[thegovteach]

I have found a second hand Barbour, Made in England, New Hampshire waxed jacket. It was a little large, but I bought it because, it was in pretty darn good shape, and two I bought it for $25.
I have two questions.
1. Have you ever heard of a Barbour New Hampshire?
2. It is a wax jacket. Have any of you sent a jacket to Barbour for re-proofing? I have another jacket I re-waxed myself, and was an "all day" event. Is it worth the money to have it done professionally? ( In other words, will I be happy with the finished product?)

 

[SG_67]

Barbour has many different models. I've not heard of this one but again my knowledge of the full range from Barbour is far from complete. I did see this though:

https://www.oconnellsclothing.com/Barbour-Men-s-Waxed-Newhampshire-Jacket-Sand-A1901.html

As for waxing, I own three Barbour jackets and have always sent them in to be done. They are washed and reproofed. The last time I did it, it was $40/cost. Money well spent as I can think of far better ways to spend my free time than with a can of hot, molten wax.

Wait...I take that last sentence back!

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

Send it in.

Rewaxing a jacket typically takes me 2 hours of concentrated effort. Once you do it one time, you can appreciate the effort that goes into this process.

Cheers,

BSR

 

[eagle2250]

I've done the rewaxing myself and I've sent my jackets it for the professionals to rewax same. My decided preference is to send them and have others do the work!

 

[gamma68]

Nice score on the NH jacket! I've re-waxed myself and sent to Barbour (through Orvis). The turnaround time for sending it in for re-waxing was about a week (off-season). At this time of year, the turnaround should be quick.

Having said that, I also like re-waxing myself. When you put a little care into a jacket, it becomes more "yours."

 

[icky thump]

I recently sent Barbour in North Carolina a Border to be reproofed. It was around a week from sending to receiving back in tip-top shape.