I Bought the CHEAPEST Big E 517xx Vintage Levis Denim Jacket in the World | 50s Selvedge Denim Grail 

Thanks 🙏 will use that as the low end 😁 gonna try to shoot for more. We will see 👍👍👍 thanks Chad.

It is drop dead gorgeous! Looks like it's just been in storage forever! Get top dollar for that baby! It's really Americana history!

Just sold for $5700+

@@datboiKfry he'll regret it. Only goes up in value.

Unless you're strapped for cash, then I totally understand.

Prepaid to get a lot of offers from Japan

Amazing finds! 😍 I am prepared to bring it to Japan.

I don't think they made Yeezy back then tho.

@@thecollegepicker they did but you wouldn't know because you dont have a time machine.

Yo I copped a time machine last week at Goodwill.

@@thecollegepicker Could be a microwave.

Back when Kanye was still cool...

Haha you are totally right. Already got offers in that range from resellers. I'd love to take a trip there and bring it to auction 😍😍 that would be amazing

Thanks Ronnie. Might have to get a lambo when I sell this one. 😂

@@thecollegepicker this jacket looks so much better then the pictures. Great score

🙏🙏🙏🙏 it's 👌primo

Appreciate it 🙏🙏

Thanks mate. Had an offer of $2500 and $3000 already 🙃

Just saw someone from the city next to me sell a 99¢ tee for $3,650 on ebay...lol

Levis history! Crazy story, I bet the jacket protected you a bit from the acid? Solid workwear

thecollegepicker the brunt of it was right in my face. No jacket there. It was February in Kansas and I hosted myself completely down afterward, but tossed the jacket aside because I wanted to get any acid off my body.

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 I appreciate it. 💯

Nice find! There is a lot of information online for the pants that will help with your research. I would sell them online to get the best price.

Thank you. Grailly Grail of all clothing Grails! 😍🙏🙏🙏 I appreciate the support and kind words.

It's a closet miracle 😍

@@thecollegepicker I often find 70's vintage Levi's that are in dead stock condition. I believe people back then both had a higher value for money and a never-know-when-I-might-need-it mentality. I mean, people back then had basements filled with canned tomatoes from their gardens, why not save a jacket that doesn't quite fit right for 50 years?

willie peppers haha!!

I have one that looks just like the one in this video except it is a Levi's reproduction they made in the late 1990s. Even when a Levis Type 2 jacket is authentic, the inside tag is always dried out, has fallen apart, and is unreadable. But the one in this video is still fine after generations.

Thank you, and you are very welcome 👍👍

🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 thanks, was that 501 denim really stiff to the touch? Yeah this is an amazing find. 😍😍

@@thecollegepicker Nah they were pretty broken in, not rigid or indigo. Hey, I at least got 18+ pairs of Levi's Vintage Clothing NWT for $9.99 each last week. 13 of them were the 1890 501s. The funkiest pair of jeans you'll ever lay your eyes on. I tried on a pair and they're the most hideous, non-fitting jeans I've ever tried on lol.

That's a super score too 😍

Pittsburgh Mike where did u get those jeans? 😱😱😱

@@wil4669 :-X

Thank you, yeah it'll happen one day 😍

I think 2k is a very conservative estimate, my guess would be 3k+.

Thank you best score of my resell life, it's in super condition. I'll be keeping it until it sells for primo money! Yeah I went conservative on the estimate, could very well bring 3-5k 🙃

Thanks so much for the support, I appreciate it. 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks Chad! Yeah definitely not in a rush, it's appreciating in value. Will sit on it, do you think $5k would be unreasonable expectation? I really have control of the market on this one. Go source! Haha.

@@thecollegepicker i believe $5k is a bit much because buyers who want this jacket will view others on the market and see others lower in price, now these jackets are not common but they are out there and they do hit the market from time to time, the one thing you have going is the condition and dark denim thats a huge plus, i would shoot for a high price and let someone negotiate you down to something comfortable. You have one HUGE benefit and thats the fact that you only have a $1.50 in it, every other one you see listed online you can guarantee that the sellers who are selling it have way more into theres and they are working on very small profit margins because they most likely purchased it to resell. If i owned this jacket i would list it on multiple platforms and i would list it high roughly $4500-5000 and let it sit and wait it out. The market will talk to you. Then its all about what are you willing to take and how much do you need to the cash. Also make sure you take care of it correctly when its in your position, make sure you store it correctly, put it inside a vacuum sealed bag the full jacket bag not one of those where you have to fold the jacket do not fold the denim.

