The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[A Canuker]

Originally Posted by mainy

at first i thought this was just another run of the mill suede jacket
then i realized it weighed like, 5 pounds

and had a lambskin lining...

...and still had the tags in the pocket. 3 years old, can't find a flaw. thought this was worth a brag post

Epic

 

[Swan Song]

And a rust-colored jacket made in Italy with a "V" label I do not recognize in a brushed suede-like material. Perfect for weekends to my cabin this fall.

 

[otc]

Originally Posted by Orgetorix

Cut 'em off for shorts?

I see that he is selling them...but otherwise, those could make some nice shorts

 

[Nataku]

Yeah, I figure there is no use ruining nice pants for shorts for myself. They do make shorts in these colors, so I'll just keep an eye out (there will be a lot of clearance sales now that summer has gone) and pass these pants onto someone who'll use them. Better than just being a decoration in my closet.

 

[Nataku]

Found another Issey Miyake white tuxedo shirt today, obviously from the same donor as the other two. $1.85. I was hoping I'd come across some jackets/suits from this guy, but no luck...

 

[SuitMyself]

These are the two results of my first sojourn into Value Village thrifting. I do not own a camera or a scanner and I cannot, therefore, post any photos of my two finds but I managed to locate photos online of what these things more or less look like.


1.) The first thing was a pair of virtually MINT condition double-soled brown wingtips that are about 98% similar in colour, grain texture, design, etc., to the one in the picture below:

The name stamped onto the heel said John Hampton--Made in England. I would estimate these shoes were made sometime in the very early 90s. The soles are in excellent condition and, from the looks of the soles, I don't think the original owner ever wore these shoes more than 10 times or so (probably even less). The insole had virtually no dark sweat stains and the quality of the grained leather on the uppers is FANTASTIC. The leather doesn't even so much as show signs of creasing when I walk in them. You sure don't see this quality of leather these days. The size indicated is 6EEE (UK) and they fit me well. I would guess the 6EEE would be equal approximately to 7.5E (US) or 8E (US).

Price = $19.95



2.) Second item was a wool-blend (60% wool) very thick, very heavy herringbone weave overcoat in a tan and grey mix with some donegal flecks as well WITH a tan fur collar!!

The image below is the closest I could find online even though my coat isn't black:

It was a size 42 but I wear 44. The coat was definitely from the very early 1980s and is a double-breasted design. The shoulders are very narrow and the waist is cinched but I think I'll have one row of buttons removed and have the other row moved over a bit to convert it into a single-breasted. It's borderline snug on me right now.

I don't know if the fur collar is genuine fur but it sure feels like it. The sleeve lengths are near perfect but I will need the left sleeve shortened a bit (my left arm is shorter than my right). The label is Tip Top Tailors.

Price = $29.95

Price of drycleaning (if the collar is genuine fur): approximately $50. If not real fur, then price will be approximately $20.

 

[AlanC]

Came across what I finally decided was a fake Paul Smith shirt today, at least I hope it was a fake. The buttons were engraved, which did lend some authenticity. At any rate, I didn't get it.

 

[was385]

I had a decent but fairly frustrating trip today. Found about 15 high end shirts (RL, Hickey, Behar, Canali) from the same guy and they all fit but about 11 of them had embroidered initials on the sleeve. Came away with four anyways for like 20 bucks so not too bad.

 

[BBC]

Originally Posted by AlanC

Came across what I finally decided was a fake Paul Smith shirt today, at least I hope it was a fake. The buttons were engraved, which did lend some authenticity. At any rate, I didn't get it.

A fake shirt is better than what I came across today - a Paul Stuart suit. The jacket looked excellent, held up the pants and saw the huge urine stain. Delightful

People, please, if you urinate in your clothes, please don't donate them to Goodwill.

 

[The Captain]

Gentlemen!


Don't like to brag, but can't resist this one: a pair of black John Lobb oxfords (City II model) in my size for $16.50.


On the minus side, they could use top lifts and a shine...



The Captain

 

[Nataku]

^^ A find like that warrents photos! Sounds like a great score!

 

[Temujin]

Originally Posted by BBC

A fake shirt is better than what I came across today - a Paul Stuart suit. The jacket looked excellent, held up the pants and saw the huge urine stain. Delightful

People, please, if you urinate in your clothes, please don't donate them to Goodwill.
Perhaps it is not urine? At least if it is on the inner lining only. I bought a HF by accident that had the stain in it, before I learned to check the inner lining. I asked my dry cleaner if it would come out. She said most likely it was not urine but sweat stain. BTW, I still have not taken that suit to the cleaners, or worn it, as ball/crack sweat stain is still kinda gross!

 

[BBC]

Originally Posted by Temujin

Perhaps it is not urine? At least if it is on the inner lining only. I bought a HF by accident that had the stain in it, before I learned to check the inner lining. I asked my dry cleaner if it would come out. She said most likely it was not urine but sweat stain. BTW, I still have not taken that suit to the cleaners, or worn it, as ball/crack sweat stain is still kinda gross!

There was no mistake about what was on the outside of those suit pants I saw. I see enough nice stuff that's flawless that any kind of stain, wear, etc., just means I leave it behind.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by mainy

Originally Posted by BBC

I'm stunned...that's gorgeous.

- B

 

[ThinkDerm]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

- B

did you donate the jacket to vox?