Taffmac wrote: April 26th, 2025, 2:05 pm
Another great find Rothbhoy. Thanks very much. I was in Blackpool 1975 and bought 4 plastic macs, one gents and 3 ladies. I think they were a few quid each.
You're very welcome Taffmac! Do you still have the 4 plastic macs you bought in 1975? Somehow, I doubt it, but....
No, I don't have them. The black and pink ones I bough were of very poor quality; a bit "papery". The blue and white ones were better quality but only slightly see-through. Most of the macs I still have were bough between 1977 and 1982 when see-through plastic macs were readily available on the high street.
bjhaus wrote: April 29th, 2025, 3:45 am
Speaking of Ebay insanity, years ago I saw a Hermes concertina rain bonnet also sell for 180 quid. It was an orange colour, exactly the same as the heavy duty bags they line garbage bins with, but the garbage bags are probably thicker. Which meant the Hermes badges on the rivets holding the hood together (which were a quarter of an inch wide maximum) were worth 179.
Taffmac wrote: April 26th, 2025, 2:05 pm
Another great find Rothbhoy. Thanks very much. I was in Blackpool 1975 and bought 4 plastic macs, one gents and 3 ladies. I think they were a few quid each.
You're very welcome Taffmac! Do you still have the 4 plastic macs you bought in 1975? Somehow, I doubt it, but....
No, I don't have them. The black and pink ones I bough were of very poor quality; a bit "papery". The blue and white ones were better quality but only slightly see-through. Most of the macs I still have were bough between 1977 and 1982 when see-through plastic macs were readily available on the high street.
Hi Taffmac! I sort of thought that might be the answer - thanks for getting back to me.
scotty wrote: April 27th, 2025, 5:57 pm
I do love the semi transparent macs with the matching rainbonnet. They are getting harder and harder to find, however would not pay over the odds for one
Yeah, that set that Beth saw on Ebay for £180 - totally crazy!
I would have payed it if I have had the money at the time, it was in the USA probably cost alot cause of shipping fees.
Ah yes - shipping fees - sometimes more than the item you are actually buying!
Do you still have the 4 plastic macs you bought in 1975? Somehow, I doubt it, but....
