01 September 2024

Ugly Chess Jacket

And I mean that in the kindest way, like 'Ugly Christmas Sweater'. English speaking visitors to this blog might be surprised to know that the famous sweaters are known and sought after internationally. Will chess jackets also catch on?

This latest post for Top eBay Chess Items by Price (March 2010), features an item titled, 'Kidsuper Chess Not Checkers Corduroy Blazer - Size Large - Brown - NEW'. It sold for US$ 335.00, 'Buy It Now'.

The description said,

Condition:
New with tags: A brand-new, unused, and unworn item (including handmade items) in the original ...
Brand:
Kidsuper
Type:
Blazer
Size Type:
Regular
Size:
L
Style:
Pea Coat
Outer Shell Material:
Cotton
Department:
Men
Color:
Brown
Fabric Type:
Corduroy

For previous top eBay items in the clothing category, see:-

By coincidence, a used ('Pre-owned' in eBay jargon) jacket of exactly the same type was being offered on eBay for US$ 365.99. Are ugly Christmas sweaters also worth more used?

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