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

[OolongT]

English only at the tables, guys.

This reference makes me miss my previous life as a degenerate gambler.

 

[Randomore]

My thrifty nature is making looking for a place to live in Santa Monica/West LA extremely frustrating lol

 

[Shoeluv]



English only at the tables, guys.

 

[matty long legs]

A few quick stops while running errands:

Underneath, an anonymous silk dress scarf. On top and both on final markdown at Marshall's: RLPL tie and Black Fleece belt

 

[330CK]



English only at the tables, guys.

I'm planning on touring, and I don't really need 180 gram saddles. Depending on the size id be interested in another exchange, however. Let me know if you come across any modern waterproof Arkels.

Translation: while he appreciates the offer of a lightweight Blake-stitch shoe, his uses will be extended and rigorous, so he'd prefer something with a Norwegian welt. He would, however, be interested in something like LP StormSystem for his gear.

 

[GetBlatzed]

Thrift fit:
Coogi short sleeve lightweight sweater with matching drawstring long shorts: $6.
Self respect: $0

 

[Fueco]



Translation: while he appreciates the offer of a lightweight Blake-stitch shoe, his uses will be extended and rigorous, so he'd prefer something with a Norwegian welt. He would, however, be interested in something like LP StormSystem for his gear.

LOL

Oddly enough, I've used Fizik saddles for most of my long rides. I have an Antares VS now, and a regular Antares as a backup. I find it more comfortable than my office chair for sitting on for hours on end...

 

[rhz5001]

LOL

Oddly enough, I've used Fizik saddles for most of my long rides. I have an Antares VS now, and a regular Antares as a backup. I find it more comfortable than my office chair for sitting on for hours on end...

I don't understand how people's asses can handle it. I road from Pittsburgh to Washington DC and my butt was like a Shell Cordovan shoe after capnwes gets done with it.

 

[Principle]

To anyone living near college campuses, buy Texas Instrument calculators 84 and up. They sell within minutes to hours 60-90 depending on th condition and model.

 

[Principle]

It's not about cushion, just fitting the form of your butt bones and gooch. Also, you just get used to it. Riding a bike isn't supposed to be like lounging on a temperprdic.

 

[330CK]



LOL

Oddly enough, I've used Fizik saddles for most of my long rides. I have an Antares VS now, and a regular Antares as a backup. I find it more comfortable than my office chair for sitting on for hours on end...

I used to have a Carbonio SLR on my mountain bike and it was perfectly comfortable and surprisingly durable. The Brooks Swallow Ti I have on there now is more comfortable, though.

I don't understand how people's asses can handle it. I road from Pittsburgh to Washington DC and my butt was like a Shell Cordovan shoe after capnwes gets done with it. 

Shiny and well-patinated from being rubbed vigorously with cream?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

I think I just learned about a half canvass jacket in real life. For me, sometimes it's hard to feel the canvassing in some jackets. I can usually feel it, but some brands it's a little harder (at least for me) to feel it. On a few of my Oxxford suits, it's easy and obvious, but on some others that I KNOW it is supposed to be canvassed it can be a little harder.

But, I just learned how a half canvass jacket feels. I thrifted a Daniel Cremeiux Suit made by Jack Victor. It has LP and appears to be very well made. As I was getting ready to photograph it, I was straightening out the jacket on the mannequin and as my hand went past the top button, there is a very distinct change in the feeling.
This may not seem like anything big to most. But, I have had an epiphany. I think I can now easily feel the difference between canvassed and not because I can definitely tell where the canvass stops on this one.

I'm so excited now to actually know what the pinch test really feels like!

Sorry if I sound like a noob, this has just been of those things I wasn't sure I had a handle on. But now I do!

 

[Spruce Moose]



Thrift fit:
Coogi short sleeve lightweight sweater with matching drawstring long shorts: $6.
Self respect: $0

Are Coogi jeans anything? I saw a pair the other day...

 

[Nobleprofessor]



Those Loakes look like Elephant although that seems rather unlikely...

I think they are bison. I have a few pair of bison shoes and they have texture/grain. Beautiful shoes by the way @huffman

 

[rhz5001]

I used to have a Carbonio SLR on my mountain bike and it was perfectly comfortable and surprisingly durable. The Brooks Swallow Ti I have on there now is more comfortable, though.
Shiny and well-patinated from being rubbed vigorously with cream?

Well.... when you put it that way...