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

[Rumpelstiltskin]

I like my Contax G1, but the G2 would be much better (there’s a stupid focusing issue with the G1 that they fixed with the G2. But man, are those lenses sharp. As a bonus, the lens work on Sony A-series digital cameras with an adapter.

Right. I have A380 that was left over from a small bunch of DSLRs that I bought at a govt auction. It is only 14 mp and doesn't do video. When all was said and done the Feds basically paid me $200 to take it off their hands

 

[Centaurus3200]

you mean like this one?

@impuntura , wanna see my flight jacket again while i'm at it? LOL!

I want a battery-less interchangeable lens rangefinder. Leica M3s are outrageously priced as are M2s. I would 'settle' for a Leica iiic/iiif but they have started to creep up in price and I like the idea of attaining my hobby **** via frugal means, fawk retail. A Canon P is basically a Japanese Leica and uses Leica screwmount lenses so that's high on my list. And of course there is Nikon

Leica iiic > Canon P > Nikon S2/S3/SP in that order

Now let me see what I can scrounge together that is worth a damn. You are NOT getting my Snells

 

[impuntura]

The answer to that question is and always will be ...YES!

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

you mean like this one?

Rat BASTARD!!!

Edit

I don't think you really want that camera

 

[Pulse]

Is this something?

How many guys named P. Balmain in Paris?

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I think this is one of their licence product. Not entirely sure though.
Quality wise I don't think it's anything serious, is it? How does the leather feel?

 

[TheoLincoln]

Today

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

So I went back to that thrift store where I got the powered speakers and good news: the rest of the gear was there (don't get excited Brits, not that kind of gear).

Bad news: The receiver/cd/tape had no price. It appears that in my rush to get the speakers I didn't realize that the price I paid was for the entire system

Worse news: Talked to the manager and she said that if I had come back yesterday she would have given it to me. Instead she had to price it

Slightly better news: I informed her that the speakers were powered and the brains didn;t have an amp so she marked it down to $7

Back to worse news: The belt for the tape appear to be shot and the cd tray shoots back and forth like a madman

Even worser news: I bought it anyway

Saving grace: When I went to grab a cd to test it with I found a canvass and leather coach laptop bag from their mens collection in damn near new condition for $2.70 (1/3 off)

 

[TheoLincoln]

5 hours later from the previous post

 

[Nataku]

A few highlights from the toy haul yesterday. Still sorting through stuff.

 

[PGRoadhouse]

Recent finds. Thrifting has been very different lately, but not all that dry.

reversible tweed/poplin

found many shades of shearling of late

two unbranded jackets + vest. Anyone recognize the Hs?

denim well represented also. Been sort of living in the acid Levi’s.

Polo Country and Lee are both blanket lined and super mint.

More lo odds and ends-

NWT tags cord Norfolk coat for the big fellas. MIUSA suede newsboy cap with the old factory store tags is honestly the standout, love **** like that.

okay last of the rl for now

robes content tags are faded but for sure either camel or cashmere

Posted already, but these deserved better pictures-

A bit beat but let’s just call it patina

Unstructured and soft as butter

old shirts and new shirts

Pents

plenty more to come, rest assured.

 

[impuntura]

Nataku very cool stuff ,what's the story ?
Curb,dumpster or dead hoarder ?

 

[impuntura]

My contribution this week lol.

 

[drlivingston]

Reliving my childhood pickup today, needs a little cleanup but looks to be all there and mostly original View attachment 1593793

@Thrift Vader Didn't this model come stock with a drain pipe seat post?
Love old school Dyno rides.

 

[Langoliers]

Found some kaws levis today, sadly too small

 

[Thrift Vader]

@Thrift Vader Didn't this model come stock with a drain pipe seat post?
Love old school Dyno rides.

Hmmm. . . good eye.
On a guess though, that one is '92-93?
I want to say that it looks stock to my eyes, as the Compe was aimed at Flatlanding? I think the black plastic clip thing hides the drainpipe.
Yes yes, TWHS.
But i am seeing the straight pipe as early as the late 80's.

Boys, take note. This is the Bible of BMX.

Dyno - BMXmuseum.com

bmxmuseum.com

If you know the brand and era? You can identify a bike as stock or custom.
It's the SF of BMX. And yes, I am a member. (since before SF)
Good as free money.