The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Digmenow]



Probably the wrong time to pitch that, Im exhausted. But, rich area, nothing to do, I see a sign for an estate sale. House is a disaster, musty, packrats, you know the story. I go up to the attic, find a trunk full of beanie babies. I shove them aside and find a LV label. I freak out. Tear up the rest of the attic and find a Goyard. Both whiskey leather, patina like you have never seen. Take em downstairs, pitch it all nonchalant like "yeah, hey buddy - you selling these for anything?" I leave with them for $20. They didn't even look at the labels. I sent them to a trunk repair shop to be conditioned and restored and sold em both for something like 2 grand.

Originally Posted by Rambo
God damn that Spoo is a busy motherfucker.

True dat.

 

[AndroFan]

Dude, I WANT one of those 42Ls...Like the one on the right more. Details?

Couple finds to put out there...going to be thrown up on the bay if no interest here.
Canali Suits 42L's

EZ Su Misura Sportcoat 46R (2003)

 

[GMMcL]



I prefer a DB in theory....I just need to find a DB that fits me like a mothafuckin' glove, then I will.  Any day now...

And yes, sitting screws everything up.

 

Someone (can't remember who) once said to me: DB looks great when buttoned; nothing better. When it's open: Looks like an open china cabinet.

Needless to say, SB has outnumbered DB in my wardrobe by 15 x 1 (seriously -- 30+ SB suits, only 2 DB) ever since.

 

[Stewie]



Also, if someone could explain these weird little sewn-in tags on the (ahem) four greatest Stefano Ricci ties known to man, that would be swell!

Im thinking this is for an extreme case of OCD. In this case the poor fellow numbered his "Tie Clips" and "Tie Bars" so that he wore the exact same ones for each tie that he appropriately labelled!

 

[Kitontini]



Probably the wrong time to pitch that, Im exhausted. But, rich area, nothing to do, I see a sign for an estate sale. House is a disaster, musty, packrats, you know the story. I go up to the attic, find a trunk full of beanie babies. I shove them aside and find a LV label. I freak out. Tear up the rest of the attic and find a Goyard. Both whiskey leather, patina like you have never seen. Take em downstairs, pitch it all nonchalant like "yeah, hey buddy - you selling these for anything?" I leave with them for $20. They didn't even look at the labels. I sent them to a trunk repair shop to be conditioned and restored and sold em both for something like 2 grand.

Holy cow, man! Where do you find the time to do everything?! Is there 2 of you?! Makes me want to look at trunks now.

Is anyone interested in the Avon Celli sweater I put up earlier? Otherwise... to the Bay it goes!

 

[grendel]

DBs remain closed, always. Never open when sitting.

Yeah, I do that, but they ride up when sitting and gap off my chest and collar.

 

[acosbysweater]

I will answer that with this:

So nice, but...

It works better as a painting...
I got your PM! It looks like an awesome shirt, I'd totally keep it, and you should post that here...
(Sorry....Mozilla's acting up again. A lot of messages I try to send are just bouncing back at me

)

Ah, fit looks a bit off in the wrists, but that's easily tailored. I think with that and the collar chop trick that MattR posted, this shirt would be quite awesome! People hate on Ted Baker, but years ago before I knew anything about sprezz style, I bought a chocolate houndstooth Ted Baker pea coat at TJ Maxx. Knew nothing about the brand or its flashy tendencies, but one look at the irridescent deep purple/pink viscose lining had me SOLD.

 

[hyakku]

Not much this weekend except a few trades. Found this interesting rain coat though, undecided on whether to keep it especially since I'm moving out of CA soon. Can anyone tell me about this? I think it's from an old Army mfg. but I find conflicting info. Also got a new phone, no more ****** cell phone pics

Spoiler

(bit of over saturation, was messing with settings on the last one, not sure what that white dot is, not on it in person)

 

[Stewie]



Not much this weekend except a few trades. Found this interesting rain coat though, undecided on whether to keep it especially since I'm moving out of CA soon. Can anyone tell me about this? I think it's from an old Army mfg. but I find conflicting info. Also got a new phone, no more ****** cell phone pics

Spoiler

(bit of over saturation, was messing with settings on the last one, not sure what that white dot is, not on it in person)

It's definately Army, from 1971, so its technically Vietnam era. Since no patches, it works as a raincoat if your going for that military look I suppose. I wouldn't think you would have much use for it in California, so maybe hang on to it.

D.

 

[Nataku]

^^
Cool to see another militaria enthusiast on here! Well, assuming so as you know how to date it from the DSA #.

 

[hyakku]



^^
Cool to see another militaria enthusiast on here! Well, assuming so as you know how to date it from the DSA #.

It's definately Army, from 1971, so its technically Vietnam era. Since no patches, it works as a raincoat if your going for that military look I suppose. I wouldn't think you would have much use for it in California, so maybe hang on to it.
D.

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know, glad I grabbed it.

There was also a vintage HSM tweed glen plaid herringbone heavy coat I left as well if anyone is interested. I'll get pics next time I'm there.

 

[SpooPoker]



Holy cow, man! Where do you find the time to do everything?! Is there 2 of you?! Makes me want to look at trunks now.

Just me and my insatiable thirst for beauty and profit, and not many hours spent sleeping.

Yeah, I do that, but they ride up when sitting and gap off my chest and collar.

 

[Digmenow]



Yeah, I do that, but they ride up when sitting and gap off my chest and collar.

Moar practical but less reevolved.

 

[Pawz]

Anyone ever heard of this brand? Tie was $0.99

 

[LooknGr8]



Hes in Syracuse, so he said he would refund any over charges. However, that thing is like a coffin, its tremendous - and all solid wood. I have a collection of antique Goyard/Louis Vuitton trunks and steamers, and this is going to be awesome with them. Unless my wife freaks out and makes me sell it.
The Kiton, yeah - a bit big. Originally bought with the intent to sell, but now I am not sure.

Spoo, I have interviewed this guy Pat Morse for a story and gone to his shop (and he took me around the upstairs of his barn, which is loaded with trunks from 1700s-1900s.

Worth a trip up north to visit and connect if you're really into trunks, he's an expert restorer (and probably an outlet for your finds if you're looking for that, too).

While I am not into the trunk thing so much that I collect LVs, Morse inspired me to restore a Civil War era trunk deposited in my father-in-law's attic (previous owner), where I now store sweaters and "dresser overflow now that I'm on SF," ha, and have fashioned a couple kids' toyboxes out of others...he keeps lots of parts in inventory, too...