
  10. M

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    That sums it up perfectly for me.
  11. M

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    That’s what attracted me to the Briar oil slick, I have nothing in that colour.
  13. M

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Very interesting and thanks. I think I’m certainly someone who does not notice minor flaws but more the obviously ones as mentioned in a number of Redwing I’ve seen for sale where there are obvious differences in certainly aspects of a pair. I’ve really just started looking at American made...
  14. M

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Really nice looking boot, a question regarding quality. Most of my collection is Trickers, hand made and I’ve yet to see a fault in any of mine including the level of accuracy and uniformity in both boots. I now have my first American made boot in the Redwing Moc Toe. Very happy at the price...
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    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I was actually looking at the colour option last night and what was available from UK stockists. It’s pretty easy to find the Black Prairie and I do like it but was actually looking for the Briar Oil slick which no one stocks. I chose the Blacksmith over the Iron Ranger for the exact reason you...
  16. M

    First Aero -New aeromarine, short review

    I can only go by the jackets I already own and I can tell straight away even before measuring that anything over 18inch does not look correct on me. The actual shoulder seam is not in line with my shoulder bone and leaves a gap.
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    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Purchased my first pair of American made boots this week ( Redwing moc’s). They feel like they will be nearly as tough to break in as my collection of Trickers. I may go for the Blacksmiths in a couple of months as it’s nice to have a mix of the more tradition British and rugged US styles. I...
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    First Aero -New aeromarine, short review

    I’m a 40 inch chest and a shoulder of 18.5/19would be way to big for me. I’m a 17.5/18 with sleeve length of 24/25
  20. M

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I’ve bought and sold hundreds of items on eBay and can count the problems on one hand. But I’ve probably pulled out of purchasing a good hundred simply from the replies to my messages. If someone seems weird in a reply I just chalk the item off, not worth the hassle there is always another one...
  21. M

    Johnson Leather Jacket

    Sadly I get the same problem with my Dockers, I’ve tried everything. I was told don’t overload the washing machine as the jeans fold when the machine it too packed.
  22. M

    Free jacket

    Guys as you know I’m new to the forum and as a gesture of goodwill I’d like to give away a Jacket to someone in Europe that I purchased around a month ago new on eBay. It’s from the Jacket Maker and quite a light leather. Measurements are pit to pit 22inches, shoulder 19inches, arm length 23...
  23. M

    Schott 141 Cafe Racer Sz 38 $285

    A really nice jacket, you’re pretty much the same size as me and I know that would also be too small for me. Looks great on you unzipped.

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