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

[drlivingston]

Here's one of my favorite "recent" finds. I found this back in April, but am still working through my backlog caused by the basement flooding we had in May. Anyway, this is a Fall 1996 Patagonia Activist Fleece pullover (Style #25832). This was Patagonia's performance fleece before the Regulator series came out two years later. It's basically a stretch Synchilla fabric. This might end up being a keeper, as it does fit pretty well. The condition is amazing for a 22 year old jacket.


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Sigh... That would have actually fit me when it was brand new.

 

[DeoreDX]

I'm a long time lurker who will search the forums looking for ideas on what to match my sport coats and suit separates with. I figured if there was ever a group of people who would appreciate my bargain store find it would be you guys so I signed up just to post my story.

We have Dirt Cheap store here which sells salvage items and store returns that are not sellable. Lots of damaged box furniture, toys that don't work. etc. Racks of really horrible clothes in size xs or 3xl that never sell in stores. The son and I walk in to kill some time as my wife gets her hair cut nearby. A sport coat on the rack caught my eye in the middle of all of the old NASCR shirts and Target brand clothing that never sold. I grab it off the rack and I'm immediatly impresssed with the feel of the materials. I thought it was going to be linen but it was much softer than I expected. Says made in Italy and I can't decypher the material content. 70% ws? 20% lino? 10% Seta? I've never heard of the brand. I can't google it because I get no cell reception in the store. I check the price. $12. Size 50. I'm a dumb american I don't know Euro sizing but I try it on and I love the way it drapes. It's a hair long in the sleeves. Wish it has a little more taper through the sleeves as well. I'm really digging this coat so I walk around the store wearing this coat until my wife finishes and comes in the store and I ask her for her opinion.

"You're too much of a snob to ever wear a jacket from Dirt Cheap but it looks good" was her answer. I decide to buy it with the rational that Ive been wanting to try my hand at shortening a sport coat sleeve since I almost always have to get them shortened if I get a suit/sport coat/blazer off the rack. After googling the brand I've decided to get it professionally altered instead. Brand new with tags. $13.08 after tax.

 

[goatamous]

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Anddd you'll be going back to that store on a regular basis I presume.
Nice find!

 

[sliq]

I'm a long time lurker who will search the forums looking for ideas on what to match my sport coats and suit separates with. I figured if there was ever a group of people who would appreciate my bargain store find it would be you guys so I signed up just to post my story.

We have Dirt Cheap store here which sells salvage items and store returns that are not sellable. Lots of damaged box furniture, toys that don't work. etc. Racks of really horrible clothes in size xs or 3xl that never sell in stores. The son and I walk in to kill some time as my wife gets her hair cut nearby. A sport coat on the rack caught my eye in the middle of all of the old NASCR shirts and Target brand clothing that never sold. I grab it off the rack and I'm immediatly impresssed with the feel of the materials. I thought it was going to be linen but it was much softer than I expected. Says made in Italy and I can't decypher the material content. 70% ws? 20% lino? 10% Seta? I've never heard of the brand. I can't google it because I get no cell reception in the store. I check the price. $12. Size 50. I'm a dumb american I don't know Euro sizing but I try it on and I love the way it drapes. It's a hair long in the sleeves. Wish it has a little more taper through the sleeves as well. I'm really digging this coat so I walk around the store wearing this coat until my wife finishes and comes in the store and I ask her for her opinion.

"You're too much of a snob to ever wear a jacket from Dirt Cheap but it looks good" was her answer. I decide to buy it with the rational that Ive been wanting to try my hand at shortening a sport coat sleeve since I almost always have to get them shortened if I get a suit/sport coat/blazer off the rack. After googling the brand I've decided to get it professionally altered instead. Brand new with tags. $13.08 after tax.

Very solid find. IF you decide to pass on it/aren’t bothered for alterations I’ll take it off your hands mate.

 

[flipstah]

WAIT!! Do NOT use soap on waxed cotton. You’ll remove the wax and you’ll never be able to fix it.

Use the spray vodka method and leave outside (not in the sun) you’ll cause sun damage.

Flippy you noob.

He said the inside. That's not waxed

 

[Purplelabel]

He said the inside. That's not waxed

It’ll seep through dum dum. There’s a care label is inside.

 

[flipstah]

It’ll seep through dum dum. There’s a care label is inside.

I hear fire is the ultimate disinfectant. Use that

 

[capnwes]

I'm a long time lurker who will search the forums looking for ideas on what to match my sport coats and suit separates with. I figured if there was ever a group of people who would appreciate my bargain store find it would be you guys so I signed up just to post my story.

We have Dirt Cheap store here which sells salvage items and store returns that are not sellable. Lots of damaged box furniture, toys that don't work. etc. Racks of really horrible clothes in size xs or 3xl that never sell in stores. The son and I walk in to kill some time as my wife gets her hair cut nearby. A sport coat on the rack caught my eye in the middle of all of the old NASCR shirts and Target brand clothing that never sold. I grab it off the rack and I'm immediatly impresssed with the feel of the materials. I thought it was going to be linen but it was much softer than I expected. Says made in Italy and I can't decypher the material content. 70% ws? 20% lino? 10% Seta? I've never heard of the brand. I can't google it because I get no cell reception in the store. I check the price. $12. Size 50. I'm a dumb american I don't know Euro sizing but I try it on and I love the way it drapes. It's a hair long in the sleeves. Wish it has a little more taper through the sleeves as well. I'm really digging this coat so I walk around the store wearing this coat until my wife finishes and comes in the store and I ask her for her opinion.

