The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 3912

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Originally Posted by rayxlui 

Not...sure...if...can..compete...with. Worth a try.

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Too lazy to show some dat Dries Van Noten shirt. And Dolce & Gabbana

I was going to say, "I think you won" until I realized you took pics of a couple dated suits instead of the Dries. I still think you won, but it's not a good victory.

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Originally Posted by mint 

Are there any Canadian thrifters here? If so, could you direct me to places? Or any online consignment places? I've mostly check out Value Village, but all I can find are Mickey Mouse tshirts

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Originally Posted by tonylamer 

 

Yes, I'm from Toronto. The hub of the universe. If you want a thrift store that'll churn out RLPL, Brioni, Kiton, etc., I'll give you the address right now: Los Angeles.

 

Of the pieces that comprise my monstrously bloated wardrobe, I can now say that--despite spending hundreds of hours in Toronto thrifts--ZERO items were purchased at a thrift store.

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Originally Posted by FaceOfBoh 


Not withstanding my cheeky comment from earlier, I still contend that almost any thrift store anywhere will yield fine results with the application of knowledge and patience. I know deadboy is in the GTA and he's said here that 80% of his finds come from his local Value Village. True, mega hauls are something you'll see from LA and only a few other places but decent pieces to flip, to wear and to trade are out there, you just need to look and know what you're looking at.

In regards to 'mint'... umm, so you're looking for thrift stores in Canada? Are you aware of how big Canada is? My best advice would be to look up Goodwill locations in the Greater Saskatoon Area and stay the eff away from Toronto.

But yeah, there's a ton of us in and around Toronto (perhaps enough that we should all have a meet-up sometime, hmm?). I did my own research to find my sweet spots, so I see no reason why others can't as well. As for online, the best value you can get is on eBay, provided you're patient and know how to bid strategically, and when to pull the trigger. And if you're in Toronto and have some money, check out Off The Cuff at Yonge and Eglinton. The prices can be a bit steep, but the clothes are good and the guy who runs it is awesome, and he'll help you find stuff that will work for you.

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Originally Posted by Brianpore 

Love me some Christmas returns

 

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Originally Posted by grendel 

 

I got a Duchamp very similar to that from Deadboy. It's a gorgeous tie.

Ha! I was going to say Grendel why you getting rid of that tie? They are awesome, I recently saw that exact model at the Holt Renfrew outlet and seriously considered buying one.

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Originally Posted by hucklecat 

found some cool shoes. USA Made Converse. 

 

 

 

 

 

The "smile" in the front is just ultra cool. 

Hey cool! That line on the front is on all Jack Purcells, by the way.

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Originally Posted by grendel 

Fights have little to do with muscles. The most dangerous sensei I ever sparred was a 135 lb woman.

I know your a martial artist of somesort grendel, but im drunk and this made me lol for real, not because it isn't true, but because someone is talking about sparring female senseis on the internet... still funny

Only once, and it didn't work.

Today I found an absolutely mint Dunhill tux...  but the pants (unpriced) had been stashed with the childrens clothing.  Seeing as how the mens and childrens clothing are next to each other, someone was exceptionally lazy.  The smart ones stash the good clothing (or what they think is good clothing/or clothing they want) in the women's section.  As a result, anytime I find golden fleece jackets, I know I'm going through women's pants to find the pants and the stashed Brunello's.

Good haul today.  Besides the Dunhill, about 7 pairs of Aldens (if you include the BB branded ones) in beautiful shape.  I do love Tax season.

Yeah I've been on both sides of that equation.  Actually that crazy red tartan double-vented jacket w/ throat-latch was stashed in the women's jackets, along with an Anderson-Little tweed in my size that was stained to death.  Looks like because they were good but damaged items they were waiting for a sale.  Well, to help out people my size I put the tweed back into its place.  My opinion is that if they really wanted it they would've taken it.  To leave something behind, stashed or not, is to make a value judgment about how much it's worth to you.  It's funny because the tartan jacket had a tag that made it discounted when I picked it up, so I don't even know what they were waiting for.

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Originally Posted by jamiebryant 

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Originally Posted by DanM 
Hey, do you guys ever stash stuff in a particularly overlooked or overloaded corner of a thrift shop, hoping it will still be there on sale day? ...cause I think I just bought some dude's thrift stash. Pics tomorrow.
(disclaimer - this is nothing compared to the stuff in LA or NYC, but I think it's pretty solid for Ohio)

Ive heard of alot of people doing that. Ive done it a couple of times but they weren't as good as I thought because ive gone back like the following day and half of the shit would be gone and the other half ended up back where it belonged.

I wanted to give thanks to westling for a great trade and being a standup dude.  Also, in light of my recent hat finds, it made me appreciate the ones DanM was generous enough to pass on to me way back.  Still haven't found any hats your size, man, but will keep on looking.
 

Now, I don't know if any of you are into the Gilt group, but right now they have some good deals on BB BF and VV ties and Wolverine boots.  Higher than thrift prices, surely, but still much better than retail.  If you're not yet a member, you should check it out.  This will give you an additional $25 off:

I would do it soon, though, as their stuff sells out super fast.  A little while ago they had some really nice cashmere stuff that sold out within a day... Not trying to , but wanted to pass along a deal.
 

Also, came across a BB 1818 shirt in 16.5x34/35 (Available) Normally don't pick this up, but was in mint condition.

I attended a post-Xmas party tonight, at which I did get a chance to wear my holiday tie:

The million dollar question is, what size Aldens?

Ok, still drunk(er) but big shout out to eazy and spoo for chirstmas cards! Good dudes here, all around. Plus Capn is about to hook me up with the sorostitute ambrosia, and eazy hooked it up with the best horse race tie EVER!

