The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Page 4115

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Originally Posted by suited 

I passed on the first RLPL tie I've seen in the wild. They wanted $9 and it wasn't in the greatest condition. The loop on the back that holds the skinny part of tie was being held on by a bobby pin, and there were a couple of pulls. After seeing what Spoo was getting for pretty sweet looking PL ties in good condition, I didn't think it was worth the time and effort to photograph and list, and I wouldn't have worn it.

I got skunked at a GW and TJ Maxx. It seems as though the number of people I am seeing thrifting has increased, although most of them don't appear to know what they're doing. One lady today saw the same shawl sweater I had spotted on a mannequin 10 minutes earlier (it was alan flusser) and she proceeded to look it up on her phone. Most of these people don't go through the suits, thank god. I've seen her there before, and I'm not really sure what her strategy is because she doesn't seem to know anything about brands, but the store regularly has brooks brothers shirts in large quantities that never sell. You'd think she'd be buying them. I did see her pick up a really heavy LL Bean sweater than I would recognize again. I'm gonna see if I can find it on eBay and see what else she's selling. I'm really curious to know what she's buying.

She may be a flea market-er. I often find (on major discount days) people sifting through the racks intensely with extremely full carts of t-shirts and other junk.

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Originally Posted by FaceOfBoh 


Thought there was a way of narrowing your search field to show people within 10, 20, 50 miles, etc. That may help narrow the field.

I am not sure but think that only works if they list where they live in location. Many sellers often write "United States" or something.

Here are some of my recent finds.

Chester Barrie Navy suit 44R

Sweet Pendleton Tweed with GIANT color flecks and patch elbows 42L

Anyone ever see a fake Borrelli tie? "hand-stitched chinese polyester!

HT

Orvis

Nice NWT PRL pants 38x30

Pringle Alpaca Sweater

Gieves and Hawkes Lambswool (by HF)

Freaking awesome plaid PRL windbreaker rain jacket. Debating whether I can actually rock this. - L

Hideous D&G tie, Pendleton, Pendleton, BB Makers

Zegna Cahsmere/Silk Sweater - 2XL

Deja vu with another PRL lambswool cardigan. I picked up almost the exact same sweater up not long ago.

I don't usually pick up Theory stuff, but this seemed pretty newish (the basting on the vents is still intact), and seemed like it might do well enough on ebay. It's a weird rain jacket blazer, tagged 42 R.

If anyone knows what this is, let me know. 95 percent nylon, so it's really light.

But I have no idea how well this will do. I personally think it's ugly, but someone might beg to differ. If not, back to TJ Maxx it goes. If someone wants it before ebay, be my guest.

OK, so there is interest. Width is about 3.5". Content is 88% wool/12% silk. Made in Italy.

Get at me.

Found a some nice SF cap toes this afternoon:

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I believe they could be classified as NWOT

14D

This is the site we use for vintage: http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/gucci/

There is a great listing from A-Z. 

Be aware there is also a trend of people taken labels from trashed luxury designer items and sewing them into other items to fake. Ask the store what proof they have for authenticity. They should be able to explain and show using the web. You can also join the Vintage Forum and have them authenticate it. Anything we posted takes about 24 hours to get input from industry insiders.

Ciao, Vlassis
 

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Originally Posted by flatspotting 

Hello fellow thrifters!

 

I come with a question today....

 

I recently stopped by a consignment store and my GF fell in love with a Gucci dress they had - the price is more than I would like it to be - but she quite likes it, so I am wondering if anyone can verify authenticity of this dress from pictures.....  and maybe a ballpark of what they think it should be worth incase I really am getting ripped off....

 

 

Thanks a ton!

 

Here it is:  (Sorry about the crappy pics)

 

 

 

 

This is the site we use for vintage: http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/gucci/

There is a great listing from A-Z. 

Be aware there is also a trend of people taken labels from trashed luxury designer items and sewing them into other items to fake. Ask the store what proof they have for authenticity. They should be able to explain and show using the web. You can also join the Vintage Forum and have them authenticate it. Anything we posted takes about 24 hours to get input from industry insiders.

Ciao, Vlassis

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Originally Posted by TheBurnOut 

She just sat there and scowled at me, as if I was a jerk for being in her way. Like it was my fault for standing there.

I kept my cool, didn't react to the fact that she'd just nearly ruined a $600 pair of shoes (that I bought new, at retail, because I just got sick of waiting to find a pair in a thrift)

Lesson learned.

I will

1) NEVER PAY RETAIL AGAIN

2) Keep a change of shoes in the car for stops like this

3) Remove tie bars, ties, cufflinks, watches etc before getting elbow deep in a rack full of pee stained clothes



BTW- if anybody happens to come across a Georg Jenson tie bar in an Austin area Goodwill, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know.

Yeah, I remove everything in my pockets except for my wallet, cell phones, and keys.

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Originally Posted by Shiny 

Mainy's haul doesn't open for me. One time it expanded but the only pix that I got to was the shirts with VV and Isaia. Now, it goes back up to the top of the page.

This always happen to me when there's an internet connection issue. You have to wait until the page loads completely before you can unspoil any spoilers. Other wise, it will just take you to the top of the page. Annoying!

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Originally Posted by ChetBakerSings 



Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

(Excuse the poor knot...)

(...and the scuffs)

Thrift fit. Everything thrifted by me, minus the shoes—a generous gift from Randy.

Oxxford SC, recent label
Ermenegildo Zegna shirt
Hermes tie
Brooks Brothers flannels
Allen Edmonds McAllister

Cost: $28 (+ ~$110 tailoring)

That is the most awesome Hermes design I've every seen!

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Originally Posted by Klobber 


Hmmm, Kiton 90/10 vicuna suit, Lobbs Captoes, Kiton shirt, Hermes Tie = $7K+$1K+$700+$200 =$8.9K MSRP. Best I could do regarding thrifted only merchandise. I could cheat and add a Hermes Cashmere overcoat but I never wear that thing nor would do so due to weather here. Adding in overcoat could make me go close to $15K.

On flip side, cheapest but still quality = BB 1818 suit, AE Park Aves, Hugo Boss shirt, Brooks Brothers Tie = $900+$300+$125+$60 = $1385.

On examination, cheapest possible thrifted smart outfit still priced over $1K based on MSRP.

Don't forget those Versace design tighty whities with match socks! That should bump it up by another $500!

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Originally Posted by TheBurnOut 

Today was a good day.

With my pick-ups I should be able to replace both the Carmina's and the tie bar.

Pics to follow.