"You're too much of a snob to ever wear a jacket from Dirt Cheap but it looks good" was her answer. I decide to buy it with the rational that Ive been wanting to try my hand at shortening a sport coat sleeve since I almost always have to get them shortened if I get a suit/sport coat/blazer off the rack. After googling the brand I've decided to get it professionally altered instead. Brand new with tags. $13.08 after tax.

Nice! BTW, it's 70% Cashmere, 20% Linen, 10% Silk = 100% Awesome!

 

[thebuddahman]

I'm a long time lurker who will search the forums looking for ideas on what to match my sport coats and suit separates with. I figured if there was ever a group of people who would appreciate my bargain store find it would be you guys so I signed up just to post my story.

We have Dirt Cheap store here which sells salvage items and store returns that are not sellable. Lots of damaged box furniture, toys that don't work. etc. Racks of really horrible clothes in size xs or 3xl that never sell in stores. The son and I walk in to kill some time as my wife gets her hair cut nearby. A sport coat on the rack caught my eye in the middle of all of the old NASCR shirts and Target brand clothing that never sold. I grab it off the rack and I'm immediatly impresssed with the feel of the materials. I thought it was going to be linen but it was much softer than I expected. Says made in Italy and I can't decypher the material content. 70% ws? 20% lino? 10% Seta? I've never heard of the brand. I can't google it because I get no cell reception in the store. I check the price. $12. Size 50. I'm a dumb american I don't know Euro sizing but I try it on and I love the way it drapes. It's a hair long in the sleeves. Wish it has a little more taper through the sleeves as well. I'm really digging this coat so I walk around the store wearing this coat until my wife finishes and comes in the store and I ask her for her opinion.

"You're too much of a snob to ever wear a jacket from Dirt Cheap but it looks good" was her answer. I decide to buy it with the rational that Ive been wanting to try my hand at shortening a sport coat sleeve since I almost always have to get them shortened if I get a suit/sport coat/blazer off the rack. After googling the brand I've decided to get it professionally altered instead. Brand new with tags. $13.08 after tax.

Amazing find!

If that’s not enough to lure you into the thrift life then nothing will.

 

[thebuddahman]

Current Orvis popovers
Aquascutum Military Shacket
TNF Beanie
Dents Lambswool Scarf

That was the best I could do in my lunch hour today. Peace!

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Not quite bragging just yet. But for people in the DC area local Marshalls stores seemed to have stocked up on a lot of good stuff (isaia, Paul Stuart, hickey, zegna...Gucci and Versace if that's your thing)

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Those are Marshall's prices? WOW. But, even though those are great brands with HIGH retail, there's no money to be made at that price, right?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

I'm a long time lurker who will search the forums looking for ideas on what to match my sport coats and suit separates with. I figured if there was ever a group of people who would appreciate my bargain store find it would be you guys so I signed up just to post my story.

We have Dirt Cheap store here which sells salvage items and store returns that are not sellable. Lots of damaged box furniture, toys that don't work. etc. Racks of really horrible clothes in size xs or 3xl that never sell in stores. The son and I walk in to kill some time as my wife gets her hair cut nearby. A sport coat on the rack caught my eye in the middle of all of the old NASCR shirts and Target brand clothing that never sold. I grab it off the rack and I'm immediatly impresssed with the feel of the materials. I thought it was going to be linen but it was much softer than I expected. Says made in Italy and I can't decypher the material content. 70% ws? 20% lino? 10% Seta? I've never heard of the brand. I can't google it because I get no cell reception in the store. I check the price. $12. Size 50. I'm a dumb american I don't know Euro sizing but I try it on and I love the way it drapes. It's a hair long in the sleeves. Wish it has a little more taper through the sleeves as well. I'm really digging this coat so I walk around the store wearing this coat until my wife finishes and comes in the store and I ask her for her opinion.

"You're too much of a snob to ever wear a jacket from Dirt Cheap but it looks good" was her answer. I decide to buy it with the rational that Ive been wanting to try my hand at shortening a sport coat sleeve since I almost always have to get them shortened if I get a suit/sport coat/blazer off the rack. After googling the brand I've decided to get it professionally altered instead. Brand new with tags. $13.08 after tax.

Jesus. I've been doing this for 5+ years. A few of those years were basically full time and I have NEVER found Kiton. Not in Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Houston, Dallas, Topeka, Springfield MO, or Oklahoma City. NEVER. NNNNNEEEEEVVVVVEEEEERRRRR

 

[kbadgley84]

Nice kiton! Your next 57 trips to that store will be utter disappointment until you eventually stop going. I know from experience dude

 

[kbadgley84]

Jesus. I've been doing this for 5+ years. A few of those years were basically full time and I have NEVER found Kiton. Not in Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Houston, Dallas, Topeka, Springfield MO, or Oklahoma City. NEVER. NNNNNEEEEEVVVVVEEEEERRRRR


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I found two cashmere Kitons in Siloam Springs, Missouri. Never heard of it? No one fuckin has, not even the handful of people that live there. so anything is possible my friend. It will happen

 

[Nobleprofessor]

I found two cashmere Kitons in Siloam Springs, Missouri. Never heard of it? No one fuckin has, not even the handful of people that live there. so anything is possible my friend. It will happen

I have heard of it, but Siloam Springs is in Arkansas. I have family nearby in the Ozarks. That is amazing that you found it there, because that part of Arkansas is like a time warp.