Ebay Leather Jackets??

[Big-G]

Just wondering if any of you have bought one of those cheaper Ebay jackets or chaps. I'm thinking of ordering one...

Good move? Or a complete waste of my hard earned $$?

Thanks.

[YankeeBob]

Perfectly fine if you like Made in China crap.

[bill corkey]

leather pants, made in paki, been just fine.

[tractorhunter]

I have a couple SCHOTT jackets I purchaced on EBAY. They are great and made in New York City. Retail is usually around $500 but available on Ebay for around $200 or less if you are patient. I would go for one of the better known, made in the USA, quality jackets even if it were used. You will be much happier with good leathers down the road and you will forget what you paid for them.
My $.02. TH

[linehand]

I ordered my wife a used Hd jacket off ebay a few years ago save 200 bucks and she still wears it I was satisfied

[kink04fxd]

Originally Posted by tractorhunter

I have a couple SCHOTT jackets I purchaced on EBAY. They are great and made in New York City. Retail is usually around $500 but available on Ebay for around $200 or less if you are patient. I would go for one of the better known, made in the USA, quality jackets even if it were used. You will be much happier with good leathers down the road and you will forget what you paid for them.
My $.02. TH

There are several good USA made jacket companies. Schott is my favorite. Why buy jackets made by people who want to kill us.

[otterbob]

Scored my Shott off ebay brand spanky for $260 shipped. It helped that i knew the exact size i need (tried one on at a store, just couldnt come to terms of paying $300 more there).
Just throwing that out there.

[Big-G]

Thanks for the replys! I'll look into the Shott.

[kink04fxd]

schottnyc.com

[craigp95]

I started riding again after 25 years out of the saddle---like quite a few of the members here. I wasn't sure I would still have the desire to keep riding, so I bought a very economically priced jacket and set of chaps---and had regular issues with the zippers on both over about 5 years.
I guess I've decided I still like to ride, and recently purchased jacket and chaps from Fox Creek Leather. The prices are much higher, of course it's 5 years later. The quality difference is incomparable. The leather quality is levels above, and the jacket, when buttoned up, keeps the air out like it should. (The other jacket never did---I'd often wear a scarf hanging behind the zipper to help with cold air intrusion.)

Just thought I'd let you know that I spent the bucks, but feel I got what I paid for and I'm a real tightwad. These items are American made to boot.

Probably more info than you were looking for, but now and then I run off at the keyboard.

Craig

[03GLIDE_]

Try leather.com they have jackets made in the US and good prices also. I bought mine there about 8 years ago and still wear it all the time.

[Big-G]

Been looking at the HD 105th jackets on ebay. Price is very good but I don't know where they are made. If they are HD, they should be good quality right?

['05Train]

I had (and sold) an HD branded jacket. It was a well-made piece.

That said, I'm a Fox Creek convert. Between the quality of the jacket, the way it works, and the service I've received from Fox Creek, I'll never buy anyone else's leathers. Due to the size, my jacket was nearly $500, however it looks great, fits right, and keeps me warm. On top of that, if anything ever goes wrong with it, I know that Fox Creek stands behind it.

Yes, they're a lot of money, but they're worth every penny.

[Big-G]

I was just on the Fox Creek website and they look like real nice jackets. Problem is I'm on sort of a budget. $5-600 U.S is over that lol.

[Big-G]

Update: Just bought the wife and I matching 105th leather jackets from an Ebay store. Hope they fit LOL. I'll let you all know what I think after we get them.