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post #34636 of 73271
5/7/12 at 3:21pm
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Originally Posted by cpmac7 View Post

This annoys the crap out of me. I understand the concept of rising prices for quality and such, but from $6 a pair to $79 + is a little extreme don't ya think?

I'm just glad more thrifts don't take the time to know what they have. hopefully it'll stay that way for some time.
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post #34637 of 73271
5/7/12 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by noobizor View Post

Eazy, are you going to be rockin' that Bijan in some kind of non- formal wear context? Is there a fit pic in the works? (You seem like your steez level could handle it).
It's being put through "the method" as we speak, I promise I'll post a thrift fit pic with it before it goes where ever the fuck it is that people wear this kind of thing. Vegas? Who knows.
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Originally Posted by Brianpore View Post

Nice haul.

Pagging Klobber for that Brioni

The Jack Victor is nice and should make a few bucks on ebay no problem!
I thought it might, just for the fact of it being peach colored and summer being right around the corner. If it were a size 38 I'd wear that motherfucker myself.
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post #34638 of 73271
5/7/12 at 3:29pm
In my previous post I forgot to add this pair of alden that are also available. 9.5 a/c
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post #34639 of 73271
5/7/12 at 3:39pm
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Originally Posted by Hoofit View Post

In my previous post I forgot to add this pair of alden that are also available. 9.5 a/c
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drool.gif I need my feet to grow!

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post #34640 of 73271
5/7/12 at 3:46pm
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Originally Posted by Brianpore View Post

drool.gif I need my feet to grow!

 

They're great shoes... The Brooks Brothers shell by Alden I got from Typhoid Jones look just like that. They take a great mirror shine on the toe too mwink[1].gif

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post #34641 of 73271
5/7/12 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by Brianpore View Post


Yes, he is not going to be able to repeat this (well Spoo might be able to, but we don't know Spoo's costs basis so you dont know what he is netting on these items), but that is not even the point.

All day erry day, Im calculating margins. Its become obsessive.

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Originally Posted by Samuel Smith View Post

WWSD? what would Spoo do?
oh and PSA - i own ZERO pocket squares.  Can someone get one to me (Charlotte, NC) by saturday? Cheers!

Thats pretty good as it is in the first pic - white spread collar, dark chocolate grenadine garza grossa. You can find a PS dude... any macys or anything has one. If not, cut a piece of an old tablecloth linen, and do a puff, not a fold. Nobody will know unless they take it out. (Srs)

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Originally Posted by acosbysweater View Post

Why risk it when you can ball hard for just one transaction.

BALL HARD BRO

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Originally Posted by Hoofit View Post

still looking for the vintage croc gucci's.icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

I have a feeling that a lot of people will be looking for those now.

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Originally Posted by eazye View Post

RL

Yo bro. hows the inseam on those cords doing? smile.gif
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post #34642 of 73271
5/7/12 at 4:40pm
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Originally Posted by BRANE OF THRIFT STORE EMPLOYEE 

DOKTER MATRENS? BIG MONEY PEEPLE WANT THESE PRICE IS 49.99

ARROW FRENCH CUFF?! OH SO ELIGANT PEEPLE WANT THESE PRICE IS 19.99

STAFFORD TUXEDO THIS IS BIG MONEY GRATE FOR WEDDING AND OTHER CELEBRATION TOO PEEPLE WANT THIS PRICE IS 80.00 DOLLAR

 
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post #34643 of 73271
5/7/12 at 4:47pm
Stopping in real quick to say big ups and...
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to
DeadBoy
I was interested in a suit he thrifted. He actually held onto it for me until he crossed south of the border to save me on shipping, then shipped it before I even sent payment. And the packaging was some of the best I've ever received. As if that's not enough, the suit actually fits perfectly and will require no tailoring. I'm ecstatic. Definitely do business with this guy.

(Will reply to PMs later tonight)
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post #34644 of 73271
5/7/12 at 5:20pm
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Originally Posted by workthatwedo View Post

My new favorite Goodwill already wised up or something.  They had two pairs of AE Graysons that were marked $79.99 and $99.99.  Just the other day I pulled a mint pair of AE Park Aves for like $6.

 

Had this exact problem the other day. Pair of used BB shoes, the Peal Co ones, for $129.99. Pfffffffft, fuck that, I'm out.

