eaglenjake Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I happened to look at the new and improved site that was mentioned in another thread. For those of you looking for the Red jacket, I just picked one up for $19.99. What a markdown! Must be they truly are moving away from the red over to the green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosetracker Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 What was the site.. I got mine for WB, but I might get my son one for that price, and will inform those on my WB staff (we are told it is red or no jacket for late Aug-Oct New England area).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 must have been an error as I am seeing 99.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglenjake Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sorry, I should have mentioned I was talking about the site scoutstuff.org, I just picked up a 42 Long adult for $19.99, maybe I got lucky with the size/price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaucho Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 It depends on the size. The 38 and 42 long are the only ones listed at 19.98. All others are 99.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm a 42-Long! Thanks for the heads up. Stosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Cap Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Watch out! According to the sizing chart at http://www.scoutstuff.org/retail/sizecharts/ a 42 Jac-Shirt will fit someone who normally wears XS. I tried calling the 1-800 number to sort this out, but was on hold for about ten minutes before hanging up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrat77 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Ebay is your friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartHumphries Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I've always wanted a red wool Scout jacket that fit me but there was no way I was spending $100. Sure, I could wear my dad's old one, but it's a 42. I just measured myself with a sewing tape and holding it at 38, it just fits around my chest at nipple height, with enough room to get two fingers in. I think I know what I'll be buying a couple weeks from now, presuming that they're still in the store then... I've tried eBay before, but I think the people selling the jackets are bidding against me. I used to go check 'em out regularly on eBay, but I got tired of losing the bid every time when it went over how much I was willing to pay for it, so after a while I just stopped bidding. I'm really happy that they're in the scout store now at such a nice price. (This message has been edited by BartHumphries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone77wulf Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I think with the new scoutstuff.org, we're seeing a lot more old stuff they've got a few of in the warehouse. In the 2004-2005 range, the jac-shirts went from the old jacket sizes to the XS-5X we've got now. he old sizes were made 25% off as the new stock made its way to the stores. So the sizes on sale for 19.99 have been marked down from that point, and these are the bare few left. Years ago, this was known as "Discontinue when gone", so I doubt you'll see the other sizes on sale until they drop the jac-shirt completely. I've seen a few older items like that pop up on the new site when I've been looking for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 If these coats are mis-sized and won't fit, I still should be able to pick up more than $30 on e-bay for them. Stosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartHumphries Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Which is exactly why I stopped checking eBay -- price gougers who just wanted too much for the jackets. It's not as though they're anything more than simple pieces of felt. It's not as though they're made from different layers sewn together or like they have an inner lining or something or like there's anything (in the absence of a Scout affiliation) that's really valuable about them. I'm glad the scoutshop has them for less than $30 including shipping right now, as I wouldn't pay more than that price for one.(This message has been edited by BartHumphries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluejacketScouter Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I tried ordering one of the non-official Jac-shirts from Bemidji Mills last fall and after several months with no order, I finally harassed them enough that they admitted they no longer have any red material and aren't sure if they can get it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrat77 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 A few years ago, I picked up two '60s era BSA red jackets on ebay. It helped that it was summer time, and after being sniped at the last minute for many auctions, I got both of these jackets at reasonable prices. Both are much better quality than what National sells now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 For those who may wonder about the size chart not being correct. I'm a 42-Long and so I ordered one. For $30 (postage/handling included), I figured it was worth the risk. It came today and it fits perfect. National screwed up and got it right this time. Stosh(This message has been edited by jblake47) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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