Posts by capnwes

Not a thrift find, but snagged off the bay for a ridiculously low BIN price. Brooks Brothers/Peal & Co. Double Monk Leather and Canvas Spectators.I believe these are the Cooper Monk by Alfred Sargent. That sidewall script is Alfred...

Undoubtedly the most immediately useful item I have thrifted this year, if not ever. Now to find about 5 more.

The older stuff is upper mid range in my opinion. US union made as you can see from the Rutgers stamp.  The leather is generally not as plasticky as Dexter or Mason, and the stitching on the soles is typically inset a little...

Quote: Originally Posted by FaceOfBoh  If I moved to China and set up shop as a freelance proofreader consultant, could I make a killing? I have always wondered about starting a business making menu maps for Chinese...

Popped a cherry today....I assume these are elephant.    [[SPOILER]]

I've had ok luck lately...    

Quote:Originally Posted by acosbysweater   [[SPOILER]]    Quote:Originally Posted by MZhammer    [[SPOILER]]  Thanks guys!

Was sad to let some of these blazers go, but they were purchased in poor condition only for their buttons. The golden fleece was the hardest to do.     The harvest.....   Golden Fleece      ...

So...does this qualify as a suitable wedding tie?      

Quote: Originally Posted by ilikethelights  Found my first Duchamp but passed because it was a total clown tie (and in not that good shape) Whoops.....that was probably a bad pass. How bad is "not that good of...