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- Thread starter Dimitry M
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Silver Surfer
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hahahahahahahaha, you were told: "into this portal walk the damned"
Dany McDonald
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the problem is when the mind start saying to the collector part of the brain , '' see it as an investment........'' then everything's easier to justify...
what are you looking at????? am interested!
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what are you looking at????? am interested!
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Dimitry M
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I'm really like these two
Men Type A-2 Repro Real Leather Brown Aviator flying Pilot Jacket
"A" Grade Top Quality Real Leather Jacket Made from Premium Goatskin Leather Vintage Repro Talon Zipper Two Front Flap Pockets enclosed with Buttons With Hand Warmer Pockets One inside lining pocket Real soft wool Ribbed Cuff and Bottom This is a handmade waxed Garment to make it more soft...
Repro A2 J. A. Dubow Mfg Co Contract 27798 Order No W535ac 27798 Leather Flight Jacket
FiveStar Leather Repro Dubow A2 Leather Flight Jacket made from our Special Russet Brown Goatskin Veg. Tanned Leather True to Original Color, 100% Real wool Knitting's IN Russet Brown color made in USA, Repro Talon Zipper Fastening, 100% Cotton lining true to original Color, and this A2 Jacket...
Dimitry M
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I also already have that problem with my military collection. well my mom sees it that way. "you already have two parachutes Dimitry. You don't need another. Don't make me take your card away again!"
Dany McDonald
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Okay two jackets from Five star... hummm... or save a bit for one Aero scotland A-2...! They have a Quartermaster issue section with great deals. just saying.
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ausreenactor
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What 'problem'?
Dimitry M
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I really really really like there "Real deal" jacket but it's real pricey and sadly unaffordable
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Flightengineer
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Whoever got bitten by the jacket has no antidote. Run away from here, rather!
Micawber
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I really really really like there "Real deal" jacket but it's real pricey and sadly unaffordable
Ok so look out for something secondhand, there can be real bargains to be had.
What size do you take?
Greg Gale
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Five star is a pretty good value for the money, I'd recommend the Dubow, that's probably Shawn's most accurate repro to date.
If you want to invest more, you can get a Platon's Dubow. It's the bee's knees, but waiting times are long. Unless a 2nd hand pops up. Look at the buy/sell section, also on Facebook. You can get some good bargains.
What I've learned over the years is 'never compromise'. If you want something, and you get something that's almost like it, but cheaper (not talking about Fivestar here!!), it will end up bugging you, you'll sell the jacket, lose money and end up buying the one you wanted in the first place.
If you want to invest more, you can get a Platon's Dubow. It's the bee's knees, but waiting times are long. Unless a 2nd hand pops up. Look at the buy/sell section, also on Facebook. You can get some good bargains.
What I've learned over the years is 'never compromise'. If you want something, and you get something that's almost like it, but cheaper (not talking about Fivestar here!!), it will end up bugging you, you'll sell the jacket, lose money and end up buying the one you wanted in the first place.
Brettafett
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Yes, use the money to get your Private Pilots license... that's what this hobby will cost you over the years.
Brettafett
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Why not try one, get the Dubow... Then you have something to reference for fit etc.
Be brave dear soul. Wait until you fall head-long into the nuances and details of these jackets, what makes them so iconic and interesting... And then start wanting an original... ELCs, GWs, and BKs.... Or other high end jacket makers....
Be brave dear soul. Wait until you fall head-long into the nuances and details of these jackets, what makes them so iconic and interesting... And then start wanting an original... ELCs, GWs, and BKs.... Or other high end jacket makers....
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Dimitry M
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I already got a solo rating in an ASK-13. I'm in CAP so I'm working on scholarships. I have an extremely deep passion for aviation. Last summer i got into National Blue beret(Near impossible) to air marshal at Oshkosh for air venture but this little thing called Covid got in my way.
Brettafett
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If you don't mind a bit of a wait, Platon's Dubows are big bang for the buck.
There are a couple of decent ELCs and Buzz Rickson's on Ebay, saw a 36 on there earlier...
There are a couple of decent ELCs and Buzz Rickson's on Ebay, saw a 36 on there earlier...
