Levis vintage question

[echoepidemic]

I just went to a big thrift store and found a pair of 31x32 levis that were made from selvedge denim, they had a leather tag on the back, tag on the inside, and on the front left it had a tag that said may leak colour or something like that. It had a red Levis tag with the small e. I basically just wanted to know if these were worth getting. If not for myself for resale on eBay or something.

Thanks.

[cheapmuthafukr]

edit: they sound like new premium 501. if they have black bartacks on the back pocket and the legs are twisted, they are vintage. either way, if they fit you they are worth getting. better yet, if YOU like them they are worth getting. dont let jaded fucks on the internet tell you what you need.

[Busted Seam]

They can't be vintage. There's no vintage model with both leather patch and small e red tag. They could be the new premium model. Or they could be counterfeit, in whihc case buy em if you like em but don't assume you can sell them on for a profit.

[BumbaClot]

post pictures of the back pockets, waist tag, & selvedge and someone can give u a solid answer.

The size is good and it's selvedge so most likely it will sell on ebay for more than the thift store wants.

[echoepidemic]

Thanks for all the replies, I just wanted to get a little feedback and learn a bit more about denim etc.

I'll probably get them some time later (this week) if they're still in the store.

[Paul T]

Tread carefuly. These CANNOT be vintage! Thai fakes notoriously have leather patches; any original Levi's with leather patches in decent condition are worth $1000 plus. Thai fakes are worth more like $30. These jeans are now flooding the vintage market - in fact, Urban Outfitters in the UK have temporarily stopped selling vintage Levi's, as they've been caught, by certain eagle-eyed observers, selling dozens of fakes for $300 plus.

If you buy a fake knowing it's a fake, fair enough, but be warned.

[echoepidemic]

I didn't really mean vintage when I wrote that, I wasn't thinking clearly and I really meant to write something similar but completely different at the same time.