The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[summej2]

eBay is still turning up better stuff for me than the local thrifting scene; I picked up a hardly worn Davies & Son SB suit in grey flannel for ~$18 shipped. Only the pants need alteration, the jacket is dead-on perfect.

 

[Nashville]

Thats because they are getting it from the thrifts, I have met several here in the nashville area that do this!

 

[antirabbit]

So today I hit pay dirt.

Vman are you listening, get over to Gurnee thrift.

They got a huge shipment of pants and jackets. There were 4 MTM Dunhill blazers/jackets, I picked up the two blue blazers, one was 100% cashmere DB, the other was a basic two button sb blazer with horn buttons. Both fit fairly well, I made some mods to the DB, which fits well now. Both obviously full canvass, both made in Italy.

Cost...$28.00 for both, the cashmere was completely new, the pockets were still sewn shut.
There was a grey herringbone blazer that was 60% cash, 40% silk, with ticket pockets, I would have bought it, but I am not a flipper and it didnt fit me.

There was also a tan cashmere blazer. All Dunhill. Not sure who makes them, but the two I bought were full of handwork and super beautiful!

Oh, Vman, this is over where the sweaters are normally, they cleared room for all of the blazers, they are in the far right side looking at the racks.

 

[swb120]

Had some luck today - found a pair of Church's black wingtips in my size for $4. Also found a beautiful newer Hickey Freeman Boardroom navy pinstripe suit (40L) for $12.

 

[tonylumpkin]

Originally Posted by swb120

Had some luck today - found a pair of Church's black wingtips in my size for $4. Also found a beautiful newer Hickey Freeman Boardroom navy pinstripe suit (40L) for $12.

Where did you find the Churches? I was beginning to think that no one in Pittsburgh had ever bought English made shoes. Well, except for that one pair. Seriously, I never run across EG, Church, C&J or any other English shoes. Nice finds.

 

[swb120]

I sent you a PM. They weren't in the best shape, but for $4 and given that they were my size, why not? If I can ever figure out my digital camera, I'll post photos.

 

[rnoldh]

Originally Posted by tonylumpkin

Where did you find the Churches? I was beginning to think that no one in Pittsburgh had ever bought English made shoes. Well, except for that one pair. Seriously, I never run across EG, Church, C&J or any other English shoes. Nice finds.

Well, there was at least one guy in Pittsburgh that wore John Lobb Mattas

 

[tonylumpkin]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

Well, there was at least one guy in Pittsburgh that wore John Lobb Mattas

That was the "one pair" I was refering to in my post. How could I ever forget them.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

Well, there was at least one guy in Pittsburgh that wore John Lobb Mattas

Apparently not, as he tossed them unworn. Maybe he though, 'I live in Pittsburgh--I can't wear these!'

The only pair of English shoes I've ever found thrifting are some Grenson Masterpiece loafers.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by AlanC

Apparently not, as he tossed them unworn. Maybe he though, 'I live in Pittsburgh--I can't wear these!'

The only pair of English shoes I've ever found thrifting are some Grenson Masterpiece loafers.

I've seen a pair of Church's, but they were in the thrift for a reason.

 

[Nashville]

found two nice hickey freeman neckties and a black BCBG light weight outer coat today

 

[VMan]

Popped into a Goodwill in the hood looking for a last-minute Halloween costume. Didn't find anything for the costume, but snagged a couple RLPL shirts, Brioni shirts, Talbott BoC shirt, and Zanella trousers.

 

[Minkous]

Went thrifting today and i swear some old guy musta died and left some beautiful garments. I kinda picked threw the stuff and came out with these
CANALI sportscoat (Navy)

Green Suit by ??? ( I want to venture to say that it is actually bespoke or made to measure but i dont know and can't tell.) I am in love with the material on this suit. Its a lil big, I will prob pay and get it taken in on the sides and possibly taper and take up the pants on my own.

Harris Tweed sportscoat not pictured, may end up for sale
TOTAL COST TODAY: $25.00 usd

 

[swb120]

I picked up a pair of beautiful cordovan color wingtips by a company I didn't recognize. Has anyone heard of Harris Tweed? The interior sole states that they're "Benchgrade" and "Made in England." There is additional information on the interior side, including the Last number, and size, and additional writing which I can post, if needed. Here is an admittedly bad photo of the interior of the shoe. Does anyone recognize this brand?

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[rnoldh]

They are Churchs shoes branded as "Royal Tweed".

I'm mot sure how Royal Tweed relates to Churchs in the pecking order, but they are definitely a Churchs shoe.