Ebay Matchless alternative pics

MFisher

Out of curiosity I shelled out $100 and bought one of the matchless replicas mentioned here on the board from the ebay seller Talfa products.… I will say that for $100 this was a great alternative.. The overall details are fairly good and it is extremely soft, supple suede.. I was very surprised at that part.. only drawbacks were : hand warmer/ slash pockets are incorrect.. The sleeve stitching could have been better, but still maintains a very close look… The suede will need to be seriously brushed initially as it is shedding fine suede bits out of the box.. But That's just due to being very newly cut suede.. For the budget conscious.. great buy… I may consult with a tailor and have a wire insert placed into the collar as well as collar hooks… For those on a fixed Bond clothing income who went the route of the Royale Soldens & Mr White jackets.. this is a great alternative to the Matchless...

Ornithologist

MFisher wrote:

On another note.. out of curiosity I shelled out $100 and bought one of the matchless replicas mentioned here on the board from the ebay seller Talfa products.. again, I will post photos of that as well for those interested…

Yes I'd love to see some pictures, considering that the consensus on here seems to be to avoid the ebay replicas?

MFisher

For those curious... at around $100 this was a decent deal....slash pocket detail is all wrong.. The shoulder seam is a decent match.. seams down the arms are kinda there.. but not as well done as the shoulders.. collar is missing the middle stitching.. but those are details I, personally, don't get too riled up over.. and again.. @ $100 I was good with the purchase... It certainly has the general look & feel of the Matchless.. just not the unavailable price tag for me..

MFisher

Ornithologist

They look really good! How would you rate the fit (and at what size?) Thanks!!

MFisher

I pretty much get a M in everything... For reference.. M in the Billy Reid, the Barbour, and the Menlo are all excellent fit on me.. (Barbour a little tight in the shoulders, but length on sleeves etc is great).. Same for the JV coat.. Got the M in this and it is a little loose.. Sleeves are a bit long as well.. Would have liked to try the small on.. but alas.. despite the company claiming to be here in the states.. package came from Pakistan.. shocker ) Wish it were a bit of a slimmer fit.. but overall I like it.. Plus unlike my JV that I only wear occasionally.. this can be a daily beater if I want... I may pick up a small at some point to just try it..

MrSwinderman

Can I get a link to the ebay listing?

MFisher

Just checked their eBay page.. currently out of the Matchless replica... Here is the store link :

http://www.ebay.com/sch/talfa-products/m.html?item=182025400483&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562#item2a62299d11

spartanrk

anyone tried their john varvatos alternative?

Commandant

Thanks for the review!