The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3478

 

I prefer to use airbnb.com for vacation rentals.  with that said, great choice in Stowe, an awesome winter destination. 

 

If you like craft beer, at all, make sure to stop in Waterbury, there is a disproportionate amount of WORLD CLASS beer in that town. 

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Airbnb ... the thrifting of vacation houses!

 

My wife and I recently journeyed to Vancouver BC for a wedding and spent the first two nights in an apartment we found on airbnb. The place was great, the price killed what we would have had to pay at a hotel (and we wouldn't have had a full kitchen or, for that matter, all that space). So I'd definitely recommend checking out the site. 

 

i know some people who are really into the whole credit card miles/points system.  I would say they are the true thrfiters of vacationing, based both on the time, research, and effort they put into the hobby and the value they get out of it!

I'll put in a plug for vrbo.com. I've used it for NYC, Maui and London, all with excellent results.

I need to get into that; as far as I've gotten is a Delta Skymiles Amex. We need 2 tickets to Germany next year for as little as possible.

I absolutely love getting a deal when I'm booking a weekend away or a vacation. I will seek things out, compare prices/reviews, etc. It's a process. I will say though, that I also love staying in great hotels and will do so in major cities. If I find a certain hotel chain that I love, I'll book directly through them. I also sign up for all of the free memberships and use them. I think I have a couple of free nights in points that I'll use next time we're in the US.

My wife says she's happy in a simple, clean room. I'm happy when people open doors for me, park my car, greet me with "Good morning, Mr. Hansderhund," bring a newspaper to my room and don't even bother asking if I need help with my luggage, they just do it. It's really a guilty pleasure of mine that I've come to terms with and give in to it a couple of times per year.

You'll have to make a side trip to Austria or I'll make it towards you. I can get to Munich in 3 or 4 hours by car.

OK, first: Freaking slow down. Those of us using our BB tether plan to keep up on the thread are using up all our minutes.
I keep telling you effers:

(JK, of course)

OMFG, so tempted. Must.... resist....
(But agree: that be a suit. You find those pants, resistance will be futile)
Whowiththewhatnow?

Here's what you do:
Step 1: Don't.
Step 2: Repeat step 1.

Approve.
Approve.

Oh yeah, and SCORPIOS, FTW!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm headed out today to buy *[someone]*'s Secret Santa gift. Wish me luck!

Awesome 46 Plaid Pendleton. AVAILABLE. I picked it up for any SF member.

 

Is there a term to describe this plaid? I'm afraid I'm not going to find a 36r in one of these anytime soon.

 

Shoulders: 39.75-40

Chest: 24

Waist: 23.25-23.5

Length: 31

Sleeves 35.75

 

 

 

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Ties for me. 

Anyone know about Oleg Cassini ties?

 

 

 

 

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Also passed on this Abercrombie & Fitch vintage blazer that was really nice, but I've already picked up too many things that don't fit for me and my wife is annoyed. Would this be worth picking up? I don't recall seeing a size, but lower 40s probably. It was pretty nice. Is this worth picking up?

 

 

 

I've always wondered about this label.
He/it was Jackie Kennedy's favourite designer. Now that's more than 50 years on but you still see them around.

I have much less than others, but I've almost never been: a) impressed by Cassini; and b) deterred from buying a no-name brand anything for me if I like the color, pattern, feel, fit, etc..

Item b) was invoked recently on a vintage Cassini for Alexander Harvey repp stripe tie that filled a hole (again, I see it; don't care) in my tie constellation, and looked and felt very nice.

Here are those red wings, didn't kop because I'm not sure I can turn them over but I can proxy for anyone who wants (size 8).


They look like samples or deadstock because they have a few scuffs and the insoles have been cut but the soles have no wear.

Deck the halls plaid, holiday essential!

 

Absolutely beautiful Eazy, great find and what timing!

 

Things have been pretty slow for me, a few recent finds:

 

Rad Chester Barrie for Austin Reed (no marked size, 23 p2p)

 

 

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Polo Down Jacket (M)

 

 

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Bally PTBs (10.5 US - these are brown, not black)

 

 

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Alfred Dunhill Houndstooth Flannel w/ Side Adjusters (38 waist, flat front w/ cuffs)

 

 

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RLPL Cords (41 Waist)

 

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And some fall ties: Lands End Fair Isle, Scottish Blackwatch Tartan, Polo Made in Italy Wool Repp, Carroll & Co. Wool Ducks

 

 

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All available other than the fair isle tie.

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