The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[46n2]

Nicely done !

hmmm this looked cool, 50% cashmere 50% silk

mega recent jah cru

mint z. zegna flannel suit

1 x hiltl flat front wool pants, 2x flat front zanellas

made in england Pink tie

wool made in england vtg burberry tie

trafalgar gator belt, mint

cc filson flannel

mint hardly worn sutor mantellassi loafer

flat front bill's khakis nantucket red, nwt polo rl madras buckle back pants

alden calf black tassel loafers

bally mint brown captoes

alden plain toe on vibram sole

hardly worn clark's desert boots

church's custom grade loafers in much better shape than they appear to be

really old crazy gucci loafers

 

[VLSI]

Can we stop quoting huge photos just to say "Nice haul" or something along those lines, please? At least spoiler it...

 

[46n2]

Can we stop quoting huge photos just to say "Nice haul" or something along those lines, please? At least spoiler it...

Good Idea.

 

[tben]

Can we stop quoting huge photos just to say "Nice haul" or something along those lines, please? At least spoiler it...

I am sorry.
I was interested in multiple things and only quoted my interest.
But I went back and looked at my post and saw how it could still be annoying.
It won't happen again.
I will take it to pm.

 

[Randy]

Great post and VERY interesting. I have often wondered about the history and provenance of all these great thrift finds, and why someone would give up an especially fine item, etc. As a reader here (finally registered recently), I've noted the occasional "thanks, dead guy" jokes, but never really gave that much serious thought. Now, I'm beginning to wonder... How much of the good stuff is essentially bequeathed to us through this channel? It's a grim thought in a way.

Randy

Does anyone ever wonder about the previous owner of their thrift finds? When you find a name in a suit do you do a search?
Recently this came my way.


Thank you Mr Sigal. A gentleman of good taste and my measurements.
As usual I did a google search. Nothing much came up, other than someone with the same last name living in Toronto.
Today at the same thrift, a black suit caught my attention, been needing one. This one was older, decent quality and it fit.
The labels gave me deja vu.

Mr Sigal again.
And he must have been a local boy, shopped at Sam's dept store. Some more detective work was in order, since at least I owe him a drink.
Not surpisingly a search of the local papers website gave me his obituary.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/windsorstar/obituary.aspx?n=izzy-sigal&pid=156523400
Here's to you Mr Sigal, can I call you Izzy? Hope you like manhattans.

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Hmmm... Mainy just pulled in a nice haul... with solid pieces and solid pictures... but minimal written descriptions... and NO size information. Did he come up with any Charvet shirts as well?

J/K.

 

[tben]

Hmmm... Mainy just pulled in a nice haul... with solid pieces and solid pictures... but minimal written descriptions... and NO size information. Did he come up with any Charvet shirts as well?

J/K.

Haha, nice!

 

[TheNeedMachine]

People might buy clothes for repair on eBay, but they have to be very desirable. As a general rule, Oxxford isn't. Exceptional quality, but too dowdy.

Hi - thank you for the info / input. I bought it solely based on it being 100% escorial, and the Oxxford tag was the 2nd thing I saw. But you're right - it is rather dowdy - as in - "English countryside old men's weekend wear" dowdy.

 

[Randy]

There's no "seller feedback" area I could find (so beat me if I'm blind), but I wanted to post something along those lines regardless:

Dealt with Nataku, a very nice guy, and he shipped the item like a superhero -- received in two days. I registered basically because of the item (long-term lurker) so doubly appreciated his positive assessment and willingness to transact.

Best,

Randy

 

[VLSI]



There's no "seller feedback" area I could find (so beat me if I'm blind), but I wanted to post something along those lines regardless:

There is indeed a seller feedback area

http://www.styleforum.net/classifieds/feedback/index/user_id/6900

 

[Shiny]



Zanella 40R. Subtle blue weave. Given the material and my experience with Zanella jackets, I do not think this is an orphan. Tagged 40. Silk/wool blend. Double vented, 3/2 roll (could be converted back really easily). Fairly soft shoulders.

Here's the tag from my Zanella SC. I bought this new at Saks Off 5th about 2-3 years ago. I would say yes:

 

[catside]



There is indeed a seller feedback area
http://www.styleforum.net/classifieds/feedback/index/user_id/6900

I could never figure out how to use the feedback thingy. I hate the new BS. Can't sell or buy anything there any more.

 

[grendel]

Hi - thank you for the info / input. I bought it solely based on it being 100% escorial, and the Oxxford tag was the 2nd thing I saw. But you're right - it is rather dowdy - as in - "English countryside old men's weekend wear" dowdy.

Interesting. I'd never heard of escorial before. Thanks for the info.

 

[AndroFan]

Any size 11 dudes willing to get a resole done? These Aldens might go on the cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15082550622...DX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649#ht_813wt_1232

 

[Oshuns919]

A few things I got in the last week or so, all are available. PM me


Canali Light Blue Stripped Shirt 39/15.5


Charcoal Grey Zenga Pants 38R



Dark Grey Lambswool/Wool Blazer Made in Italy 40R



Brooks Brothers Navy Blazer Mint Condition 40R