The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[VLSI]



Well done. What size are they? If they're a few years old (2008?) they had problems. I still have one that stops spinning occasionally. Oddly enough, it only works with the USB supplied, nothing else will work with it.
Edit: Just looked closer, 500gb?

Yup

Wasn't at a thrift store... probably would have cost more there
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Western-D...B-Portable-External-Hard-Drive-Black/20742271

 

[pnutpug]



So, with that, a quick question: Are you saying that when fall arrives, the "fall clothes" donations improve? Intuitively, one might deduce the opposite — that people would schluff off their unwanted summer dreck to make way for new fall clothes. So how does seasonality really work with thrifts?

Randy

What are you, new? Yes, you must have much little experience, at least if you are hunting the same grounds as me.

Here's the deal: A lot of thrift stores operate on a seasonal basis, which is to say, they put out stuff they deem summer stuff when it is summer and put out fall stuff after Labor Day. They do have warehouses, you know.

You can deduce the opposite if you like. Good luck.

 

[HansderHund]



Yup
Wasn't at a thrift store... probably would have cost more there
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Western-D...B-Portable-External-Hard-Drive-Black/20742271

Ahh...pretty good price! Ignore the PM

 

[Patrologia]



So, with that, a quick question: Are you saying that when fall arrives, the "fall clothes" donations improve? Intuitively, one might deduce the opposite — that people would schluff off their unwanted summer dreck to make way for new fall clothes. So how does seasonality really work with thrifts?

Randy

All the comments about what the management holds back and puts out are accurate. You however are thinking about what gets donated. I think where you're wrong about it is that people don't notice that they've outgrown their fall clothes until fall. That at least plays into it.

My thrifts definitely don't work on the same sort of seasonal retail schedule as standard retail. For example, I picked up a PRL Shawl collar sweater that didn't look like it had been worn much if at all. It was in the "men's bin" so was $1.49. Tailored stuff doesn't end up in the bin, but the total rack space gets reduced. A smaller GW I go to (EazyE knows the one) has reduced their tailored clothing to about 3 feet. It will be much better in the fall.

Almost got some Incotex trousers, but apparently I've outgrown them (They needed washing, and I wasn't sure it would all come out or else I'd have picked them up for someone here.) A single sweater, in August, counts as a dry day.

 

[HansderHund]

Seeing as it's slow (here as well), I thought I'd give you my own basic guidelines for bringing things home (for myself). I'm sure I'm not the only one that finds great things, or at least great prices, and considers whether to bring them home. I found that I brought a lot more home if I didn't have a some sort of self-imposed guidelines. When I find something, I think...

- Do I already have one of these? If I do, is it better?
- Can I replace something I have with what I just found?
- How long is it going to last in this condition?
- How much will it cost to tailor?
- How many times do I think I'll actually wear it?
- If I leave it behind, is there a good chance I can find another one or a better one?

I literally go through this list every time I want to grab something. I really don't have the extra space to store a lot and I'd rather not be at maximum capacity. It really prevents me from bringing home something I'll wear one time for fun and never again. It also keeps me from bringing something home that won't get tailored. Any decent piece of clothing I buy needs some sort of tailoring, so a nice jacket that only costs €10 will actually cost €30-40 at least once I've had it tailored. Would I still buy it if the price tag said €40? Probably not.

 

[Brianpore]

yea yea yea, moved

 

[VLSI]

I like without. The wood looks cheesy.

Also, doesn't this belong in the new other thread

 

[Randy]



All the comments about what the management holds back and puts out are accurate. You however are thinking about what gets donated. I think where you're wrong about it is that people don't notice that they've outgrown their fall clothes until fall. That at least plays into it.
My thrifts definitely don't work on the same sort of seasonal retail schedule as standard retail. For example, I picked up a PRL Shawl collar sweater that didn't look like it had been worn much if at all. It was in the "men's bin" so was $1.49. Tailored stuff doesn't end up in the bin, but the total rack space gets reduced. A smaller GW I go to (EazyE knows the one) has reduced their tailored clothing to about 3 feet. It will be much better in the fall.
Almost got some Incotex trousers, but apparently I've outgrown them (They needed washing, and I wasn't sure it would all come out or else I'd have picked them up for someone here.) A single sweater, in August, counts as a dry day.

Thanks, Mike, looking forward to fall!

 

[AndroFan]

I estimate there is at least 45 inches of dick barely being contained by the pants of these two internet toughguys.

Much appreciated. I deduce you're a bit of a schmuck, albeit one with a higher than average IQ. Thanks for the lesson! Makes sense.

Bit of a schmuck? Bring it. Asshole.

 

[Brianpore]

I estimate there is at least 45 inches of dick barely being contained by the pants of these two internet toughguys.
Quote: Forgot the "." Andro

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Today I got...

and 12 of these

Sonofabitch...that's cheap for 500gb. My 2gb external [big and clunky] was like $100. Amazing. Moore's Law in effect, yo.

 

[Randy]



Bit of a schmuck? Bring it. Asshole.

C'mon, dish it, take it ("deduce"). Sincerely appreciated your help, though, pnutpug.

 

[DerekS]



I estimate there is at least 45 inches of dick barely being contained by the pants of these two internet toughguys.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

 

[TheNeedMachine]

something

 

[Brianpore]

So had a bunch of shirts that needed some cleaning and finally got time to post them up.

Thomas Pink French Cuff Pink Dress Shirt​

Size: Tagged 15.5 (See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 22"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 18.75"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 26.25"
Excellent Thomas Pink Quality
Split Back Yoke
French Cuffs
Cufflinks NOT Included

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Zegna "Summer" Orange Check Dress Shirt
Size: Tagged Large (See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 23.75"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 20.5"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 26.25"
High Quality
Hidden Button Down Collar
MOP Buttons
Perfect for Summer


Brooks Brothers Blue Stripe Slim Fit Non Iron French Cuff
Size: Tagged 17-35 (See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 25.25"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 20"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 25.5"
100% Cotton
SLIM FIT
Non-Iron
French Cuff
Contrast Collar and Cuffs
Cufflinks NOT Included



Canali Gray Stripe Dress Shirt
Size: Tagged 43|17 (See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 25.5"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 22.5"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 25.75"
Excellent Canali Quality


Borrelli White w/ Blue Check Dress Shirt
Size: Tagged 17.5|44(See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 27"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 22.5"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 25.5"
Amazing Quality
Hand Tailoring
Reinforced Gussets


John Varvatos Mainline Multicolor Stripe Mens Dress Shirt
Size: Tagged Extra Extra Large (See Measurements)
Chest (armpit to armpit on back): 25.25"
Shoulder (seam to seam on back): 20.75"
Arm (shoulder seam to end of arm): 26.125"
Tiny spot on very bottom
Great John Varvatos quality
Nice buttons
Double button cuff
Reinforced gussets