RM D-1, Calling Mr. Lever

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It will be on Yahoo Japan and at a cheaper price. Another short seller.

 

[Dany McDonald]

A lot of this going on, on ebay theses days. Wondering if ebay has policies about this dishonest practice and if they even care?

On another side, I've been after a D-1 since a couple of weeks and they are rare. Buzz has an older model, very nice but I am not sure about the authenticity of their version.

Dany

 

[John Lever]

A lot of this going on, on ebay theses days. Wondering if ebay has policies about this dishonest practice and if they even care?

On another side, I've been after a D-1 since a couple of weeks and they are rare. Buzz has an older model, very nice but I am not sure about the authenticity of their version.

Dany

Am I missing something here ?

 

[Dany McDonald]

Am I missing something here ?

On which statement? Buzz fantasy contracts or selling something they do not own?

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[John Lever]

The short selling stuff and anything else that I seem to be missing ?
The item is on Yahoo as are many others also on ebay

 

[Dany McDonald]

Yeah, but the original owner on Yahoo is not the same one selling on Ebay. Look at the missing/empty description, can't answer questions about the jacket or very vague and elusive answers. Will never provide more images when asked, the jacket is never available right away, please be patient I will try to take photos later this week...and nothing.

I bought a Buzz N-1 on Yahoo, that I saw on ebay for double the price, it took 2 weeks for the reseller to take his auction down on ebay...

I don't know why but I've seem to stumble on more than usual this pass 2 months in my search for a D-1 and other things.

John, the initial question still stands, what do you think of RM D-1's ? What should we look for in our quest, maker, details...?

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[John Lever]

I see. I honestly thought it was a Yahoo seller also posting on eBay. EBay is full of such posts, are they all dodgy then ?
RMJ are waaay over priced, the wrong colour and just not worth it.
Go for an 'Old McCoy's 'or an early Eastman would be my option.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Okay, thank you for the pointers!

What do you think of this one I've been eying on a Japanese site....?

It's an old buzz D-1 with sadly what looks like a fake contract and Talon brass zip (?) I am such a newbie with shearling jackets but I love the D-1 look and history.

EDIT: I like the brass Talons zips a lot, but are they correct, I see a lot of Conmars on originals?

Many thanx for your input!

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[John Lever]

I might be wrong but I suspect some early BR sheepskins were made by ELC. The brass Talon you show is typical of some very early Eastman jackets from the late 80's.
There are certain characteristics of elc jackets that are instantly recognisable.
That jacket looks superb to me

 

[Dany McDonald]

John, I really appreciate your comments on this one. I like that it has the ''right'' look of the originals I study on the internet. My last and only worry are the wonky measurements provided. They are on the slim side and I have to take in account the thickness of the wool... It's tagged as a medium and I am a 40 with A-2's.



Dany

 

[John Lever]

Just buy it before someone else does. A lovely jacket like that will always sell.

 

[Dany McDonald]

I just stumble on this John, okay now I have an example of the Eastman D-1 you are referring to. I would have jumped on it for sure now that I have more knowledge and desire... It's a beauty for sure and in my size...
The one I posted here is reported as 21in P2P, info extracted from the seller, so for a size medium shearling it's pretty tight, anyway too slim for me. Decided to wait for a better describe sale, like yours

Eastman D1, early production, WW2 Talon

A recent purchase from Japan. Sadly just a tad small for me. Size Medium merino D1. Very early production from early 1990's or late 1980's. Thick yellow Fenland merino skins. Carefully washed so nice and clean. WW2 TALON ZIP, (in as new condition.) The jacket shows signs of wear to the cuffs but...

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[asiamiles]

I have a old Buzz D-1 and it does its job, which is basically what you want from a D-1. I got it pretty cheap so never feel the need to be precious about it; indeed, I think they tend to look better the more wear they acquire.