Well after almost a years wait I recieved my first Goodwear jacket, A. J. Dubow 20960. I have already ordered another NOS triple marked Talon zipper in preparation for my next Goodwear A-2. I thought this would be the end of my quest. Now I find myself starting the process all over again! Is this normal? Well at least while I wait another year I have the Dubow to enjoy and break in!
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One Goodwear not enough!
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unclegrumpy
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Did you resolve your length sleeve issue?
unclegrumpy
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I don't have half a dozen yet, but I am a "no" too. 
unclegrumpy
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Why, are you planning to puts hits out on them?JWS4 said:
derleicaman
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At one point in the recent past, I had eight GW A-2s in my possesion, plus the D-1 prototype. I was seriously considering if I had a "problem". Luckily, I sold off two of the A-2s to get back down to a "safe" half dozen, sacrificing them in favor of the other ones that fit me better. What a relief!
I have had other similar obsessions in my life. Watches - and now that my son is getting interested in them, "how many do you have dad, and what do you think they're worth?" Don't want to answer that question. Leicas - we're talking life long obsession here, culminating in becoming a collector, dealer, past president of the Leica Historical Society of America and current editor of the quarterly journal of same society. When I had my camera shop, I could always justify acquiring them in trade or outright purchase "for inventory". After I closed my shop, it was harder to use that justification. Thank god the urge to acquire collectibles has cooled off in the last ten years as prices have gone crazy on some but not all of it. Now the hard part is parting with some of my "children" on occasion. Good thing one of my closest friends in the society is a retired psychiatrist who provides pro bono services!
Good Wear obsession pales in comparison!
I have had other similar obsessions in my life. Watches - and now that my son is getting interested in them, "how many do you have dad, and what do you think they're worth?" Don't want to answer that question. Leicas - we're talking life long obsession here, culminating in becoming a collector, dealer, past president of the Leica Historical Society of America and current editor of the quarterly journal of same society. When I had my camera shop, I could always justify acquiring them in trade or outright purchase "for inventory". After I closed my shop, it was harder to use that justification. Thank god the urge to acquire collectibles has cooled off in the last ten years as prices have gone crazy on some but not all of it. Now the hard part is parting with some of my "children" on occasion. Good thing one of my closest friends in the society is a retired psychiatrist who provides pro bono services!
Good Wear obsession pales in comparison!
ButteMT61
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You're right. Our entire family are collectors. I think I'm the cheapest of the bunch since I stopped with the watches and motorcycles. My wife and son and I all have our things, and it's really fun. But one does have to try to keep it reasonable. I now try to do one in, one out. but often it isn't that easy. Right now I'm "two out" behind. So I got some work ahead...
My July place in line just went to $2500. :lol:
My July place in line just went to $2500. :lol:
derleicaman
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Hey Scott,
Selling your place in line was an accepted practice in Germany for things like a Mercedes or Porsche. Don't know if the practice still exists, but back in the 80's I had a subscription to Auto, Motor und Sport and the classifieds were filled with offers to sell one's place in line for the hot models (cars that is!).
Selling your place in line was an accepted practice in Germany for things like a Mercedes or Porsche. Don't know if the practice still exists, but back in the 80's I had a subscription to Auto, Motor und Sport and the classifieds were filled with offers to sell one's place in line for the hot models (cars that is!).
CBI
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I believe my next Good Wear which will arrive sometime before the New Year will be my 16th.
I was an addict when Good Wear was getting started and have enjoyed watching the quality of the jackets progress from excellent to superb to unbelievable. The biggest compliment is when a collector sells an outstanding ORIGINAL A-2 so he/she can have funds for a Good Wear. Seen this many times - Pretty Amazing!
In re the Good Wear's I currently own - five: two A-2's, two A-1's and a Tanker.
I was an addict when Good Wear was getting started and have enjoyed watching the quality of the jackets progress from excellent to superb to unbelievable. The biggest compliment is when a collector sells an outstanding ORIGINAL A-2 so he/she can have funds for a Good Wear. Seen this many times - Pretty Amazing!
In re the Good Wear's I currently own - five: two A-2's, two A-1's and a Tanker.
ButteMT61
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Jeff M said:tcwu said:
If you think Good Wear A2's cost alot, take a look at what Rough Wear, "The Few", and Buzz Rickson non Eastman made A2's retail for !!
It's like the old saying: "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance". You gets what you pay for with GW. I don't regret any of the Aero, GW and other jackets I've bought. Plus, you can almost always sell them for near (and in some cases more) than you paid for them. A cheap jacket doesn't hold much value, FWIW.
FlyingYankee
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I can quit anytime I want to, I just don't want to
ausreenactor
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I'm a fickle collector, I could not abide the waiting...the focus and direction of my collecting would change several times before the prized end product arrived. I think being like this has done me a favor...but at an expense. The two-edged sword thing. I would really like an SAT, a Perry and a Poughkeepsie...
Couchy
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Andrew
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What I just did must make me the antithesis of you Trev. I just dropped out of "The Queue" after nearly 10 months and have rebooked for a delivery in nine months time. What can I say, I just love the wait!!
I gave it away because I won't get enough use out of I this season and I hate the thought of it sitting idle in the wardrobe mocking me till next April.
Ok, monetary tributes from grateful queue members readily accepted
I gave it away because I won't get enough use out of I this season and I hate the thought of it sitting idle in the wardrobe mocking me till next April.
Ok, monetary tributes from grateful queue members readily accepted
