Who the heck is Platon? Any good pics of his jackets?

[B-Man2]

I’m currently sitting with around 30 or more jackets,,most likely spent in excess of £15000,and it’s taken this long to realise that because I’m now so hung up on keeping them immaculate I’m not really enjoying wearing them.The one jacket I keep being drawn to & is probably my most comfortable jacket is a £70 cooper,,it’s been everywhere with me,battered lumps out of it ,thrown it in cupboards & the back of the car and not once thought about it.if I could turn back time I would stick with two leather jackets & have a much healthier bank balance .
I’m glad I tuned into vlj this past couple of weeks I’ve learned a lot,hopefully one day I can convince myself to do a clear out .too much choice for me isn’t working

Once again ... my point exactly.. you hear this story time and time again... and I’m as caught up in this scenario as most everyone else is. Jackets lying around looking like new because you only wear one or two favorites . Now throw in the fact that I live in a warm climate most of the year and that makes me a not too bright lover of lots of A2 jackets

 

[Brettafett]

I will add that I wear my 2019 AVI A-2 quite a lot. Its just super comfortable! This version is not a very accurate Bronco copy, but its a great 'House' model. You could wear this jacket in a little Cessna quite comfortably.

 

[John Lever]

I’m currently sitting with around 30 or more jackets,,most likely spent in excess of £15000,and it’s taken this long to realise that because I’m now so hung up on keeping them immaculate I’m not really enjoying wearing them.The one jacket I keep being drawn to & is probably my most comfortable jacket is a £70 cooper,,it’s been everywhere with me,battered lumps out of it ,thrown it in cupboards & the back of the car and not once thought about it.if I could turn back time I would stick with two leather jackets & have a much healthier bank balance .
I’m glad I tuned into vlj this past couple of weeks I’ve learned a lot,hopefully one day I can convince myself to do a clear out .too much choice for me isn’t working

Peter,
Can you bear to sell some of them ?

 

[ausreenactor]

Then you are a trader and not a collector...

 

[petermack09]

Then you are a trader and not a collector...

Lol ,,I think I have sold 3 jackets in 40 years,,no wonder I’m skint

 

[ausreenactor]

Assets baby!

 

[Flightengineer]

I will add that I wear my 2019 AVI A-2 quite a lot. Its just super comfortable! This version is not a very accurate Bronco copy, but its a great 'House' model. You could wear this jacket in a little Cessna quite comfortably.

o yeah,I flew 172 Сessna in my AVI. Very comfy in small cockpit.

However, recently I really want to find the original A2.
Maybe I'm starting to get old ... but I want to have an authentic original that can be worn besides repro.
All my jackets, field or flight - all originals except A2 and B15.

 

[petermack09]

Peter,
Can you bear to sell some of them ?

I honestly think my only keeper is my cooper & my vanson highwayman E,,,everything else only gives me grief thinking of getting them marked ,,

 

[Brettafett]

I wish I knew where people find decent originals! The only ones I come across lately are either buggered or cost multiple $1000s!

 

[Brettafett]

I honestly think my only keeper is my cooper & my vanson highwayman E,,,everything else only gives me grief thinking of getting them marked ,,

Lets see what you have Peter. Perhaps some guys could make a offer or two, and alleviate you of your burdens somewhat
(I plan on alleviating myself of a jacket or two also... New year perhaps)

 

[petermack09]

Lets see what you have Peter. Perhaps some guys could make a offer or two, and alleviate you of your burdens somewhat
(I plan on alleviating myself of a jacket or two also... New year perhaps)

Lol the majority of them are all posted at some point on the forum,,Eastman,Aeros & lost Worlds..my problem is not wearing them and hate parting with them ..,The jacket & boots situation with me has become silly.
I’m now doing same things with my motorcycle,,frightened to get a mark on it,,I need help

 

[John Lever]

I am the same with my car. Terrible roads so only drive certain routes and never park in supermarket car park or the gym where parents and kids fling car doors open.

 

[ausreenactor]

I am the same with my car. Terrible roads so only drive certain routes and never park in supermarket car park or the gym where parents and kids fling car doors open.

Car park scuffs should be a hanging offence....

 

[Brettafett]

I love how some of these threads start somewhere... and end up going somewhere else entirely.

 

[mulceber]

I love how some of these threads start somewhere... and end up going somewhere else entirely.

I had to go back and check the thread title in order to remember where it even started.

 

[petermack09]

That’s why I like this place,,and everyone is so nice to each other today ,,,I can almost feel the love ,,,I said almost.

 

[Kennyz]

Vic, what do you think the current market price range would be for an original in serviceable, supple, and strong condition?
Thanks!

Ken

QUOTE="Silver Surfer, post: 255289, member: 722"]
when i want to wear an a-2, its an original....weather permitting. originals can still be found in perfectly serviceable, supple, and strong condition. when its raining, snowing, or just crappy cold weather, and i want to wear an a-2, i go to the repros, of which i have 4. ya gotta believe, there just aint nuttn like wearing an original a-2. as to current pricing of better repro a-2s, they are now priced way outta my comfort zone, and like i wrote, i have 4, so im not in the market.
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[Brettafett]

Have a look at these for example... If only 42!

MILITARY AVIATION MENU

Original military uniforms and accessories from WWI to present era

www.aeronantiques.com

 

[Carl]

Took me 5 years to be able to afford an original A2 . Thanks to a member on here who was gracious enough to work with me .
Reading the posts about what people pay and my outburst on the C2 sweater thread , I had to stand back and re think what I have paid for some of the gear in my collection . $400-500 for some 70+ year old rubber mask !!! Its your money , you spend it on what you want , but what I despise the most is when its thrown in your face that "x" tells you that your $200 jacket /watch for example , is not as good as their $1000 example.

 

[petermack09]

Lets see what you have Peter. Perhaps some guys could make a offer or two, and alleviate you of your burdens somewhat
(I plan on alleviating myself of a jacket or two also... New year perhaps)

Just a few..