The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[A Canuker]

It's stampede time so I had to search for some cowboy shirts...found a etro button up, 2 zegna's(one linen which is nice cause it's hot here) and a brioni tie. Also scored some light brown moleskin pants nwt.

3 cowboy shirts but that is just minor.

 

[dahl5yankees]

Anyone interested in buying or trading? I picked up a NWT Bruli Shirt today
size 16/41.

 

[Temujin]

Found and left 2 items of interest that I am having second thoughts about: Alexandre Made in England suit, have not found anything definitive on quality here or on AAAC. Also a set of braces that had "Made in England" stamped on the adjusters. but no brand info. I don't wear braces due to a shoulder issue. They never line up correctly.

 

[stayclassy]

Finally went and tried out thrifting and was quite surprised at what i found. My Findings Christian Dior Tuxedo (just the jacket) if anyone has some matching pants please let me know! Some ok ties, one of them is a lower BB affiliate "brooks basics" The Blue one on the left im not really a fan of now, so if anyone is interested let me know Hardy Amies knit tie, willing to trade for a purple knit tie especially if stripped with some green!

brown/tan houndstooth sport coat made by an albuquerque tailor AND NOW THE CATCH OF THE DAY! from left to right, Christian Dior,Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, Hermes (7 fold), Brooks Brothers how much i paid Tux-$10 Sport coat-$5 The whole lot of ties - $20 Total- $35

 

[stayclassy]

i cant get the houndstooth jacket to size down but if you want to see it in its entirety, right click>then view in new window... sorry but its all i can think of to resolve the issue):
please PM me if you can help me with my tux situation, or want either of the ties i said i would be interested in getting rid of, as its hard to find things in this thread.

Still haven't found the loafers i need!

 

[Trotsky1940]

Hit the Goodwill on my usual run and found a vintage pair of brown wingtips from some store in Seattle that was custom made by Church's. Most likely 1950s... I never thought I would find Church's in this berg. Also found another vintage pair of wingtips in black from the long-defunct Stetson Shoe company of MA.

 

[PoliticalGuy]

I had been in a bit of a drought recently and came close a few times to picking up items I usually would pass on trying to break out, but reading this board reminded me that I should be patient. After getting released from jury duty early today I went to Goodwill to drop off a tv that's been taking up space and the good karma came my way immediately. Found a mint Hart, Schaffner & Marx navy blazer that fits like it was worn by my twin. I never thought this would happen, I'm a drop 9 or even 10 sometimes so at least some waste suppression is always needed. Next up, a Brooks Brothers 100% camel hair sport coat that is a tiny bit too big, but I think will work. If my tailor says no then my brother lucks out. It had pants with it that were the same check pattern, but on a smaller scale and different material. Previous owner apparently had tried to make it a suit. Finally, a LL Bean cotton canvas unlined blazer. Not the high end that I'm usually looking for, but it fits well and it's the perfect travel and summer into fall jacket. I passed on a Burberry navy blazer that fit well and was in great shape, but had too much padding in the shoulders for my liking. There were also 5 or 6 of Brooks suits in great shape, but all too big for me and I don't have time to flip these days.

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by Nataku

Wow - how did I miss reading this? Awesome score! I'm no expert on furniture either, but that table looks beautiful. Can't wait to see pics of it!

Dropped it off at the furniture repair guy yesterday... found out two things about it: 1. It's mahogany, and 2. It dates from the late 30's to early 40's. Will take pics when I get it back in a few weeks!

Originally Posted by idfnl

Yo Jinda, if thats a 44 I'll buy it off you

It might be a 44.... $4,400!!!!

 

[Larson McCord]

found a cool Canali tan pinstripe suit today in my size. A really short guy had it so I have to let ou the sleeves and I'm losing the cuffs (which I prefer) but a Canali suit for $55 after alterations is sweet. I've had the most trouble finding a tan suit by a decent maker in my searches.

Also found a beautiful charcoal Brooks Bros suit, the old style with the Brooks logo in the neck and no tags on the chest. Almost a flannel type wool. Fits perfectly but needs the pants let down at the cuff.

A Land's End royal blue with white polka dots and an awesome red and gold Talbot BOC tie each was $1.50

 

[Temujin]

Originally Posted by tsaltzma

Nice find. I really like Majer stuff. Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of either of those if you get a chance.

Here are the pix of the Majer and H. Freeman & Sons. Also 4 ties:
Gold--BB Makers
Red--Bullock & Jones by CH=T&Asser (Thanks AlanC for that 3 1/2 year old post I found!)
Blue & Gold--Benjamin James
Black w/ Green--Ferrell Reed

http://img338.imageshack.us/g/shoes836.jpg/

 

[Temujin]

Pix of a pair of vintage Hanovers. Date stamp in the mid-shoe says 1957!

http://img441.imageshack.us/g/shoes880.jpg/

 

[EBTX66]

Had a couple of good finds the last two days:

Polo wool dress slacks in an outrageously preppy shade of sky blue. I know I shouldn't of but it'll be a nice summer change of pace with a navy blazer - $2.49

Eduard Dressler (?) canvassed, side-vent, 3B suit with plain front pants - $1.99 for the coat, $3.99 (go figure) for the pants (which were hanging with the sportshirts).

Interesting but weird suit: it's a canvassed, 2B, side-vented, plain front pants suit from Victor International of Canada. It's an interesting hopsack/burlap-ish texture charcoal gray with a pronounced oatmeal colored bead stripe. Very retro looking. I didn't know Victor stuff could be canvassed. I found the pants hanging somewhere else and the inside waistband says "John Bartlett". I know he's doing made in China stuff for Claiborne and I thought the stuff for his NYC store was made in Italy. I wonder why the two items have different labels? - $9.99 total for the 2 pieces.

 

[floors to go]

Heres the pics of the Nettletons I found a few days ago






Too small for me (8D), hopefully someone will want to trade, or Ill take 100 delivered

 

[AlanC]

^List them in Buying & Selling. I have a pair of those (mine have an all leather heel), and they are just the perfect pebble grain longwings. Somebody should snatch those up.

 

[PhilGreen]

Just got back from a little vacation and decided to check out the local thrift after a 10 day absence and found (either sportcoat or suits):

2 oxxfords
2 HF
several dior
1 Zegna
several burberry
1 valentino
1 Armani
several BB
and much more..

Too bad no of it fit so i came home with a gator polo belt for $2...