Repro of strichtarn ??

[olivyaya]

I have come across this ebay ad... I must admit I am quite puzzled...
Any comments ?
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?..._BIN_Stores_IT

[Viktor]

The Pictures too small... lack of arm pockets might make it a Generals Winter Jacket... who can say....

[iannima]

Olivier
if you check out the catalogue of this website,
http://nva.4mg.com/
you will notice that there are several items that are labelled reproductions, including boots etc. Incidentally, these guys are incredibly expensive...
I have never understood exactly how things stood as I maintained that there are far too many original items out there to be at all profitable to make reproductions.
Having said this, I did once get off an Ebay dealer a Winterkampfanzug that I had to send back as it did not fit me at all and he had messed up the description of the size. Having now two of those Winterkampfanzug, undoubtedly original, I have a nagging feeling that that one was really very different, possibly more recently made. The Winterkampfanzug is pronbably the best candidate for a reproduction item as it is so useful for angling, hunting and any outdoors pursuit. You also have to remember that bigger sizes are scarcer than smaller sizes, so there might be a demand for Kampfanzug in 56 sizes or the likes.

[torstenbel]

I would have thought that there should still be plenty of original FDA's around, to make it unnecessary to repro them...but maybe there is a market out there for people wanting to own new rather than 15+ years old? Cheers, Torsten.

[SCHUPO]

Interesting... the jacket is clearly labeled as a newly made reproduction. I suppose it had to happen sometime. I find it hard to believe that folks are reproducing this common outfit that can still be bought for well under their price. But, there it is.

[DaveM]

it is being repro-ed

Yes, strichtarn is being repro-ed... last fall I got a M-58 winter jacke from ebay... made exactly to DDR/NVA standard/style/cut, the outer shell is a modern synthetic fabric (I suspect considerably more water repellant)...no NVA/MdI stamps...so I made my own

The new fabric is relatively the same pattern and colour but has a distinctly different "feel"...any collector with 2 or 3 FDUs in their collection would have no trouble identifying these newly manufactured items

So i really don't think its a concern for collectors.. these are being produced/marketed for outdoors enthusiasts and some find their way into the collector's arena

[torstenbel]

here you can buy original FDA's...complete and for 1.99 Euro + shipping...

http://cgi.ebay.de/DDR-NVA-FDA-Winte...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers, Torsten.

[torstenbel]

here you can buy original FDA's...complete and for 1.99 Euro + shipping...

http://cgi.ebay.de/DDR-NVA-FDA-Winte...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers, Torsten.

and I just noticed that this is the same seller, who is offering the repros at 36+Euros... I am really confused now??? Cheers, Torsten.

[olivyaya]

Thank you guys for these comments... make me feel better now

[iannima]

Sorry I had not noticed the seller. His name is Thomas Laux. I have dealt with him several times in the past and he is one of my list of only two favourite sellers on Ebay. He is very honest about what he sells and I have never been disappointed. The fact that he declares outright that this is a reproduction, proves the point, I think.

[olivyaya]

The fact that he declares outright that this is a reproduction, proves the point, I think.

Yep, that's a very good point ! My worries were just going to those items being reproed... now that I know they can be easily spotted, I feel relieved !

[torstenbel]

Sorry I had not noticed the seller. His name is Thomas Laux. I have dealt with him several times in the past and he is one of my list of only two favourite sellers on Ebay. He is very honest about what he sells and I have never been disappointed. The fact that he declares outright that this is a reproduction, proves the point, I think.

never thought the seller was doing any wrong...I just find it odd from a business point of view that he is offering originals at 1.99Euro+ and repros at 36Euros+....just does not make much sense to me...but then, I am sure that he knows what he is doing... Cheers, Torsten.

[Mike G.]

Torsten,

The originals were produced and paid for by the state of East Germany, many years ago. Now they can be had for a mere "Pence" of their original cost.

The reproductions are produced today, and at a substantial cost. The cost must be recouped, along with a small profit, or there is no reason to continue in the business of producing the reproductions.

I think that is why the reproductions are being sold for much more than the originals. Also, given the type of store, I suspect his clients are outdoorsman - and not collectors. They are going to want a new product, and not something old and previously worn. Where we would welcome the opportunity to acquire such "Treasure", his clients probably look upon it as buying "Second Hand".

[torstenbel]

Torsten,

I think that is why the reproductions are being sold for much more than the originals. Also, given the type of store, I suspect his clients are outdoorsman - and not collectors. They are going to want a new product, and not something old and previously worn. Where we would welcome the opportunity to acquire such "Treasure", his clients probably look upon it as buying "Second Hand".

Hi Michael, as I mentioned in an earlier post, that is the only possible explanation that I can think of...Cheers, Torsten.