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

[SpooPoker]



Fabric synergy. Mine was some no name maker though.

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Major props for the time spent targeting, finding, and quoting that picture in the midst of Hurricane Spoo

Speaking of purses... Is this this bag repairable? the leather has cracked in high stress areas like the strap. the inside is in pretty decent condition and the majority of the body is OK too.

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Virtually unsaleable. Sorry man.

It was a Louis Vuitton Kalahari GM

 

[kbadgley84]



Major props for the time spent targeting, finding, and quoting that picture in the midst of Hurricane Spoo

Virtually unsaleable. Sorry man.

 

[chasd2]

Well it's fairly simple. I mean obviously people are still buying, that aint ever going to stop, but if people are buying, but there not buying from you, then in this crazy world where demand is something that necessitates a supply, and this supply then in return fuels the demand, causing the market to work in the manner everyone knows it does, you're not living up to your end of the bargain.

Buying and reselling any commodity is a simple process based on a fairly simple ideas, information and subsequent value.

You attain the information, like Christian Dior, a dated, licensed line, that has no demand thus no on will want to purchase it, XMI which is something I don't think anybody truly wants, BB and there oversaturation at market, HF and it's extremely small group of loyal followers. You need current logos for Samelsohns or they aint ****, your Armani aint **** unless it is very specific line and must be Italian, reread HF sentence, and there's always a market for good Brooks suits, your obvisouly not buying the right ones.

You need to do homework before you go on wasting money. Don't invest blindly, it's literally one of the worst money decisions possibly made. You really REALLY need to put in work. Lots of work and find out what your selling, then either realize this aint for you, or hit reset and try again.

I'd be extremely curious to read the inventory of said closet. I think the source of the issue may stem from there and the delusions of grandeur it may have formulated for you.

You may be correct. Obviously, the demand is not there for what I'm selling. Not everything I own is top of the line. If I like it I keep it mostly. Definitely holds true when it comes to shirts. The obvious brands seem to be highly supplied and therefore not in demand. The C&J shoes I found are in HIGH demand and it shows on ebay (487 views) so I get that.

 

[Jompso]

I had an awesome Willis & Geiger cotton duster coat in my cart at GW yesterday; upon inspection it had some spots that I wasn't sure would come out. Was not machine washable or dry cleanable, so I mustered every ounce of strength I had and put it back.

Absolutely, no way in hell I would have been able to do that. That thing would have been purcashed and I would have gone as far as to resort to sorcery or black magic or Jesus to lift the stains from that thing or no chemical based spot treatments...or Jesus. You are a better man than I. If something has a flaw to it, whether its a stain or something superficial such as that, I test it out for coloration tests just with my hands and you can easily surmise if its deeply set or not. I usually don't care though. Never purchase damaged knitwear, any runs or holes there, absoluely useless, as are slacks. Heavy hopsack blazers with patterns and a small hole, the prices can often work out fine and with that material and color composition, repair would never be detectable. Obviously interior seam lining on the seam is zero deterrence. Essentially you go out and you find the very best at everything garment related in your city, the very best. Having this in the pocket allows for purchases that would otherwise be money holes. Call me a gambler, but more often than not, I've come out on top, I'm gonna keep the dice rollin until that one roll comes where I doubled up letting it ride and crap out super ******* hard. Thatll be wake up day, till then the dice are still hot in my book, but I'm ******* crazy, what can ya do? Well besides have a cabinet with each individual spot remmover for ever single type or product, chemical, or liquid that can get on your clothes and cause any damage, and a dry cleaners at my disposal that does what the **** I tell them to do.

 

[diamonds]

Virtually unsaleable. Sorry man.

Since you're the resident exotic skins expert, I have one more question for you. Does alligator of this age become fragile? Or is it possible that I could break down the purse down and use it the skin as material? I STILL GOT THAT RECEIPT THO.

Thanks for your insight.

 

[SpooPoker]



Since you're the resident exotic skins expert, I have one more question for you. Does alligator of this age become fragile? Or is it possible that I could break down the purse down and use it the skin as material? I STILL GOT THAT RECEIPT THO.


Thanks for your insight.

theres not much to do with that skin otherwise. Its likely dry and the only thing you would probably be able to do is make watch straps, but looking at your pics, that doesn't seem viable.

 

[diamonds]

theres not much to do with that skin otherwise. Its likely dry and the only thing you would probably be able to do is make watch straps, but looking at your pics, that doesn't seem viable.

Again, thanks! Looks like I'm going back ... Maybe I'll find something for me this time ...

