The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Nataku]

Hmm - must have been quite some time ago because I seem to remember Merona being sold at Target since the early 90's.

 

[Steve Smith]

Originally Posted by Trapp

Steve Smith, are the Nettleton's real croc skin?
Good question. Looks like croc or alligator to me. Any educated opinions based upon this photo? BTW, these are Nettleton Lazy Lacers.

 

[AlanC]

^Very nice. I have a pair of Lazy Lacers in tan calf. You might be interested in this thread (and please post those there).

 

[Trapp]

Those look really nice.

I'm no expert on exotic skins, but judging by the uniformity of the scale pattern, I would think they are either authentic skins of very high quality or they are faux croc (or gator) skin.

 

[Nataku]

I'm sure one way to tell is to see if the reverse side has the "hide" texture/look to it.

 

[Steve Smith]

Originally Posted by Nataku

I'm sure one way to tell is to see if the reverse side has the "hide" texture/look to it.


I checked. It is all lined with leather.

 

[jkidd41011]

I've seen some Norman Hilton stuff, condition is very good to excellent, but it's made in China. Is it worth picking up?

 

[AlanC]

^I've never heard of made in China Norman Hilton. Are you sure? If it is I wouldn't bother. It's not 'real' Norman Hilton.

 

[TheWGP]

Found an Eddie Bauer cotton sweater that fits me pretty well today, but the real finds don't really fit me:

Bullock & Jones V-neck 50% cashmere 50% silk sweater, salmon-colored, size L
J. Ashford Cashmere with a purple label, 100% cashmere, light oatmealish-colored sweater size L

These are the first cashmere things I've found at a thrift, so I guess it was just dumb luck! Definitely keeping the Eddie Bauer sweater; the cashmeres are too short for me, so they're trade/sale bait.

 

[jkidd41011]

Originally Posted by AlanC

^I've never heard of made in China Norman Hilton. Are you sure? If it is I wouldn't bother. It's not 'real' Norman Hilton.

Positive. I was excited when I saw Norman Hilton, the quality looks really good, but it says made in China.

 

[Nataku]

Found a brand new Filson Pacific Twill "Clarke" shirt today. $4.99. Dark green and white plaid. Fits me perfectly. No tags, but still had the reciept in the pocket from Joe's Sporting Goods in St. Paul for $84.50.

 

[Swan Song]

Brand New Johnston & Murphy Aristocraft Deerfield II Tassel with "Trampoline" full leather linings.

Vintage 1960-70's 100% Wool with 3-2 roll Hart, Shaffner & Marx overcoat with Raglan sleeves

Suede Leather duster length overcoat with Bemberg Lining and Raglan sleeves



Sorry, they all fit me, no alterations necessary.

 

[ubc121]

Does anyone know of some good thrift stores in Vancouver?

 

[JohnnyLaw]

Here's a first for me:

100% cashmere. 3 roll 2 with surgeon cuffs. Tagged size 48 (38 US), but I'm a 36 so it's probably going to eBay, though I'll consider offers.

 

[Nataku]

^^