The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[capnwes]

I just had another Unpaid Item Case open (third this year) over a $45 Chaps suit that I bought pre-SF.
My question (and part frustration) is this -after the case closes and I'm "reimbursed" for fees, I obviously can't leave neg feedback. Are you guys leaving negative feedback prior to the case closing? I can still leave it for this guy, but I don't want him dinging me too.
On the flip side, I'm getting ******* tired of these people bidding, having a change of heart, and not paying. All ebay does is slap them on the wrist, if that, and allow them to go on their merry way. How do we, as sellers, tell how many times a bidder has not paid in the past (or is that even possible)
/rant

There is a setting where you can automatically block bidders with a certain number (your choice) of unpaid item strikes in the last certain amount of time(your choice). I will see if I can find where that is and repost.

 

[capnwes]

^^^

 

[hmmurdock]



There is a setting where you can automatically block bidders with a certain number (your choice) of unpaid item strikes in the last certain amount of time(your choice). I will see if I can find where that is and repost.

+1 This is about the only good thing left on ebay for sellers.

 

[lastdonb]

Went back to the GW where I picked up the "Zegna" FABRIC Fit-Wel suits, dollar day on blue tags, they were putting out 9 pairs of multi-pleated, cuffed Zanella's, plus 3 Nordstrams, waist 36 in various colors, all same owner, wish they were flat fronts, left behind.

But did pick up a few things,

A nice Robert Graham, excellent condition, pretty nice looking shirt, it's a slim medium, but might be a keeper:



Picked up a like new Zegna spread collar blue check "french cuff" that has buttons but I guess you can cut the buttons off and use the holes, both of these items had cleaning tags with the same name, there was another Zegna same owner that was really nice but had a fabric run right in the front:



Tuesday I picked up all the Fit-Wel suits and 2 sport coats but going through the pants, found the orphan pants to one of what I thought, and very could be used as a sport coat, now it's a suit:

Very nice grey with purple stripe in Dormeuil 15 point fabric





Finally, always looking for that RL bear sweater, found a RL flag sweater, very heavy, 100% cotton, great shape, and help in dating the sweater is appreciated, blue tag day, picked up for $1.00:

 

[Everett464]

The Dormeuil is beautiful - that purple strip is a stunner - especially since you wouldn't see it outside of 6 feet or so. Nice work! Does it fit you?

 

[GMMcL]



Picked up a like new Zegna spread collar blue check "french cuff" that has buttons but I guess you can cut the buttons off and use the holes ....

I'm still a noob, but I wouldn't cut those buttons off. I think that shirt is made that way intentionally, so you can use it either as a french cuff or button cuff shirt. There's a name for that which is escaping me. Most don't have the double-fold french cuff look, though, so that's a bit unusual (again, to the noob's eye).

That Robert Graham actually isn't all that bad. With the right blazer (Read: velvet), it'd make a decent "streetwear" outfit.

 

[cpmac7]



Picked up a like new Zegna spread collar blue check "french cuff" that has buttons but I guess you can cut the buttons off and use the holes, both of these items had cleaning tags with the same name, there was another Zegna same owner that was really nice but had a fabric run right in the front:

About 99.9999999999% sure that zegna is fake. And I am not a noob

 

[horse's_ass]

Yeah, I concur with the sentiment that the Zegna shirt is quite fake.

 

[GMMcL]



Yeah, I concur with the sentiment that the Zegna shirt is quite fake.

OK, so, then there's that -- which I wasn't focusing on at all.

 

[46n2]

Keepin the ladies happy . Well done .

 

[46n2]

Keepin the ladies happy . Well done .

 

[mexicutioner]



Went back to the GW where I picked up the "Zegna" FABRIC Fit-Wel suits, dollar day on blue tags, they were putting out 9 pairs of multi-pleated, cuffed Zanella's, plus 3 Nordstrams, waist 36 in various colors, all same owner, wish they were flat fronts, left behind.

next time you find dollar zanellas in your waist size, you might want to consider picking them up for yourself. i had the pleats removed from some trousers a couple years back. cost around $30-40 or so, and they turned out great. $1 + $30 = $31 flat front zanellas, not a bad bargain if you ask me.

 

[46n2]

hehe looks like picking up the occasional piece for the wife has earned me a lifetime thrift-shopping pass.

found her a J. Crew herringbone tweed jacket made from Robert Nobles fabric. made in china, but pretty nice.

I meant this for you sir....Keeping the ladies happy. Well done .

 

[chest rockwell]

Could you guys say why you think a particular item is fake?

 

[lastdonb]

The Dormeuil is beautiful - that purple strip is a stunner - especially since you wouldn't see it outside of 6 feet or so. Nice work! Does it fit you?

Unfortunately no, they are too big. I grabbed what is now six suits and one sport coat because all the fabrics were top notch, just trying to figure out the best way to pass them on!

Here is the original post:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/9006/th...ount-store-bragging-thread/25290#post_5187243 Post # 25296



Measurements: Suit coats: PTP 23.50", Shoulder 20", sleeve 24" +1, Length from bottom of collar 31".
Pants: 38 waist +2, 32 inseam (a lot of fabric inside, 3" see picture), 42.5 outseam, leg opening 9.25"