ID helpv - Vintage big E selvedge Levi's (pre-1950?) found at rummage sale

[theeteetotaler]

U-s-a! U-s-a! U-s-a!

[Tarmac]

I would sell them. You can at least say, if denim market has highs and lows, it sure as hell isn't in a low right now. It's high.

You can invest what you make and turn it into more than the value that those will increase.

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

tjis is what i got on a german flee market for 20€, a real 1950s 501, totally distressed but authentic.

[hawkeye]

Hey Jwied, might want to keep an eye on this auction to see how much these go for: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950s-Levis-501XX-jeans-Big-E-redlines_W0QQitemZ290156744174QQihZ019QQcategoryZ52392QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Seems like they are the same condition, about the same age.

[theeteetotaler]

these are a more recent pant. 1954-60 and a much better size, but should command about 1500ish. my latest 506xx thrift store score...

[jwied82]

Hey Jwied, might want to keep an eye on this auction to see how much these go for: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950s-Levis-501XX-jeans-Big-E-redlines_W0QQitemZ290156744174QQihZ019QQcategoryZ52392QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Seems like they are the same condition, about the same age.

thanks for the heads up. Mine are a little older, but also show a little more wear i think.

[jwied82]

These are now up on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1940s-Levis-501-Big-E-red-tab-jeans-sz-28_W0QQitemZ280155651716QQihZ018QQcategoryZ52392QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone, lemme know if you think i shoudl do anything differently with the description or pictures.

[jwied82]

^^ WOW. And they are sold already. I put a BIN of 1349 on them and they lasted for maybe an hour

[jubei]

WTF! congrats!

I bet somwhere, some Levi's head is happy make sure he follows through with payment...