Thoughts on this ebay item

[Guy]

Blimey,

Is that what a "Genuine SAS Smock" goes for now. Methinks I had better dig out my ones for Belters this year .

Well I did bid on the Denison windproof but didn't get anywhere near. I thought $250 was enough to be risking on what seems to be a field made piece. It went for 5 something in the end . I am wondering, should I start cutting up my 59 pattern smocks and start making these, there seems to be some money in em

Yours, Guy.

[DJT]

Yeah I know, its a crazy price. A friend of mine bought one of those windproof smocks in mint condition at Beltring some years ago. He paid £150 which I thought was crazy (this was when you could still buy 2nd patt denisons for £200). One hour after buying it some American guy offered him £250 for it. He sold it of course! but its ridiculous. I actually dont have one of those windproof smocks in my collection and I want one (I collect Infantry stuff too ) but they are too over the top price wise.

[Guy]

I know Des, It's all gawn mad!!!!

When I look at the current prices of stuff I sold only a couple of years ago it makes me want to weep. Mint Quorn industries assault jerkin with all the ties still tied up for £350 to an American chap 2 and a half years ago . I thought I was doing well as I had paid 150 some years before, Then someone pointed out it was worth in the region of a grand DOH!!!

Next time I come across a "Rare SAS Windproof" cheaply I'll let you know They do turn up reasonably from time to time. I have a pair of size five trousers which i wear at the summer shows (fat bastard they were meant to be worn over bd) and I must have turned down a couple of hundred offers on them whilst I have been wearing them!! I always refuse as the thought of undressing in public doesn't really appeal, also they are the most comfortable pair I of trousers I own .

Yours, Guy.

[DJT]

Ummm since when did they use oversmock labels in Denisons??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...508032814&rd=1

[Adrian Stevenson]

Very suspect


Cheers, Ade.

[Guy]

Ummm since when did they use oversmock labels in Denisons??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...508032814&rd=1

Very Odd,

Jacket looks ok though so I am assuming it's a factory cock up. I have had several wind proofs with the wrong labels but I haven't seen it in denisons before. Well spotted Des.

Yours, Guy.

[Guy]

Having said that the pictures are pretty gack aren't they. I wonder if theres a reason for that. No cuffs or reverse detail. Dont think I'de want to bid on the strength of those pics.

Guy.

[DJT]

Yes, the photos are extremely poor for something with such a large price tag. And you know what, I am pretty sure I bought a Para training helmet from this seller a few years back. I returned it because i felt the label was a bit dodgy. So therefore I am a little less inclined in thinking this is a factory mistake. The seller asserted in an email that the smock is all original after I specifically asked about the label. Buyer Beware I guess.

[lnijherald]

Ummm since when did they use oversmock labels in Denisons??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...508032814&rd=1

Brilliant seller!

What's your opnion on this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

It looks like a DR helmet with added chinstraps, but the liner is different.

Luc

[DJT]

Luc,

I think its a Canadian DR Helmet. The Canadians altered these post war for their airborne troops.

[lnijherald]

Very Odd,

Jacket looks ok though Yours, Guy.

I recieved some more pictures, it is a 1st pattern with buttons that are green on the outside and steel on the inside. The lower part of the tail is missing.
Luc

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Luc, well to me that confirms it is a 1946 pattern smock which has had a label added to it from an oversmock. I would not touch it with a barge pole

Cheers, Ade.

[lnijherald]

Hi Ade,

I forgot to mention CSM and DZ patches have been removed from the smock and it clearly shows, as a whole not a very nice smock indeed.
You'd have to be very desperate or ignorant to pay this amount of money for this item. Glad we agree!

Luc

[Adrian Stevenson]

I am always a bit wary of this seller after being ripped off by them aged 16 of two weeks wages for a fake "Hohenstafen" cuff title. £40 was a lot of money to me back in the 1970's.

Cheers, Ade.

[lnijherald]

Hi Ade,

I wasn't into collecting back in the seventies; I guess I was preoccupied by breastfeeding , but I get your point.
Luc