I don't get it ?

[Charlie]

Can someone explain me this silly price ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... NA:FR:1123

 

[Roughwear]

Can someone explain me this silly price ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... NA:FR:1123

Three bidders, possibly shill bidding going on to force up the price. They normally sell for around £400 new.

 

[havocpaul]

The problem now eBay hide the identities of all bidders so easier for sellers to get 'false' bids if that is the case although not saying it is here.

 

[jack aranda]

Hi, Charlie:
Another small problem is that jacket is not a half-belt; it is a Highwayman. I know--I have a black steerhide Aero Highwayman. It will be going up for sale later n the summer; I have no illusions that it will fetch that kind of madman's price, however.

 

[asiamiles]

Can someone explain me this silly price ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... NA:FR:1123

Seller was in China? Maybe bidders were also from China, where perhaps it's difficult to import such a jacket? Otherwise, makes little sense that it would attract bidders.

 

[HHjackets]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1940s-Halfbelt-Aero ... 1|294%3A50

 

[Vcruiser]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1940s-Halfbelt-Aero-FQHH-Horsehide-Leather-Jacket-Buco_W0QQitemZ220428400052QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item33528e75b4&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Guess who.... :!:

Something kinda fishy....heh... :?:

 

[asiamiles]

Something kinda fishy....heh... :?:

Well, it's curious that someone so knowledgeable would overpay for such an item. He's probably going to lose a few bucks on it.

I'm also a little puzzled by the wording in the listing: "Original 1940s Highwayman Half Belt Classic Jacket, not a reproduction."

 

[deeb7]

I'm also a little puzzled by the wording in the listing: "Original 1940s Highwayman Half Belt Classic Jacket, not a reproduction."

I'm puzzled too ... although in the first listing there's a link to Aero Leather Scotland, Steve seems to imply that this Highwayman is from Beacon, N.Y.

 

[HHjackets]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1940s-Halfbelt-Aero-FQHH-Horsehide-Leather-Jacket-Buco_W0QQitemZ220428400052QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Men_s_Clothing?hash=item33528e75b4&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

Guess who.... :!:

Something kinda fishy....heh... :?:

that's what i couldn't figure out, he can have a brand new one custom made to measure etc for £100 less.

I'm also a little puzzled by the wording in the listing: "Original 1940s Highwayman Half Belt Classic Jacket, not a reproduction."

I'm puzzled too ... although in the first listing there's a link to Aero Leather Scotland, Steve seems to imply that this Highwayman is from Beacon, N.Y.

got to ask Will about the jacket, it's probably from the late 80s.

 

[deeb7]

got to ask Will about the jacket, it's probably from the late 80s.

Yes, that's where I'd place it ... 20 years of hard wear. Prior to that the label was the same design, but embossed onto leather.

 

[Vcruiser]

got to ask Will about the jacket, it's probably from the late 80s.

Yes, that's where I'd place it ... 20 years of hard wear. Prior to that the label was the same design, but embossed onto leather.

Yeah...I kinda thought that was obvious. Senicko surely didn't pay big money for that jacket. I would guess that he is in cahoots with the buyer that did...or previous seller for some mysterious reason. After all...he can always change his eBay name again...if the truth is revealed or discription seriously questioned.....

 

[deeb7]

Yes, that's where I'd place it ... 20 years of hard wear. Prior to that the label was the same design, but embossed onto leather.

Yeah...I kinda thought that was obvious......

Sorry, Van .... :mrgreen:

 

[Vcruiser]

Yes, that's where I'd place it ... 20 years of hard wear. Prior to that the label was the same design, but embossed onto leather.

Yeah...I kinda thought that was obvious......

Sorry, Van .... :mrgreen:

Yikes... :!:
Didn't mean to come across as crude or rude,David...
Just mean't that the label was a dead giveaway that it was an Aero repro for sure....and most likely a fairly early one .

 

[deeb7]

Yikes... :!:
Didn't mean to come across as crude or rude,David...
Just mean't that the label was a dead giveaway that it was an Aero repro for sure....and most likely a fairly early one .

Ah .... now I'm with you.

It's certainly one to watch. Unless there's something we're missing, this could sell at a big loss.

 

[HHjackets]

this early one, looks like steerhide, needs a push!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0432704740

 

[Roughwear]

this early one, looks like steerhide, needs a push!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0432704740

Thanks for the heads up on this Dave. I'm amazed it didn't go for more than it did.

 

[deeb7]

... I'm amazed it didn't go for more than it did.

Great buying, Andrew ... it was just so poorly listed, and UK only.

After a few repairs, a new worldwide listing with measurements, and a better description, should show a good profit.

Especially now that we know they are so valuable in Spain, and China.

 

[HHjackets]

this early one, looks like steerhide, needs a push!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0432704740

Thanks for the heads up on this Dave. I'm amazed it didn't go for more than it did.

you're welcome Dave! i've seen the early ones, the steerhide leather wasn't great and the sleeves were kind of short but for this price i suppose it's ok only because it's from the 80s, the sleeves on this one look short too.

 

[Roughwear]

If the jacket does not fit it will be re-sold. I'm hoping it fits! The one from Spain will not reach the same price he paid for it. I'm sure he knows its a repro, but wont day in the listing as it will affect the price. I hope it doesn't get water damaged like his Dubow! :roll: