The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[hmmurdock]



^ you probably already know this, but you should really get this lens for your nikon:

i use it almost exclusively. only time i use anything else is if i need a long zoom.

+1 If you don't have a full frame Nikon....this is easily the best lens for the money. I shoot with this a TON!

 

[jkidd41011]



Found this awesome condition Aquascutum tie today. available

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no offense bra, but i wouldn't wipe ****** with that tie

I actually like it. A bit narrow for my taste but I'm a sucker for paisley. And to each his own....I see stuff on here people go ape **** over that I'm like WTF?????

 

[FaceOfBoh]

Some minor action at the end of the week.

Lanvin tie - keeping, because I want/need more monochromes in my wardrobe.

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SC, Avanzata for Harry Rosen, 44R, glen plaid, unvented. Available
PM me if you want measurements or further details. Happy to discuss any trade or offer.

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[Samuel Smith]



Some minor action at the end of the week.
Lanvin tie - keeping, because I want/need more monochromes in my wardrobe.

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SC, Avanzata for Harry Rosen, 44R, glen plaid, unvented. Available
PM me if you want measurements or further details. Happy to discuss any trade or offer.

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I feel like we've seen this content label recently and the jury though that it was

Any size 9EEE guys need a pair of Allen Edmonds Cameron loafers in burgundy color?

 

[goneAWOL]

^ you probably already know this, but you should really get this lens for your nikon:

i use it almost exclusively. only time i use anything else is if i need a long zoom.

+1 If you don't have a full frame Nikon....this is easily the best lens for the money. I shoot with this a TON!

Is that lens significantly better than the 18-55mm lens that comes standard with a Nikon? That's what I always shoot with, just because I know absolutely nothing about my camera or photography in general. I do know that I'm often unsatisfied with my listing pictures... probably because I don't know what I'm doing.

 

[hmmurdock]



Is that lens significantly better than the 18-55mm lens that comes standard with a Nikon?  That's what I always shoot with, just because I know absolutely nothing about my camera or photography in general.  I do know that I'm often unsatisfied with my listing pictures... probably because I don't know what I'm doing.

Obviously no zoom on the lens but will shoot significantly better indoors/low light. If you're interested PM me and I can recommend a couple good books which give a good primer on aperature/shutter speed and can only help with pics.

 

[VLSI]

How do you get detailed close up shots though?

 

[mainy]

Man I've been finding a lot of good stuff lately but too busy to post it. Here's what I found today, nothing too great but some content for the thread. Included is the price I paid, just because :

beat up alden wing tips. thought they might still look okay with jeans, heels and soles have lots of wear left. $5

Leeds, shell cordovan, black. Hardly worn. $9.99

park aves, black, well card for. $9.99

florsheim longwing, vcleat, black scotchgrain. $4

Armani collezioni polo, flax/linen, mint. $2.50

D&G shirt, mint, $2.50

bills khakis m2 flat front dark gray wool dress pants. $4.99

Made in England shetland argyle sweater. Probably alan paine. $2.49

vintage Abercrombie and Fitch made in Scotland shetland golf sweater. $2.49

2x old brioni ties, 1x NWT dunhill made in england tie. $1.99 each

Thomas pink superfine two fold cotton shirt. $2.98
Barbour gingham shirt. $4.50
Polo ralph lauren two pocket Custom Fit flannel shirt. $4.98
Paul stuart french cuff shirt, NWOT i think. $3.99

polo ralph lauren dark brown suede leather jacket. used, good condition, needs to get hit with the suede brush / eraser. $12.99


Oh, and not pictured: Denon DCD-1500 cd player to add to my home audio set up. Sounds amazing. $9.99

 

[Brianpore]

Leeds, shell cordovan, black. Hardly worn. $9.99

Why do your shoes always look small to me?

These are near the top of my shoe list right now!!

Thrifting tomorrow!!!

 

[mainy]



Why do your shoes always look small to me?

These are near the top of my shoe list right now!!

they are 8d, so kind of small!

 

[mjt73106]

Is that lens significantly better than the 18-55mm lens that comes standard with a Nikon? That's what I always shoot with, just because I know absolutely nothing about my camera or photography in general. I do know that I'm often unsatisfied with my listing pictures... probably because I don't know what I'm doing.

Fast glass is what it is all about! 1.8 is the reason it is soooooo good! I like the 20mm 2,8 too. . .

 

[Brianpore]

Quote:

Quote: DAMN, 1/2 size smaller and I would jump on those like a super soaker on a NJ summer day (97 with 77% humidity

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[mexicutioner]



Is that lens significantly better than the 18-55mm lens that comes standard with a Nikon?  That's what I always shoot with, just because I know absolutely nothing about my camera or photography in general.  I do know that I'm often unsatisfied with my listing pictures... probably because I don't know what I'm doing.

it lets a LOT of light in (imagine a cardboard box pinhole camera...this one has a hole with a larger size diameter). that means the sensor doesn't have to be open as long to take the picture. this means several things:

• if your hand is a bit shaky, that's ok, because it's taking the picture very quickly, so not as much time for the hand shake to affect the picture
• if your subject is moving around (like a kid on a swing) that's ok, because it's taking the picture very quickly, so not as much time for the kid to become a blur.
• if you are taking pictures in low light that's ok, because it lets a lot more light in than a normal lens, so everything just comes out better

it's hard to picture (har har) this stuff in the abstract. once you play with a lens like this, you'll understand pretty quickly what it can do. the only drawback is you don't have zoom, but for most situations you can just scoot forward or scoot back and make it work. if you know you're going to be shooting something (like a sporting event) that requires a long zoom, bring that lens instead. to me, the positives of this small, fast, "bright" lens far outweigh the negatives.

 

[AndroFan]

Yes, what Mexi said. A 35mm fixed is pretty much considered standard in SLR/DSLR photography. Frankly, it's probably a better lens for you to learn to shoot on than the 18-55mm lens.

Is that lens significantly better than the 18-55mm lens that comes standard with a Nikon? That's what I always shoot with, just because I know absolutely nothing about my camera or photography in general. I do know that I'm often unsatisfied with my listing pictures... probably because I don't know what I'm doing.

 

[rayxlui]

Been killing it since school got out.

Ties:


RLPL, Barneys by Charles Hill Silk, Richard James, Stefano Ricci, Chanel

Shirts:


Borrelli, Gucci, Yamato



Dolce and Gabbana, Zegna x 2, Hyden Yoo



Tincati, Gucci, Alfred Dunhill

Cucinelli Sweater:



Shoes:



Ducati x Puma, Puma cleats



Gucci, Alden



RLPL, Brooks Brothers shell cordovan



Florsheim, Bally

Florsheim's are awesome. Normally don't pick them up.





Allen Edmond x 2



1913 Harris Dal

Jackets



Recent Belvest



Recent staple navy Canali with sick buttons.



Henry Poole tweed

Suits:



Recent Zegna in 15 milmil 15



Recent Oxxford



Gianluca Isaia





SAY WUT. MMM 3 PIECE?

To top it all off:



Total damage:

~$600.


Passed:
Kiton (they wanted 125), 2 x Brioni (wanted 50), Battistoni (wanted 50), Battistoni suit (wanted 100), pure cashmere Dunhill (had massive hole), countless recent Armani Coll, older Armani black, Zegnas, Paul Smiths.

Not Pictured:
Harris Tweed by Kutler Bros of San Francisco
M. Julian baller ass safari jacket
Suede jacket by Banana Republic