The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[vexco]

Thrift related question:

Who has the best family cell plans?

All of us who do this no how important cell phones are and we probably all use a lot of data. I have been with AT&T for a long time and I'm grandfathered in on the unlimited data. But, for three phones (mine, my wife, my stepdaughter), we pay $255. It's crazy. She just broke her phone and we have insurance and can pay the $100 to get a new I phone for her (5C). But, my contract has been up for a couple months and I'm wondering if we should just switch.

Anybody pay a lot less? We need lots of data, texts, and minutes.

I'm off contract and unlimited everything except data(2GB) runs me about $45 per month. Cheap.

 

[TheNeedMachine]



Thrift related question:

Who has the best family cell plans?

All of us who do this no how important cell phones are and we probably all use a lot of data. I have been with AT&T for a long time and I'm grandfathered in on the unlimited data. But, for three phones (mine, my wife, my stepdaughter), we pay $255. It's crazy. She just broke her phone and we have insurance and can pay the $100 to get a new I phone for her (5C). But, my contract has been up for a couple months and I'm wondering if we should just switch.

Anybody pay a lot less? We need lots of data, texts, and minutes.

Clark Howard updates the best phone plans on his site with some regularity.

 

[ocooney]



Thrift related question:

Who has the best family cell plans?

All of us who do this no how important cell phones are and we probably all use a lot of data. I have been with AT&T for a long time and I'm grandfathered in on the unlimited data. But, for three phones (mine, my wife, my stepdaughter), we pay $255. It's crazy. She just broke her phone and we have insurance and can pay the $100 to get a new I phone for her (5C). But, my contract has been up for a couple months and I'm wondering if we should just switch.

Anybody pay a lot less? We need lots of data, texts, and minutes.

I have a similar plan (3 lines, unlimited text and talk + 1 iPad) from Verizon but only 15g of data for $235

 

[Nobleprofessor]

if you fulfilled your contract, you should be able to get a free phone. and that, is a thrift.

Yes, I can get a new phone. Or I can keep the one I have (I Phone 5S) and go to another carrier. Or we can trade in these phones and probably get a free or discounted newer phone. But, its the rate I am paying that seems way too high!

I'm off contract and unlimited everything except data(2GB) runs me about $45 per month. Cheap.

@vexco my daughter could go through 2GB in no time. She is 15. We couldn't share 2 GB between the three of us.

 

[vexco]

Yes, I can get a new phone. Or I can keep the one I have (I Phone 5S) and go to another carrier. Or we can trade in these phones and probably get a free or discounted newer phone. But, its the rate I am paying that seems way too high!



@vexco my daughter could go through 2GB in no time. She is 15. We couldn't share 2 GB between the three of us.

I feel like it's hard to use that much data lol. I guess it's just cuz I always use wifi when I'm at home on my phone anyway.

Seems like the upped their limits to 5gb data+unlimited everything else for 39.88.

 

[JackFlash]

Quote:
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wireless-carrier/

 

[GMMcL]



Def. not an orphan, which is the only reason I didn't leave it. This is very much a jacketing in terms of weight, and the cloth isn't totally solid – more of a heather, and I suppose some would call it dark gray rather than charcoal (certainly not "almost black"). Should have snapped a pic – it's a hair darker than this jacket I saw on tumblr:

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@barrelntrigger I've already found better. But I like this one. EDIT: Damn, found the exact thing on eBay. This is weird. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTIN-REED-100-Cashmere-Dark-Charcoal-Gray-Tort-Button-Sport-Coat-40R-USA-/321928240560?hash=item4af46b1db0:g:1K4AAOSwQTVWAOg9 Anyway, I shouldn't have asked for advice because apparently I'm feeling obstreperous and not taking any of the advice given. Still don't know what exactly I'm gonna do. But whatever. Worst case scenario, I get it altered and decide I don't like it.

First, you didn't attribute but I'll acknowledge that as my Tumblr. And that I'm wearing a gray-looking separate up top. But what you're not seeing is that it's herringbone -- as in tweed. That's a big difference, both in texture and in pattern, since you said yours was solid. It's also mid-gray value. Another big difference, since you said yours was charcoal. I stand by my original advice. Anything solid gray charcoal (or darker, unless you're talking true formal wear, as in a Morning Coat or Dinner Jacket) -- whether originally made for that purpose or not -- is not a good choice for a separate as a sport coat. At least that's the traditional StyleForum wisdom and I've come to believe it's true. (Footnote: Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a slavish devotee to StyFo dogma. But here I think they're right. And I'll go on to say why; just stick with me.) And that goes whether it's "heathered" (which is probably to say, shetland or tweed fabric), flannel or worsted (which would be, no pun intended, the absolute worst of the bunch). It's just too formal a color. It soaks all the light into it. What color pants would you wear with it? Light gray? You'd look like you were aiming for and missing a Morning Suit. Colored? I think not. This is just my approach. Many take a different path, and that's OK -- Variety is the spice of life. But you asked advice, and that's mine. Sample it or pass at your pleasure.

