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

[Purplelabel]

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Good to be back in London....

Mate where in london are you to get these prices? Nice going.

 

[mistermidwester]

Spoiler: Guess the brand

Still copped.

 

[jbie]

Mate where in london are you to get these prices? Nice going.

This was West (Hammersmith), give enough time with places around Hyde Park and some pieces definitely slip through. Traid stores have a great selection but they mess up prices a good amount if you keep on looking.

 

[flipstah]

West side best side. I gotta get back there again

Have a great start to the week yall

 

[classicthrifter]

Kind of a slow weekend but I'm glad it is sweater season! From bottom to top:

• NWT vintage Lands End Japan
• Vintage GAP 100%Wool Hong Kong era
• Lilly Pulitzer x2

I have a huge 1990s Women's fashion haul that is going to take me a few weeks to process and post here. Super happy with it though. 100+ items with an average cost of 1.25. Sneak Peek:

 

[greekgeek]

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Spoiler: Guess the brand

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Still copped.

I guessed HSM! Shoulder stitching gave it away, and by coincidence pretty sure I have that exact same jacket. Got one in black and one in camel at retail ca. 15 years ago. Great hand on the cashmere.

 

[GoldenHarvestMedal]

West side best side. I gotta get back there again

Have a great start to the week yall

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It’s funny that I saw an exactly the same that Alan Paine piece in PEI yesterday, but just didn’t buy though.

 

[double00]

It’s funny that I saw an exactly the same that Alan Paine piece in PEI yesterday, but just didn’t buy though.

ack

 

[flipstah]

It’s funny that I saw an exactly the same that Alan Paine piece in PEI yesterday, but just didn’t buy though.

I'm still trying to restore it. It's tagged 42 but has 36 measurements

 

[WoolyLamb]

I just want to say prepping items to sell takes a good bit of time and effort. I can’t imagine how much time you full timers have to put in. Do you have systems or tips for expediting the process? How do you account for it from a business perspective?

 

[impuntura]

8.99 each

 

[flipstah]

I just want to say prepping items to sell takes a good bit of time and effort. I can’t imagine how much time you full timers have to put in. Do you have systems or tips for expediting the process? How do you account for it from a business perspective?

I use consignment services and account for their profit share as OPEX costs of doing business.

If you have the means to do it yourself (taking photos, listing on merchant sites, packing and procurement, customer service, etc.), the margin is fatter for sure. But it would have to be your full-time or primary role. I'm more of a supplier/distributer in this use case.

 

[Ace_Face]

JFC Frenchy! I got a pair of Ohm c2 speakers for free on Craigslist but those are on a whole ‘nother level. I think those may be the model Harry Bosch has on Bosch.

 

[impuntura]

JFC Frenchy! I got a pair of Ohm c2 speakers for free on Craigslist but those are on a whole ‘nother level. I think those may be the model Harry Bosch has on Bosch.

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Yes!
I knew I saw them before,I literally watched Legacy last week lol

 

[Sartoriamo]

I just want to say prepping items to sell takes a good bit of time and effort. I can’t imagine how much time you full timers have to put in. Do you have systems or tips for expediting the process? How do you account for it from a business perspective?

Probably belongs on the eBay thread, so you might want to post there and see if you can get a discussion going . . .

One quick thing, though: I do WAY less prep than I used to 20 years ago, and only for the highest-$$$$ items. Back then, I would steam every garment, take every pair of shoes to the cobbler for polishing (when I had one locally), have my tailor adjust T-Rex sleeves to the most saleable length (when it cost $20 instead of $120), remove shoulder pads and on and on.

Now, I don't do any of that, but will simply disclose any concerns and suggest that the buyer cleans, polishes, repairs, steams, presses whatever they might be inclined to, and take a few bucks less. Some folks prefer "patina". But the REAL reason is that the margins just aren't there any more, so I won't add effort/labor to my COGS unless there's a ton of meat on the bone or if it will significantly add to the sale price (3 figures and up). Can't justify it otherwise, so I will happily leave it for someone else.

I guess I used to shop on the basis of label only when I first started. Now, my first consideration is "do I want this in my inventory" and "how fast will this flip and for what?" followed quickly by what I call the "deal with" factor. If I'm gonna have to "deal with" a lot to sell it, the dollar yield better be worth it.

As an example of what's worth it, here's that Ghurka #5 I posted the other day, all covered in mold. Definitely worth putting an hour or two into it! Another few coats of Bic4 and it will be ready for sale . . .