The ChapBook
If you're old enough to remember the DirecTV commercial with the punchline
"You have reached the end of the internet..." you're old enough appreciate full chaps.
Have a tip? Email me >> AmnestyBin @ gmail.com
And if I get really ambitious, I may eventually repurpose these / socials, too
(or not, I tire easily)
I love nothing more than scouring the ends of the internet for whatever ill-advised, based on a teenage dream, purchase I'm contemplating. Last year, I was fully familiar with just about every used Bruno Delgrange worldwide on the web. The outcome of that, "Baby Bruno" in all her 90s vintage, no knee rolls, modest blocks glory, is sitting in my bedroom as we speak. Currently, it's Journeymen chaps that I'm on about. And while "Gina" is hanging on my closet door as we speak, my work here is not yet done.
And because I love nothing more than scouring the ends of the internet for ill-advised, retro-fabulous purchases, I'm going to leave this old-school, no bells, no whistles, virtual bulletin board right here. Everyone deserves a good pair of full chaps. Let's buy some s**t!
Last Update: Friday, June 23
JOURNEYMEN
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Staunton, VA:
Good News: fringe, described as suitable for someone 5'6" - 5'8" and practically new; seller ships to you
Bad News: "buy now" grayed out; item does not appear among seller's other listings under Seller Details.
Medford, NJ:
Good News: $45! Seller ships to you.
Bad News: They're half chaps. (13" calf / 17" length, if you're still interested)
Riverhead, NY:
Good News: $175 "with shipping" and they're actually full chaps (listing title inaccurately has them down as "Half Chaps")! Black, no fringe. Size is given merely as "large."
Bad News: Actual availability questionable - there's no "buy now" button.
The Tack Collector (Calgary, Canada)
Black with Gold and Purple Piping, No Fringe
$78.25 CAN + shipping; XS, measurements 28.3 (waist?) / 13.5 calf / 20 thigh / 33 length
eBay
Black with Dark Green and Lighter Brown Piping
$75; measurements described as 34" inseam and 38" waist ("from last hole to buckle")
LAROCQUE
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Ocean City, MD
Good News: $300/ships for $8.71; described as "long, slim fit," chocolate with dark chocolate yoke and fringe + navy piping -- measurements upon request
Bad News: "buy now" grayed out
PINNELL
Poshmark
Black/Brown/Ostrich
$500; seller wears a 26 in TS breeches; thigh measures 21.5/22";
MYSTERY CHAPS BUT INTERESTING! see also 'Unknown/Mixed' at bottom
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Lexington, KY
Good News: $50; described as "custom," no size, no other details but appear to be black with blue yoke and white trim/piping; likely rough out?
Bad News: shipping not given as an option; "porch pickup in Masterson Station"
BARNSTABLE
Facebook Marketplace Listings
East Sandwich, MA
Good News: $90; smooth/top grain, black with fringe; XS, long inseam, regular calf - NWT!
Bad News: shipping not given as an option
Lake Forest, IL
Good News: $20; medium, black, rough out
Bad News: no "buy now," shipping not given as an option
Greenville, NC
Good News: $25; brown, top grain, children's size 10
Bad News: no "buy now," shipping not given as an option
Columbiana, OH
Good News: $35; brown, rough out, XL, "used but great," "shipping possible at buyer's expense" ($12)
Bad News: *shrug*
Glenmoore, PA
Good News: $25; brown, children's 12, new condition, $10 shipping or local pickup - other sizes/colors avail.
Bad News: *shrug*
DEVON AIRE
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Ashland, NH
Good News: brown, medium, $50 shipped
Bad News: no "buy now" button
ON COURSE
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Stoneham, MA
Good News: $50 smooth, top grain, black with brown trim; measurements given as child's 16 with 28.5 " inseam and 19.5" thigh -- seller says she's 5'1" and they're "a good length" on her.
Bad News: no "buy now" button
OVATION
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Morrisville, PA
Good News: $99 smooth, top grain, black with brown trim; size given as Large; NWT!
Bad News: no "buy now" button
Poshmark
PRACTICAL CHOICE
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Gainesville, GA (Peddling Pony)
Good News: $40 + shipping; green with cream, rough out, size given as "small, 32" regular" ... NWT
Bad News: no "buy now" button
PROCHAPS
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Atco, NJ
Good News: $100 + $9.25 to ship; light brown/tan with fringe; tag in photo indicates 30/76
Bad News: "buy now" button grayed out
UNKNOWN/MIXED LOTS
Facebook Marketplace Listings
Monroe, NC
Good News: brown, rough out, size given as "large," I'm guessing these are English chaps as seller specifies "no fringe" (that feels like an h/j person thing to say).
Bad News: $100
Spartanburg, SC
Good News: maybe these are English, maybe not. I think they might be. Top grain, brown with darker trim; there's a closeup photo that may be either a Western pair's back belt or a laced rein-style back belt? Seller accepting offers.
Bad News: XS size, total mystery
Conover, NC
Good News: brown, rough out, "fit a petite teen," seller considers them a small in juniors; measurements upon request; ships for $5.75
Bad News: $80
Auburn, MI
Good News: navy, rough out, no size given but seller says they were an 8; $15
Bad News: local pickup only
Clinton, PA
Good News: black, rough out, size given as small/"young adult," 32" inseam/38" long
Bad News: local pickup only
Springfield, VA
Good News: green with cream, rough out; inseam 30" -- seller says they are 5'1" and approx. 145 lbs
Bad News: local pickup only
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Assorted pairs include Barnstable; childrens and adult $15-20
Shelton, CT
One of two available pairs appears to be English (brown with yellow/cream); no size given $50
Lexington, KY -- also listed above under Mystery/Interesting
Good News: $50; described as "custom," no size, no other details but appear to be black with blue yoke and white trim/piping; likely roughout?
Bad News: shipping not given as an option; "porch pickup in Masterson Station"
Raleigh, NC
Good News: brown, looks to be topgrain with lighter trim; "Western" in title; looks like English schooling chaps, possibly Barnstable?
Bad News: $225; no size, shipping or pickup details
Poshmark
$57, tan/light brown
Size described as "small woman/large child"
OTHER SOURCES
A Splash of Tack at Flat Iron Farm
Brick and mortar store in Maryland; check their Facebook page for regular truckloads of consignment and other used items. Journeymen pairs have shown up here.