dunit35 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #26 Posted February 27, 2020 Since it's priced as authentic, prices sure have skyrocketed on those. I know Lux usually asks a premium for their items though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted February 27, 2020 Share #27 Posted February 27, 2020 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/uploads//av-9605.jpg?_r=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted February 27, 2020 Share #28 Posted February 27, 2020 There is often a huge difference between asking and selling price. Since it's priced as authentic, prices sure have skyrocketed on those. I know Lux usually asks a premium for their items though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted February 27, 2020 Share #29 Posted February 27, 2020 0Suivez ce sujet VOTRE AVIS pour la housse de casque USMCCommencé par Sergesquadron , sept. 07 2019 19:49 PM Page 1 sur 2 1 2 PROCHAIN 0Suivez ce sujet VOTRE AVIS pour la housse de casque USMC Commencé par Sergesquadron , sept. 07 2019 19:49 PM Page 1 sur 2 1 2 PROCHAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergesquadron Posted February 27, 2020 Share #30 Posted February 27, 2020 Good morning all. I had them in my hands see the link resend and it my ren purse. Serge Good morning all. I had them in my hands see the link resend and it my ren purse. Serge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccauslandpara1944 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #31 Posted February 27, 2020 This one is priced really high on their website even for a mint cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted February 27, 2020 Share #32 Posted February 27, 2020 If the cover in question is the same as the cover in the link that Sergesquadron posted above it reinforces my opinion. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #33 Posted February 27, 2020 If the cover in question is the same as the cover in the link that Sergesquadron posted above it reinforces my opinion. Craig After viewing the prior post and if this is the same camouflage cover in question, I agree with Catfishcraig that this helmet cover is a reproduction. Bronson clothing (China) is putting out the closest to original USMC camouflage reproduction clothing to date, this helmet cover I speculate is an example of this. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 27, 2020 Share #34 Posted February 27, 2020 Very discouraging when there is this much difficulty identifying a repop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share #35 Posted February 27, 2020 Thank you for the response! Yes, this cover is from Lux-Militaria and I am really happy that I showed it to you before buying it. I will keep distance to such a questionable piece. Thanks, Lukas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted February 27, 2020 Share #36 Posted February 27, 2020 Very discouraging when there is this much difficulty identifying a repop! Agreed, it is starting to become troublesome. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted February 27, 2020 Share #37 Posted February 27, 2020 I would offer that there really is not any difficulty identifying original versus repro on these covers. Some people get really caught up on this *Pac Man* nonsense, when in actuality, there are similar shapes on both good and bad covers - there are three variations of that shape that are good. Then stitching differences on edge and center seams, which have been replicated on repros as well. That is why members make me nervous when they singularly identify a cover by stitching. The HBT textile itself should be examined for weave pattern, as I mentioned above. There are two other aspects, that I will not detail here, that are more important than stitching. Fortunately, I have not seen any repro that gets all of these right. So, beware when you get advice solely based on stitching and the beleaguered *Pac Man*. The entire cover needs to be known and assessed. Very discouraging when there is this much difficulty identifying a repop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishcraig Posted February 27, 2020 Share #38 Posted February 27, 2020 Hate to say it but the weave has been replicated as well. You certainly have to take into account the whole but if one thing is obviously not right, then beware. Glad you didnt buy it. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 27, 2020 Share #39 Posted February 27, 2020 If the cover in question is the same as the cover in the link that Sergesquadron posted above it reinforces my opinion. Craig colors look a bit off to me.Im sure in hand it wont have the feel of original material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 28, 2020 Share #40 Posted February 28, 2020 I would offer that there really is not any difficulty identifying original versus repro on these covers. Some people get really caught up on this *Pac Man* nonsense, when in actuality, there are similar shapes on both good and bad covers - there are three variations of that shape that are good. Then stitching differences on edge and center seams, which have been replicated on repros as well. That is why members make me nervous when they singularly identify a cover by stitching. The HBT textile itself should be examined for weave pattern, as I mentioned above. There are two other aspects, that I will not detail here, that are more important than stitching. Fortunately, I have not seen any repro that gets all of these right. So, beware when you get advice solely based on stitching and the beleaguered *Pac Man*. The entire cover needs to be known and assessed. Oh yeah, real easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #41 Posted February 28, 2020 In light of the bigger picture it all comes down to as time goes on there will be less and less of the original camouflage covers available. Reproductions have gotten much better and detailed along with stitching and material. If in doubt and looks to good to be true, then be cautious. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #42 Posted February 28, 2020 I really don't like the stitching on either side the saw tooth should not have a thread at the top (in the black circle) The chain stitching is too sloppy for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #43 Posted February 28, 2020 here is correct saw tooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted February 28, 2020 Share #44 Posted February 28, 2020 here is correct chain - this one looks so much cleaner and the thread looks thicker and that was mentioned earlier in this thread that the thread on the Lux camo cover might not be cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn Posted February 28, 2020 Share #45 Posted February 28, 2020 saw tooth is wrong, i agree, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted February 28, 2020 Share #46 Posted February 28, 2020 I would offer that there really is not any difficulty identifying original versus repro on these covers. Some people get really caught up on this *Pac Man* nonsense, when in actuality, there are similar shapes on both good and bad covers - there are three variations of that shape that are good. Then stitching differences on edge and center seams, which have been replicated on repros as well. That is why members make me nervous when they singularly identify a cover by stitching. The HBT textile itself should be examined for weave pattern, as I mentioned above. There are two other aspects, that I will not detail here, that are more important than stitching. Fortunately, I have not seen any repro that gets all of these right. So, beware when you get advice solely based on stitching and the beleaguered *Pac Man*. The entire cover needs to be known and assessed. So why did you cover vendors name ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now