Suhweeet thanks for the tip!

Hi Michelle! Appreciate you stopping by =) Thanks for checking out the channel. The old videos are so cringe for me to watch now hahaha, I have changed so much.

👨‍🌾🤰🤰🤰🤰🤰🤰🤰🤰🤰 thanks Uncle Nick, best score I've ever had 💲🙏🙏

Thanks for checking it out 😀

Thank you I appreciate it 💪🙏🙏🙏

Thank you, glad you enjoyed 🙏 thanks for watching 😁

Thank you 🙏🔥

Thanks, wow that's a super score too! NWT 😱 how much are you expecting per pair?

I'm going to list at $129 with best offer. Some have listed higher, but I like quick turnaround, and since I'm getting them so cheap . . . They are also selling me vintage NWT Panhandle Slim western shirts for $8 each that they had in their old store 30 years ago. Most sold for around $60 at that time. No one in this little no-stoplight town will buy any of this merchandise because "it's old". LOL! It's all in mint condition.

They have 22 pairs of the orange tab jeans, so I'm pretty stoked about that.

Thanks! I appreciate it. Yeah I kept my composure 🙃

Trash can be beautiful no doubt. 🗑️♥️

Thanks!!! 🙏🙏

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Thanks brock, you'll find one one day!

Thank you. Thanks for watching 🙏🎾

That’s an amazing sale!! Yeah I went high and am waiting. Two offers for 3k so far 😎

Yes sold videos are posted also

Thanks, yeah hahaha didn't even think about Prius equivalency 😂

@@thecollegepicker I thought that next to bear pelts 'Priuses' was standard value units for the CP! Still, it's a totally awesome find, never pass up a yard sale!

Thanks 🥰 appreciate it! 🙏🙏

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

I appreciate your kind appraisal. It already sold for $5722 to Japan. It was not an LVC it was an original. 🙏

Well, I stand corrected! That is gnarly.

@@big-ice-doggie-tron879 record breaker for sure. Appreciate you checking out the video. I have two others on my channel about the flip if you are more interested in the details of what went down. Especially shipping problems 😂😂🙏🙏

Thanks! 🙏🙏🙏😍

What a score 😍 amazing. I think the blanket lining hurts the desirability because it can't be worn in as many climates. - my theory

@@thecollegepicker You're correct in reference to the blanket lining. But what made mine a "holy grail" Levi's jacket was the chain stitch embroidery on the back. A collector/reseller friend said it could fetch as high as ten thousand dollars.

10k you were right! Just about double on the money. $5722 it sold for, just got positive feedback after the massive shipping headache 🙌🙏

Thanks for checking it out! 🙏 I appreciate it.

That one will certainly not fetch more than a near deadstock jacket

thecollegepicker I’ve seen where they have paid 6 grand for a “thrashed” Levi’s type 1 Jean jacket. With all the holes and repairs.....

That one on eBay for $1200 obo is a steal, you should scoop it up and flip it for more 🤑

thecollegepicker I’m good, I find them for cheaper at the Bins.

Appreciate it 🙏🙏 thanks for watching

Thanks bro I appreciate it.

Thanks Cathy 😁😁😁

Thanks swaggy

Wow thanks for the information. The red tag being double or single sides?

Double sided is 1953-54 single side is 1952 only it says.

Thank you 🙏🙏👍

You are welcome. You'll find one one day 😍✌️✌️

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Hey Scot! I've hear of that documentary but I don't have Netflix haha. I'm sure that guy would want his cut of the deal although I wouldnt get the eBay fees.

Blue Gold is jaw dropping amazing!! Its insane to see what Japanese collectors will pay for vintage Levis. Definitely check it out

Thabks! I've always wanted to do something like that but haven't really executed on it. I def need to! Maybe it will happen 👍👍

Thanks! I've sent messages but haven't heard anything. Up on Etsy it goes! 😁

Thank you 🙏🙏 I appreciate it

Thanks =) yeah this was a good score.

