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

[sushijerk]

You sure that's real wood? It's definitely not solid wood, maybe veneer, but looks more like Formica to me. Would need a close up to say for sure.

Looked up the style number and at least according to a similar ebay listing, it is a laminate top with a maple base. Serial # indicates production date of 10/16/65.

 

[Fueco]

> Nataku... is that the Minolta that takes medium format film? If so, nice catch!

That’s an older model that does 35mm and APS (with an adapter).

 

[Nataku]

@CWOyaji

Easy Rider. Excellent movie choice.

 

[txwoodworker]

You sure that's real wood? It's definitely not solid wood, maybe veneer, but looks more like Formica to me. Would need a close up to say for sure.

Looked up the style number and at least according to a similar ebay listing, it is a laminate top with a maple base. Serial # indicates production date of 10/16/65.

The top looks like a laminate, the base for sure isn't maple, but it's in amazing condition for '65. I picture this coming out of a pristine gramma's house where she always yelled at people to use coasters! Love the styling.

 

[RFHansen]

That’s an older model that does 35mm and APS (with an adapter).

Still nice. I've never tried that model, but it was on my list once.
A general heads up for my fellow thrifters: dedicated, i.e. non-flatbed 120 film scanners are still in demand, with the Nikon Coolscan 9000 being the top pick. Never let one pass.

 

[Fueco]

Still nice. I've never tried that model, but it was on my list once.
A general heads up for my fellow thrifters: dedicated, i.e. non-flatbed 120 film scanners are still in demand, with the Nikon Coolscan 9000 being the top pick. Never let one pass.

I was just checking that one out on the B&H site. If I thrifted one of those, I’d be tempted to break out my Bronica SQ-Ai after 11 years of it sitting on a shelf in my office.

 

[ark8712]

I was able to run out late this afternoon and hit 1 thrift store. Lucky me, they had just restocked the ties. PPU $2.00
Talbot 7 Fold, Armani, Armani, Zegna

 

[ark8712]

Oops

Dolce & Gabana, Paul Stuart, Zegna, Zegna

2 Zegna shirts...ppu $4.25. The one on the right is Linen/Cotton

 

[kbadgley84]

My wife picked up NFL Anthony McFarland’s elevee wardrobe, bunch of stuff all half off. This guy was huge

 

[StanleyWingtip]

My reasoning (Rationalizing) for not raking leaves is that fall is a natural process which may (or may not) feed essential nutrients to the grass/soil in which it was fertilized upon.


With that being said, if you need something to occupy your time...besides hit thrifts...rake leaves.

 

[Heider]

Basic stuff for myself.

First time I´ve ever spotted a Hermes - tie from far away. A weird skill to develop, considering the fact I don´t really wear ties.

Bally Goodyear welt

Leather and wool varsity jacket.

POP on Barena, the thing is seriously lightweight

Lardini Suit, Reiss jacket

Gieves & Hawkes, the material is really nice.

3 suits. The Su Misuras make me feel bad for the Z Zegna.

Ethrifts, OrSlow army chinos and EG TF jacket (was NWT). I can´t front - paid up for them.

 

[SpooPoker]

So possibly a stupid question, but say I was looking at a label just like that on a 100% cashmere overcoat. Whats the most I should be willing to pay if I'm looking to flip?

Just asking... you know for research purposes...

My scarf is made by loro piana. If you found a LP cashmere coat, go back immediately. But the odds are you saw a coat with LP fabric on it and is probably a pass.

 

[SpooPoker]

sorry purp!

 

[HansderHund]

Just a few recent finds (nothing available at the moment)...

How do these look? No mention of Versace, but these might be more recent than others I've found.

Made in USA

 

[Purplelabel]

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Sigh.

Come on guys, I’d appreciate it if my beautiful face wasn’t plastered around. I’ll stop doing thrift faces if it carries on...