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

[capnwes]

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!

Saw a big ole bag of NOS yarn at the thrift this morning, in that same color.

 

[double00]

As opposed to used yarn?

 

[bboowwyy]

Some Yohji AW13 swag

+ Polo bomber

 

[capnwes]

As opposed to used yarn?

Yes.

 

[double00]

Was just being an idiot... fwiw i keep a eye out for decent yarn, can cost an arm/leg at retail for a project-sized amount...

 

[capnwes]

These 3 from the Halloween costume rack.

 

[capnwes]

Was just being an idiot... fwiw i keep a eye out for decent yarn, can cost an arm/leg at retail for a project-sized amount...

I always do, it was just acrylic though.

 

[Mr G from SD]

Today is turning out pretty alright so far.
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Unknown UK Suede Chukkas
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Did @leftofthedial find the same pair?

 

[capnwes]

Did @leftofthedial find the same pair?

Here's the inscription on mine. Didn't ring any bells for me.

 

[SpooPoker]

Guys I was kidding about the polo.

 

[capnwes]

Guys I was kidding about the polo.

Is that better?

 

[Bon Vivant Life]

I have a vintage Polo RL Harris Tweed Blazer with a ticket pocket. Heavy. Trying to date it, it has on the content label "Season F4". Pics included of tags.

 

[JohnAAG]

Here's the inscription on mine. Didn't ring any bells for me.
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I think yours are these Mustangs from Herring Shoes

 

[double00]

Polo harris could be 90s, look up that wpl #, should help i think.

 

[leftofthedial]

Man, today ******* ruled. Paid up for the Sanders, but $20 seemed fine. Not pictured are some Jordache jeans and duck camo coveralls.

Average PPU (excluding chukkas): $4.42.

Sanders (8.5D), Docs, Brass Unicorn

Couple of tees. Tempted to keep the Marlboro.

Vietnam Fatigues, Saf-T-Back hunting pants

A couple of things for the @Nataku and @double00 signal

Duck hunter jacket + fatigues, ******* GNARLY 60s(?) Johnson Woolen Mills vest

Military trifecta: Korean Olive Wool Field Shirt, 50s Poplin uniform shirt, 40s/50s(?) uniform work shirt

Late 60s MIJ Hunting jacket, 70s/80s Ranger reversible camo jacket, 80s Lee, 80s Winston Cup with the cigarette pocket(!)

And this beauty from the morning.

97 Spiewak MIUSA B-17 Commemorative Bomber