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

[jonbuilder]

I recently bought this jacket at full auction. $860 + tax + shipping.

If this jacket had been listed Buy it Now (BIN) for $860 I would not have bought it and I doubt anyone else would have. I would have hit BIN at $750, so to me the seller made about $100 more by auctioning this jacket.

This jacket below purchased by another member sells for $262 at full auction. It would have sold quickly with a BIN of $362 or more! So I calculate a loss of at least $100 for using the auction format on this jacket.

This Durable recently sold with a BIN of $380 or offer! This jacket at auction would have brought at least $300 more, probably a lot more.

Just saw this Hercules in the SOLD section. Sold BIN $700. I never saw the original listing. This is the iconic Sears Hercules made by Monarch. Pretty rough and very small. Not too sure this one would have bought $700 at auction, I would not have bid that.

I have at least 2 more sad examples of BIN priced jackets that I would have paid double or triple for.

No point, or it just got lost. I'm going back to ebay and do some mining.

What I notice is that for the more rare vintage leather jackets in our size, the sold price varies depending on who is looking at the monument. Auction fever can creep in at times where bidders throw caution to the wind. I had a bid just above your winning bid on the goat and decided I would not BIN at my bid, I was caught up at the moment so I withdrew my bid. The new owner of the 2nd jacket, the ranger scored big time. I never saw the jacket and If I had I would have thought it would sell much higher and might well have done nothing. I am not on an active hunt for jackets presently and rely on this thread to spot them more than my own searches. Any one of us who sees an auction for a jacket they want to bid on is not likely to post it here.

 

[JMax]

A Polish equivalent of Dena. A true magician, did 4 of my jackets. Specializes in biker jackets that have met the pavement, but does vintage jackets as well. I can provide info to those who are interested; makes most sense for those who are Europe-based due to shipping. I do business with her when I am there.

Cool. I would be interested too. My wife and her momma are constantly sending sh..stuff back and forth.

 

[Will Zach]

I do like this jacket. I don't recall seeing a Spiegel of this quality ever. The lining and Big Talon look great on this jacket. Why do these remind me of a Durable?

@tmitchell59 - here's another HH Spiegel. I have only seen three in the last 3 years.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286365919940686?
ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8a73f6fb-c6e3-4702-a25b-01d95549258a

The hide quality on those is very good, nice, stiff (but not too stiff), horsehide.

 

[tmitchell59]

@tmitchell59 - here's another HH Spiegel. I have only seen three in the last 3 years.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286365919940686?
ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8a73f6fb-c6e3-4702-a25b-01d95549258a

The hide quality on those is very good, nice, stiff (but not too stiff), horsehide.

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Did Durable make your Spiegel jacket? they look so similar, but I often get confused.

another Spiegel label

 

[tmitchell59]

Just noticed the Monarch is Out for Delivery, today, Sunday! This does happen occasionally.

 

[tmitchell59]

Just noticed the Monarch is Out for Delivery, today, Sunday! This does happen occasionally.

I wrote this, then the doorbell rang. It is here. Looks like the picture. Interesting jacket, like nothing I have worn, not like any other Monarchs I've owned. Yes, it fits.

 

[ABCD]

Just noticed the Monarch is Out for Delivery, today, Sunday! This does happen occasionally.

Nice. I just realized I don't see any buttonholes. Are they hidden behind the placket?

 

[tmitchell59]

Nice. I just realized I don't see any buttonholes. Are they hidden behind the placket?

Good eye! I didn't notice till I went to button up. holes are attached to the lining.

 

[Monitor]

Good eye! I didn't notice till I went to button up. holes are attached to the lining.

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I didn't think I'd ever see this on an US jacket. Hidden button holes like that were often seen (if you'll pardon the horrible pun) on military uniforms at the beginning of 1900's in Europe and I personally think it looks super neat.

 

[tmitchell59]

I didn't think I'd ever see this on an US jacket. Hidden button holes like that were often seen (if you'll pardon the horrible pun) on military uniforms at the beginning of 1900's in Europe and I personally think it looks super neat.

