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Smithy
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Cabbie, I think we all probably did that when we first got nuts about them
I remember when I wanted an ELC Irvin which was my first flying jacket love and still is, I think I went pretty much every week and looked at the ELC website page for the best part of several years until I had the readies to buy one. My wife was studying, then we were travelling and I never had the money nor opportunity to get one. When I did it was like a dream come true.
Probably for those reasons it's still my favourite flying jacket.
Lord Flashheart
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Sounds familiar ...
Skip
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Used to do that, after 10 jackets and a lot of mullah I’ve finally sorted them out to 4 jackets that I really want, just sold one this week which will fund an m422. oh, and there’s the Irvin I’m looking for.... and maybe a non military jacket somewhere along the line... did I say 4 jackets?
the Bk 360’ viewing point is an ideal way to view a jacket, specially to view individual details and hides for different maker jackets. Wish more online stores had this
the Bk 360’ viewing point is an ideal way to view a jacket, specially to view individual details and hides for different maker jackets. Wish more online stores had this
Brettafett
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Yup, I still do from time to time.
My partner still winds me up... "What! Looking at jackets again? They're all the same, why do you want another one?" ALL THE SAME! BABE, sit down....
My partner still winds me up... "What! Looking at jackets again? They're all the same, why do you want another one?" ALL THE SAME! BABE, sit down....
Micawber
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I was like that regarding originals back in the day but back then it was scouring the good old Exchange & Mart, pages of classifieds in the local papers, surplus shops, a few dealers, contacts etc. Then came faxes and heavens above the internet and its newsgroups, early browsers and very basic websites, Manion's auctions, early eBay when it was only small time in the U.S. Ah memories of genuine bargains without getting shafted over fees either way and customs extortion. Gary Eastman started to advertise on a large scale, those and Sefton A2's was about it other than the generic W&G, Avirex & Cooper stuff etc in the UK.
So, to stop waffling and answer the question, yes I still occasionally browse repro manufacturers but no, not daily. There are plenty of good new/ almost new / used bargains to be had.
So, to stop waffling and answer the question, yes I still occasionally browse repro manufacturers but no, not daily. There are plenty of good new/ almost new / used bargains to be had.
London Cabbie
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Oh good, I’m not alone...
Thankyou
I shall continue flicking through the BR, ELC, Jap Military Jacket mags at breakfast
Mfg Websites in the Cab during the day.
Re runs of Catch 22 and any other old war movies in the evening, till this phase wears off then...
Thankyou
I shall continue flicking through the BR, ELC, Jap Military Jacket mags at breakfast
Mfg Websites in the Cab during the day.
Re runs of Catch 22 and any other old war movies in the evening, till this phase wears off then...
Brettafett
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wear off... lol hahaha
Lord Flashheart
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As I’ve been watching old war movies for years ... some phase indeed
mulceber
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Nah, there’s no cure for the jacket bug. The only treatment is more jackets.
Though I will say, the desire fades when you have a few.
Brettafett
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So, what jacket do you have your eye on next?
mulceber
Moderator
So, what jacket do you have your eye on next?
Judging from the jacket at the top of the thread, I’d say a Rough Wear 27752.
Brettafett
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That Werber and Cable are looking mighty fine!
London Cabbie
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I have a Platon Russet on order. My seal fits so well, it was rude not to...
Smithy
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As I’ve been watching old war movies for years ... some phase indeed
A really cosy memory I have is sitting on the sofa with my old man on rainy Sundays and watching old war films that they used to put on.
Smithy
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I've always been a seal fan but from the photos I've seen his russet looks better than the seal IMO. The colour of Grant's one is just superb.
London Cabbie
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That’s what tipped it for me...
Smithy
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Yeah it doesn't get much better than that.
And just imagine how good that leather will look with some hard, long term wear, scuffs, burnished wear on some high points and even some darkening on areas where it's often handled or has skin contact.
If I was getting a Platon, I'd get the russet and without any hesitation.
