I would like to discuss muy options now that I find that ELC, HPA and a bunch of others have sold out of Navy deck zips from buzz Rickson and a number of people have rung around on my behalf trying to get one from Japanese stockists my options are as follows:
1)Wait for one second hand
2) wait For Pike brothers to make one..
3)Wait til next fall/ autumn for HPA /ELC restock of whatever Buzz are producing
4) Buy a Navy deck hook jacket which is still available in my size.
I am keen to hear the pros and cons of each option, especially the last one. I have never considered the deck hook because the fastening seems too utilitarian for everyday use for me. That said, they were issued from about 1943 and much of the use I have in mind for it is Living History alongside wear around and about. So I am agonising over whether to take the plunge (there is an event in March '11 where I would like to wear a deck jacket.) and learn to love the fastening on the jacket..Or substitute something and be patient for once in my life, especially at £375.
what do we all think?
I would like to add that a Blue early N1 wouldnt be the worst mistake I have ever made. I could then start saving for the autumn.
1)Wait for one second hand
2) wait For Pike brothers to make one..
3)Wait til next fall/ autumn for HPA /ELC restock of whatever Buzz are producing
4) Buy a Navy deck hook jacket which is still available in my size.
I am keen to hear the pros and cons of each option, especially the last one. I have never considered the deck hook because the fastening seems too utilitarian for everyday use for me. That said, they were issued from about 1943 and much of the use I have in mind for it is Living History alongside wear around and about. So I am agonising over whether to take the plunge (there is an event in March '11 where I would like to wear a deck jacket.) and learn to love the fastening on the jacket..Or substitute something and be patient for once in my life, especially at £375.
what do we all think?
I would like to add that a Blue early N1 wouldnt be the worst mistake I have ever made. I could then start saving for the autumn.