Absolutely! Already got two offers for $3k 😍

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🥰 it's so nice!

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Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for watching I appreciate it 😁🙏🙏

Thanks!! I appreciate it. Got first offer yesterday of $2500. Then he came up to $3k 😀 I'm not on a rush

Hahaha yeah I saw that and I'm impressed. I deftly underestimated the condition controlling the price on this and hope it does go for your price. I have one of these jackets as well but obviously not even close to the condition of yours.

It sold already for $5,700. Not a big market, but a very wealthy one.

thecollegepicker wow. Crazy. I don’t see the value. But, that’s me. To each his own. The most I paid for a denim jacket was close to $100 for a late 1960’s wrangler...but the appeal was that it was perfectly, beautifully, authentically faded/distressed. Guess this is why people get up at the crack of dawn to hit all the yard sales and flea markets...why thrift stores now have someone full time on the computer to look everything up before they price it. There are still deals to be had, items that slip thru the cracks without anyone realizing their worth - but, they are getting few and far between.

🙏🙏 sold now. Appreciate it

Haven't sold the jacket yet. Thanks Bob! Merry Christmas! Job should be done Feb 1st. Then going to Midland 😁

Good question! Originally listed for $3500 then up to $7500 after a few weeks. Private message buyer negotiated down to $5700 from there.

Only one ☹️ but still 🔥🔥🔥 🙏. Thanks for watching

Thank you

Appreciate you checking it out Ciaran 🙏🙏 thanks for watching

@@thecollegepicker hope you check out a couple of my vids too and hit subscribe.. we are all walking the same path

Thanks you 🙏🙏🙏

@@thecollegepicker Big E from big earnings, for sure.

It's not a repro, gotta watch on the big screen! 😁 Thanks for watching. The Pendleton blanket was an awesome score too. $2.14 🙌

Awesome find! Where did you get it??

thecollegepicker I got it in Japan at a thrift store

@@the_CHAR_official wow. Which thrift? 😍😍

thecollegepicker ahh can’t recall the name of the store but it was in shimokitazawa and it was just denim on denim

Oh well. No worries. I hit some thrifts in japan last year near Kobe. Always curious where the best thrifting area is

It's pretty good at explaining why this sold for so much ✌️ thanks for checking out the video 🙏🙏

🥜🥜🥜🥜 🙃 totally. Thanks 😀

Similar ones in worse condition for 5-6k from Japan. I had to bump my price up because you will always get a message for a "discount" or whatever. Gotta shoot high to sell high! 🙌

@@thecollegepicker thats awesome man ! Im curious to see how this ends , did you buy chance ask where they had it hiding for all these years ?

@@brendanmaruyama2407 I didn't, I should of. I regret not asking them where it came from and if they had more. I will do an update video✌️

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Good tip!

@@thecollegepicker lol

Oh yeah it's awesome!

No we sold it on Etsy

@@thecollegepicker Oh Wow Congrats. I was following someone on poshmark who had a similar Jacket

Thanks!! 🙏🙏

Haven't sold it yet, to get the price that isn't a flipping to someone else price will take some time.

Dang, too bad! It just sold for $5,700. Buyer is going to be really upset.

@@thecollegepicker how nice!! vey happy for you!

Thank you 🙏🙏 now I just fingers crossed that they are all happy with it. 👍

Good estimate. Sold for $5700

@@thecollegepicker where did you sell it?

Been very active on Instagram. Done with work in February! 🙌

@@thecollegepicker OK great I'l check it out , thanks.

Polygamy came up good for this find. 😍 Gonna go on Etsy I think

Out of this entire video, that is the conclusion you make 🤣😂😂

An item being 'distressed' can definitely add more value in some cases, but not in this one. I think the only exception would be if the jacket had been owned by someone famous, in which case the wear could be a strong selling point. If this was John Wayne's worn-out favorite jacket, for instance, the sky would be the limit on valuation.

😍😍😍 gorgeous

Some came on eBay from Japan for 5-6k mine still up on Etsy. No rush to sell it. Its happy in my closet 😍

Sold. And positive feedback 😍🙌