I love mine, it does feel a little oversized and boxy but it's hard to find anything that fits my huge tummy. I still hope to get a vintage USN model after I lose some weight.
I called today (Wednesday) and it's just been shipped, thanks anyway! I would have looked for an official USN issue coat, but the old Kersey ones are hard to find in my size, this Schott will tide me over until I can lose some weight. :-]
Has anyone ever ordered from Ace Jackets in Pennsylvania? I ordered a Schott pea coat ($199 and free ground shipping!) on their website Monday morning, and now it's Tuesday night and the order is still listed as "processing", and my card has been charged.
Thank you, I remember reading the sticky and the original thread before, and I've known for a while now that I want a pre-1980 issue coat (otherwise Sterlingwear and Schott both sound good), but the tricky part is figuring out the right size for me. I don't want to buy one online and then have...
For some reason it won't let me send a PM, maybe because I'm still kind of new here... But I saw your post and I'm in the San Diego area (East County) and would love to hear any more helpful hints you might have. I think the closest Amvets to me is in El Cajon, are you familiar with that one...
Hi guys, I just discovered this forum and this thread a week or two ago, and finally got my new account validated so I can post. I'm a huge fan of pea coats, as well as longer wool or leather overcoats (the heavier the better!), leather flight jackets (particularly the A-2, B-3, and Irvin), and...
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