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Absolutely, no way in hell I would have been able to do that. That thing would have been purcashed and I would have gone as far as to resort to sorcery or black magic or Jesus to lift the stains from that thing or no chemical based spot treatments...or Jesus. You are a better man than I. If something has a flaw to it, whether its a stain or something superficial such as that, I test it out for coloration tests just with my hands and you can easily surmise if its deeply set or not. I usually don't care though. Never purchase damaged knitwear, any runs or holes there, absoluely useless, as are slacks. Heavy hopsack blazers with patterns and a small hole, the prices can often work out fine and with that material and color composition, repair would never be detectable. Obviously interior seam lining on the seam is zero deterrence. Essentially you go out and you find the very best at everything garment related in your city, the very best. Having this in the pocket allows for purchases that would otherwise be money holes. Call me a gambler, but more often than not, I've come out on top, I'm gonna keep the dice rollin until that one roll comes where I doubled up letting it ride and crap out super ******* hard. Thatll be wake up day, till then the dice are still hot in my book, but I'm ******* crazy, what can ya do? Well besides have a cabinet with each individual spot remmover for ever single type or product, chemical, or liquid that can get on your clothes and cause any damage, and a dry cleaners at my disposal that does what the **** I tell them to do.

Having had a go at numerous items with spots & stains, my average is about 75% success rate but getting better, and it would have paid off for this coat but for one stain that looked very weird. I always use the "spit on my finger & rub / pick at it" to give me an idea of whether it might come out....then I think about how many times I do that in one thrift and it grosses me out - what sort of crap I must be putting in my mouth after the 3rd of 4th time.

Dice rolling: I bought a pair of boots for $600 in a shop with no wifi / no cell signal...I was sweating bullets until I got a cell signal to check active & sold. Big relief (Hermes Swift Kelly riding boots, near mint condition).

 

[SpooPoker]



 I always use the "spit on my finger & rub / pick at it" to give me an idea of whether it might come out....

I do too.

Wait, you're talking about thrifting?

 

[HansderHund]

Congratulations, @Ds13! All the best in the wedding planning and marriage!

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I love how chatty @SpooPoker gets when he drinks.

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To everyone that has recently posted a thrift fit, don't forget to quote yourself and enter it here:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/508713/thrift-thread-fit-contest-1/0_30

 

[SpooPoker]



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I love how chatty @SpooPoker gets when he drinks.

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lol you should see me in person

its a hoot

 

[Chotii]

Absolutely, no way in hell I would have been able to do that. That thing would have been purcashed and I would have gone as far as to resort to sorcery or black magic or Jesus to lift the stains from that thing or no chemical based spot treatments...or Jesus. You are a better man than I. If something has a flaw to it, whether its a stain or something superficial such as that, I test it out for coloration tests just with my hands and you can easily surmise if its deeply set or not. I usually don't care though. Never purchase damaged knitwear, any runs or holes there, absoluely useless, as are slacks. Heavy hopsack blazers with patterns and a small hole, the prices can often work out fine and with that material and color composition, repair would never be detectable. Obviously interior seam lining on the seam is zero deterrence. Essentially you go out and you find the very best at everything garment related in your city, the very best. Having this in the pocket allows for purchases that would otherwise be money holes. Call me a gambler, but more often than not, I've come out on top, I'm gonna keep the dice rollin until that one roll comes where I doubled up letting it ride and crap out super ******* hard. Thatll be wake up day, till then the dice are still hot in my book, but I'm ******* crazy, what can ya do? Well besides have a cabinet with each individual spot remmover for ever single type or product, chemical, or liquid that can get on your clothes and cause any damage, and a dry cleaners at my disposal that does what the **** I tell them to do.

I have taught myself to re-knit woolen items such as Aran sweaters and other for which a reasonable color match may be made (I use crewel embroidery yarn), provided the broken stitches are not many and can be hidden in the stitch texture. A run can be fixed with a crochet hook (if the gauge of the yarn is large enough). Patterned items, however, are pretty much a loss. I have sold a number of such repaired items (with repairs noted). I have even done minor reweaving repairs with desirable vintage handwoven garments like capes. Some people love the old stuff so much that they'd rather have a repaired item than no item at all. But, Fair Isles knits are a no-go.

 

[HansderHund]



lol you should see me in person

its a hoot

I can understand that, I tend to be the same.

Anyone know whether this is the type of thing people love or is it nothing? I've had a lot of interest in vintage Missoni Sport pieces, but no idea on this sweatshirt. Some fraying at the collar.

 

[jumpman1231]

I always use the "spit on my finger & rub / pick at it" to give me an idea of whether it might come out....then I think about how many times I do that in one thrift and it grosses me out - what sort of crap I must be putting in my mouth after the 3rd of 4th time.

I feel the same way except I also think how many others have already done this before I did to determine the same thing! Chances are if its nice and not gone mcrib oolong or cotoks likely spit on it already too!!! But yet I still keep doing it ha!

 

[txwoodworker]

Had to run downtown today, so hit one store.
Understated, but awesome cotton/linen BB made in italy, new, unhemmed


Absolutely Beautiful Pataloha. Passed over by some rack squatters.

L-R
Asprey, Gucci, Come and Take it flag pattern by Texas maker, 5x VV, Charvet, tie made for Princeton alumni of Nantucket

Close up on the Texas tie N/A

Watched this suit for 4 weeks waiting to see if it would last to 1/2 price week. About a week ago, the vest showed up.
Nothing great brand wise, but minty fresh 3pc for super cheap. It's blue, my phone camera sucks.