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

[TinderStick]

Read this:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/228153/...hread-tutorials-photos-etc/14685#post_7827799

I tried renomat and renovateur on a pair of shoes. Worked wonders. The specific pair were calf, but I think it would apply to your shell shoes as well.

I second the renomat and renovateur, great stuff. Worked wonders on an ancient pair of Crockett & Jones I thrifted.

 

[capnwes]



Theres not a whole lot that would be dated 1955 that I WOULDNT buy.

Boy, Have I got a house for you.

 

[dukedishin]

Where's @TJGent87 ?

 

[vexco]

Rest of stuff from today. All available. Apologies for the glut of pictures.

Timberland Boot Co(10), Alden shortwing shells(10.5), AE orthotics



Brioni Roman Style Suit? Legit check pls.







JAB patchwork madras SC. Vent still basted. 48R



Armani Collezioni wool cardigan. XL



Norman Hilton staple navy SC. 44R



Unstructured Boss SC. Usually don't pick it up but this thing is nice. 42R



2 x Zegna, T&A barrel cuff, Mischka



Canali dual vent, J. Crew moon tweed(40R)



Hickey Freeman Sport 100% cashmere cable knit. Large



Marmot shell(Men's L), Marmot shell(Women's S), kids Mountain Hardwear puffer.



A first for me. Mabitex chocolate cords.



@Nataku or @Fueco This is the North Face I want, yes?

 

[SpooPoker]

Brioni is old but real.

 

[vexco]

Brioni is old but real.

Thanks dude, a first for me in that case.

 

[Nataku]



Rest of stuff from today. All available. Apologies for the glut of pictures. @Nataku or @Fueco This is the North Face I want, yes?

Sorry man, but not super valuable. Probably mid 80's. There are exceptions and I may be wrong here, but my observation is that with TNF clothing, it has to either be from the 70's or recent to be worth picking up for resale.

 

[vexco]

Sorry man, but not super valuable. Probably mid 80's. There are exceptions and I may be wrong here, but my observation is that with TNF clothing, it has to either be from the 70's or recent to be worth picking up for resale.

It's all good, thanks dude. Just saw the brown label and thought that's what I was looking for. Will keep that in mind for next time.

 

[Fueco]



Sorry man, but not super valuable. Probably mid 80's. There are exceptions and I may be wrong here, but my observation is that with TNF clothing, it has to either be from the 70's or recent to be worth picking up for resale.

Can you see the date on the back of the GoreTex tag? I think that's the second generation one, so likely 83-85. I've done pretty well with super early GoreTex shells (1981-2).

 

[vexco]

Can you see the date on the back of the GoreTex tag? I think that's the second generation one, so likely 83-85. I've done pretty well with super early GoreTex shells (1981-2).

'84, I think.

 

[impuntura]

Teak dining set complete with six chairs.full length teak mirror.and somebody threw out this awesome vintage drafting table by the dumpster by my storage which is exactly what i needed for working on projects using a workbench.

 

[Van Veen]

Few highlights from the last few days...

Is it John Ashford? Is it Alan Flusser? No... it's actually the real thing... first time I've seen it in Cleveland.

Missing keeper label. Glad I looked closer.

Minty PRL 100% silk

Vintage (70s?) Orvis

Not true thrift, but $80 AE McGregors from Burlington (hat tip to whoever posted that a few weeks ago). I've desperately been looking to fill in the gap in my wardrobe between sneakers and dress shoes. This saved me from caving and buying boat shoes or blucher mocs.

No idea what this thing is (other than a "riding shirt"), and no idea how long I'll have to sit on it, but I know it retails for $295 and still has the tags on it, so I kopped. Anyone know a size 4 equestrian?

Finally, no photos yet, but picked up another Astor & Black Scabal suit. Had to leave another behind due to stains.


... and now, without further ado, the blooper reel:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Are you allowed to buy consonants?

Got excited... never find shoes...

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Is Moto Polo a thing here now?

 

[Van Veen]



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I had a whole Broyhill Brasilia bedroom set I dumped on Craigslist when I moved for less than $200. (I paid less than $100 for it, so I guess that's not too bad.) Don't know how much that stuff fetches, but I wish I knew then what I know now.

I also have an anonymous Danish modern loveseat that needs to be fixed. (The back separated, and I either need to reupholster the cushions or just get new ones made.) No pics, but it's a really beautiful piece (except the vinyl cushions), like something Crate & Barrel would knock off and charge $1k+ for.

Do you have any recommendations for finding a good furniture repair shop that won't ruin vintage stuff?

 

[Jompso]

No idea what this thing is (other than a "riding shirt"), and no idea how long I'll have to sit on it, but I know it retails for $295 and still has the tags on it, so I kopped. Anyone know a size 4 equestrian?

For future reference, never buy something just because it is NWT's. Also in eBay terms, that would make that item, when NWT's, have a resale value of only roughly 80 or so bucks for you now. And on top of that you have something you don't know anything about and purchased knowing you may be sitting on it. Add this one to the you thrift and you learn list.

 

[noob15]

@VanVeen

adieu = goodbye
ado = heightened fuss or concern

Nice haul dude