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post #60046 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:26pm
Quick scan of today's finds (sick as a dog and need to get to bed before midnight tonight) says we found the year end/holiday fantasticness.

Here's my contribution. (Yes, my pics suck. Too bad.)

You: GMMcL - Why are you wasting our time? Your finds have sucked lately?
Me: I know. I know. Been busy. And in a dry spell. But...
You: But nothing! Our time is precious! Dispense with the banter! Show the goods!
ME: Okey Dokey (Click to show)


You: But WTF is that? Those are just some jackets! We can't even see the labels!
Me: Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw them on the rack. So I turned the labels and saw....
What I saw... (Click to show)

You: C'mon, dude. Not effing cool. That's just the same crappy stuff we all see.
ORLY? That's what I thought until I looked in the pocket (Click to show)


Yes, the right one is a corduroy suit. With real MOP buttons on the trou. And the right one is full canvas -- or at least feels like it. Real horn buttons on both. Built like tanks. Recent-ish. Fit me a-like a glove. (Dude's waist was smaller. Must not have realized the joys of craft beer. No matter; I have a tailor). May make the lighter cord available, though it does have some spots that will need some aggressive treatment.

But she didn't end there.
Foreshadowing revealed (Click to show)






Seems to be dated 1951. Sick, sick, sick. No modern use, but still freaking cool. A few mending spots on the lining, but externally seems fine. Working button cuffs and handwork everywhere. Estimate it at a 40R with some wider shoulders

And finally: I think I recall that these are decent boots? Not a d*ck question; really asking the camping/outdoor/SWD guys. Their construction suggested they're good, as did the "Made in Italy" (not pictured) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)


Extremely gentle use, if any. 10D, but fit me perfectly. Available
EDIT: Then again, maaaybe not. http://www.ebay.com/csc/Mens-Shoes-/93427/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=vasque&_pgn=10&_skc=450&rt=nc

I also found a nice vintage polka dot tie in my college colors (blue and gold, Go Bears!). And yes, Spoo, I will be wearing that.

Oh, and also: I bought 2 pr Pantharellas at a TJX while I was on my business trip. Charcoal knee length. Turn out to be much too long -- like a 12-13. Will proxy. PM to the left.
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post #60047 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:26pm

^^ I am not spoo, but that Versace is real.

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post #60048 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by ATLjon View Post

Holy hell. That must be far outside the perimeter; intown seems to be a bit dry, though I am thrifting a lot less than I used to.

 

Yeah, it's a bit of a drive, but since I work from home a nice cruise every so often won't rack up too many miles on the car.   Though I have found some surprising things at TJX in far-flung places like Cartersville...i.e: I picked up a $755 (yes, seven hundred and fifty-five dollar) Marc Jacobs shirt, new with tags made in Italy, from TJX, for $50.  On the other hand, I have it on eBay with opening bid of $90 and absolutely no one is interested in it.  Figures...

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post #60049 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:30pm
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Originally Posted by SpooPoker View Post

...The chick from the show with the two chicks where one was rich now they are waitresses?
Mother of God! You have enough time to watch third tier sitcoms often enough that you can recognize an actress from a one inch square avatar thumbnail?

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post #60050 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:31pm

 

 

That is nasty.  So, so cool.

 

 

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Originally Posted by GMMcL View Post


But she didn't end there.
Foreshadowing revealed (Click to show)






Seems to be dated 1951. Sick, sick, sick. No modern use, but still freaking cool. A few mending spots on the lining, but externally seems fine. Working button cuffs and handwork everywhere. Estimate it at a 40R with some wider shoulders
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post #60051 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by GMMcL View Post

Quick scan of today's finds (sick as a dog and need to get to bed before midnight tonight) says we found the year end/holiday fantasticness.

Here's my contribution. (Yes, my pics suck. Too bad.)

