The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3003

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Originally Posted by LooknGr8 

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Originally Posted by SpooPoker 

Were you in the pool behind me?

Are you holding Brianpore, or is that just someone roughly his size? I think I found a Ron Chereskin SC that would about fit...

ha ha ha .....

I'd love an invite next time though...

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Originally Posted by goneAWOL 

 

You might be right with a lot of this, but it sure would be nice to be able to post some finds without being hounded by a bunch of guys with 5 posts who want every measurement on a Brioni shirt, even though they are only willing to pay $15.

 

At least with a thread with invited members you know its all good guys who aren't trying to get a steal off you.

What about those of us who lurk just to check out the amazing finds, and do not hound, e-mail, PM anyone? I come here every day just to see what people find. I do not ask where anyone finds there stuff, nor would I. I also do not begrudge anyone selling,or trying to sell their items at what they think is a fair price, nor do I condemn anyone for trying to get a deal. Everyone knows what the approximate prices paid for the items are, so it is up to the buyer and seller to come up with a price that each can live with. Just my .02...

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Originally Posted by ahk11 

 

+1 to this. I never post on this thread because I never find anything really worth posting. I've also never pm'ed anyone asking if something is available. I know my place as a lurker. I've read the whole thread, and followed along for quite a while, still enjoying it between the arguments and petty BS. I really hope folks don't quit posting here for the sake of those of us who aren't as fortunate in the thrift game.

I don't think anyone will really stop posting here, but the exodus has definitely begun.

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Originally Posted by catside 

T&A twins

I think Alden but still not sure. Now defunct Barrie used to use British makers, too.
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Sorry for crappy photos. Everything available.

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Originally Posted by tonylumpkin 


Nothing about them looks like Aldens. Nice looking shoes though. The script on the "Genuine Shell Cordovan" looks similar to what Hanover stamped on their soles.

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Originally Posted by capnwes 

It is the same script as Hanover, but it would have been much farther back and stamped longways on the sole, rather than across. I have seen some others with the same scripting, struggling to recall who though.

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Originally Posted by catside 


I have handled quite a bit Hanovers. These are not. There is still possibility of Church's since Barrie used them, they are marked custom grade, and quality is similar. However the script is like Alden's and it has four more nails than Church's.

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Originally Posted by tonylumpkin 


I wasn't very clear on that. My main point is they aren't Aldens. The thing on the Hanover script was an afterthought. Fact is they look. Nothing like Hanovers either. They're still nice looking shoes.

This isn't a thrift brag, but I thought this was interesting due to our conversation a few weeks ago.

NEW Hanover Men's Tassel Moccasin SHELL CORDOVAN Loafers ...

I never knew Hanover had some shoes made by Barrie Ltd. Learn something new everyday.

Still doesn't mean the original shoes in question were Hanover.

Brooks Brothers Gray Pin Stripe Suit 36R 30/31

Brooks Bros Cotton Summer Sport Coat 48R

Brooks Brothers Madras Summer Sport Coat, 44R has some unfortunate shoulder fading.

Patagonia Folding Jacket 44L - pouch was nowhere to be found.

Big and Tall - Hickey Freeman Loro Piana Suit Navy Pinstripe 50XL  42/32

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Originally Posted by kravman2011 

What about those of us who lurk just to check out the amazing finds, and do not hound, e-mail, PM anyone? I come here every day just to see what people find. I do not ask where anyone finds there stuff, nor would I. I also do not begrudge anyone selling,or trying to sell their items at what they think is a fair price, nor do I condemn anyone for trying to get a deal. Everyone knows what the approximate prices paid for the items are, so it is up to the buyer and seller to come up with a price that each can live with. Just my .02...

I hear you, since I lurked for a long time before posting.  But the fact is, I stopped posting a majority of my finds a long time ago.  It gets to be pretty time consuming, and even stressful, when you receive an influx of pm's every time you post your best finds.  I've had people send a string of pm's requesting measurements and pictures, then just stop responding all together when they decide they aren't interested.  Most of those people only have a few posts, but I try to be nice and respond to pm's anyways.  In a nutshell, it has become difficult to post here just to brag.  

Nevertheless, as others have said, people will likely continue posting here including myself.  

What is the policy on making "want to buy" posts here?

 

If anyone has a winter coat laying around with shoulders not wider than 18 3/4" and not longer from bottom of collar than 39" I'd be interested.

 

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Originally Posted by DanM 

I'm new here, but I would have liked an invite too...

What is this story with a new forum?

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Originally Posted by goneAWOL 

I hear you, since I lurked for a long time before posting.  But the fact is, I stopped posting a majority of my finds a long time ago.  It gets to be pretty time consuming, and even stressful, when you receive an influx of pm's every time you post your best finds.  I've had people send a string of pm's requesting measurements and pictures, then just stop responding all together when they decide they aren't interested.  Most of those people only have a few posts, but I try to be nice and respond to pm's anyways.  In a nutshell, it has become difficult to post here just to brag.  

 

Nevertheless, as others have said, people will likely continue posting here including myself.  

^^^ I pretty much post here (whenever I can) just to brag.  I still try to make offers to or accept offers from as well as trade with forum members that I recognize from their thread posts,.  I usually refer other members that don't recognize to my eBay listings or Etsy shop and let them make up their minds there.  No fuss, no muss, no stress. 

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Originally Posted by Typhoid Jones 

 

^^^ I pretty much post here (whenever I can) just to brag.  I still try to make offers to or accept offers from as well as trade with forum members that I recognize from their thread posts,.  I usually refer other members that don't recognize to my eBay listings or Etsy shop and let them make up their minds there.  No fuss, no muss, no stress. 

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Originally Posted by ahk11 

 

+1 to this. I never post on this thread because I never find anything really worth posting. I've also never pm'ed anyone asking if something is available. I know my place as a lurker. I've read the whole thread, and followed along for quite a while, still enjoying it between the arguments and petty BS. I really hope folks don't quit posting here for the sake of those of us who aren't as fortunate in the thrift game.

+1 I only thrift for myself, so the Alden and AE tassled loafers and the the odd sport coat isnt worth posting, but I've read every single post in this thread and get inspired by the hauls the big guns display here. I'm sorry to hear that those guys get hounded with PMs and even more sorry (but this time for myself) that they have found a new private forum for their bragging. I've learnt so much from so many of the regular posters.