The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[Jompso]

Thread first?



Cotton/Cashmere Jedi swag.

You thrifted Damir Doma at true thrift? That's fuckin nuts. That's Attolini level rare.

 

[Shoeluv]

not sure of the quality of Cuci shoes. Good kop for 48EUR?

(please Spoo do not look those photos

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edit : size 41 for those who might be interested

Whoa Whoa Whoa

We have a standard no feet in the damn pictures policy here.

 

[Thrift Vader]

You thrifted Damir Doma at true thrift? That's fuckin nuts. That's Attolini level rare.

You know it?

At the price i paid, yeah. i'd call it a true thrift.

 

[FlorianQC]

Whoa Whoa Whoa

We have a standard no feet in the damn pictures policy here.

yeah that's why Spoo shouldn't see those pictures, he's horrified by those ;D

 

[Jompso]

You know it?

At the price i paid, yeah. i'd call it a true thrift.

Yea very familiar with Damir Doma, or pronounced Dahm-yare Doe-Ma. Really Avant Garde stuff. He's based and production is in Paris, a lot like Rick Owens, just way less circulation and availability, especially in the US, it is extremely limited. Barneys might have carried it for a minute, I don't think the stuff translates that well to the US market and doesn't have the name recognition that Rick Owens does. I actually know of one store that carries it in all of LA and there's probably a spot or two in NY, but besides that, I think that's it. That's a solid find.

 

[PGRoadhouse]

Cop?

 

[justridiculous]

Cop?

Yes

 

[Takai]

Cop?

Is this a question?

 

[PLaydice]



Is this for real?  This is definitely something I was not aware of.  Old Polo Sweatshirts like this are worth serious money?  I know I sound like a newbie, so forgive me.  But, I'm serious I had no idea.  I swear I have seen sweatshirts like this before.   Is there something about this one that makes it very special and makes the others I have seen worth nothing?  

the sweaters are valuable, but when you find them and list em for crazy prices the people who want them get mad and won't buy it lol. Folk's who collect these sweaters are part of a subculture that looks upon outsiders trying to find polo and sell it to them at **** prices as "vultures". The reasoning behind it is there is no real solid value there, just whatever someone is willing to pay to get back something they once had, The value of that sweater really is whatever someone is willing to pay for the particular color and size you have at the moment. Example, someone had the red and blue but needs white, they might be willing to pay more. So what happens is when one shows up to bid it can go high if the collectors are watching and bid against each other. Thing is, it can backfire, I watched that sweater in the striped version go for less than 100$ when nobody paid attention. Keep in mind the only things 500$+ RL are going to be XL 92 stadium joints or a cross flag anniversary blow ups and you are not going to find these easy. I hardly find em and im a vacuum for polo

 

[Bahljs]

the sweaters are valuable, but when you find them and list em for crazy prices the people who want them get mad and won't buy it lol. Folk's who collect these sweaters are part of a subculture that looks upon outsiders trying to find polo and sell it to them at **** prices as "vultures". The reasoning behind it is there is no real solid value there, just whatever someone is willing to pay to get back something they once had, The value of that sweater really is whatever someone is willing to pay for the particular color and size you have at the moment. Example, someone had the red and blue but needs white, they might be willing to pay more. So what happens is when one shows up to bid it can go high if the collectors are watching and bid against each other. Thing is, it can backfire, I watched that sweater in the striped version go for less than 100$ when nobody paid attention. Keep in mind the only things 500$+ RL are going to be XL 92 stadium joints or a cross flag anniversary blow ups and you are not going to find these easy. I hardly find em and im a vacuum for polo

I have always been intrigued by the subculture that is POLO and why there are so many LO-heads. Some people are so loyal to Ralph, only buying his stuff. It's fascinating. I wonder what the root is? Play, care to expand a little? I know people see POLO and they go crazy, but as you mentioned, only select things bring money, and again, it's what someone will pay.

 

[Jompso]

I have always been intrigued by the subculture that is POLO and why there are so many LO-heads. Some people are so loyal to Ralph, only buying his stuff. It's fascinating. I wonder what the root is? Play, care to expand a little? I know people see POLO and they go crazy, but as you mentioned, only select things bring money, and again, it's what someone will pay.

I could be wrong but I think a lot of the Lo' Heads and those who are brand loyal can actually date back to the 80s in New York. There was a gang called the Lo Lifes that strictly wore Polo and if they caught you rockin Polo, they'd snatch that **** right off your back. They were a legit gang and I think that inspired the early to mid 90's rapper loyalty to the brand, that I believe helped spawn at least part of the subculture.

 

[Bahljs]

Cole Haan 'Benchmade in England'
Who makes these beauties?

 

[Jompso]

A closer image of the nail pattern on the heal is probably the only/best way to identify the manufacturer.

 

[PLaydice]



I could be wrong but I think a lot of the Lo' Heads and those who are brand loyal can actually date back to the 80s in New York. There was a gang called the Lo Lifes that strictly wore Polo and if they caught you rockin Polo, they'd snatch that **** right off your back. They were a legit gang and I think that inspired the early to mid 90's rapper loyalty to the brand, that I believe helped spawn at least part of the subculture. 

NOOOOO, LO-LIFES NOT A GANG, DONT SAY THAT! MIS- INFO
Its a complicated subject, gimme a minute to ask some folks some stuff and type up the history lesson....

 

[Bahljs]

NOOOOO, LO-LIFES NOT A GANG, DONT SAY THAT! MIS- INFO
Its a complicated subject, gimme a minute to ask some folks some stuff and type up the history lesson....

I mean we can take it outside the thread if need be, but I figure you're as good as any so if others don't mind, preach.