EDIT: If i find a stash, and they aren't obviously a dumbass, sometimes I take it all as a matter of principle, how greedy can you be? Were talking $2 shirts instead of $4.. retarted

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Originally Posted by Jpmorris 

I know your a martial artist of somesort grendel, but im drunk and this made me lol for real, not because it isn't true, but because someone is talking about sparring female senseis on the internet... still funny

I'm not drunk but this made me lol for real, too...I wish I can roll with a curvaceous female sensei/student/friend/classmate/fighter where I'll pull mount on her and then she will pull guard on me and maybe I'll try hard enough, she'll put me in a triangle......and yes, that's my strategy. I've clearly thought this through...

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Originally Posted by CesarC 

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Yeah I've been on both sides of that equation.  Actually that crazy red tartan double-vented jacket w/ throat-latch was stashed in the women's jackets, along with an Anderson-Little tweed in my size that was stained to death.  Looks like because they were good but damaged items they were waiting for a sale.  Well, to help out people my size I put the tweed back into its place.  My opinion is that if they really wanted it they would've taken it.  To leave something behind, stashed or not, is to make a value judgment about how much it's worth to you.  It's funny because the tartan jacket had a tag that made it discounted when I picked it up, so I don't even know what they were waiting for.

 

 

I wanted to give thanks to westling for a great trade and being a standup dude.  Also, in light of my recent hat finds, it made me appreciate the ones DanM was generous enough to pass on to me way back.  Still haven't found any hats your size, man, but will keep on looking.
 

 

Now, I don't know if any of you are into the Gilt group, but right now they have some good deals on BB BF and VV ties and Wolverine boots.  Higher than thrift prices, surely, but still much better than retail.  If you're not yet a member, you should check it out.  This will give you an additional $25 off:

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here

 

Edit: I checked and the above link may not work; PM me and I can give you a link.
 

I would do it soon, though, as their stuff sells out super fast.  A little while ago they had some really nice cashmere stuff that sold out within a day... Not trying to , but wanted to pass along a deal.
 

 

Also, came across a BB 1818 shirt in 16.5x34/35 (Available) Normally don't pick this up, but was in mint condition.

 

 

 

I attended a post-Xmas party tonight, at which I did get a chance to wear my holiday tie:

 

 

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Of course I probably went overboard with the patterns.


 

Top half only, sorry, was in a rush to get out the door.  This was paired with dark blue raw (non-selvedge) denim Levi's 517 at a heavy discount and brown Florsheim Imperial monkstrap ankle-boots from the 'bay.

Tie: Loris Azzaro thrifted by me
Jacket: Bespoke (no tags) thrifted by me
PS: Etro thrifted by Nataku
Shirt: Not SF approved, but thrifted

That is some loud/sick pattern I've seen in days!

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Originally Posted by Jpmorris 

Ok, still drunk(er) but big shout out to eazy and spoo for chirstmas cards! Good dudes here, all around. Plus Capn is about to hook me up with the sorostitute ambrosia, and eazy hooked it up with the best horse race tie EVER!

EDIT: If i find a stash, and they aren't obviously a dumbass, sometimes I take it all as a matter of principle, how greedy can you be? Were talking $2 shirts instead of $4.. retarted

No pics yet but this time we have:

Zegna Trofeo 40L

DB Mani 40L

(Teehee both free!)

Canali 40R Tux

Just want to put it out there that if anyone finds a 36 suit in staple colors or awesome shirts in 14.5/slim as hell, I'm still looking!

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Originally Posted by SomethingsFishy 

No pics yet but this time we have:

 

Zegna Trofeo 40L

DB Mani 40L

(Teehee both free!)

 

Canali 40R Tux

 

Just want to put it out there that if anyone finds a 36 suit in staple colors or awesome shirts in 14.5/slim as hell, I'm still looking!

I have a few nice 16 to 16.5 shirts. Maybe it's time for you to eat some cheese burgers and hit the weights, brah?

Did anyone notice that the Anderson & Sheppard item that RAYXLUI posted in post 58571 is made for the same attorney (CARPIO) as SPOO’s Brown Vicuna post?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anderson-Sheppard-Savile-Row-BESPOKE-100-Vicuna-Sport-Coat-Jacket-Blazer-NR-/350644972564?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&nma=true&si=IooVdrHWybldGF%2B%2BmGDPCnJBtzY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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Originally Posted by Nataku 

Sorry, there are a bunch of posts I need to respond to, but am posting from this blasted iPad once again. Cannot figure out how to quote, so I will catch up on those later.
If anyone makes a road trip to LA, don't set your hopes too high. Visited the wife's family here in SoCal this past week or so. Was able to hit LA twice of our stay, both full days. I don't know how you LA folks do it, but I think I set my standards too high and came out disappointed in the end. We set out with the land of milk and honey in mind. Hit 40 or so stores over two days and don't have much to show for It. Yesterday I was out all day from morning till night and maybe hit 20 stores. The wife found some Tods pumps and Jimmy Choo flats but I came out with a recent Lanvin tie and a vintage Hermes tie. Had a little better luck last week but nothing insane. Felt like I was thrifting in the wake of a big timer on here. Oh well, I'm just tired and worn out. Passed on a bunch of stuff I would normally turn stores upside down for at home like recent Hugo Boss and HF orphans. Matching pants down here seemed near impossible so I didn't even bother. I suppose like anywhere else it's luck and right timing. Especially since there are so many people at the LA stores.

If you're still here tomorrow, shoot me a text.

... maybe I can change your luck.