bansheenocturno
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Good day to all of you! I'm a new member of this forum seeking guidance from more experienced leather jacket owners. I myself never owned one and have no idea how one should proceed when buying one. I know next to nothing about leather. But I want to learn.
I found this vintage (!) jacket online, and it's pretty cheap ($150). I know most people's advice is to save up a good amount of money (some say $1000+) to buy a tailored jacket that will last a lifetime or more. But what about vintage leather jackets? What's a good price for one? What to be on the lookout for?
The jacket I found is allegedly from the 80s, according to the description. But I don't know, I never bought anything second-hand online and never owned anything made of leather. The zippers look suspiciously shiny. The brand - Scarlett Only-The-Brave - seems to be so obscure that there is absolutely no information about it online.
But the reason I want to buy it so much is the boxy look. The seller seems to be fine, he said that the leather is genuine (which I know doesn't mean much) and doesn't stink (don't know if it's important). Can someone knowledgeable explain to me, a layman, whether I'm going to waste my money or be happy with the purchase? What is the story of this jacket? Or of the brand?
I found this vintage (!) jacket online, and it's pretty cheap ($150). I know most people's advice is to save up a good amount of money (some say $1000+) to buy a tailored jacket that will last a lifetime or more. But what about vintage leather jackets? What's a good price for one? What to be on the lookout for?
The jacket I found is allegedly from the 80s, according to the description. But I don't know, I never bought anything second-hand online and never owned anything made of leather. The zippers look suspiciously shiny. The brand - Scarlett Only-The-Brave - seems to be so obscure that there is absolutely no information about it online.
But the reason I want to buy it so much is the boxy look. The seller seems to be fine, he said that the leather is genuine (which I know doesn't mean much) and doesn't stink (don't know if it's important). Can someone knowledgeable explain to me, a layman, whether I'm going to waste my money or be happy with the purchase? What is the story of this jacket? Or of the brand?
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