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post #48946 of 73290
10/4/12 at 9:58pm
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Originally Posted by GMMcL View Post

Seriously dudes? Not a single freaking popcorn after my teaser?
Well, I'm going to f**cking earn your respect. Because today was my day in the life of DM7. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Unfortunately.... That respect is going to be diminished somewhat because of the shitty ass pictures, which I'll have to settle for because I can't find the goddam cord to connect my slightly less crappy camera to my computer. So Blackberry it is.
So here's the story. I went back for an RRL shirt for a thread brother. Intended to hit just one shop. But BAM! I was hitting good shit left and right. So I decided to see if my luck would hold, and went to a local GW that I'd hit once before to very mediocre results. BAM BAM! I was freaking Reaganing! Every effing label I turned was better than the last! I mated over a half dozen orphans. I was sweating bullets and must have looked possessed. It was un-effing-believable.
Unless noted, everything is available.
Shoes:

Ferragamo (left) 9D
AE, model unknown (split toe norwegian w vibram sole) 10D. Need some love.
Shirts:

Pink, Pink (saw "14" and thought Brianpore! but I should have thought again: WOMEN's 14), Filson (taken), RRL (taken)
BB tie (not avail), CT tie, Coach square (not avail)
Outerwear:

Is this Barbour? XL, Made in England. Cuffs are a bit scuffed, but otherwise in great shape Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Trousers:

x 2, 32 x 30ish, beige and gray wool.
What's that you say? You'd prefer something higher end? OK

RLPL, 32 x 30ish
Suits & SC's:
What's that you say? You want something trad/sack? OK.

JPress solid gray, JPress green cord, Vtg BBGF, Vtg BBGF
Slimmer profile? Done.

Paul Stuart x3, 2 of which are Samuelsohn and the other is made in USA; plus BB1818
More USA made top notch quality?

How's old-school, well-made PRL blue label sound to you? Because I got 2. Left one has ticket pocket and double vent, is my size and is NOT available. Right side is dual vent and double breasted.
Not impressed? OK, how about this?

Zegna su misura, 15 mil mil. JUST a hair too big for me.
Speaking of the Italians:

Fabio Inghirami (anyone recognize this label? Looked familiar); Saks House brand Made in Canada, 100% Loro Piana cashmere; HF black 100% cashmere

What's that you say? How could I end on such a low note? Maybe you'd prefer something higher end? OK

Barbera Sartoriale. NOT available; my size And then there's the bad... (Click to show)
Here are the orphans I picked up. Probably shouldn't have, but couldn't let go of the hope I'd mate them.

Stuart by Samuelsohn navy stripe x2, RLBL USA made x1, Oxxford Super 150s x1, RLBL trou x4 + Paul Stuart trou x1.
Bitch of it is: I ran out of time. I left so many orphans and reverse orphans! BB1818, RLBL, Stuart... The orphans I did take were all half price; the others were full price. Once I learned from the floor staff that they gather up last week's 1/2 price stuff and toss it, I had to grab the orphans. Ima go back tomorrow and see if I can find the remaining mates, and will also hit another local GW to see if they got split on distribution.

What a day.


Damn, you smanged it.
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post #48947 of 73290
10/4/12 at 10:03pm
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Originally Posted by GMMcL


So here's the story. I went back for an RRL shirt for a thread brother. Intended to hit just one shop. But BAM! I was hitting good shit left and right. So I decided to see if my luck would hold, and went to a local GW that I'd hit once before to very mediocre results. BAM BAM! I was freaking Reaganing! Every effing label I turned was better than the last! I mated over a half dozen orphans. I was sweating bullets and must have looked possessed. It was un-effing-believable.

 


Zegna su misura, 15 mil mil. JUST a hair too big for me.

Explanation of said term for non-American born in the late 80s, please?

 

Great haul, man! I think people were just still in shock from the finds of earlier today.

 

Also, any chance that Zegna is 40-42L?

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post #48948 of 73290
10/4/12 at 10:23pm
Such great finds
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post #48949 of 73290
10/4/12 at 10:28pm
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Originally Posted by DeadBoy View Post

Explanation of said term for non-American born in the late 80s, please?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaganing
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post #48950 of 73290
10/4/12 at 10:29pm
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Originally Posted by GMMcL View Post

Seriously dudes? Not a single freaking popcorn after my teaser?
Well, I'm going to f**cking earn your respect. Because today was my day in the life of DM7.

 

This is inspiring!!  *Amazing*!  worship.gif

 

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saw "14" and thought Brianpore!

 

Hey, got another 14 over here... sly.gif 

 

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post #48951 of 73290
10/4/12 at 10:38pm
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Originally Posted by davesmith View Post

Thrifting in NY is a waste of time in my experience. Great stuff but they know how to charge. I have seen used shirts for $150 and they were in terrible condition. 

