Cheap leather GP jackets...yes or no?

[dnd]

Ok im looking around for some leather jackets and I know the alpinestar ones are excellent but for price it might be too steep for me.

Came across ebay and they had some distinctive GP ones. Does look good.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...&category=32077

I emailed the seller of the other products he stocks and he replied:


[i]Yes, our prices are cheap but this does not reflect on the quality, rather what the shops are charging as a markup. If you are in Sydney, you can try a size on - we are getting a small shipment next week. Otherwise, we can order one for your size. To keep our prices down we only order on demand. I have included some pictures of the jackets that we have available.

Our prices for the GP leather jackets are $330 and $230 for cordura. Add an extra $20 for registered mail (Australia).

We also supply gloves at cost price. An example is a summer glove made from leather/kevlar with carbon fibre knuckles and airvents cost $50 and not over $100 what the shops would charge.

Pleasant riding

Max.


He send me some images of the other he stocks.

Oh btw its cowhide leather. So what do you guys think?

[Deza]

HAHAHA that Guy wearing the jackets is a GOOOSE

[Pete]

they look like cheap rip offs

[Jarrid]

what a gumby...

[ChOOkiE]

HAHAHAHAH Jarrid.. classic!
that guy does indeed look like a fag

[Maarken]

They look sweet , would like to have a look in person though ... Have they got protection in them ( elbows, Shoulders ) .... ??

Love the west one ....

[TRX]

ohhh i think id have to shoot myself if i were the guy in the repsol ypf jacket!

[dodgyone]

gloves

Never believe anyone that says they will sell you something for cost. :?

[sp500]

they're cheap because they are cheap, its your money though..

[Melkor]

try underdog leathers...

Rumor has it that the guys it a leather tailor and was sick of the poor stichwork of the so called "good" brands (like alpinestars...my one lost a seem at one stage).

Check it out...

http://www.underdog-leathers.com/

[dnd]

Thanks Melkor.

Dang they are nice leathers. Too bad they dont have any WA distributors. Has anyone from here bought anything from them?

[Kneedown]

GP Jackets

One other thing to consider when buying a replica jacket is that you could run into trouble with the law if you look like a pack of smokes with wheels.

It could be deemed as tobacco advertising which is illegal and the reason why you don't see any Marlboro Ducati, Lucky Strike Suzuki or West Honda paint jobs on bikes anymore.

[Melkor]

yeah it'd be worth trying to get some leathers here for us to look at.

I might look at getting some samples over for us to look at if enough are interested.

[Melkor]

Re: GP Jackets

One other thing to consider when buying a replica jacket is that you could run into trouble with the law if you look like a pack of smokes with wheels.

It could be deemed as tobacco advertising which is illegal and the reason why you don't see any Marlboro Ducati, Lucky Strike Suzuki or West Honda paint jobs on bikes anymore.

LOL LOL LOL this is the funniest urban myth i've ever heard.

[Pure Power]

yeah it'd be worth trying to get some leathers here for us to look at.

I might look at getting some samples over for us to look at if enough are interested.

I'm in the market for a jacket and liked the look of the ones on the web site you posted.