This post documents the initial purchase and unboxing of a bundle of genuine leather flying jackets bought as part of my vintage clothing resale business.
The purpose here is to record what was purchased, what arrived, and what I was paying attention to at the start — not to draw conclusions about results or profitability yet.
The Purchase
For this batch, I bought 15 genuine leather flying jackets, including a mix of flying and aviator-style jackets.
This was my first time buying clothing from a wholesaler, which made this purchase slightly different from earlier sourcing decisions.
The order was placed on 11 February 2025 as a pre-order, with delivery expected between 15–30 April. The final cost for the bundle was £135 delivered, giving a unit cost of £9 per jacket.
At the time of purchase, this felt like a reasonable way to test a higher-value category at relatively low volume.
Unboxing & First Impressions
The delivery arrived on 30 April 2025, and the video above shows the unboxing in full.
At this stage, I was mainly focused on:
- overall condition across the bundle
- quality of the leather
- style and sizing variation
- how much cleaning or preparation would be required before listing
With leather jackets, usability and condition matter far more than quantity.
What I Was Watching
Before buying, I looked at sold listings on eBay and saw similar leather flying jackets selling across a wide range, typically between £20 and £80, with many clustering around the £60–£65 range depending on condition and style.
I was also aware that availability could change quickly if more bundles entered the market, which made pricing and sell-through something to observe rather than assume.
The initial approach was to:
- list each jacket individually
- price based on condition and comparable listings at the time
- remain flexible rather than commit to a fixed pricing strategy too early
Any decisions beyond that would depend on what happened after listing.
Next Steps
At the time of writing, the jackets were being cleaned and prepared for listing.
Any meaningful updates — including sales performance, pricing adjustments, or decisions about whether this category is worth repeating — will be documented in separate posts rather than added here.
Closing
This post records the starting point for this leather flying jackets batch.
What happens next will determine whether this type of higher-value, lower-volume sourcing makes sense to continue.
This post documents the initial purchase and unboxing of this batch. Updates are published separately as they happen.
