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SeamasterGMT · 21 November 2012, 01:54 AM

Hi guys,

Thought I would post this here as I know there are some Bond fans.

I bought a Barbour Tokito waxed sports jacket last month. I've always wanted a Barbour and this one had some nice features ( leather collar, tweed bits etc. ) it also said "Limited Edition" and so I thought that explained the higher than usual price for a Barbour (£400). Anyway, I got 10% discount so paid £360.
As I was paying, the guy said, "this jacket is in the new Bond film - they will go crazy for it when the film comes out".

I haven't worn the jacket yet, it still has the tags attached. After looking for pics of it in the film, which I haven't seen yet, I've found that it is selling for over £1000.

Now I'm thinking should I sell it and get another Barbour or keep this one that has taken me years to find.

What would you do?

Thatguy · 21 November 2012, 02:38 AM

I don't know anything about the appreciation of collectable jackets, but I would probably sell it now.

Grumpy Badger · 21 November 2012, 03:03 AM

If you LOVE the jacket I wouldn't sell but by the sounds of things you don't have any really strong feelings...

I'd sell it now while the interest is at it's peak. It may be worth more WAY into the future (100th anniversary of Bond?!) but now is when people are talking about Skyfall. Here's a link to the coat on James Bond Lifestyle if that helps you market it:
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/pr...-sports-jacket

I looked at the X to ki to but wasn't a fan, especially with the hood on. I've got a Corbridge which I much prefer and can be had for about £200.

mjclark32 · 21 November 2012, 03:06 AM

If you can sell it for, just about, three times what you paid I would.

wantonebad · 21 November 2012, 03:09 AM

People maybe asking inflated prices but are they getting them?

Dr. Robert · 21 November 2012, 05:41 AM

I have a Barbour Liddesdale quilted jacket....makes me feel Bondian.

Passionata · 21 November 2012, 05:50 AM

Sell it

Best
George

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mtrunner · 21 November 2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

People maybe asking inflated prices but are they getting them?

Very true. When news hit that Hostess may be going under people started to put boxes of twinkies on eBay for hundreds of dollars and some were even asking 1000s of dollars. They can ask any price they want but it doesn't mean it will sell for that.

I would keep the jacket since it sounds like it took you a long time to find the one you liked. You may not find another you like as much.

Dr. Robert · 21 November 2012, 06:03 AM

As a former garmento (one who's in garment biz- now I'm in shoebizness)...007 good for British apparel & footwear makers........along w/ the Barbour jacket, D.C.'s wearing Crockett & Jones boots, a N. Peal cashmere sweater & All Saints pants.
P.S. sell the jacket.....I personally prefer Barbour's "Sapper" jacket....that's my next one.

AH0RSEY · 21 November 2012, 07:31 AM

If you like it keep it....cos you'll only pine after it when it's gone

~JJ · 21 November 2012, 07:40 AM

I would sell it to prevent looking like a fan boy and make enough to pay for the next coat!

SeamasterGMT · 21 November 2012, 08:46 AM

I don't know how to do multiple quotes but:

"As a former garmento (one who's in garment biz- now I'm in shoebizness)...007 good for British apparel & footwear makers........along w/ the Barbour jacket, D.C.'s wearing Crockett & Jones boots, a N. Peal cashmere sweater & All Saints pants.
P.S. sell the jacket.....I personally prefer Barbour's "Sapper" jacket....that's my next one."

Yes, I like the Sapper.

"If you like it keep it....cos you'll only pine after it when it's gone"

I do, I really like it.

"I would sell it to prevent looking like a fan boy and make enough to pay for the next coat!"

I worry that I'll feel uncomfortable in it for this reason.

threemonkeys · 21 November 2012, 01:15 PM

Off topic - but I've never understood why someone would run out and buy something because some actor, rock singer, athlete or poindexter is wearing, eating, driving or reading it.

But that's just me.

Carry on.

SeamasterGMT · 21 November 2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Off topic - but I've never understood why someone would run out and buy something because some actor, rock singer, athlete or poindexter is wearing, eating, driving or reading it.

