Reed Vintage Jackets — Share Yours & Get Free Help Identifying It

Reed Vintage Jacket Archive — Share Yours & Get Free Help Identifying It

Have an older Reed jacket (varsity, leather, bomber, car coat, suede, etc.) and want to learn more about it? Post it here and our team—and other Reed collectors—can help with era, materials, style details, and history.

How to post your jacket (takes 3–5 minutes)

Use the buttons on this page:

• “Ask a Question” = best if you want help without sending pictures.

• “Write a review” = best if you want to share your jacket story + photos for help identifying it. 

What to include (the more detail, the better)

1. Photos (please include as many as possible):

• Full front

• Full back

• Inside lining

• Brand/neck label

• Any tags (size/care/union tags)

• Close-ups: cuffs/waistband knit, patches, snaps, zipper (show zipper brand if possible), pockets, any damage/repairs

2. Description

• Approx. year/decade (if known)

• Materials: leather sleeves? wool body? suede? nylon?

• Colors (body, sleeves, knit trim)

• Any patches/embroidery (team/school/company)

• Any label text or numbers you see

3. Measurements (optional but helpful)

• Pit-to-pit (chest)

• Shoulder width

• Sleeve length

• Back length (collar seam to hem)

What you’ll get back

We’ll do our best to provide:

• Likely era / decade range

• Style type and comparable Reed styles

• Notes on materials, construction, and care

• Rarity/collectability notes when we can

About “value” requests

We can share general guidance based on typical resale factors (condition, size, materials, rarity), but we do not provide formal appraisals for insurance/legal purposes. For official valuations, consult a certified appraiser.

Privacy note (please read)

Do not post your phone number, email, address, or order details publicly. If we need to follow up privately, we’ll direct you to a secure contact option.

Purchase Note - The $36 price is for shipping the jacket to us for a review of the jacket - we do not provide formal appraisals. 

Do not purchase the offer if you are sending us pictures in the review section.