No point in going as i can't justify that level of expense.
But like you, i look forward to seeing the exertions of those who do have the dosh.
I was there every single time, but I would probably skip it from now on, same reason as you, the prices are out of my reach.
No point in putting temptation in your way is there ?
Nor do you go to a pub not to drink right...?
Are there ever factory seconds, or returns available? it would seem impossible that every jacket made is perfect. does anyone know how Eastman handle these "mistakes"
Don't know, but they sent me one once. I sent it back and I don't know what they did with it. They don't have a sale page like most places to shift them.
My good lady and myself went on a jolly up to the big smoke yesterday. We did visit the pop up shop and I tried on two jackets, a Buzz Ricksons B-15D and the elite series 23rd fighter group A-2, fell in love with both but £1299 for the A-2!! Came away empty handed. They didn’t have many USAAF sheepskins or original maker A-2’s , worth a visit but wow those prices! Last year I ordered a M422a at the shop and paid considerably less than the price now.
When I go there to collect my jacket next week, I shall do so carrying a large stereo system booming out the following: