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just won my very first indy jacket from e-£$y
just recieved confirmation and i thought i might share some pics this being my first indy jacket.

Nerve racking stuff e-bay still i think i got a deal £72. Hows that was i robbed. ......heres some pics....hope their alright.


http://public.fotki.com/TheAvaitor/indy_gear/

hey, it's locked.

Yes, your page is locked. Congratulations on the jacket! It sounds like a great deal. Sometimes eBay can come through.

Good stuff! Congrats, I'm jealous. Though I'm about to take the plunge myself. Having just got a new job, I promised myself (and my accountant-- er, wife has graciously assented) I would order my looooooong desired Wested upon my first paycheck. Given that this was my second day, it will be a couple of weeks. But still...

Not to take away from your victory, Av, just sharing in the glory! Get those pics working, and make sure you get some of yourself with your new jacket when it arrives!

Cordially,
Lord Clarence

Sorry bout dat posted at about half one in the morning, This link should work now.Its only about two months old and half price.......and better yet in my country Dont worry as soon as that jacket is in my arms their will be pics of me, my fedora and wested.God bless e-bay...I feel an addiction coming on


Try this

http://public.fotki.com/TheAvaitor/indy_gear/

Thanks

Nice jacket, Aviator.

Is that goat?

Regards,
Swindiana

Congrats on your nice "new" jacket, Aviator.
As Swindy asked, what kind of leather is it made of. Do you know this?
On the 4th picture it looks like goat, but after seing the last pic, I'm not that sure.

Anyway, a very nice jacket you've won!

-- Jens

The jacket is Authentic Goatskin and comes with a certificate from wested which gives all details.

I know its not NEW but really as good as new only two months on the clock and half price with no postage to the uk.

And as a wise man once said, 'Its not the years,hun.Its the milage'

As I said, the jacket looks really great.
And the goat is a very nice and durable leather. You will be happy with it.
Don't forget to post pics of you wearing the jacket.

Congratulations on your great deal Aviator! You will truly enjoy your jacket. I live in South Geogia so all I am doing with mine so far is sitting on it, rolling it up and using other methods to get it broken in. I am moving to Virginia in the fall and look forward to more jacket friendly weather.

Regards,

I cant wait to get it, might need to break it in so any tips on distressing would be helpful.plz

Now all i have to do is change the weather this heat is not what i want to wear a wested in.... :evil:

Thanks

I guess it depends if you just want it "broken in" or distressed. I have decided to speed up the break in period but let it distress naturally. Most of what I've heard here on breaking in involves things like:

1.) rolling it up over and over
2.) sitting on it while its rumpled
3.) actually sleeping in it
4.) putting it in a pillow case and then running it in a clothes dryer on a "no heat" setting
5.) wearing it in the rain

These are the things I am utilizing. Anyone else please post thoughts!

Regards,

Those points pretty much cover it!

GREAT catch! You'll love that jacket, and will wear it years and years! Make it an old friend.

High regards! Michaelson

Thanks for the tips ill have it on as soon as i get it and make it look as indy like as possible.

Although not to sure about the drier one
Wonder which brave soul sacraviced their jacket to pioner that idea......the brave men and women of indygear.......is their anything they wont do

Unfortunately.....no... Regards! Michaelson

Congratulations Aviator! Hope to see the pics with you in it. That there is a good looking purchase. I too acquired my Wested from e-bay just about a month ago. It is a very dark brown TOD style. Again, good show!

Cheers!

Dan

Wrightknife wrote:...Most of what I've heard here on breaking in involves things like... actually sleeping in it...These are the things I am utilizing. Anyone else please post thoughts!

Regards,

Well I swear that's a new one for me, sleeping in it? London is particularly hot at the moment so perhaps this is why it seems so unusual. Do you zip the jacket up or just wear it open? Aren't you worried about waking up with a big old imprint of the zipper across your face? I have to admit it's quite clever though, you get twice as much wear out of it than if you just wore it during the day

I've never done it myself, but those who have swear by it. Regards! Michaelson

I haven't done it yet either, but I have heard it works. In South Georgia it doesn't get cold enough in any month to do it. I may try it outside in my sleeping bag this fall though.

Regards,

The weather here gets pretty cold in winter so ill give it a try......hopefully i should get it in about on week. Cant wait

Ladies and gents my wested raiders goat has landed brillent jacket and i hope to post pics by the end of the week with a MKVII bag from indiana ken which should be with me pretty soon.Also the fella who sold me the jacket indiana rich has joined so if you see this thanks and a welcome to the forum........PICS COMMING SOON-