The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

TheNeedMachine · Jun 17, 2012

Re: Paul Stuart:

Brianpore said:
IMO better then Hickey Freeman. Look for the labels with all three city names on them (newest), two is older and one is oldest.

Howdy,

Picked up a couple "PS Tri-City" (term I just coined for PS labels with all 3 city names on them) pieces today: a sport coat made in Canada, 100% wool, ticket pocket, and pretty dope (fabric woven in France)...but I just quadruple-checked it and it has a small tear on the inside. Eh, easy fix. Other PS item is a long-sleeved plaid shirt, made in Italy.

Thank you again for the tip - I probably would have kept passing over PS stuff.

JackFlash · Jun 17, 2012

I have the exact same boots. Might be a bit clunky for city use, but excellent for hiking. If someone grabs these I would suggest adding some red laces and treat with Sno Seal (or a similar type of wax). Don't treat with anything that is going to soften the leather or else you'll loose the stiffness needed for hiking.

eazye said:
Sooooo, my thrift ban has been removed. Therefore I decided to take a walk to my neighborhood spot, didn't find much, but I did come out with these. 80's Raichle made in Switzerland mountaineering boots.Size is 9M. If anybody needs any kick-ass boots for next winter, get at me. I've got a pair of very similar Danners, and they are ******* BOMB proof!

LooknGr8 · Jun 17, 2012

You people. What you have done to me.

I had been looking forward to this day for six months: New Premium Outlets mall in Merrimack NH, a few miles up the road. Grand opening this weekend.

I went. What I found:
-- BB all 346 with no clearance rack
-- Saks had Brioni ties and some sweet black label (who makes these do you know? Zegna Cloth, Italy) suits BOGO but still, I could have months or perhaps a year of quality thrifting for the prices they were asking (and that thrifting would turn into trades and more consignment $$$). Or I could go wild on B&S or y'all's eBay and get more-better stuff...
-- Bloomie's had some canali ties and some Harris Tweed (HT branded!) coats for under $200 but common patterns I see at thrifts for $3-10
-- PRL outlet no RLPL or "the good stuff" you see sometimes

I walked out with a dress for my six-year-old daughter, just to burn the "buy $50, get $25 off" coupon at Bloomies and to round up to the minimum $50, a Boss silk pocket square.

You people have blasted my standards so high that this day, Father's Day, I had been looking forward to all year...was a total bust, ha! Only at thrifts can I find truly good clothes. Also this one has no ORvis or Barbour or H-F store, which others do. There will be a Vineyard Vines store opening soon though, so there's some hope...

capnwes · Jun 17, 2012

Brianpore said:
Should have left your number....

Really no need, at that store they know me by name, what days and times I come, and what I'm looking for. Just never had anyone offer to bring stuff out from the back before. I guess that's one of the perks you get when you spend thousands of dollars at one thrift store over the course of a year.

Brianpore · Jun 17, 2012

capnwes said:
Quote: I was kidding b/c of the wife... but yea I know what you mean. If you are friendly, the employees will go out of their way to be helpful. I bring coffee to my local place every few months as I tend to go at 9am when they open just to say hi and thanks

mexicutioner · Jun 17, 2012

capnwes said:
Really no need, at that store they know me by name, what days and times I come, and what I'm looking for. Just never had anyone offer to bring stuff out from the back before. I guess that's one of the perks you get when you spend thousands of dollars at one thrift store over the course of a year.

having your own Personal Thrift Concierge: a sign that you are truly in the top 1 percent of the bottom 99 percent.

SpooPoker · Jun 17, 2012

eazye said:
I've still got these bad boys, B&L for DKNY if your interested.

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barrelntrigger said:
If you guys want to trade, take a look at what I have. So far, all the items I've posted are available. Let me know!

you need a 3 piece?

capnwes · Jun 17, 2012

PSA, anyone know somone who wears a size 18 shoe? I saw a pair of Adidas hi tops (Burgundy) Apparently New condition.

barrelntrigger · Jun 17, 2012

tben said:
I can palm a basketball but I am not sure if that means my hands are giant...Lebron can do it...

Yeah, you have big hands, bro. I jealous. Since I was a kid, I always wanted to run while palming a basketball then jump from the free throw line to a dunk that's so sick, it would make put MJ to shame. Then again, I stopped growing around 5'8. FML

barrelntrigger · Jun 17, 2012

Greg613 said:
Nothing today, but some guy did pee on my shoes in the bathroom at Goodwill. He looked like a crazy person, so I pretended not to notice.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

TheNeedMachine · Jun 17, 2012

Noob question (I searched, did not find): how do you positively identify mother of pearl buttons?

I have some shirts that I suspect have MOP buttons - nice pearlescent "face" and white backs that may or may not have mottled brown patches on them, shirts all made in Italy. Is there a tried-and-true method for identifying MOP buttons?

Gracias!

AndroFan · Jun 17, 2012

Touch it to your lips (or fingers, if your fingers are sensitive enough...mine apparently aren't). It will be cold to the touch. Plastic won't.

ATLnoob said:
Noob question (I searched, did not find): how do you positively identify mother of pearl buttons?

I have some shirts that I suspect have MOP buttons - nice pearlescent "face" and white backs that may or may not have mottled brown patches on them, shirts all made in Italy. Is there a tried-and-true method for identifying MOP buttons?

Gracias!

barrelntrigger · Jun 17, 2012

SpooPoker said:
you need a 3 piece?

Woa, fat lapels! But I'm interested! Measurements, please!

tben · Jun 17, 2012

ATLnoob said:
Noob question (I searched, did not find): how do you positively identify mother of pearl buttons?

I have some shirts that I suspect have MOP buttons - nice pearlescent "face" and white backs that may or may not have mottled brown patches on them, shirts all made in Italy. Is there a tried-and-true method for identifying MOP buttons?

Gracias!

Lick them...

Did someone say 3 piece..

mexicutioner · Jun 17, 2012

AndroFan said:
Touch it to your lips (or fingers, if your fingers are sensitive enough...mine apparently aren't). It will be cold to the touch. Plastic won't.

everyone: don't forget to print out Androfan's advice and keep it in a safe place so you can more easily sue him when you catch herpes of the mouth.

EDIT: this not legal advice.

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