The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[horse's_ass]

Yep, I live in Eugene. We're competitors of sorts, I suppose.

 

[Everett464]

Nah. Frenemies at worse. We should wreck the racks one of these days, or at least note eachother's sizes for lookin out.

 

[horse's_ass]

Yeah, I'd be down for that. Send me a PM some time and we can talk more. I hope you're finding good stuff - I've had a bit of a lull lately.

 

[ATLjon]

Made in Italy PRL:


Made in England Cole Haan:



More pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/71716117@N07/sets/72157629727575629/

I left behind some suede Cole Haan made in US loafers in the same approximate size as these.

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Hi!

Could anyone please help me identify the maker from this tag in the pocket of a really nice Italian made BB suit that I picked up?





Thanks! -M-

 

[Nataku]



Vintage W.C Russel Moccasin Co. "bird shoot" moccasin. These are ******* bad ass! Red quilted lining, I'm still debating weather to keep these but alas they are a half size too big...still... Size 11 and made in Berlin Wisconsin, not far from my hometown, Milwaukee.

Do want! They're my size too.....

http://www.endless.com/Mens-Shoes/s...e-rank&asin=B004T12R6Q&ref=sr_1_23&pageCode=d'
$62.50

Wait, whaaa.......?? I hope you're not serious.

MC & SWD are two entirely different senses of style, each with their own merits, neither of which the other will ever understand.

I love both classic tailored clothing and SW&D (workwear, selvedge denim, etc). I see your point, though. It's a hard gap to bridge for most.

Found a heap of mint condition suits and sport coats from one donor......really nice stuff (some a little crazy in color, some not) but waaaay too small for me. These are probably 38-41 or something - the problem is that they are Adrian Jules which is pretty much unflippable. No good to me (due to fit) nor useful on eBay, but if you're local and like DB suits PM me...

If they are recent and are vented, they should sell well on here. It just takes a bit of educating in your sales thread. Mine did pretty well.

8. Somewhere in all of this, we learned that Natty Nataku, master of the ninja style skills/knowledge, likes super-vintage Sears Men's Store stuff. Which I find hypnotically enigmatic.

My best find of the day. Boglioli / Ermenegildo Zegna cotton + cashmere blend corduroy blazer. Excellent condition. Just need to get the wrinkles out.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Cool find! Boglioli is pretty well-made stuff.

 

[Brianpore]

1. True dat, but let me elaborate: Everyone got serious wood at DM7's finds. Several people tried to compete. Lost. Good-natured ribbing/hate (depending on perspective) ensued. We swirled dangerously close to descending into Thread-Down #4587 (topic: Is DM7 really a front for Pesjik, and are his finds an elaborate ruse to rule the Interwebs?). But then we didn't, opting instead for a smorgas-*****-board approach.
2. Until we decided to descend into Thread-Down # 4588: SDW vs MC
3. In the meantime, several people asked for picture/selling advice.
4. New guy joined with TONS of awesome shoes too big for you.
5. Several people definitively demonstrated thrifting's dead. But then others conclusively established it wasn't, a determination with which the first people disagreed. So luckily that's resolved. (Again).
6. Not-Frenchy (wait, Frenchy?) has resurfaced.
7. In unrelated news, someone tried to call Spoo out.
8. Somewhere in all of this, we learned that Natty Nataku, master of the ninja style skills/knowledge, likes super-vintage Sears Men's Store stuff. Which I find hypnotically enigmatic.
9. There's a Bizarre-O thread out there on Dappered. That's where Grendel's Clark Kent resides.
EDIT: Several of you beat me to it. DAMN YOU! THRIFT DOWN #4589 is OOOOONNNNNNN!
That about the size of it?

Thanks!!!

 

[mjt73106]

This is not going to blow anyone's mind at all, but it's my first knit pickup, and I haven't bought anything in about more than a week despite thrifting almost every day.

It is interesting how this stuff migrates around the country. I found a Bullock & Jones shirt in SW Florida a few weeks ago. I am not sure that they are in business anymore, but their stuff was all the real deal! Nice find. Quality not quantity. . .

 

[mjt73106]

Couple pairs of shoes not in my size up for trades. None are in mint condition, but all are really nice!
Bally glove leather cap-toes. Softer than a baby's ass. Size 11 D made in Italy

Ferragamo tassel loafers. Stitching is coming undone on lining but looks like an easy fix. Size 11.5 B Made in Italy.

Churches "custom grade" tassel loafer 9 A I believe, size is hand written and hard to make out. Made in England in 01'
Vintage W.C Russel Moccasin Co. "bird shoot" moccasin. These are ******* bad ass! Red quilted lining, I'm still debating weather to keep these but alas they are a half size too big...still... Size 11 and made in Berlin Wisconsin, not far from my hometown, Milwaukee.

Keep your eye out for some Gokey Bullhide or WC Russell's in 9.5 D and I will fly up and get them!

 

[jkidd41011]



Margiela GATs (or German Army Trainers) are replicas of a shoe Adidas made for Gemran troops in the 1970's. As opposed to regular sneakers, they have a nice, slim profile, and are made of ridiculous leather and lamb suede. They've retailed for as high as $800, can sometimes be found at Barney's for like $500, I think, which I find about as ridiculous as the $1,000 MC shoes. Still and all, they're really great, so it's nice to find them at a more reasonable price.

Personally I think these look like the Adidas Samba's...which can be had for $60.

I actually just picked myself up a pair of leather Tretorn's (white w/ navy) for $30 new at one of the local tennis stores. I'd been wanting a pair of these to wear with khakis on the w/e.

 

[grendel]

My best find of the day.
Boglioli / Ermenegildo Zegna cotton + cashmere blend corduroy blazer. Excellent condition. Just need to get the wrinkles out.

Wow... size?

 

[grendel]

Hi!

Could anyone please help me identify the maker from this tag in the pocket of a really nice Italian made BB suit that I picked up?





Thanks! -M-

Solid navy in my size? Send it to me and I'll research it thoroughly

 

[grendel]

Wait, whaaa.......?? I hope you're not serious.
I love both classic tailored clothing and SW&D (workwear, selvedge denim, etc). I see your point, though. It's a hard gap to bridge for most.

I like some SW&D but some of it is just stupid. $500 for sneakers, for instance. I saw a pair of drop crotch sweatpants for $195 for another. I like good denim, though.

Personally I think these look like the Adidas Samba's...which can be had for $60.
I actually just picked myself up a pair of leather Tretorn's (white w/ navy) for $30 new at one of the local tennis stores. I'd been wanting a pair of these to wear with khakis on the w/e.

I really like the leather Tretorns... much better than the MMM or Common Projects shown. I've been filling out boat shoe needs first though.

 

[valium]

love that sofa

I know someone awhile back was looking for hats. Here's some I've picked up.
L-R Pendleton wool, Adams 5th Ave beaver, Bollman natural wool, Stevens beaver.

L-R Stetson wool, Champ tweed, Stetson tweed, Goorin, bought new for $40 before I found out I could get hats at thrift stores!

L-R Vintage Greek fisherman's hat, Shandon houndstooth, Stetson newsboy, Country Gentleman plaid, Seifter wool, made in Italy, Kangol x 3

 

[valium]

thrifted the coolest speakers i have ever seen,$5 bucks each.one is blown,even the good one sounds like **** but WHO CARES!!!