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Free pea coat to someone who needs it

post #1 of 14
12/31/07 at 2:26pm
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In resposne to the last few comments about donating to salvation army, etc., I agree. I will take that course of action instead.

I was selling this coat a while back but it didn't work out. It's a nice coat, pictures don't do it justice. Very heavy.

Anyhow, it's free to anyone who really needs a coat but doesn't have the money to buy one. Or if you know someone who needs a warm coat for winter that would work too.

I will ship it to you by FedEx Ground free of charge.



Authentic Pea Coat (Tag says 38)
-Meausure: 19" across the back, 32" collar to bottom, 39" chest
-I believe this coat to be from around 1956, but possibly WWII.
-Purchased from the Ralph Lauren store in BH about 8 years ago. It was a vintage (non RL) item they were selling out of the back.
-Extremely heavy, weights about 6lbs.
-Lining has one or two small tears in it, has been mended in the past
-In remarkably good condition considering its age
-Tag says "Manufactured for Naval Clothing Depot" also has a contract number and someone's name in it.
-Inside of pockets lined with cordory
-The top two buttons on either side under lapel are missing, can be readily replaced
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post #2 of 14
12/31/07 at 2:57pm
looks great - nice gesture
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post #3 of 14
12/31/07 at 3:28pm
I was actually looking at buying this coat, but I don't think winters in Texas are cold enough for a six-pound coat. Props for generosity.
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post #4 of 14
12/31/07 at 3:36pm
Hm.
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post #5 of 14
12/31/07 at 4:14pm
I'll be interested. PM sent
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post #6 of 14
12/31/07 at 4:51pm
Wow that's a pretty cool thing to do. Shame i'm in the UK, I'd be interested otherwise, I need a smartish coat/jacket type thing to wear when I spend the day at GPs (i'm a med student, I'm not constantly ill!) Currently I wear a black jumper over a shirt & tie, I feel like a school kid it's ridiculous.
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post #7 of 14
12/31/07 at 4:54pm
great gesture, why don't you donate it to someone though? Maybe at a shelter?
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post #8 of 14
12/31/07 at 4:58pm
That's a good one.
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post #9 of 14
12/31/07 at 5:10pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by landho View Post
I was actually looking at buying this coat, but I don't think winters in Texas are cold enough for a six-pound coat. Props for generosity.
I'm playing croquet wearing a polo today.
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post #10 of 14
12/31/07 at 6:33pm
Another very kind gesture.
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post #11 of 14
12/31/07 at 11:58pm
i'll take this coat.. i'll be going to college soon (somewhere in the northeast area, not sure cause letters arent back yet haha)
I could def use it as tuition is

lmk, if there's someone that needs it more than me that's fine too. (i might go to a backup school in california, no need for it then)
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post #12 of 14
1/4/08 at 11:20am
I could really use this
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post #13 of 14
1/4/08 at 11:30am
That's a great gesture. What a way to start off the NEW YEAR!

I agree with the others. Donating it to your local shelter would be a great idea or even your local boys/girls club. They probably have a young adult who is trying to make something out of himself, can't afford to buy a decent coat for interviews, work, etc and could use it.


My Hats off to you!
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post #14 of 14
1/4/08 at 3:57pm
Very generous of you. I would really like the peacoat. But when it comes to someone that really needs it try donating it to church, salvation army, etc... People there are in much need then anyone on this forum.
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