The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by idfnl

Those come from the dead overweight. Gotta thank MickeyD's for that.

When I was a pup starting out flipping thrifty clothes from the Army on the 'bay, I would have sick dreams of their souls freaking out on me. It was ******* bizarre.... Ill probably have another one tonight after reading this thread. Thanks guys.

 

[munchausen]

Originally Posted by Shopparel

My deals pale in comparison with some of your $2 ties, but I just got a pair of Joe's jeans for $60 at Nordstrom's rack. The best pair about the deal is that they fit perfectly, which is very hard to do at Nord Rack.

I tried on a pair of those today. Nice jeans, but I have sturdy legs; good for football, not so much for wearing skinny jeans.

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

When I was a pup starting out flipping thrifty clothes from the Army on the 'bay, I would have sick dreams of their souls freaking out on me. It was ******* bizarre.... Ill probably have another one tonight after reading this thread. Thanks guys.

Once I dragged a friend to a thrift. He was already weary of the whole thing, then I mentioned that alot of this **** belonged to dead people. Didnt touch another thing.

 

[Nataku]

Originally Posted by idfnl

Thrifted a sweet Brunello Cucinelli button up shirt.

Linen, white with orange pinstripes. Perfect condition.

Finding Cucinelli is always great!

 

[clee1982]

Originally Posted by vinasity

Here are some of my best/recent thrift shop buys in Mass and in FL

Principe shoes $15

Magnanni loafers $10

J.M. Weston shoes $30 ( My new fav)

Canali Suit $15

Freaking amazing thrift find!

 

[tsaltzma]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I have no problem owning dead people's things.

In fact, I'd venture to say many of my things' owners are either up there or down below now.

It's the 'circle of life'. We all end up getting recycled.

 

[mystillwater]

passed on a pretty fugly Canali suit. it was scary. i've been wishing to find a Canali... guess you need to be careful what you wish for...

anybody have similar expereinces? wishing to find something and finiding it, only to leave it?

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by mystillwater

passed on a pretty fugly Canali suit. it was scary. i've been wishing to find a Canali... guess you need to be careful what you wish for...

anybody have similar expereinces? wishing to find something and finiding it, only to leave it?

Many, many times. Generally because of a moth hole or something.

A couple of weeks ago I was twinkle toes allover the thrift store when I found a great chalkstripe Oxxford suit only to discover the back of the previous owner's desk chair was a cheese grater... man, the back of that jacket was a wreck, just glad I saw it.

 

[Orgetorix]

Originally Posted by mystillwater

anybody have similar expereinces? wishing to find something and finiding it, only to leave it?

Originally Posted by idfnl

Many, many times. Generally because of a moth hole or something.

^+1. Orphaned suit jackets, too. All the time.

 

[luftvier]

Today I found brown J&M Aristocraft captoes in a 9.5 EEE - but I passed because they were too wide. Also found a vintage BB woman's chesterfield in PERFECT condition for $20, but unfortunately far too large for my wife. But then, I spotted them. Longwings! Grabbed them, checks the size - 9.5D - Florsheim Imperials!

The uppers are not creased at all, nor are the soles even remotely flexible. After a polish, these are gonna look brand new. Total price - $3.45.

 

[Sean Archer]

Passed on a tan Aquascutum trench. 40 Tall, though, so not my size. Armpit lining torn though.

 

[tsaltzma]

Found some goodies today.

Samuelsohn navy blazer w/surgeons cuffs
Willis & Geiger safari jacket
3 Salvatore Ferragamo ties
Torino shell cordovan suspenders


Passed on alot of other stuff... 6 zegna ties, 2 pair of huge(48) zanella wool pants, several boss suits, a southwick blazer, a couple mediocre cashmere overcoats, some ferragamo shoes...

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by tsaltzma

Willis & Geiger safari jacket


Lets see it

 

[rubin749]

Picked up a pair of John Lobb captoes. I guess they're bespoke. The insole has the three seals and the bottom of the soles say LOBB. There are no size markings or anything.

As you can see, they've been resoled. The new heel and sole have a good amount of wear left in them. The uppers in good, but not excellent condition. The shoes measure about 11.75" long by 4.25" wide.

I'd like to trade them for size 12-13 shoes or boots, or a slim navy or gray sports coat in 40L-42L.

 

[Nataku]

Wow....are those from a thrift? Nice score!