NEW TYPE B-3 REAL MCCOY MFG. CO.

[MikeyB-17]

That B-3 in such close proximity to a barbed wire fence is giving me the shivers.

 

[Smithy]

That B-3 in such close proximity to a barbed wire fence is giving me the shivers.

That's not the B-3 giving you the shivers Mikey, it's all that standing around on clifftops in that appalling Cornish weather in only a Barbour. You've gone and caught yourself something

 

[MikeyB-17]

That's not the B-3 giving you the shivers Mikey, it's all that standing around on clifftops in that appalling Cornish weather in only a Barbour. You've gone and caught yourself something

You may have a point. Perhaps I should try other clothes as well as the Barbour. Wondered why I kept getting funny looks.

 

[Thomas.m]

Japanese junk! I’d rather donate this money

 

[Kermit3D]

Japanese junk! I’d rather donate this money

Japan produces a lot of excellent things (cars, robotics, textiles, medicine, etc.). And even if I find RMC's prices stupid, you have to admit that the quality is there.

 

[Enigma1938]

I think "over-engineered" was the word that was used mostly on this forum when it comes to those Japanese made jackets

 

[OperationCoffee]

As a Buzz fanboy I have nothing but good things to say about Japanese stuff.

 

[Thomas.m]

Japan produces a lot of excellent things (cars, robotics, textiles, medicine, etc.). And even if I find RMC's prices stupid, you have to admit that the quality is there.

The GW flight jackets which were made by JC are more accurate and much better than Japanese RM, and only 1/3 price, na what do you say? I can only say that the boss of RM is too greedy

 

[Chandler]

I can only say that the boss of RM is too greedy

And yet, his stuff sells.

 

[B-Man2]

And yet, his stuff sells.

Purchased buy less than knowledgeable people who have limited knowledge about this hobby or people who have large disposable incomes. But … that’s what makes the economy go around .

 

[OperationCoffee]

I’ve never owned or wanted RM stuff. Buzz is just as good and costs less. There’s only so many ways to reproduce a garment and Buzz nails every detail

 

[Smithy]

Purchased buy less than knowledgeable people who have limited knowledge about this hobby or people who have large disposable incomes. But … that’s what makes the economy go around .

There's also the cultural factor Burt. Many Japanese perceive the higher the price paid the higher the status and desirability. It's one of the reasons why some Japanese "luxury" brands charge well north of relevant overseas competition.

 

[B-Man2]

There's also the cultural factor Burt. Many Japanese perceive the higher the price paid the higher the status and desirability. It's one of the reasons why some Japanese "luxury" brands charge well north of relevant overseas competition.

Totally agree with you Tim . I think that they might be one of the groups with large disposable incomes as well .

 

[mulceber]

There's also the cultural factor Burt. Many Japanese perceive the higher the price paid the higher the status and desirability. It's one of the reasons why some Japanese "luxury" brands charge well north of relevant overseas competition.

Yeah, it really is a different mindset. Most of us just want a very well-made garment that's as accurate to the originals as humanly possible. The Japanese seem to regard these companies as sorta being Gucci with a mid-century American aesthetic.

 

[Smithy]

Totally agree with you Tim . I think that they might be one of the groups with large disposable incomes as well .

Definitely. It's funny though, I remember talking about this years ago with a chap living in Japan. He said you could say to a Japanese fellow "I've got a GW, it's the most accurate" and the Japanese chap would reply "But mine cost so much more than yours."

 

[Chandler]

... or people who have large disposable incomes.

I've always wondered what that's like.

 

[B-Man2]

Yeah, it really is a different mindset. Most of us just want a very well-made garment that's as accurate to the originals as humanly possible. The Japanese seem to regard these companies as sorta being Gucci with a mid-century American aesthetic.

All good talking points Jan and Tim. Let’s also not forget that they are buying up WWII originals, a lot of which are painted originals.
I’m guessing that in a very few years they will have some of the most inclusive WWII originals in the hands of private collectors and the US will have lost a lot of those historical artifacts.,

 

[Smithy]

All good talking points Jan and Tim. Let’s also not forget that they are buying up WWII originals, a lot of which are painted originals.
I’m guessing that in a very few years they will have some of the most inclusive WWII originals in the hands of private collectors there and the US will have lost a lot of those historical artifacts.,

Bit if a reversal from the old war adage, "To the victor go the spoils"

The Japanese are fastidious and aggressive collectors. You name something of value and collectability and they'll be near the top of the list.

 

[OperationCoffee]

I used to work for Gibson guitars and there were a couple of Japanese guys in the custom shop who hand selected the best guitars for export to Japan. We got the leftovers. God knows what those guitars sold for in Japan.

 

[Pa12]

I used to work for Gibson guitars and there were a couple of Japanese guys in the custom shop who hand selected the best guitars for export to Japan. We got the leftovers. God knows what those guitars sold for in Japan.

Cool. I have a Gibson banjo.