You: GMMcL - Why are you wasting our time? Your finds have sucked lately?
Me: I know. I know. Been busy. And in a dry spell. But...
You: But nothing! Our time is precious! Dispense with the banter! Show the goods!
ME: Okey Dokey (Click to show)

You: But WTF is that? Those are just some jackets! We can't even see the labels!
Me: Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw them on the rack. So I turned the labels and saw....
What I saw... (Click to show)

You: C'mon, dude. Not effing cool. That's just the same crappy stuff we all see.
ORLY? That's what I thought until I looked in the pocket (Click to show)


Yes, the right one is a corduroy suit. With real MOP buttons on the trou. And the right one is full canvas -- or at least feels like it. Real horn buttons on both. Built like tanks. Recent-ish. Fit me a-like a glove. (Dude's waist was smaller. Must not have realized the joys of craft beer. No matter; I have a tailor). May make the lighter cord available, though it does have some spots that will need some aggressive treatment.

But she didn't end there.
Foreshadowing revealed (Click to show)






Seems to be dated 1951. Sick, sick, sick. No modern use, but still freaking cool. A few mending spots on the lining, but externally seems fine. Working button cuffs and handwork everywhere. Estimate it at a 40R with some wider shoulders

And finally: I think I recall that these are decent boots? Not a d*ck question; really asking the camping/outdoor/SWD guys. Their construction suggested they're good, as did the "Made in Italy" (not pictured) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)


Extremely gentle use, if any. 10D, but fit me perfectly. Available

I also found a nice vintage polka dot tie in my college colors (blue and gold, Go Bears!). And yes, Spoo, I will be wearing that.

Oh, and also: I bought 2 pr Pantharellas at a TJX while I was on my business trip. Charcoal knee length. Turn out to be much too long -- like a 12-13. Will proxy. PM to the left.

 

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! worship2.gif

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post #60052 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:34pm

Found alot today, this was in the case for $14.99

good i found one after my saab went to sh*t yesterday :)

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post #60053 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:34pm
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Originally Posted by AndroFan View Post

 

 


 

Because it's a fricking hassle, no guarantees the scuffs / spots will come out, and there's way more out there than all of us combined could ever want to kop and it's easier to just pass it up.  I've crossed that rainbow bridge - no longer get label drunk, can separate the wheat from the chaff, and know something better will come down the pike that doesn't need a $25+ leather cleaning.  Well, that's my philosophy; unless it's something really special, leave it behind if it needs attention more than a pressing or a lint roller.

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post #60054 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:38pm
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Originally Posted by GMMcL View Post

Quick scan of today's finds (sick as a dog and need to get to bed before midnight tonight) says we found the year end/holiday fantasticness.

Here's my contribution. (Yes, my pics suck. Too bad.)

You: GMMcL - Why are you wasting our time? Your finds have sucked lately?
Me: I know. I know. Been busy. And in a dry spell. But...
You: But nothing! Our time is precious! Dispense with the banter! Show the goods!
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
ME: Okey Dokey (Click to show)


You: But WTF is that? Those are just some jackets! We can't even see the labels!
Me: Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw them on the rack. So I turned the labels and saw....
What I saw... (Click to show)

You: C'mon, dude. Not effing cool. That's just the same crappy stuff we all see.
ORLY? That's what I thought until I looked in the pocket (Click to show)


Yes, the right one is a corduroy suit. With real MOP buttons on the trou. And the right one is full canvas -- or at least feels like it. Real horn buttons on both. Built like tanks. Recent-ish. Fit me a-like a glove. (Dude's waist was smaller. Must not have realized the joys of craft beer. No matter; I have a tailor). May make the lighter cord available, though it does have some spots that will need some aggressive treatment.

But she didn't end there.
Foreshadowing revealed (Click to show)






Seems to be dated 1951. Sick, sick, sick. No modern use, but still freaking cool. A few mending spots on the lining, but externally seems fine. Working button cuffs and handwork everywhere. Estimate it at a 40R with some wider shoulders

And finally: I think I recall that these are decent boots? Not a d*ck question; really asking the camping/outdoor/SWD guys. Their construction suggested they're good, as did the "Made in Italy" (not pictured) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)


Extremely gentle use, if any. 10D, but fit me perfectly. Available
EDIT: Then again, maaaybe not. http://www.ebay.com/csc/Mens-Shoes-/93427/i.html?_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=vasque&_pgn=10&_skc=450&rt=nc

I also found a nice vintage polka dot tie in my college colors (blue and gold, Go Bears!). And yes, Spoo, I will be wearing that.

