RAF IRVIN FLYING JACKET Why the High Price?

[TwelveOClockHigh]

I am rather new to studying and collecting WWII RAF jackets. Any idea why this particular jacket went for 1270 GBP or $2028? Thanks.

GENUINE WW2 RAF IRVIN FLYING JACKET - DATED 1940 SIZE 6
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

 

[Tim P]

the size?

 

[Roughwear]

The jacket sold for far more than I would have expected, especially with the damage to the sleeves, where the metal glove anchor points had been removed. The IAC original label, large size and general good condition of the jacket all helped. There were three main bidders and two pushed it so high.

 

[m444uk]

Electric jackets like this are worth less, it's well over priced.

 

[Andrew]

Way overpriced, Blackswan got lucky he had 3 big guys who bid it up purely based on size. With the wiring, tapes, sockets and snaps partially removed and damaged it's a disincentive.

I think a lot of bigger guys over 6' are under the impression that they need to have a 6,7 or 8 to work as the labels give those generic height ranges, but unless they have to wear it over a full suit or they're a bit tubby a sz5 will do- it does for me.

 

[TwelveOClockHigh]

OK, Suspicions confirmed. I looked at it, saw the damage and crude repair (Andrew repaired one of mine) and then examined mine and said its gotta be because of the size. Andrew may have created a sense of high standards with regards to repair work for me!!!!