The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3833

Originally Posted by mhtcjt37 

As I'm new this got posted late several pages back. Would love some opinions and advice on some of this stuff.

Originally Posted by Digmenow 

It's like this thread is a hive and we're all just worker bees, contributing to it, yanno? I'm voting for Wes to be the Queen.

Originally Posted by los_face 

This last week has been all about the outerwear for me and being a Niners fan, I picked up a grail item I've been hunting for the past 15 years!
First off though, I passed on a pair of black crocodile Nettleton's earlier today in 11.5 or 12 (no mark so estimate vs my 10's). Thought of picking them up and seeing interest but had a hole worn through one of the soles (so full resole needed) and wasn't sure about customs policies for Canada to US shipping of exotics. Uppers were in solid condition but couldn't justify the hassle at the time.
Anyways, Cooper A2 flight jacket in brown goatskin size 50r. Was on the extreme end of my thrift cut of but i got excited and couldn't pass even though it doesn't fit. Available

Older Barbour Liddesdale (no inner pocket) which fits me perfectly. Although quilting is coming undone everywhere I spoke with CS at Barbour NH and they said they'd restitch for free. N/A

Calafate shearling B3 bomber in size M, made in Argentina. The leather shows a bit of wear which I actually prefer over shiny looking newer leather. Shearling is super plush and rivals any of my other 2 shearling rancher coats. Fits well but unsure if I really need another shearling.
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) Billingham portfolio/briefcase in canvas with leather accents, made in England. Couldn't find out much about this although I know Billingham is known for their camera bags. I have been unable to find anything about a non-camera bag line although I have heard their stuff rivals Filson in durability and construction.

William Evans tweed, insulated shooting coat in 42, made in Great Britain. Beauty of a coat which may or may not turn into my outdoor work coat. Nice and roomie for mobility and has antler (?) buttons with leather trimming and pockets for everything.
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I've been a Niners fan since I was kid and had this exact bomber. One day it mysteriously disappeared and I have searching for a replacement for well over a decade. I was in SF last year and saw a homeless guy wearing one that was falling apart and for a whole 3 seconds I actually contemplated trying to buy it off of him and seeing if the drycleaners could fix it up...never happened and then I found this in a thrift...in my size...while visiting SF!
Mid 90s Chalkline SF Forty Niners gold bomber jacket in M. Fits like a glove and although nowhere near the most valuable thing I've thrifted, definitely my favorite. N/A
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Originally Posted by capnwes 


Lol. Before I decide how I feel about this statement, I need some clarification.

Do you mean Queen like this...

Or

Certainly not this...this would be a drag!

Hopefully something more like this. The Queen of Tweed!

Originally Posted by Klobber 

Absolutely true. If you see a high end MC branded pair of jeans, run for the hills man. I mean this as well, not being snarky. Very few of these brands make nice looking jeans. Kiton = awful, Borrelli = terrible, Cucinelli = grandad jeans, Zegna = sucks, I could go on and on............. Enjoyed your observation, I can finally get this monkey off my back thinking I was the only one

Originally Posted by Orgetorix 

Thrift fit from a '20s themed party last night. My outfit all thrifted or ebayed except the tie and the collar, IIRC. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Originally Posted by eazye 

I love the thrift synergy on this thread.

Originally Posted by Cotton Dockers 

Sorry, should have been more clear. New Gant = Good, THAT Gant = Bad. Although the original, old school Gant was good at one time, right? It's just the stuff in the middle that is generally not worth picking up.

Originally Posted by Randomore 

Is this the Loro piana I am looking for?

Originally Posted by Randomore 

Is this the Loro piana I am looking for?