The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3721

Would take pics but it's in the pocket which is still basted shut, NWT my friend.

wat?

Went through the sellers other listings....what a fuckload of crap. Looking at those listings made me imagine what thrifting in hell must be like. endrant

And yes I'm jealous.

 

Zilli is going downhill.  It may not be as valuable as some other super grail items, but I'd really like to find some Caraceni or Campagnia bespoke items.  Some of my favorite thrifted pieces have been Leonard Logsdail bespoke, NY bespoke which I am thoroughly convinced is far ahead of Savile row.

LOL, I find Brioni suits quite often. I have picked around 4 suits the last 3 months, and the 6 months before that I picked 3 suits and left around 5. Brioni is not such a rare find in context. I am sure Brioni has good eBay value, but take a 2003 Brioni suit and place up against a Dior Homme suit from the same period, the smart money says Dior wins hands down in amount of PM's I would get if I listed them. Quality wise, Brioni way better than Dior, but Dior is pretty rare. I have only found 2 Dior suits in last 2 years of thrifting and both were pretty trashed and I could not take em.

Aye, Chanel are vulgar in context of menswear. The thing that jumped to mind was a suit in a consignment in LA that was embroidered with what seemed to be crystal buttons. That suit was ugly as shit but the amount of handwork and detailing was scary. Price wise the consignment wanted a pretty penny - I could have bought 3 Kiton suits from that store for the price of that one Chanel piece.

Harumphhh, numerous Paul Stuart suits I picked up before and not a dang soul wanted (admittingly I picked suits that were probably 1980's). Quality wise Paul Stuart is pretty damn good and I certainly enjoy the label. Problem with Paul Stuart is that 99% of suits donated are too dated stylistically. Getting the good Samuelsohn or Isaia made suits of recent vintage is about as rare as finding a half decent Kiton suit. This is just my west coast experience though, east coast may be different how many of the nice suits turn up.

 

Wish I could thrift your dog.  So adorable.

 

Mine died a few days ago...

 

 

WTF! Wait, if the pocket is basted shut, how do you know it's a Rolex GMT? Or do you just think it's one? Or maybe even wish it were?

wat.

 

Sorry to hear that, bro...You had an Airedale Terrier, too?

I dunno man. I've gotta disagree on the last statement. Brooks Brothers 1818, recent Golden Fleece, recent Oxxford, Polo by Corneliani, etc are all great pickups for trades/selling on here.

For not living in California, NYC or Texas, I'd put the Barely Pickable stuff at Good, Average at Great and Excellent stuff would be Grails. The Grail stuff would be Super Grails (ie: you might find one or two in your time thrifting if you're persistent).




Nice finds! Just learned about Ebbits Field Flannels last night, actually!








Dang, that sucks. Maybe the thrift gods were looking down on you, that haul should pay for a new radiator and the labor.

Trolling you bro

Golden retriever.  Kindest, most majestic creature I have ever had the honor to call a best friend.

Thanks to everyone! 

I know what to keep my eye out for now. 

My condolences, I know how hard it is to lose a friend like that. No words to describe it.

 

Standford all the way, bro!

 

 

They are great dogs. I'm about to venture into responsible dog ownership, too. I hope you feel better soon.

Logsdail is the tits man. I found a suit around here as well and thought it was amazing. I cannot remember who I gave it to, but man, what a suit that was

Was Logsdail not a Saville Row tailor himself that recently upped sticks and moved to NY? Anyway, his work is amazing and up there with any other bespoke piece I have seen. I would put the craftmanship on a par with Rubinacci. Hope Logsdail is a member here and will value my comment so much he will offer me a free suit

Condolences on your beloved pet. Never easy to let a loved one go.

Scratching head... Food for thought .... I can see how Polo by Corneliani would be a possible flier - particularly if it is a staple suit. Never been convinced about Oxxford, it is a brand that scares me to spend 50 on and then try figure out a way of letting it go without loss. Oxxford Crest - had no trouble finding a fellow wanting a piece I had, and had no trouble selling a brown suit. Brooks Brothers scares me even more.