But, after a looooong ass search, finally grabbed a BB solid navy in my size. Not a thrift, but Etsy is pretty close. Sack cut and all, which I was hoping for. Probably overpaid for it a bit, but it's been an impossible find for my price range. And to get it in a sack cut? Yeah, had to pull the trigger.

467
(Not my photo - http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewtonStreetVintage)

Happiness now (or at least until my finals grades come in boxing[1].gif)
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post #34645 of 73271
5/7/12 at 5:53pm
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Originally Posted by noobizor View Post

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Yo, so I just bought this Brooks Brothers tie -- for $1 -- and sold it for -- hold up -- $15! - (true story) - FIFTEEN HUNDRED PERCENT MARK-UP

You've been had -- it's only 1400%
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post #34646 of 73271
5/7/12 at 6:14pm

I went to two spots and pulled a bunch of solid Trad gear:

 

(Let me preface this by saying that BB 346 in the 1950s / 1960s was a respectable line - equal to their mainline in quality, but trimmer in fit.  (50 years before it became known as outlet crap.)

 

1x vintage 1950s / 1960s Brooks Brothers 346 [WHITE BLOCK LETTERS ON BLACK label] solid navy 3 season staple suit.  Made in USA.  Marked 41 LONG.

 

1x vintage Brooks Brothers edit: Golden Fleece POW suit.  Made in USA.  Marked 40 REG.

 

1x vintage 1950s / 1960s Brooks Brothers 346 [WHITE BLOCK LETTERS ON BLACK label] dark brown flat front wool slacks w/ cuffs.  Made in USA.  36 x 32 or so.

 

1x vintage J. Press white dress shirt with flap pocket on chest.  Made in USA.  16 1/2 x 34.

 

1x vintage pair of LL Bean "blucher style" shoes from their 1989 University Lounger line - they're like camp moc's with a hard leather sole.  Made in USA.  12 D.

 

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^ Not an actual photograph - I just pulled this one off the web.  The ones I found are in pretty much the same condition.

 

and a pair of Zanella flat fronts in light / mid brown.  Made in Italy.  Marked 38.

 

Pic's to come after cleaning, pressing, polishing, etc. 


Edited by Typhoid Jones - 5/7/12 at 6:52pm
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post #34647 of 73271
5/7/12 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by MattR View Post

Had this exact problem the other day. Pair of used BB shoes, the Peal Co ones, for $129.99. Pfffffffft, fuck that, I'm out.
But, after a looooong ass search, finally grabbed a BB solid navy in my size. Not a thrift, but Etsy is pretty close. Sack cut and all, which I was hoping for. Probably overpaid for it a bit, but it's been an impossible find for my price range. And to get it in a sack cut? Yeah, had to pull the trigger.
467
(Not my photo - http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewtonStreetVintage)
Happiness now (or at least until my finals grades come in boxing[1].gif)

Congrats, my man.

Couple of E. Zegna dress shirts:

Tagged 17.5/44, kinda off white with very faint yellow stripes, shoulder seam to end of sleeve: 25.5"
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solo pix of the one behind it, tagged 16.5/42. shoulder seam to end of sleeve: 26"
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both available.
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post #34648 of 73271
5/7/12 at 7:21pm

Whew. Been away on vacation all weekend with my wonderful but not at all a fan of thrifting girlfriend, so I haven't been checking in much with this thread (although she did go WHAT?! when I told her some guy was selling a pair of shoes for $2,000). Finally caught up.

 

First time in a long time visiting the U.S., and barring a few quirks (seriously... what's with all the flags? Do people forget what country they're in?), it was delightful.

 

Very nice to meet grendel, however briefly. Hope you enjoy the tie, and good luck finding the HF tux pants.

 

Also, big props to mainy for the awesome Polo sport coat, and to GMMcL for that amazing briefcase, which I had in my possession a full day before the Globe & Mail's Style section declared "retro-inspired briefcases" to be an essential item this spring. And a big thanks to 330CK for all the kind words.

 

Now then, going to the U.S. meant hitting the Niagara outlets, which was almost a complete waste of time until I found this little beauty on the clearance rack at Saks Off Fifth...

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

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Been had RLPL... $30 summer shirt

 

Back to the thrifting grind shortly.

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post #34649 of 73271
5/7/12 at 7:28pm
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Originally Posted by SpooPoker View Post

Yo bro. hows the inseam on those cords doing? smile.gif

Beat you to it.
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post #34650 of 73271
5/7/12 at 7:29pm
Maybe I'll post my first thrift fit pic when I get them in.
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