The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[heynow]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Lets see pics. the $39.99 price point at my thrift store is reserved for shoes they think are worth a lot.

yea i found them at a local discount store, i think they are the starrs? not sure though. Might have to sell them as they are a little big, but I will try to live with for a while because of the price.

 

[Spilotro]

This may not count so much, as it's Ebay, but here it goes:

3 Alfani dress/sport shirts, new with tags - $1 each

Ecco Montreal plain toe oxfords - $60

Jos A Bank dark charcoal sportcoat - $20

Wilson leather blazer - $14

 

[ExHack]

Originally Posted by scruff

Scruff,

Casey's original comment was that he was interested in trying to thrift, but avoided the "ghetto areas." Another threader laid some s**t on him, not undeserved, for the touch of elitism. As the young man seemed a bit confused, I translated: most thrift stores, catering to downmarket incomes, are in downmarket areas; so if he wanted the bargains, he'd need to suck it up and venture into "the ghetto" for them.

 

[rebel222]

Scored pretty good this morning on my way to work. 13 Brooks Brothers and Lands End ties that are current style for $6.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by Staatsoper

My brother found it, and it's his size, about a 38, and he plans to wear it with his tux and ivory silk scarf. And vintage homburg.

I like him already!

 

[rebel222]

Oh yeah, I also got some Hanover Shell Cordovan Oxfords for $30 from my cobbler. They were covered in brown shoe polish. Took them home and stripped all of it off, and the uppers are in perfect shape.

 

[wind88]

3 pairs of brand new earnest & sewn jeans for $10 a pair.

 

[cugel]

some killer air force 1's that lasted me well into middle school for only $5

 

[Nataku]

Best day in a long time. Found a white/black Costume National Homme shirt at the Goodwill. Found these at the Salvation Army: - Zegna blue heavy-weight shirt - Varvatos light-weight shirt, perfect for summer - Tomer Rothschild Hand Tailored shirt. It's VERY slim-fitting, I can't fit it. Does anyone know about this maker? I would flip this since it doesn't fit, but it probably wouldn't do too well being as it's not a well-known label. I'm thinking of keeping this in hopes of losing some weight to fit it. Here is their web-site, though: http://www.tomerrothschild.com/

 

[Georgia]

I usually have quite a bit of luck thrifting around here - not necessarily the super high-end labels that some of you find, but still some really good (trad-leaning) stuff (Brooks Brothers, Bill's Khakis, ties, PRL, etc.).

I usually try and sell it on the B&S forum, but had an idea - would anyone be interested in trading? I figure I can post my sizes, as well as the stuff I come across, and if there's any interest, we can make a trade for something you have found. What do you think?

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by Georgia

I usually have quite a bit of luck thrifting around here - not necessarily the super high-end labels that some of you find, but still some really good (trad-leaning) stuff (Brooks Brothers, Bill's Khakis, ties, PRL, etc.).

I usually try and sell it on the B&S forum, but had an idea - would anyone be interested in trading? I figure I can post my sizes, as well as the stuff I come across, and if there's any interest, we can make a trade for something you have found. What do you think?


I would be interested. I usually make a run once a week. Usually find PRL, HF, HSM (sometimes decent), and tons of ties.

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by Nataku

Best day in a long time.

Found a white/black Costume National Homme shirt at the Goodwill.

Found these at the Salvation Army:

- Zegna blue heavy-weight shirt
- Varvatos light-weight shirt, perfect for summer
- Tomer Rothschild Hand Tailored shirt. It's VERY slim-fitting, I can't fit it. Does anyone know about this maker? I would flip this since it doesn't fit, but it probably wouldn't do too well being as it's not a well-known label. I'm thinking of keeping this in hopes of losing some weight to fit it.
Here is their web-site, though:

http://www.tomerrothschild.com/

In the spirit of the trade proposal, post measurements. If it fits me, I may be able to offer some stuff.

 

[Staatsoper]

Originally Posted by Staatsoper

My brother thrifted a luxurious J. Press Chesterfield coat in perfect, like-new condition yesterday. Black, single breasted with concealed buttons, velvet collar, and it fits him perfectly. Tag inside the pocket states: "New Haven--L. McCune--9/27/30!" Yes, 1930. $40.
His J. Press saga continues! On a return trip to the same thrift store, my brother found a minty, early-'60s J. Press tux, grosgrain, single-breasted, peaked lapels....very slim cut. His size, like the Chesterfield--maybe they came from the same gent. $15. When the tux returns from some minor alterations, I'll snap some photos. Me, I had to be happy with a Talbott ascot.

 

[AlanC]

 

[rebel222]

Pair of BB suspenders. 3 Pairs of PRL Wool Slacks... $5 for all