G-1 Jacket identify

[Danny HKG]

Hi everyone

"I saw a G1 leather jacket for sale online. Could the experts in the group help to verify if it is legit?

Thank you.

BRgds

Danny

 

[B-Man2]

Looks legit to me . Right down to the blackened Conmar puller. How much is the seller asking for the jacket?

 

[Royalcrown32]

If the size and the price is right I would buy that jacket in a heartbeat!

 

[Danny HKG]

Looks legit to me . Right down to the blackened Conmar puller. How much is the seller asking for the jacket?

It’s around USD520. Do you think it is a good price?

 

[mulceber]

IMO, yes. I’ve seen better now and again, but that’s pretty darn good for a 55J14 that looks to be in very good shape.

 

[B-Man2]

It’s around USD520. Do you think it is a good price?

I know that you’re new here so I’ll tell you something that I’ve mentioned several times with regard to buying a vintage jacket like this :
Unless you’re actually holding the jacket in your hand and can get a close look at it and see what issues it may have that can’t be seen in the photos … it’s a guessing game .
If the jacket is in excellent condition and doesn’t need any replacement parts or work then this jacket would be one that I’d buy . It’s a Korean War vintage USN jacket that looks in nice shape ……. From the photos …
If you can get the seller to agree to a three day inspection period where you can have the jacket to determine its condition and return it if you find some rot or undisclosed issues , then I’d say do it .

 

[mulceber]

If you can get the seller to agree to a three day inspection period where you can have the jacket to determine its condition and return it if you find some rot or undisclosed issues , then I’d say do it .

Excellent advice, as always, Burt.

 

[entertainment]

Nice looking jacket and Pritzker is a nice pattern.

 

[B-Man2]

Or if he won’t go for the 3 day inspection period where… tell him you’ll pay him 2/3rds his price up front and the other 1/3 once you have a chance to inspect the jacket.

 

[Danny HKG]

Or if he won’t go for the 3 day inspection period where… tell him you’ll pay him 2/3rds his price up front and the other 1/3 once you have a chance to inspect the jacket.

Thank for your advice !