Yes, it does give the jacket an Older look. The finish is rather incredible too. I will do some fit pics.

 

[ojaw]

Yes, it does give the jacket an Older look. The finish is rather incredible too. I will do some fit pics.

Saved the previous pic for my upcoming Sheeley build, looks fantastic.

 

[tmitchell59]

Saved the previous pic for my upcoming Sheeley build, looks fantastic.

I will contact Dave about the jacket. He has a collection of Monarch jackets. He may have something similar. I have not talked to Dave recently. I assumed he was a bidder on this jacket.

I can do any pics or measurements you need. Just let me know.

 

[Will Zach]

Did Durable make your Spiegel jacket? they look so similar, but I often get confused.

another Spiegel label
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I don't know if Durable made it, but that Spiegel on FB Marketplace is def worth a $200 offer. The guy wants $495, but the zipper is busted and it's been sitting forever.
1950s are as good as anything, 70s and after are utter ****.

 

[ojaw]

I will contact Dave about the jacket. He has a collection of Monarch jackets. He may have something similar. I have not talked to Dave recently. I assumed he was a bidder on this jacket.

I can do any pics or measurements you need. Just let me know.

Ah thanks, paid in early September so I assume that he’ll get a start on it soon after xmas.
I’m going for something quite close to that actually; an Edgewater but with a point collar similar to yours, in horsehide and possibly without a liner for a little saving in the sweat department.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Aero Elvis in brown Badalassi, inspired by recent Badalassi KOTR jacket:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-‘mongrel’-aero.106144/#post-2873727

 

[tmitchell59]

@JMax I just found another, but appears to be like new. I'm sorta breathless on this one. Coming my way, not sure on the size. Close enough.

 

[Bushman]

I mentioned it a while back, but I finally got around to taking pictures of my vintage G1 after picking it up from the cleaners last week. I've no idea on the brand as there's no tags, but the shearling is cozy if a bit worn, and the wonderfully patinas leather is thick but buttery smooth.

 

[JMax]

@JMax I just found another, but appears to be like new. I'm sorta breathless on this one. Coming my way, not sure on the size. Close enough.

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Wow. Not like new, it’s new! Congrats. Hope it fits.

 

[Turnip]

Dickies Lined Eisenhower, Mellow Green

Arrived. Very nice, light weight jacket.
Regular back length just covers the belt maybe a Centimeter more, what is my comfort length for this type. Sleeve length fits my ape arms quite well and shoulder width at **L fits like made to measure.
Will occasionally make some live pix when i got more time.

Cheers

Turnip

 

[omaramos]

hi guys
I'd never owned a really nice jacket before and was unsure of where to look. Obviously every store is going to say that they happen to stock the very best, so I was hoping to find some honest opinions from those without skin in the game. out of desperation, after a long search, I stumbled across fedoralounge and for someone who is pretty obsessive it was a nirvana so that you all so much for contributing.

something that someone said really stuck with me - that if I was going to go for it then I should really go for it otherwise I'd be stuck with a jacket that I really liked but didn't love. anyway that got me digging into various types of leather, various manufacturers. and then after that the various processes. I found a jacket I liked but it was chrome tanned and after digging around I decided that that wasn't something I wanted.

I was also made very aware, through reading this site, that the fit can make all the difference. this is where I became a little unstuck because all the makes I was keen to try on didn't have actual stores in London.

but then, late last night, I stumbled upon The Real McCoys store only a few miles away. I spent hours on the site and felt like a kid in a candy store. I was at the store at opening time and it was like walking into a bit of heaven. I tried on the 6 or 7 styles I was keen to have a look at and fell deeply compulsively in love with 2, one of which has definitely been mentioned on here quite a bit:

30s leather sports jacket (nelson)

as well as

Buco J-100 (padded)

now I've always wanted jackets like these but felt I couldn't justify the price. but the way I see it now, having seen so many photos on here and elsewhere of TRM jackets that are 20+years old . . . well, these are jackets I will wear, without the desire to upgrade, for the rest of my life.

so that you to everyone here for all the help you gave me.

Omar