The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 1123

Originally Posted by Nataku 

Picked up a cool early 60's Schwinn Racer today from the thrift. Original black paint in great shape. Tires had air in them and hold it well. $13.

Looks just like this, but has the original black/white seat with the S on it:

Originally Posted by California Dreamer 


Nice bike Nataku. You going to swan around town in it, tootling from thrift to thrift with your wicker basket mounted on the bars? (Forgive my scepticism, but I doubt this "racer" ever saw a velodrome)

Originally Posted by SpooPoker 

^ Id be interested to see pictures of that purplish one. Especially if its around a 38 or 40R. Y'know.

Originally Posted by threeleggeddog 


I'll try to snap some pictures tomorrow. My iPhone photobucket app isn't uploading, and I'm not feeling patient enough to upload with my point and shoot. It's a 52 Euro, but my guess is that it's about a 43" chest, as it fits me pretty well (not that I'm looking to sell it - I get attached to quirky blazers). Do you know anything about the brand? I saw one old forum thread by a guy considering buying a $600 dollar Crosby moleskin blazer off Yoox. From this, I'm guessing that my initial hunch about the quality wasn't too far off. This blazer also uses some type of dye that seems to fade into a neat blend of purple-shades after enough wear (it says something about the dye on the inside label).

Originally Posted by csoukoulis 

did OK yesterday...getting ready to head out today to the spots i couldnt make it to yesterday.

Brown Herringbone Hickey Freeman Cashmere Sportcoat (38 or 40R iirc)
Loro Piana Flat front tan cotton pants around 38x32
Ike Behar Sea Island Cotton light blue dress shirt
Ike Behar pink polka dotted tie
Recent Zegna striped tie
Black church's custom grade medallion cap toe monk strap shoes i think 9 or 9.5.

Passed on a green oxxford clothes blazer. Inside tag said golden fleece. Was in good shape, just wasnt sure about the green.

Originally Posted by bourbonbasted 

Think this is the right venue for this. Just as a general PSA I would avoid Filene's Basement. The one by me generally has some really nice deeply discounted stuff (had good luck with Brioni, Versace, RLPL and even Kiton in the past). However, when I walked in yesterday it was merchandized to shit with Joseph Abboud and the like as far as the eye could see. I asked the SA where the usual trove of Barney's stuff that is usually sloppily hung in on a secluded rack was and he informed me that Filene's Basement is no longer sourcing garments from Barney's or even Filene's. It appears since they have been bought by Syms they have gone to stocking outlet-only lines, a la Men's Warehouse. Just thought I would give a friendly tip. Hopefully something to brag about in the near future.

Originally Posted by bourbonbasted 

I asked the SA where the usual trove of Barney's stuff that is usually sloppily hung in on a secluded rack was and he informed me that Filene's Basement is no longer sourcing garments from Barney's or even Filene's. It appears since they have been bought by Syms they have gone to stocking outlet-only lines, a la Men's Warehouse.

Originally Posted by bourbonbasted 

Think this is the right venue for this. Just as a general PSA I would avoid Filene's Basement. The one by me generally has some really nice deeply discounted stuff (had good luck with Brioni, Versace, RLPL and even Kiton in the past). However, when I walked in yesterday it was merchandized to shit with Joseph Abboud and the like as far as the eye could see. I asked the SA where the usual trove of Barney's stuff that is usually sloppily hung in on a secluded rack was and he informed me that Filene's Basement is no longer sourcing garments from Barney's or even Filene's. It appears since they have been bought by Syms they have gone to stocking outlet-only lines, a la Men's Warehouse. Just thought I would give a friendly tip. Hopefully something to brag about in the near future.

Originally Posted by horse's_ass 

Had some decent luck today:

Couple pairs of Allen Edmonds loafers - a nice pair of Woodstocks (11D) and a pair of Enfields (11D). Also found a pair of Church's driving mocs (10.5) and some black Polo tassel mocs (10.5D).

Also found a Joseph Abboud Plaid "American Soft" blazer (42S) that's still being sold for full price ($495) at Nordstrom. Finally, i swung by TJ Maxx. No Black Fleece or Golden Fleece, but got a really nice Polo madras tie for 10 bucks.

I'll probably keep the Enfields and the Church's and probably the Polo tie, but hit me up if you're interested in any of the other items.

Also, a question:

I found Corneliani DB, roughly a size 41/42. 85% wool, 15% cashmere. It had some pretty pronounced peak lapels and was ventless, so I passed. Is there any value here? The suit was 10 bucks.