Second hand hunt coats - where to find?

[Suziq77]

I was at Windsor yesterday (in the mud, sploshing away) and I fell in love with an Alexander James hunt coat - the 32oz navy one. While I don't doubt the price tag is justified, it got me wondering whether any one ever sells their second hand hunt coats? I can imagine they are held on to for life....and I am going to ask our hunt secretary if she could put a wanted advert out as perhaps someone might have an outgrown coat they would be willing to pass on. I'm sick of the million layers of thermals and think I have reached an age where I should make a good investment!

I thought I'd check on here as well just in case there was an online site that anyone could recommend?

 

[JenHunt]

not many get sold 2nd hand as people do tend to hang onto them!

But - try the huntingstockmarket and fieldandcountryantiques for starters!

if you don't want to spend quite that much then the Shires Hunt Coats are good value for money!

 

[combat_claire]

Ebay is worth a look too as is Calcutts second hand department.

What size are you after as I will be listing a Saddlemaster 36'' navy hunt coat before the hunting season gets underway again.

 

[Suziq77]

Thanks Jen and Claire - I will have a look. Ideally looking for a 34", possibly a 33" which is what I tried yesterday but wasn't convinced it had quite enough room in the shoulders....

 

[Hunters]

Calcutts gets my vote. I have bought & sold there many times. What's more you can call them with your size & they'll check the racks to see what they have second hand on your size. I bought the most perfect top hat that I hunt in from them.

 

[Shay]

Our hunt advertises 2nd hand coats etc through the supporters club at the close of the season. It might be worth checking if your local hunts do the same.

 

[Dizzyblonde99]

I know you said hunt coat but I have an alexanader james tweed jacket, have to agree lovely quality! Just a shame it's too bit should probably sell it :/

 

[BenceyJ]

Have you tried www.foxyattire.co.uk. They sell many second hand Hunt coats and Tweeds along with other hunting attire. Definitely worth a look....

 

[lizziebinks]

I've always bought and sold on ebay. Busier though as you get closer to 1st November though...don't expect business will be brisk in June but you never know!