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

[ilikethelights]

No exciting clothing stuff really in yesterday's run but I was pretty psyched to find a cleaner copy of this record I probably paid $25 for at some point:

 

[suited]

Found the most baller Canali suit in my size that looks unworn. Mid-gray glen plaid, ticket pocket, dual vent, ff pants, inside lining is white as a fresh snow.

 

[Nataku]



Minty fresh Vietnam ERDL jacket.

Take note, guys. This is the camp you're looking for!

No exciting clothing stuff really in yesterday's run but I was pretty psyched to find a cleaner copy of this record I probably paid $25 for at some point:

I've been after a copy for years. Was this at a thrift? If so I'd see if any more records are coming out. Someone had good taste in music.

 

[Nobleprofessor]



Minty fresh Vietnam ERDL jacket.

This is such a weird coincidence -- at least for me. I just started paying attention to uniforms at thrift stores and estate sales. A couple weeks ago I found a new Navy Cold weather parka. The inside label said it was gore tex. I started looking at it and realized this was made to last forever. Of course I knew uniforms had to be made well for the kind of abuse they get. But, this thing was incredible. Every seam was sealed like it was a seam on a rubber roof. You know what I mean, they heat it then press it together and double stitch it. This thing had the sturdiest biggest zipper I had ever seen. Just every detail showed that this built to last and stay looking good. So, I bought it. For $8. It just sold yesterday for $90. Now, mine was special. It was unworn. It was the Navy "digital" camo and it was a good size. But since then, I have picked up a few more uniform pieces (all camo in different patterns depending on time period and branch (I think). It's pretty cool stuff! Glad to see others are excited about it.

 

[cpmac7]



His measurements don't make any sense unless he accidentally switched up his B & F numbers. Also, the pants are huge either way for that kind of chest measurement.

Yeah I agree, his measurements are weird as ****. I also find that vintage suits like this have some weird pant sizing

 

[FlorianQC]

This is such a weird coincidence -- at least for me. I just started paying attention to uniforms at thrift stores and estate sales. A couple weeks ago I found a new Navy Cold weather parka. The inside label said it was gore tex. I started looking at it and realized this was made to last forever. Of course I knew uniforms had to be made well for the kind of abuse they get. But, this thing was incredible. Every seam was sealed like it was a seam on a rubber roof. You know what I mean, they heat it then press it together and double stitch it. This thing had the sturdiest biggest zipper I had ever seen. Just every detail showed that this built to last and stay looking good. So, I bought it. For $8. It just sold yesterday for $90. Now, mine was special. It was unworn. It was the Navy "digital" camo and it was a good size. But since then, I have picked up a few more uniform pieces (all camo in different patterns depending on time period and branch (I think). It's pretty cool stuff! Glad to see others are excited about it.

Navy blue/white digicamo??

I've been searching for this stuff for a long time man, even before beginning thrifting!

However, I don't know about the US, but I think there are some restrictions about wearing actual army gear in the street, right?!

 

[Thrift Vader]

Navy blue/white digicamo??

I've been searching for this stuff for a long time man, even before beginning thrifting!

However, I don't know about the US, but I think there are some restrictions about wearing actual army gear in the street, right?!

Yes!!!!! Dibs if size 38-40!!!

 

[drlivingston]

Navy blue/white digicamo??

I've been searching for this stuff for a long time man, even before beginning thrifting!

However, I don't know about the US, but I think there are some restrictions about wearing actual army gear in the street, right?!

People here wear military issue camo with impunity. I also hear that Barbados is a popular place to wear camouflage.

 

[Nataku]



Navy blue/white digicamo??   I've been searching for this stuff for a long time man, even before beginning thrifting!

However, I don't know about the US, but I think there are some restrictions about wearing actual army gear in the street, right?!

Nope. Used to wear an M65 jacket all the time during the cooler months and still do from time to time.

 

[capnwes]

Maiden voyage.

 

[Thrift Vader]

Congrats Wes. well deserved.

 

[cpmac7]



Maiden voyage.

That doesnt seem to be enough for everyone here

 

[tonylamer]

Field jackets:

1943


1944


1952


1957


1972

 

[Thrift Vader]

 

[Takai]

Love me some vintage militaria.