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There is a HD brand black leather vest for sale locally on CL with no patches. It has a slightly worn look to it but otherwise in good shape. Why would I buy a used vest in the first place? Well money of course. The new HD jackets and vests are kindof pricey. So what do you think a fair price would be for a used HD vest?
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A good rule of thumb for Craigs List is 1/2 price of new...
 
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Plus one on the half of new. It's worth it's weight in leather.
 
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As with anything else, it's worth only as much as you are willing to pay for it.
 
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Here are some pics.
 
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Plus one on the half of new. It's worth it's weight in leather.
Thanks for the response. The closest new HD vest that I can find is about 2-1/2 times what this person is asking. I think that I'll go for it.
 
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It looks better than I thought it would, when you said slightly worn.
 
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looks good i'd buy it if i was in need of one.
 
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Thanks for the response. The closest new HD vest that I can find is about 2-1/2 times what this person is asking. I think that I'll go for it.
That sounds right. Of course - some people would pay MORE than new - so they can ride their bike to an MC club party and try to fit in
Not calling you on this though, haha. Even I feel self conscious when I put on new leather.
 
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That sounds right. Of course - some people would pay MORE than new - so they can ride their bike to an MC club party and try to fit in
Not calling you on this though, haha.
Ha! Now if I can only find a three-piece patch set so that I can 'fly-my colors' for all the world to see complete with my mushroom-head DOT helmet.
 


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