But that's just me.

Carry on.

But this is Bond. You wouldn't believe the number of people that would buy a certain watch because it appears in James Bond.

tattooedfagin · 21 November 2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

But this is Bond. You wouldn't believe the number of people that would buy a certain watch because it appears in James Bond.

I'd sell it & buy an equally warm jkt with some of the proceeds. I found it just as crazy to hear Heston Blumenthal xmas pud's with an orange in the middle went for daft cash, just because Waitrose couldn't keep up with demand

East Bay Rider · 21 November 2012, 10:03 PM

Sell it.

21 November 2012, 01:54 AM	#1
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	Sell Skyfall Barbour Jacket for profit? Hi guys, Thought I would post this here as I know there are some Bond fans. I bought a Barbour Tokito waxed sports jacket last month. I've always wanted a Barbour and this one had some nice features ( leather collar, tweed bits etc. ) it also said "Limited Edition" and so I thought that explained the higher than usual price for a Barbour (£400). Anyway, I got 10% discount so paid £360. As I was paying, the guy said, "this jacket is in the new Bond film - they will go crazy for it when the film comes out". I haven't worn the jacket yet, it still has the tags attached. After looking for pics of it in the film, which I haven't seen yet, I've found that it is selling for over £1000. Now I'm thinking should I sell it and get another Barbour or keep this one that has taken me years to find. What would you do?

21 November 2012, 03:03 AM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	If you LOVE the jacket I wouldn't sell but by the sounds of things you don't have any really strong feelings... I'd sell it now while the interest is at it's peak. It may be worth more WAY into the future (100th anniversary of Bond?!) but now is when people are talking about Skyfall. Here's a link to the coat on James Bond Lifestyle if that helps you market it: http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/pr...-sports-jacket I looked at the X to ki to but wasn't a fan, especially with the hood on. I've got a Corbridge which I much prefer and can be had for about £200. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

21 November 2012, 03:06 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	If you can sell it for, just about, three times what you paid I would. __________________

21 November 2012, 03:09 AM	#5
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	People maybe asking inflated prices but are they getting them? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

21 November 2012, 05:41 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I have a Barbour Liddesdale quilted jacket....makes me feel Bondian. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 November 2012, 02:38 AM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I don't know anything about the appreciation of collectable jackets, but I would probably sell it now.

21 November 2012, 05:50 AM	#7
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Sell it Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

21 November 2012, 06:03 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	As a former garmento (one who's in garment biz- now I'm in shoebizness)...007 good for British apparel & footwear makers........along w/ the Barbour jacket, D.C.'s wearing Crockett & Jones boots, a N. Peal cashmere sweater & All Saints pants. P.S. sell the jacket.....I personally prefer Barbour's "Sapper" jacket....that's my next one. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 November 2012, 07:31 AM	#10
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	If you like it keep it....cos you'll only pine after it when it's gone __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

21 November 2012, 07:40 AM	#11
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,292	I would sell it to prevent looking like a fan boy and make enough to pay for the next coat!

21 November 2012, 08:46 AM	#12
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	I don't know how to do multiple quotes but: "As a former garmento (one who's in garment biz- now I'm in shoebizness)...007 good for British apparel & footwear makers........along w/ the Barbour jacket, D.C.'s wearing Crockett & Jones boots, a N. Peal cashmere sweater & All Saints pants. P.S. sell the jacket.....I personally prefer Barbour's "Sapper" jacket....that's my next one." Yes, I like the Sapper. "If you like it keep it....cos you'll only pine after it when it's gone" I do, I really like it. *"I would sell it to prevent looking like a fan boy and make enough to pay for the next coat!"* I worry that I'll feel uncomfortable in it for this reason.

21 November 2012, 01:15 PM	#13
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Off topic - but I've never understood why someone would run out and buy something because some actor, rock singer, athlete or poindexter is wearing, eating, driving or reading it. But that's just me. Carry on.

21 November 2012, 10:03 PM	#16
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Sell it. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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