Filson Down

For our money, Filson makes the most respectable, versatile, and durable men’s bags on the market. With time, these things only appreciate in value. As a result, the company goes out of its way to prevent market forces from affecting the bags' pricing. If Filson gets word of a retailer selling the bags at a discount, it ceases doing business with that retailer. But, fortunately for the deal seeker, eBay is rife with Filson deals:

• Small green sportsman’s bag down from $275 to $152 (above)
• Large green briefcase/computer bag down from $250 to $80
• Small tan duffle down from $215 to $55
• Black bridle leather field satchel down from $800 to $255
• Tan briefcase/computer bag for $57
• Tan briefcase for $150
• Medium green travel bag for $37
On eBay, you'll also find plenty of other smart Filson products at markedly reduced costs: 

• Red & black wool bomber jacket down from $225 to $50 (above)

• Shelter clothe foothills parka down from $300 to $75
• Rare oil finish bomber for $230

• And -- perhaps our top find of late -- the above wallet down from $90 to $27.

Opportunity Knocks

It's no secret that the consignment business is booming, which has led to the influx of some really nice pieces onto eBay. Ask Andy "senior member" and eBay "power seller" Mack11211 just unloaded some exceptional specimens online, including this brown flannel Paul Stuart jacket, which retails for $1,200. Starting bid: $50. 

Worried about fit? Completely justified. The solution? Pop in to Paul Stuart and try on a few jackets for size - Paul Stuart flagship - 10 E 45th St between 5th & Madison - 212-682-0320 - Map    

Oh, and don't forget to check out the Paul Stuart sale online.

It Ain't Easy...

Amid the clearance-like atmosphere at Saks, we were genuinely surprised to find Edward Green shoes marked down by 30%. You’re still paying about $800 for shoes, mind you, but these beauties could easily be passed down for a generation or three. Otherwise, there’s always eBay where you can find Green’s for $1.50 to $450.

Saks Fifth Avenue - 12 E 49th St at 5th - 212-644-1704 - Map

This Fine Day On eBay

Feast your eyes on this rare and beautiful Shipley & Halmos brown leather attache case. Retail price: $600 / Opening bid on ebay: $400

And don't overlook this handsome canvas and leather messenger bag from Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Retail price: $595 / Opening bid on eBay: $239

The best deal, perhaps, is this Coach black leather satchel briefcase starting at $24

Or, perhaps, this vintage Trafalgar hard leather portfolio starting at $35

This Fine Day On eBay...

... We did spy: • One pair of Persol polarized aviators starting at $60
• One pair of Persol classic tortoise frames starting at$90

• One handcrafted leather messenger bag starting at $140

• One High-Sierra canvas/leather briefcase/laptop bag starting at $14

• One Dior cashmere 2-button blazer in a 40S starting at $80

• One Zegna wool 2-button sports-coat in a 42S starting at $20

Because We Care

As winter slowly approaches, our friends over at h(y)r collective need your help in finding a good home for these endangered vintage Ralph Lauren Polo Country moccasin boots.

All you need is a true 9" foot and $50 to make a difference, and rescue these beautiful babies from the barren eBay wilderness.