🛍️ OK, I Found a Pendleton Item — What Should I Be Looking For?
🔎 1. Identify the Item Type
- Wool Shirts: Board shirts, lodge shirts, made in USA
- Jackets: Native print or blanket coat styles
- Blankets: High resale value for vintage Native American patterns
🔖 2. Check Tags and Labels
- Woolen Mills Tag: Indicates U.S.-made vintage
- Made in USA: Older pieces have better resale
- RN# 16563: Common on legit vintage Pendleton
👁️ 3. Examine Condition
- Moth holes are common — hold up to light to inspect
- Look for felt stiffness or shrinkage in wool
- Stains can be tough to clean on wool — note if present
📊 4. What’s It Worth?
- Vintage Wool Shirts:$40–100+
- Blanket Coats:$100–300+
- Modern Shirts:$25–50
- Sell-Through Rate: High for vintage USA-made pieces
- Shipping: First Class for shirts, Priority Flat Rate for heavier coats
👉 Use Etsy and eBay for style name references (Board Shirt, Lodge Shirt).
💡 5. Should I Buy It?
- ✅ Classic plaid wool shirt or tribal blanket print?
- ✅ U.S.-made with intact tags?
- ✅ No major damage from moths?
- ✅ Good return on a $5–15 pickup?
If yes → Grab it! Pendleton woolens have strong vintage collector appeal.
