What is the limit on the price of a repro ?

[FtrPlt]

I'm intrigued by the perceived relationship between prices for repro jackets and prices for original jackets. From a price perspective, they are completely unrelated.

An original jacket is a historical item/collectible and its present-day 'price' is completely unrelated to its original cost.

A repro jacket, on the other hand, is entirely driven by current costs for materials, labor, desired margins, etc.

As to the original question of price? I stopped looking at new repro jackets when the prices went north of $700-800.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I like the looks of this one for the price. Maybe not up to par for a lot of guys but it's within the price range for me.
http://qmi.be/a2-flight-jacket-horsehide-leather.html

 

[John Lever]

I wonder where these are made ? The jacket looks passable and the same seller offers some nice m/c gloves. What catches my eye though is the leather scabbard for a Thomson SMG for Harley's...must put that on my Xmas list

 

[John Lever]

Hey Platon,
Play fair and please stick to promoting BK products in the relevant section.

 

[John Lever]

Please let's keep to the thread and stop any promotion or perceived promotions. Any slagging off in posts will be deleted.
Thanks

 

[JDAM]

I'm intrigued by the perceived relationship between prices for repro jackets and prices for original jackets. From a price perspective, they are completely unrelated.

Strange thing, perception. I see them as the same thing - leather jackets, of pretty much identical construction and design. One new and the other old. If I can buy a decent original for the price of a repro then it's a no brainer to me. I do understand there's a market out there for folk who have neither the time or patience to find an original, or who prefer a mint unworn copy. That's fine. On the flip side, I don't have the time or patience to break-in a new jacket. Nor do I wear A-2 to social occasions where a worn one might get me strange looks or a raised eyebrow from the maitre d. My preference has always been a well worn jacket with that classic look and character. I don't like new A-2. For the most part, it's only originals that can instantaneously offer that classic used style. Yes, one can 'water-board', 'time-wear' or 'tumble-dry' a new one but...

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[Vcruiser]

I guess I shouldn't be so concerned with fitting my long torso and arms. That's been my main reason for going repro in an A2. I do have a nice original Aero that almost fits..but still shorter in the sleeve than I prefer. Before A2s..I became quite aggravated over the years searching for vintage civi leather jackets that fit well (it was a rarity)..so Repos in that arena seemed God sent to eliminate that hassle.
Van

 

[FtrPlt]

To go back to the original question -- limit on price of a repro -- I think the answer is that there is no limit. There will always be someone willing to pay, regardless of the cost.