The Official Thrift / Discount Store Bragging Thread Part III (Sept 2018-)

[Letric]

So I'm on the hunt for something:

I believe I have just the shirt for you. I'll run out and snap some pics, but it's like dead on your measurements and description.

 

[kbadgley84]

My wife found this bin in someone’s trash

 

[Letric]

Thrifted this a while back. This is from when LL Bean made good things.

 

[JohnAAG]

Thrifted this a while back. This is from when LL Bean made good things.

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Great! Can you PM me the price? I want the money to go the gang here.

Cheers!

 

[Fueco]

@JohnAAG

I sold this one a while back. It would’ve been too big for you, but the styling is properly old school. This is pre-1993 vintage Pendleton.

 

[JohnAAG]

@JohnAAG

I sold this one a while back. It would’ve been too big for you, but the styling is properly old school. This is pre-1993 vintage Pendleton.

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That would have been great in my size!

 

[Nobleprofessor]

I haven't been on this thread in a while. Is there any thrifting going on? I am not selling anymore. But, if I was, I suppose now would be the time to go through the old backlog of stuff.

 

[tonylumpkin]

More backlog...this fits me so it’s been in my closet, although I’ve yet to wear it. Unlined suede Made in Italy from Bullock and Jones. The B&J tag and a care tag are the only ones on it.

 

[tonylamer]

I haven't been on this thread in a while. Is there any thrifting going on? I am not selling anymore. But, if I was, I suppose now would be the time to go through the old backlog of stuff.

Thrifting as we know it is dead for awhile. Now--if you need the income or the thrill--it's pretty much about hitting online listings and making connections. I posted that bedroom set a week ago. I also picked up this cool MCM rack I'm using for records. My guess is that we're now into the stage of this thing where people start cleaning out their attics, basements and garages. And some non-clothing items might hit the market.

 

[330CK]

@impuntura here’s that lamp lit up...love this thing

 

[impuntura]

Lovely,lovely

 

[Bon Vivant Life]

a little story about customer service and how taking the extra step pays off. while the protagonist and hero in this story is myself, (and I'm not really a protagonist as I am real and not fictional) I am going to spoiler it so those who could care less can motor on through and see if @SpooPoker or @kbadgley84 have posted picks of promised epic hauls.

Spoiler: Once Upon A Time....

So 5 years ago I responded to a request through an app called Thumbtack to install 3 flat screen tv's in a swanky Boston apartment. I met the owner who had just bought it, and ended up getting job. He also asked if I knew an electrician that could move some outlets, and wire up a surround sound. I recommended someone I work with frequently, and they hired him as well. He had to make several holes in the walls to snake wires, so I patched the holes and sanded and painted them while I waited for him to finish so I could hang tv's. The owner was impressed that I went above and beyond my contracted work and did not upcharge him for it. He asked if I would come to his house about an hour west of boston and give a price to do some work there, as the Boston property was just for when he had early morning flights he could stay over. Come to find out he is a billionaire, with a b, owns a software company with his Bro in law valued at close to 5 Billion. To cut to the chase, over last 5 years I have done over a dozen jobs for him and his family, and they are the most down to earth people you could imagine. FF to the present, I had all my upcoming jobs (I do remodeling work, and specialize in water damage repair work) cancel or postpone, so was a bit anxious, like everyone else, how I was going to survive the next few months. Last week I get a call from his wife, saying they knew I was probably impacted by Coronavirus, and if I was interested, they wanted all the walls in their corporate HQ painted while they were shut down. It is a 100,000sq foot building, and we start tomorrow. The two guys who work for me are thrilled, the place is empty except for 3 janitors, a police officer on detail to watch front door, and two IT guys in the server room, which we are not going near. They are in Health care industry, and had a professional company come in and sanitize the whole place. we have a month to finish before they hope to reopen.
I know times are tough and people are on edge, but if you maintain good customer service, and maybe take the extra step to answer peoples questions about handling of items, you may end up with a customer for life that will exceed your expectations.

 

[kbadgley84]

Hey Brittish guys what’s up with Borris Johnson? Are they trying to downplay the severity or is he pretty ok?

 

[Bon Vivant Life]

and since I will most likely be short on time, here is the answer to who is the maker of this:

Spoiler: Answer

 

[kbadgley84]

a little story about customer service and how taking the extra step pays off. while the protagonist and hero in this story is myself, (and I'm not really a protagonist as I am real and not fictional) I am going to spoiler it so those who could care less can motor on through and see if @SpooPoker or @kbadgley84 have posted picks of promised epic hauls.

Spoiler: Once Upon A Time....

So 5 years ago I responded to a request through an app called Thumbtack to install 3 flat screen tv's in a swanky Boston apartment. I met the owner who had just bought it, and ended up getting job. He also asked if I knew an electrician that could move some outlets, and wire up a surround sound. I recommended someone I work with frequently, and they hired him as well. He had to make several holes in the walls to snake wires, so I patched the holes and sanded and painted them while I waited for him to finish so I could hang tv's. The owner was impressed that I went above and beyond my contracted work and did not upcharge him for it. He asked if I would come to his house about an hour west of boston and give a price to do some work there, as the Boston property was just for when he had early morning flights he could stay over. Come to find out he is a billionaire, with a b, owns a software company with his Bro in law valued at close to 5 Billion. To cut to the chase, over last 5 years I have done over a dozen jobs for him and his family, and they are the most down to earth people you could imagine. FF to the present, I had all my upcoming jobs (I do remodeling work, and specialize in water damage repair work) cancel or postpone, so was a bit anxious, like everyone else, how I was going to survive the next few months. Last week I get a call from his wife, saying they knew I was probably impacted by Coronavirus, and if I was interested, they wanted all the walls in their corporate HQ painted while they were shut down. It is a 100,000sq foot building, and we start tomorrow. The two guys who work for me are thrilled, the place is empty except for 3 janitors, a police officer on detail to watch front door, and two IT guys in the server room, which we are not going near. They are in Health care industry, and had a professional company come in and sanitize the whole place. we have a month to finish before they hope to reopen.
I know times are tough and people are on edge, but if you maintain good customer service, and maybe take the extra step to answer peoples questions about handling of items, you may end up with a customer for life that will exceed your expectations.

Give me a few days, not in hand yet and probably not everyone spot of tea but it’s a ton of stuff and the price was definitely right