Oh, and also: I bought 2 pr Pantharellas at a TJX while I was on my business trip. Charcoal knee length. Turn out to be much too long -- like a 12-13. Will proxy. PM to the left.

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Originally Posted by ATLnoob View Post

Went back to my new honey hole today.  I visited there for the first time Saturday before last and figured might as well swing by and see if they get new stuff regularly enough to justify 1 or 2 visits per month.  Here's what I came away with today:
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Barbour coat:



Another Barbour coat:



PRL Bi-Swing coat:



Another PRL Bi-Swing:



Yet another PRL Bi-Swing (the PRL Bi-Swings will cover my gas money at least):



Faconnable, made in Italy:



Here's the tag - will have to look it up, unless it looks familiar to anyone here:



PRL made in Italy:



Tag on the PRL is identical to the Faconnable insofar as layout etc:



Tommy Bahama new with tags:



Bobby Jones sweater new with tags:



Hawes & Curtis new with tags:



Yet another Barbour:



...the good stuff...:



Peter Millar trying to be a Barbour:



Gant Rugger new with tags:



And one for the ladies - 100% wool coat with genuine fox fur collar.  The tag has been snipped but a RN search says it was made my Forecaster of Boston Inc, and it has the American union label so was made in the USA...





Everything headed to eBay eventually save for 1 or 2 items for myself.
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Wow. Absolutely killing it!! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gificon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

Oh, and GMMcL : Those Vasque boots are where it's at! Congrats!


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Originally Posted by Beck View Post

Found alot today, this was in the case for $14.99
good i found one after my saab went to sh*t yesterday smile.gif
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Edited by Nataku - 1/12/13 at 9:07pm
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post #60055 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:43pm

Yes, but...Barbour.  JACKET!

 

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Originally Posted by ATLnoob View Post


 

Because it's a fricking hassle, no guarantees the scuffs / spots will come out, and there's way more out there than all of us combined could ever want to kop and it's easier to just pass it up.  I've crossed that rainbow bridge - no longer get label drunk, can separate the wheat from the chaff, and know something better will come down the pike that doesn't need a $25+ leather cleaning.  Well, that's my philosophy; unless it's something really special, leave it behind if it needs attention more than a pressing or a lint roller.

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post #60056 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:48pm
ATLnoob: Surely those three extra Barbours were more worthwhile pickups than three cotton PRL jackets though, right? When it comes to Barbour jackets, if there are "way more out there than all of us combined could ever want to kop" then brb booking a flight to Atlanta.

GMMcL: icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #60057 of 70921
1/12/13 at 8:59pm
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Originally Posted by AndroFan View Post

Yes, but...Barbour.  JACKET!

 

 

Nah they were the quilted (Liddesdale / Berrington), not waxed jackets or anything...with missing quilt threads, soiling, excessive wear.  I grabbed the only waxed Barbour they had, which has pretty minor wear and OK by most folks.  The other 2 I grabbed were the best of the quilted.  I'm getting all sorts of grief over leaving the Barbours and Paul Stuarts - here and in PM's - sheesh!  I won't mention the Burberry made in Italy stuff...you wouldn't have liked them anyway.

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post #60058 of 70921
1/12/13 at 9:00pm

Been a slow week...

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Top to bottom: PRL by Corneliani black crushed velvet 32x30, Linen PRL trousers 33x30, Orvis wool and cuffed trousers 40x33ish

 

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Are the Holland and Sherry ones worth picking up? It's thick silk... and is this Balenciaga real?

 

Vintage BR safari jacket

 

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Corduroy cuffs

 

 

half lined Oxxford and BB made in Italy, thinking of keeping the Oxxford if I can clean it.

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Can anyone help me see when this was made?

 

 

Other than the arms hows the fit? are the pockets too low, make it look dated?

 

 

 

 

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post #60059 of 70921
1/12/13 at 9:01pm
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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings View Post

ATLnoob: Surely those three extra Barbours were more worthwhile pickups than three cotton PRL jackets though, right? When it comes to Barbour jackets, if there are "way more out there than all of us combined could ever want to kop" then brb booking a flight to Atlanta.

 

 

I meant that in general, not specifically in re: Barbour jackets.  But there really is, at least this time of year it seems...

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post #60060 of 70921
1/12/13 at 9:01pm
^ Ah, gotcha
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