maybe this will show you what I need.
June

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

what about replacing the zipper? $10. shipping is absolutely crazy. they could mail it for 39 cents. what a rip off.

This jacket needs a lot of tearing apart to replace the zipper because of the way it is made.. I looked at that first and said "no way". I just thought I would be able to replace the slide at Joann's or Hancock. Guess I thought wrong!!! If I had an old jacket to take one off, it would be great but I don't have one. Maybe I should start in on rummage sales..........that's an idea I just thought of...... June

Check out zippers by the yard at stores that carry home dec material. Maybe you can pillage the slider from that. Or contact a company called zipperstop.com and see if they can help you.

I just replaced this exact zipper part on a fanny pack for a friend. I went to my stash of salvaged zippers and found one that worked. I KNEW those zippers would come in handy one day. I've had some since the early 70's!

Try garage sales, try the Salvation Army, Goodwill, even the dollar store. You'll find a match somewhere. I'd only replace the zipper as a very last resort.

Try calling the company. See if you can get the zipper shipped to you for less than $10. Webstores set up shipping costs as a standard to cover everything. As a small business owner, I will change my shipping if someone can pick something up or if the item is really small and can be stuck in an envelope. Never hurts to ask. Might save time searching for the right thing.