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

[ORLThrifter]

Alright, JV squad is up. A few kicks.

AE Hamilton Shell #8's, 9EEE (though they don't seem that wide at all), bummed they are way too small

Bostonian Luxe split toe, MiItaly, good, decent layman's salvage.

And some Brooks Ghost 7's for personal training

No hardcore grail-action, just for love of the thrift.

 

[impuntura]

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whoooweee looks like i gotta hit Wilson and Lansdowne more.

 

[jdrizzy]

whoooweee looks like i gotta hit Wilson and Lansdowne more.

And scarbs, the furthest trek ever by bus

 

[ORLThrifter]

Almost forgot this old torture device/shoe stretcher. Guy picked it up and set it down 6x before I could swoop in and claim it

 

[impuntura]

And scarbs, the furthest trek ever by bus

i still dont know how you do that.its an hour by car lol

 

[jdrizzy]

i still dont know how you do that.its an hour by car lol

Don't know to be honest with you, but that's where I hit gold

 

[Thrift Vader]

Meanwhile, in #thriftlife.
The Darkness has come home. For a true, Diy money saving paint job. And repair.

Using a collection Thrifted tools.
(Air compressor, air ratchet,mix of Mac and snap-on tools.)

Had a guy help me with some panel work, to save money on parts.straightened the trunk,the drivers door, filled all the supermarket dings. with free shop time, and wholesale supplies.
Smooth as an egg now.

Fun story, I was searching for a specific lace curtain. And convinced a shop guy to give it to me for free. Saving $70. Because it was a shop fixture.and they weren't allowed to sell it.

Perfect pattern. For paint lacing.kopped some colors at wholesale price, and am going to attempt a rad paint job, on the cheap, outdoors in my yard. wish me luck.

Super nervous. Everybody will see the results.
But it will be a great Thrift adventure.

 

[ace13x]

Did anyone else here have this as a kid?

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I had (have) Capsela, cause I'm a nerd.

 

[Fueco]

I had (have) Capsela, cause I'm a nerd.

LOL, my brother and I had those as well. It's a good thing we had all the nerd toys. He's a customer service manager and I excel at pissing customers off. :foo:

 

[carreragt7]

What’s it look like inside?

 

[mrcmcklwht]

Sorry fellas. Imma have to bow out of the thriftmas festivities this year. My paypal is dry. And times is harsh on the wallet economy.
Would love to make somebody's thriftmas day.
But will instead have to settle for enjoying seeing what you all send eachother.
My humblest apologies .




if it helps, and @HansderHund is OK with it, Ill cover your shipping cost to wherever your secret Santa lives, all you've gotta do is find something to send. You've been more with generous and this thing is in the spirit of giving, right?

Hell, Id be happy with some awesome Japanese candies and Hello Kittys from the dollar store. Its the thought that counts.

Anyway, if you'll allow me to help, Id like to.

This thread a year ago!

 

[Coldsnap]

Dude, no paint job done outside is going to turn out good. Are you planning to put up a big tarp?

 

[noob in 89]

you know what i want for Christmas ?
a fit pic of you in that Vuarnet lol

Ugh, been swamped with work on weekends. It’s in the works!

 

[Purplelabel]

What’s this brand? Made in Italy but no other tags. Picked it up on a whim.

 

[Thrift Vader]

This thread a year ago!

Well said.