Posts by Orgetorix

Quote:Originally Posted by DanM John Lobbs. $7.20. Not the best condition, but no cracks, scratches, gouges, etc. pics after I've cleaned them up. :popcorn:

A discussion in the thrift bragging thread made me realize I need to put this caveat in here: Union tags are helpful, but they are only a general guide. Earlier tags were sometimes used after their replacements had been introduced if a...

Quote:Originally Posted by barrelntrigger I'm assuming this is a made in USA one? From the make tag it looks to be the older ones. PRL were made in their own US factories from 70's to 90's until Corn. picked up the invoice. Just...

I accepted an offer on a pair of shell cordovan shoes from a bidder in Japan, and started to get worried when he hadn't paid 2 days later. Sent a friendly reminder message, and he responded and asked for a few more days to pay. Lo and...

Quote:Originally Posted by SpooPoker I really need to memorize how to date a union tag on the fly. I have a mental block when it comes to that. Quote:Originally Posted by Orgetorix Numbers through the middle: Pre-49 Numbers on...

Top half colors somewhat inspired by Spoo's combo yesterday, but I didn't pull it off as well. PRL jacket BB shirt & trousers J Press tie No-name thrifted pocket square Florsheim PTBs

Quote:Originally Posted by SpooPoker I really need to memorize how to date a union tag on the fly. I have a mental block when it comes to that. Numbers through the middle: Pre-49 Numbers on the edge: Post-49 For the post-49 tags: ®...

I have to say, for a forum that in recent memory was going nuts for bead bracelets, felt lapel flowers, and Incotex mooseknuckle pants, debating whether pocket sunglasses are ostentatious is kind of a relief.

Yes/no?

Yeah, Ralph RL is not worth the pickup.