The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[grendel]

Without any info on the shirt or how much you paid for it, I probably would have jumped at the opportunity to sell it for $35, or at least met him half way at $42.50 or something. But thats just me. If it doesn't soon sell, it will eat up that extra 15 bucks in fees anyway. I also make it a point to answer any and all questions no matter how dumb they might be, it helps build return business, and generally only takes a second.

I had a recent buyer, return a pair of shoes because they didn't fit well. They were listed with all size info and insole/outsole measurements. He didn't bother to measure his own shoes to check. Anyway I considered blocking him for future transactions, but decided against it. Instead I explained to him to measure some of his best fitting shoes so he knew what he needed for next time. The next week he bought 2 pairs from me, and both were just right for him.

How do you measure shoes like that? I didn't think outsole measurements were a very accurate indication of fit?

 

[Northampton Novice]

No, that's cool - they have a lovely handle on them due to the mohair...

 

[eazye]

Couple pairs of shoes not in my size up for trades. None are in mint condition, but all are really nice!
Bally glove leather cap-toes. Softer than a baby's ass. Size 11 D made in Italy

Ferragamo tassel loafers. Stitching is coming undone on lining but looks like an easy fix. Size 11.5 B Made in Italy.

Churches "custom grade" tassel loafer 9 A I believe, size is hand written and hard to make out. Made in England in 01'
Vintage W.C Russel Moccasin Co. "bird shoot" moccasin. These are ******* bad ass! Red quilted lining, I'm still debating weather to keep these but alas they are a half size too big...still... Size 11 and made in Berlin Wisconsin, not far from my hometown, Milwaukee.

 

[grendel]

P.P.S. VLSI, where are you finding new GATs for $250? That's almost....reasonable! (And brag-worthy).

I do not understand SWD at all

 

[Northampton Novice]



Couple pairs of shoes not in my size up for trades. None are in mint condition, but all are really nice!
Bally glove leather cap-toes. Softer than a baby's ass. Size 11 D made in Italy

Ferragamo tassel loafers. Stitching is coming undone on lining but looks like an easy fix. Size 11.5 B Made in Italy.

Churches "custom grade" tassel loafer 9 A I believe, size is hand written and hard to make out. Made in England in 01'
Vintage W.C Russel Moccasin Co. "bird shoot" moccasin. These are ******* bad ass! Red quilted lining, I'm still debating weather to keep these but alas they are a half size too big...still... Size 11 and made in Berlin Wisconsin, not far from my hometown, Milwaukee.

Where's Dre....

 

[capnwes]

How do you measure shoes like that? I didn't think outsole measurements were a very accurate indication of fit?

It's a pain in the butt, but when I have the laces out for polishing, I measure the insole length with a tailor's tape. The width I usually measure on the outsole between the welt stitching at the widest point. I am not really convinced on the accuracy of the length, since everyones toes are different, and some shoes are much more pointed than others. However, It must work reasonably well, since I have very few shoe returns, and it generally matches up pretty close on the shoe size conversion chart.
I have since discontinued the use of overall outsole measurements, since they are pointless. I provide them only if requested.

 

[noob in 89]



I do not understand SWD at all 

Margiela GATs (or German Army Trainers) are replicas of a shoe Adidas made for Gemran troops in the 1970's. As opposed to regular sneakers, they have a nice, slim profile, and are made of ridiculous leather and lamb suede. They've retailed for as high as $800, can sometimes be found at Barney's for like $500, I think, which I find about as ridiculous as the $1,000 MC shoes. Still and all, they're really great, so it's nice to find them at a more reasonable price.

 

[eazye]

I know someone awhile back was looking for hats. Here's some I've picked up.
L-R Pendleton wool, Adams 5th Ave beaver, Bollman natural wool, Stevens beaver.

L-R Stetson wool, Champ tweed, Stetson tweed, Goorin, bought new for $40 before I found out I could get hats at thrift stores!

L-R Vintage Greek fisherman's hat, Shandon houndstooth, Stetson newsboy, Country Gentleman plaid, Seifter wool, made in Italy, Kangol x 3

 

[grendel]

Margiela GATs (or German Army Trainers) are replicas of a shoe Adidas made for Gemran troops in the 1970's. As opposed to regular sneakers, they have a nice, slim profile, and are made of ridiculous leather and lamb suede. They've retailed for as high as $800, can sometimes be found at Barney's for like $500, I think, which I find about as ridiculous as the $1,000 MC shoes. Still and all, they're really great, so it's nice to find them at a more reasonable price.

They just look like sneakers. And they're glued, not welted, so it's not like they're going to last for 30 years like a pair of quality MC shoes will if taken care of.

I spent some time looking through the SWD WAYWT thread and I kept thinking "You spent $1000 to look like every hipster in my local coffee shop?"

 

[capnwes]

They just look like sneakers. And they're glued, not welted, so it's not like they're going to last for 30 years like a pair of quality MC shoes will if taken care of.

I spent some time looking through the SWD WAYWT thread and I kept thinking "You spent $1000 to look like every hipster in my local coffee shop?"

No offense to the lover's of these shoes, but they look like they would be well suited for a velcro enclosure rather than laces. lol

 

[grendel]

No offense to the lover's of these shoes, but they look like they would be well suited for a velcro enclosure rather than laces. lol

Yeah, no offense to anyone who loves them. Just not my thing, I guess. I spent more than this on a pair of blue suede boat shoes, so to each his own.

 

[horse's_ass]

GATS are comfortable shoes and I think the white/cream/off-white color scheme looks nice.

As for price, not unlike MC stuff, certain SW&D items have a good deal of brand equity, which in turns results in a higher purchase price. You can get original GATS for something like $95 shipped. MMM obviously is a designer brand, so they price for exclusivity. At the end of the day, no different than buying a Kiton tie or a Hermes jacket - mostly unnecessary consumerism fueled by both construction/quality concerns and concerns relating to one's social identity perceptions.

 

[noob in 89]



They just look like sneakers. And they're glued, not welted, so it's not like they're going to last for 30 years like a pair of quality MC shoes will if taken care of.

I spent some time looking through the SWD WAYWT thread and I kept thinking "You spent $1000 to look like every hipster in my local coffee shop?"

Just a sneaker! Good god, man! That's like saying all men in suits look the same.

I mean, I kind of used to think the same thing -- 'till I actually tried to find a comfortable, high-quality, attractive shoe with no branding. It should be noted that a lot of Italian-made tennis shoes, like Common Projects, have a sewn-on sole. I'm not sure exactly what that means for a sneaker, but I'm sure as heck going to try and have mine recrafted some day.


Check it out:

I'm liking these for summer. Navy leather, clean look...sewn-on sole!

 

[concealed]

those Russell Mocs are sick, should flip nicely on Ebay if you end up not keeping them

 

[grendel]

Just a sneaker! Good god, man! That's like saying all men in suits look the same.

I mean, I kind of used to think the same thing -- 'till I actually tried to find a comfortable, high-quality, attractive shoe with no branding. It should be noted that a lot of Italian-made tennis shoes, like Common Projects, have a sewn-on sole. I'm not sure exactly what that means for a sneaker, but I'm sure as heck going to try and have mine recrafted some day.
Check it out:

I'm liking these for summer. Navy leather, clean look...sewn-on sole!

http://www.endless.com/Mens-Shoes/s...e-rank&asin=B004T12R6Q&ref=sr_1_23&pageCode=d'

$62.50