I am actually disappointed to hear this. I was kinda hoping to visit places Jesse visited in the NYC episode of Put This On's second season in my next visit to the city.*

 

On that note, where are the places that you guys had best thrifting experience? I assume LA area?

 

* Does anybody actually know thrift shops they visit from this episode? Only thing I could tell was that one place is Salvation Army somewhere in Manhattan. I've inquired Jesse about this when it was first aired, but still haven't heard back from him yet.

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post #48952 of 73290
10/5/12 at 12:03am

So I was having a bad day, wasn't happy at all, and decided hey, lets see if the thrift gods shit on me too.

 

Strolling through the shoes I see a pair that wasn't there yesterday (yeah having a shop like a quarter mile away, if that, is taking its toll). I find that they have those super shitty white perforated insoles in them and for some reason (maybe it was the welt) I decided it was worth peeling the stuck-down insole back to see who was down there...

Peel meee (Click to show)

 

Well hello there. That's all you get of those till they're cleaned up. I have a feeling they may still go back though.

 

Then I found these, figured I'd grab them if for no other reason to find out more about them/Der Bomber. What's the deal with this sole? 3 brass rivets in the front, one in the rear.

 

 

 

These were the most expensive of the night -

Nwot Timberland Abington suede and canvas boat shoes(?). Sewn down leather welt and near spotless vibram soles. Maybe tried on on some carpet. Size..... 14 of all things. Looked these up, spring 2010 apparently.

 

Clothing wise, all I grabbed was this

Seemed pretty nice, is it? One small spot on the shoulder I'm going to try getting rid of.

 

So, I guess I wasn't completely shat on, but maybe partially. Also officially recognizing / being recognized by regulars at this store. There's "Cellphone Jose" ( I think I heard him being called that, always checking things on his phone) "The Maven" (50 something woman always sitting down waiting for the next cart/rack to roll out, either on her laptop or phone), and a somewhat gorgeous girl that looks like she has no place being there as often as she is. Very well put together and bubbly. Shares her name with my ex, which you'd think would be enough of a deterrent. Wait, what... Are our 60 minutes up already doc? cheers.gif


Edited by Evil Abed - 10/5/12 at 12:14am
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post #48953 of 73290
10/5/12 at 4:25am
I wanted to share a couple of finds from our favorite friend who shall remain nameless biggrin.gif

The following is a quote:

i found this Hans Wegner "Heart" dining table,these are very rare and desirable because they only have 3 legs!!!
i got it for $15,google what they go for.
also got these on monday,count them 2 pairs of Louis vuitton,2 Pairs of Crockett Jones,Garvati and one pair of Ferragamo Tremazza SPECIAL EDITION (retail $2K and up)
feel free to share on SF smile.gif

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post #48954 of 73290
10/5/12 at 5:26am
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Originally Posted by HansderHund View Post

I wanted to share a couple of finds from our favorite friend who shall remain nameless biggrin.gif

The following is a quote:

i found this Hans Wegner "Heart" dining table,these are very rare and desirable because they only have 3 legs!!!
i got it for $15,google what they go for.
also got these on monday,count them 2 pairs of Louis vuitton,2 Pairs of Crockett Jones,Garvati and one pair of Ferragamo Tremazza SPECIAL EDITION (retail $2K and up)
feel free to share on SF smile.gif

A moment of silence....

 

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post #48955 of 73290
10/5/12 at 5:41am
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Originally Posted by concealed View Post

 

I have had tons of success in the suburbs, but it takes patience and the competition with other flippers is fierce.

This ^ totally made me think of this last night

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Originally Posted by Brianpore View Post

A moment of silence....

 

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post #48956 of 73290
10/5/12 at 5:54am
Good work GMMcL....get at me if any of those suits are 46 range.
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post #48957 of 73290
10/5/12 at 5:56am
Haha, yesterday the aldens and today.....Lattanzi
Only these are too large for me, size 10

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Edited by Crat - 10/5/12 at 9:00am
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post #48958 of 73290
10/5/12 at 6:01am

Here are some more Tweeds I have collected over the summer.

 

Blue Check Harris Tweed 40R

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Green Herringbone Harris Tweed 40R 3 Button

 

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I think I may have posted this before

Gray Fleck Harris Tweed 40S

Made in Denmark, 3 Button

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Blue Herringbone Harris Tweed

Dunn and Co. 40R

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Beige Houndstooth Tweed 42L

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post #48959 of 73290
10/5/12 at 6:03am
A salute to our nameless friend.... Viva le _________ icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #48960 of 73290
10/5/12 at 6:03am
My first NWT find...Recent Hickey Freeman in a beautiful windowpane, wool cashmere blend, incredibly soft fabric...and of course it's not my size - available. 40R.






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