 

[YRR92]

First, you didn't attribute but I'll acknowledge that as my Tumblr. And that I'm wearing a gray-looking separate up top. But what you're not seeing is that it's herringbone -- as in tweed. That's a big difference, both in texture and in pattern, since you said yours was solid. It's also mid-gray value. Another big difference, since you said yours was charcoal.

I stand by my original advice. Anything solid gray charcoal (or darker, unless you're talking true formal wear, as in a Morning Coat or Dinner Jacket) -- whether originally made for that purpose or not -- is not a good choice for a separate as a sport coat. At least that's the traditional StyleForum wisdom and I've come to believe it's true. (Footnote: Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a slavish devotee to StyFo dogma. But here I think they're right. And I'll go on to say why; just stick with me.) And that goes whether it's "heathered" (which is probably to say, shetland or tweed fabric), flannel or worsted (which would be, no pun intended, the absolute worst of the bunch). It's just too formal a color. It soaks all the light into it. What color pants would you wear with it? Light gray? You'd look like you were aiming for and missing a Morning Suit. Colored? I think not.

This is just my approach. Many take a different path, and that's OK -- Variety is the spice of life. But you asked advice, and that's mine. Sample it or pass at your pleasure.

Thanks! Did you happen to see the coat in the link? My call is that it doesn't succumb to the worst of the issues that usually plague darker gray odd jackets. But I'll acknowledge that it's something on which people can disagree.

And I know it's your (great) tumblr. I was just having a bit of fun.

 

[colorvision]

Schott perfecto, blue suede, UK5 EURO 38, no idea, might as well post in case they're of interest to anyone. Otherwise they'll be kid shoes in a year or so.






@Fueco here's a couple more views of those climbing shoes. I wouldn't call the soles sticky. They're about the same as the La Sportiva I bought new earlier this year.

 

[colorvision]

Amir of Beverly Hills/Bel Air.... goes by both. He has that huge Billboard at Sepulveda and Santa Monica Blvd. that is adjacent to the two Bijan Billboards. Essentially he was a poor (still quite rich) man's Bijan and now that Bijan has passed I believe he is trying to carve his path to the top....this however is an older piece.

I pass that intersection regularly and I always notice the Bijan billboards, but I'm drawing a complete blank on Amir. Maybe dude needs to up his advertising game.

 

[Fueco]

New one for me. I've never seen this Pendleton label.

Did not kop.

And damn, gas is getting thrifty...

 

[Jompso]

I pass that intersection regularly and I always notice the Bijan billboards, but I'm drawing a complete blank on Amir. Maybe dude needs to up his advertising game.

Next time your headed west, look up about 2 blocks east of the 405 to your right. It looks just like a Bijan Billboard and its practically back to back with one. And I think that's his attempt, I mean between 230-630 that's probably the busiest intersection on the west side. I can't imagine what the Bijan company pays for not one but 2 at the same intersection. I mean they chose to go with 2 at one intersection and not post single other sign anywhere in the entire city

 

[capnwes]

yeah, it's poly, but come on.










Deadstock 3 Piece








Love the lines on this basic Southwick.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

i keep coming back to you guys, even with questions outside of thrifting, and i hope that's ok (i trust your judgement)

i have a budget of ~$300-400 for a nice, versatile and warm coat. OTHER than a peacoat, what styles and, more specifically, brands can i look to?

the Sterlingwear and Schott peacoats were just way too boxy and i think i am sick of that aesthetic anyway.

my office isn't super dressy so really, even a parka could probably work.

thanks!

Are you wanting something casual? Its pretty hard to beat a leather jacket. If you want something dressier, I love having a cashmere or wool Overcoat. Its pretty dressy, but its also long and warm. If you want sturdy warmth and don't mind the look of a Parka type jacket, LL Bean actually makes some really nice ones. As mentioned by someone earlier, Barbours are pretty nice and if you find a vintage Barbour and keep it sealed/waxed, they are indestructable.

 

[Letric]

Saint Andrews Navy Herringbone suit jacket... Looked everywhere for the pants. Cop for $20? Size 42R. Exc condish.

I'm not familiar with St. Andrews, but I know they're good.