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

[Nataku]



@Nataku
 is the resident expert on Gerry. 

But it does look cool to me, though I cannot tell you the vintage of it.

Ha, I actually told him to buy it. Was hoping it was a L and would fit me! I've been after one of these (a down shirt in general) for a long time. It's a quilted down shirt. Probably late 70's-very early 80's. Crescent Down Works makes one that I've been lusting after, but way out of my price range.

http://www.crescentdownworks.com/prod_DownShirt.html

 

[Fueco]

Dang sorry about the double post, but @Fueco when they have logos on them like that are we not supposed to pass? Saw a really nice Patagonia piece the other day from some bowl game. EUC but figured the extra logos would kill it.

Depends on how generic the logo is and how desirable the piece is. This one should sell because it's sort of a generic cause that any self-respecting Patagoniac should support. That being said, I sold an Arc'teryx fleece a few days ago that had a company logo on it. It sold for $45, not exactly chump change for something I paid $6something for.

I also sold a Snap-T that had embroidery from a specific ice skating event from 20+ years ago, that also had the skater's name on it. Of course, the skater was a multiple Olympic medalist in ice dancing, so there was that...

 

[MikeChevelle]

At $0/pair it's still a bad deal. When you hit as many shops with the knowledge that most in this thread have you'll pass on stuff due to condition, popularity in eBay, even if it's a nice shoe (such as a lesser-known AE model).

Some might call it "stuffy" but Styleforum CM as a whole leans toward the high-end, well-crafted clothing and shoes. There is another forum that I won't name that might be more suited toward what you are posting.

We all started somewhere.............

 

[silverwarebandit]

Yeah Nataku told me to kop, I was hoping for a model name. Kinda on the fence about keeping it, like Nat I've been lusting after CDW for ages, but I'm not willing to shell out for it. Thanks guys!

 

[Nobleprofessor]

professor in my opinion its too much @500 each.
For the set...maybe and even thats a big maybe.
Now thats with purpose of reselling.if for yourself i guess any price is okay.

I just saw this response. Sorry for the second post asking about it. I do not want them for myself. I have too much in my house already. But, thank you for the info.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

At $0/pair it's still a bad deal. When you hit as many shops with the knowledge that most in this thread have you'll pass on stuff due to condition, popularity in eBay, even if it's a nice shoe (such as a lesser-known AE model).

Some might call it "stuffy" but Styleforum CM as a whole leans toward the high-end, well-crafted clothing and shoes. There is another forum that I won't name that might be more suited toward what you are posting.

****! Sorry for the double post! I am the worst at that. I get on a roll and respond to posts a little too fast!


Having been on another forum that tends to have a more TRADitional feel to it, I can definitely say that this forum is certainly not stuffy! Its one of the things I love about this forum and this group of people. While we occasionally have a few spats, for the most part it seems that everyone likes seeing other people find amazing stuff and is excited when someone posts a wall full of awesome finds. There is also a great mentoring/teaching feel to the forum. BUT, a lot of the learning and mentoring happens as a sideline or through PM, or even just by reading and learning.

 

[Van Veen]

If you're buying for yourself, buy whatever you want. Doesn't mean you should brag about it.

If you're buying to flip, you're not buying for yourself. You're buying for the market.

 

[capnwes]

Inco Italy 38x33






Inco Portugal 35x30







Club Monaco 34x33







BB Flannel 35x33







W&G 36x27

 

[eazye]

First fit pic of 2016. Big coats, luxe knits and flannels.
Caruso cashmere overcoat
Prada cashmere sweater
Caruso flannels
Docs
All thrifted by me for sub $30 total

 

[capnwes]

First fit pic of 2016. Big coats, luxe knits and flannels.
Caruso cashmere overcoat
Prada cashmere sweater
Caruso flannels
Docs
All thrifted by me for sub $30

That looks so comfortable.

 

[eazye]



That looks so comfortable.

It is.

 

[hooker4186]

Xpost from fit thred:

Today:

Seasonal beard
Sweater: SNS Herning (grailedthrift)
Shirt: BB OCBD from @stevesmith
Tie: Ovadia and Sons wool flannel (grailedthrift)
Trousers: Epaulet (Buffalo Exchange)
Shoes: C&J for BB (Buffalo Exchange)

 

[dukedishin]

Four pairs of Brioni trous that are double pleated and have some significant staining that will need a dry clean. Solid navy, mid gray, and light gray. Not 100% sure the stains will come out but I believe they will. Should I go back at $6/ea?

 

[MikeChevelle]

So then let me ask this question, or maybe someone can direct me to a tutorial.

Obviously there are more brands than one can remember, so when "thrifting" what does a person look for outside of a label. For shoes and clothes alike, what are the giveaways to make a score worth posting here?

 

[ridethecliche]

So then let me ask this question, or maybe someone can direct me to a tutorial.

Obviously there are more brands than one can remember, so when "thrifting" what does a person look for outside of a label. For shoes and clothes alike, what are the giveaways to make a score worth posting here?

Read this and the last thrift thread from start to finish. There's your tutorial.