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

[leftofthedial]

Today is turning out pretty alright so far.

 

[drlivingston]

@SpooPoker They also gave away awesome "Travel Companions" combos (duffel bag and shave bag).

Spoiler

 

[Purplelabel]

Sneak peek:

Double breasted for $15 ($31 in the pants pocket). Has some stains that will likely come out:
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Includes these (in pristine condition):
https://www.discogs.com/Incantation-XXV/release/8422768
https://www.discogs.com/Frank-Zappa-Guitar-Hernia/release/2991979

Brehhhh

 

[ace13x]

I love the Craigslist free section. The totally awesome thing I didn't know I needed. Sorry for the crappy pics.

Trenton Potteries Company (purchased by Crane in the 1920s)

The person said it was from 1918. I bet that is close.

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Love the logo!
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The Crane connection
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Fine Vitreous Porcelain
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Strategically dumped in the yard until I have them listed for local pickup (I think the lid is newer) .
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You know there is a market for toilets with full sized tanks. That old five gallon flush is a beguiling mistress.

 

[capnwes]

VTG Wilsons Shearling

James Bay with fur trim

NWT LRL SB Trench

St John Lambskin Jacket

WWII Era Nurses Cape with Virginia Brass Buttons

Been Had Jack in a Sack

Technically my first Polo Bear Sweater.

New & Lingwood

Unknown UK Suede Chukkas

Lucchese Ostrich Boots

Engineer boots, found in a barn up the street.

 

[impuntura]

 

[ATLjon]

Guess I'll go pick this up tomorrow:

http://www.french-vintage-posters.fr/Gauguin-Exposition-Grand-Palais-1978

 

[JohnAAG]

Today is turning out pretty alright so far.
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If you're planning on using those for personal, go gentle. From all reports the sole wears out like a cheap eraser.

@capnwes Yours also look like they're Sanders & Sanders Playboy chukkas. Although if you're lucky they'll be Herring Shoes Mustangs, which are made in the UK. I'm told the soles on those ones last a lot longer.

Cheers!

 

[ATLjon]

I guess the death metal album is signed? Don't drink the viper

 

[eazye]

Guys, long shot here probably, but do any of you know a company that makes Aran knit style socks? I've got a customer whom we are making a full shooting suit for and he would like to go the whole nine yards and do cable knit socks too. So far all I'm finding are Wigwam, but they only make them for women. They need to be over the calf length. Like these:

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[JohnAAG]

Guys, long shot here probably, but do any of you know a company that makes Aran knit style socks? I've got a customer whom we are making a full shooting suit for and he would like to go the whole nine yards and do cable knit socks too. So far all I'm finding are Wigwam, but they only make them for women. They need to be over the calf length. Like these:
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Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Someone on Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/222643895/knee-high-socks-for-him-hand-knit-cable

If you can be a little flexible, you can also try kilt hose which, obviously, are socks you wear with a kilt.
http://www.scottishkilthose.com/

Edit: one more

https://www.scotweb.co.uk/products/hand-knitted-luxury-aran-kilt-hose/

 

[eazye]

^^^^Holy **** that was fast! Thanks @JohnAAG! I actually found a few on Etsy too, but that $100+ price tag is a deal killer. Found a women who does them for $45 in custom colors and lengths, so I might give her a try. I just wanted to put out some feelers and see what you guys had to say. Thanks again!

 

[double00]

Could also check out rapha tweed run gear...

 

[ORLThrifter]

Guys, long shot here probably, but do any of you know a company that makes Aran knit style socks? I've got a customer whom we are making a full shooting suit for and he would like to go the whole nine yards and do cable knit socks too. So far all I'm finding are Wigwam, but they only make them for women. They need to be over the calf length. Like these:
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Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Is the customer rigid on cable knit? Jack Pyke makes some nice looking shooting socks, long enough for a Wellington style boot. Garters too i believe and reasonable.

jackpyke.co.uk

 

[eazye]

^^^Yeah, he wants the "classic" look.
Edit: Should have just checked Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Pennine-Prem...deID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=shooting+socks