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Tankers
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veli1 said:
Its not my jacket.
My friend is selling it-nothing to do with the quality or issues with the jacket just that its a bit too big for him.
I myself have had to buy around 5 different jackets before i was happy with the one ive got for fit as they seem to be cut a very strange way and getting one to fit nicely is not easy.
Chandler
Well-Known Member
a2 fng said:
I had the same trouble. The older ATF tanker was either too small in a large or too big in an XL. The WW2 Impressions wasn't bad in a 46, but the sleeves were too frigging long (I had it altered).
I just discovered WPG, and I'm sure their tanker has been discussed before, but does anyone have an opinion?
Chandler
veli1
Active Member
Does anyone have any experience in buying stuff online from rakuten ichiba web site?
I found this beautiful BR Tanker for 335 $, they accept paypal as a method of payment and that's fine with me.
The same jacket from Eastman would cost me aprox. 410$.
http://en.item.rakuten.com/vari/br-jk-br10994n/
My only worry is sizing of the jacket and I would appreciate some good advice on what size to order,maybe some forum member from Japan that has experience in trying on BR's jackets...? I'm 178cm tall and weigh about 90-93 kg.
Thanks.
I found this beautiful BR Tanker for 335 $, they accept paypal as a method of payment and that's fine with me.
The same jacket from Eastman would cost me aprox. 410$.
http://en.item.rakuten.com/vari/br-jk-br10994n/
My only worry is sizing of the jacket and I would appreciate some good advice on what size to order,maybe some forum member from Japan that has experience in trying on BR's jackets...? I'm 178cm tall and weigh about 90-93 kg.
Thanks.
asiamiles
Well-Known Member
Swing said:
Yes, the bi-swing back will give you room for movement even if the jacket fits quite snugly...my commercial McCoy Tanker is actually a size down, but I can just get away with it. I guess if you plan on wearing a shirt and thick sweater under it you could go a size-up as it's a fairly forgiving style and shouldn't look too big, but otherwise go with your regular size.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/370 ... 76fab9.jpg
Late 1944,Veterinary Corps officer wearing a dashing combination of service cap,boots and breeches
Late 1944,Veterinary Corps officer wearing a dashing combination of service cap,boots and breeches
veli1
Active Member
Hello,
i have talked to a guy in Japan (proxy service) and he's willing to buy and send me a BR Tanker jacket for 480 $ (shipped).
Guys, what's your opinion on this? I think for 480 $ this item is a little overpriced. And what about Eastman's,why is the price of their tanker going up so high-in these 2 weeks almost 250 pounds??
i have talked to a guy in Japan (proxy service) and he's willing to buy and send me a BR Tanker jacket for 480 $ (shipped).
Guys, what's your opinion on this? I think for 480 $ this item is a little overpriced. And what about Eastman's,why is the price of their tanker going up so high-in these 2 weeks almost 250 pounds??
veli1 said:
Since it includes the shipping, and the proxy service charge, it seems about right. To pay less for it, deal direct, and save the proxy charge ...
http://event.rakuten.co.jp/borderless/index_en.html
And what about Eastman's,why is the price of their tanker going up so high-in these 2 weeks almost 250 pounds??
It's just another victim of the weak Pound.
ausreenactor
Well-Known Member
veli1 said:
I am sure you can do better than that. Just sold the BR 44, covering costs for $200 under what your agent is asking. That was with three day shipping and 17% on top of item cost and bank fees. You could have had the mint 44 for $325! He who hesitates...
Couchy
ausreenactor
Well-Known Member
Did you 100% need a 44? There is 42 on Yahoo Japan for 30450Y.
They pop up in 40 all the time for 12000Y to 15000Y in VGC...The 44 was the first I had
seen in a while. I use one or two jacket sales to part subsidise the third...When the Aussie
dollar was at US$0.60 the jackets were making some good money. No longer. I am slowly
realising that jackets that NEVER get worn are a bit of waste of resources.
I have just picked up a Large L-2B that retailed for 45000Y for US$200 plus shipping. There are
bargains out there...Shop around with shipping agents!
Couchy
They pop up in 40 all the time for 12000Y to 15000Y in VGC...The 44 was the first I had
seen in a while. I use one or two jacket sales to part subsidise the third...When the Aussie
dollar was at US$0.60 the jackets were making some good money. No longer. I am slowly
realising that jackets that NEVER get worn are a bit of waste of resources.
I have just picked up a Large L-2B that retailed for 45000Y for US$200 plus shipping. There are
bargains out there...Shop around with shipping agents!
Couchy
dav3469
Active Member
I picked up one of ATF's Tankers, and it was delivered last week. Although it seems not to be a "perfect" reproduction (zips all the way up and other previously discussed points) I am impressed with the quality, and the price was great compared to the more expensive (and not in my size anyway) offerings.
I can say go a size down. I went with XL instead of XXL. I usually wear a 50, but an XXL would have been way too big. As it is I have a bit of room. Overall I am pleased.
Here are a couple of pics. I am a big guy, so as you can see the XL seems to fit right without looking like a bag. In the picture have a zip neck fleece on underneath, so plenty of room.
I can say go a size down. I went with XL instead of XXL. I usually wear a 50, but an XXL would have been way too big. As it is I have a bit of room. Overall I am pleased.
Here are a couple of pics. I am a big guy, so as you can see the XL seems to fit right without looking like a bag. In the picture have a zip neck fleece on underneath, so plenty of room.
