Help with Pricing 1984 Aero custom

[Tony Ward]

Value help. I purchased this jacket in 2019 off eBay. It just doesn’t get any wear and I’m trying to pinpoint fair value to post in the classifieds here. I talked to Ken at Aero back then and he confirmed it was a 1984 Connolly Steerhide. Overall in decent shape, 2 holes in the cuffs…wear throughout

I looked through the rules prior and didn’t see anything against posting help for value so I hope this is ok. Located in the US. Thanks

Also, I think this same jacket was once tried to be passed off as an “original” by IMA. Listing was then removed from their site.

Maybe in 2017?

 

[Good Wear Fan]

About $600.

 

[bseal]

The art is quite good. Good luck with your sale.

 

[MauldinFan]

I think this same jacket was once tried to be passed off as an “original” by IMA. Listing was then removed from their site.

I wouldn't be surprised, they have listed more than a few fakes over the years.

 

[ausreenactor]

Do you know why the tally art was painted over?

 

[bseal]

Hunch is that it may be a rather old Indian symbol appropriated by the Germans…

 

[ausreenactor]

Hunch is that it may be a rather old Indian symbol appropriated by the Germans…

It's not offensive if you took one down, surely?

 

[Chandler]

Hunch is that it may be a rather old Indian symbol appropriated by the Germans…

The US 45th division is still honked off at the Nutzies.

 

[johnwayne]

Painted jackets are not for everyone of course. Although I really like them, and certainly originals, I personally would wear one out and about and have only ever seen anyone else wearing one at an airshow! That said and to value, you know what you paid and therefore maybe what you like to get for it? Try it here perhaps and see if theres any takers or ebay with a reserve!
Connolly leather incidentally is what was/is used in Rolls Royce cars, not that it increase its value!!!