How much did Levis cost in 1960?

How much did Levis cost in 1960?

How much did a pair of Levi jeans cost in 1960? You could buy your child a Barbie doll for $5.00 in the early sixties. Now, one will cost you around $15.00 to $20.00. In 1962, a pair of Levi’s jeans cost $5.00.

How much did the first pair of Levi jeans cost?

They were awarded the patent in 1873 and blue jeans were born. Originally called “waist overalls,” they sold for $3 a pair in 1873 ($58 today). Sales soared to miners in the California gold rush.

How much do 100-year-old Levis sell for?

The large sale didn’t even mark a record for vintage Levis. A pair of Levis from 1888 previously sold for six figures, and a cheaper pair from the 1880s sold for $60,000.

How much are the oldest Levis worth?

A mystery buyer has snagged a 121-year-old pair of Levi’s jeans at a near-record price of $100,000 ($130,176 Cdn). The last time the vintage pair of jeans was ever worn was during the 19th century. They were originally purchased in 1893 by Solomon Warner, who’s described to be the “John Wayne” of Tucson, Ariz.

How much is a pair of Levi jeans worth?

But instead of hanging these jeans on the wall to be admired like a piece of valuable art, the expensive denim is meant to be worn; stains, holes, rips and all. Denim collector’s dream: This pair of 1950 anniversary Levi jeans is currently listed on eBay for $8,000

What was the last year Levi’s 501 jeans were made?

1960-65: “Every Garment Guaranteed”-slogan removed, v-stitch and hidden rivets remains 1964-66: 501XX (last model), v-stitch and concealed rivets replaced 1966-68: 501XX 501 transitional model 1966-68: 501 0117 (0117 denotes “un-sanforized” denim) 1968-71: 501 A, S & F (introducing quality grading to customers)

How much is a 1936 Levi’s double X worth?

If a pair is ‘double X’ – like the $5,750 pair currently on eBay – the jean will also go up in value. In 1936 Levi’s introduced concealed rivets, known as ‘double X,’ where they are only visible inside the seat.

How much is a pair of Levi 501s worth?

The earliest pair of 501’s that I’ve come across currently for sale is a pair 1902 501XX priced at around 35,000 dollars in a good vintage condition. A nice overview of some (but not all) of the different variations of 501’s since 1873. Image via JeansDenim.fr