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weak resale market?

Silver Surfer

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best as i can tell, originals have always held their value, and in fact have crept up in value-final sale price. the militaria sites will bare this out. my guess is that decent originals will start to range in the 1k-1.2k range, and the nice wearable ones in the 2.5 k range. patched, named, painted originals? anyones guess. as for repros, low tier a-2s are a losing proposition....ditto the mid tier a-2s. however, when ya get to the top tier, condition and size matter. thus the prices are all over the place. the ebay seller drifter productions is now offering their [probably already paid for] elc jackets at a nice realistic price. call it a summer sale. they will maitain their prices until the istock is sold. come fall, we will have to see what is offered and at what price. a major part of the deal heal here is discretionary funds, and passion, ie: i gotta have it.
 

Pilot

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Original Irvins are pretty cheap
“ small sizes for RAF WASP’s “ or “ ATA’s ” b/c thats all whats left... sizes 3-5 and then mostly “hmmm” maybe.. For above size 5 hence chest 42”++ ...Nothing wearable...since ages..( since Awastland left) ..Happy to buy one in wearable unmessed condition in size 7...” looking for one since @ 3 years...
 
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Pilot

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Happy to pay 3x this if size 7 and wearable...unmessed original...all original...in 3 years nothing...except ...ATA’s or lousy...
But yes plenty of ATA’s 3-5 sized and even here with “ battle “ damages....
 
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ausreenactor

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500 dollars?
I was sitting at the airport watching it transpire. I had put US$499 on it the night before as my watch list was full. I went to high bidder straight away. It went for US$684 which is more than what I paid for mine.

Went cheap. Someone will be getting a great Christmas present!
 
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