Tag: leather-jackets
How to Grade a Used Leather Jacket for Cracking, Edge Wear, and Lining Failure
Cracking, edge wear, and lining failure decide a used leather jacket's tier. Here is the check sequence and the line where each defect drops the grade.
How to Grade Zipper Condition on Vintage Leather Jackets: Slider Friction, Tape Separation, and Functional vs. Cosmetic Failure
Slider drag and tarnished teeth are cosmetic. Tape separation and a slider that won't lock are functional failures. Here's the test sequence that sets the grade.