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STORY TIME
Either way, being honest is always worth it.I just started tutoring in an area about an hour away from my house and it's a pretty nice area. Decided I'd try stopping by one of their thrift stores as I had an extra 20 minutes to kill. Wasn't finding too much, went back to the suit section and immediately pulled this jacket out because the pattern looked so nice. Turns out it's a J. Press 3/2. First time I've ever found J. Press. Probably 42-44, haven't measured yet. Small moth hole on the back. Some quick pics.
Anyway, as I pick it up I notice something heavy in the pocket. I pick it out and it's a little bag that's quite literally full of gold. About 5 pairs of cufflinks, a bracelet, and a wedding band with an inscription on it. So me being an honest person, I found someone who worked there and showed her. She was extremely grateful for my honesty. We ended up talking for about 10 minutes about it. She told me that someone may end up getting fired for not finding it which made me pretty sad. She said that they most likely wouldn't be able to figure out who donated it and she said I could have a pair of cufflinks in the bag if I wanted to. Without thinking I grabbed two with gold coins on them. They look like this.
The coins are $5 Liberty coins from 1882 which according to http://www.coinstudy.com/liberty-ten-dollar-gold-coin-values.html are worth a minimum of $391 each. Everything else is made of gold as well and I have no idea what an actual value of them would be and I'm not sure if I can get the coins out (or if I would even want to). So one of the best finds from last year was a set of Tiffany's cufflinks that were sold for something like $800 and were paid $5 for. I technically paid $6 for these. We'll see.
I think the self-shots have been throwing things off because the fit in the tripod shots is much better than the self-shots. Suit looks perfect.Thrift fit today. May it please the Court. (BTW, you asked for a tripod shot, you got it. But because I can't "pre focus" with me in the shot, the white balance is all off. So I took a couple the old fashioned way too)
I'm bound and determined to hit at least 2 stores today. Wish me luck!
Deets: Suit = St. Laurie Shirt = J Press Tie = White, tradly goodness Belt = nothing of consequence Sox = Pantherella Shoes = AE Park aves in Oxblood.
Oh yeah, orphan fur sure.Quick FYI for any 42L...
I happened across an eBay listing for a 42L NWT Hickey Freeman black blazer. Wool/cahsmere blend.I am pretty sure it is the most recent label. BIN of $40, but I shot the guy a lower offer, and he responded with $35.
Is it an orphan? Probably. Do people around here scoff at black blazers? Some.
Is it cheap? Damn right.
The size is listed as a medium, but the seller sent me a picture of the label.
Somebody ought to grab it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18110996939...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_139wt_1161
No affiliation w
ith the seller. I found it looking for a Hickey spring jacket.
Couple things today:
Nat, you ever seen this brand before? Made just a few miles from my hometown. My size and mint, keeping!
J Crew blazer for the wife
Something I was looking for, navy textured silk tie, BB makers.
This awesome deadstock, NWT Redhead hunting jacket. This one has all the bells and whistles.Made right here in Chicago, this puts all those ****** 90's Redhead flannels I've come across to shame.![icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif](http://files.styleforum.net/images/smilies/icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif)
And finally, an epic, 3 way, cross country, orphan, reverse orphan reunion, courtesy of Pnut and the Capt'! Sadly, I think the jacket is too long, but I'm going to talk to my tailor and see what she as to say about it.
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Wow! I can't believe this didn't get more attention it deserves! Man, it would of been difficult for me to return those...STORY TIME
I just started tutoring in an area about an hour away from my house and it's a pretty nice area. Decided I'd try stopping by one of their thrift stores as I had an extra 20 minutes to kill. Wasn't finding too much, went back to the suit section and immediately pulled this jacket out because the pattern looked so nice. Turns out it's a J. Press 3/2. First time I've ever found J. Press. Probably 42-44, haven't measured yet. Small moth hole on the back. Some quick pics.
Anyway, as I pick it up I notice something heavy in the pocket. I pick it out and it's a little bag that's quite literally full of gold. About 5 pairs of cufflinks, a bracelet, and a wedding band with an inscription on it. So me being an honest person, I found someone who worked there and showed her. She was extremely grateful for my honesty. We ended up talking for about 10 minutes about it. She told me that someone may end up getting fired for not finding it which made me pretty sad. She said that they most likely wouldn't be able to figure out who donated it and she said I could have a pair of cufflinks in the bag if I wanted to. Without thinking I grabbed two with gold coins on them. They look like this.
The coins are $5 Liberty coins from 1882 which according to http://www.coinstudy.com/liberty-ten-dollar-gold-coin-values.html are worth a minimum of $391 each. Everything else is made of gold as well and I have no idea what an actual value of them would be and I'm not sure if I can get the coins out (or if I would even want to). So one of the best finds from last year was a set of Tiffany's cufflinks that were sold for something like $800 and were paid $5 for. I technically paid $6 for these. We'll see. Either way, being honest is always worth it.
Hey buddy, gimme some credit over here! I was drinking on an empty stomach! Cheers!
Bro, I think Lady Luck is already in your pocket!
Bro, do a thrift fit in your lo-jacket! That **** was dope!!!!!!!!!!Thrift fit. Vintage Columbia duck shirt. And also I was wearing that blaze orange Lo hunting jacket
LUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Something about sacrificing a small house hold animal to the thrift gods...
Woa!Trying so hard not to think about what I missed out on this morning. All this stuff was out long enough to be put away in their proper places.
Ties:
Deets:
Question: Is the blue Henley & Sloan tie a grenadine? I found the same one on their website and they have it listed as a grenadine style?
http://henleyandsloane.com/store/ties-1/tie-2.html?SID=c9e96d2c86cb8a3c7ad177779cbf178c
Close-up:
Recent Gant Rugger Handloom Madras shirt. XL
Recent HF solid navy staple suit. 39 R. Boardroom
Recent HF Brownish-Gray Windowpane. 42 R
Killer vintage t-shirt
EG OD green trousers. Mint. Not sure if these were ever worn.
Is that OP? I had that same t shirt, in yellow when I was like 8. Awesome!Killer vintage t-shirt
Anyway, as I pick it up I notice something heavy in the pocket. I pick it out and it's a little bag that's quite literally full of gold. About 5 pairs of cufflinks, a bracelet, and a wedding band with an inscription on it. So me being an honest person, I found someone who worked there and showed her. She was extremely grateful for my honesty. We ended up talking for about 10 minutes about it. She told me that someone may end up getting fired for not finding it which made me pretty sad. She said that they most likely wouldn't be able to figure out who donated it and she said I could have a pair of cufflinks in the bag if I wanted to. Without thinking I grabbed two with gold coins on them. They look like this.
The coins are $5 Liberty coins from 1882 which according to http://www.coinstudy.com/liberty-ten-dollar-gold-coin-values.html are worth a minimum of $391 each. Everything else is made of gold as well and I have no idea what an actual value of them would be and I'm not sure if I can get the coins out (or if I would even want to). So one of the best finds from last year was a set of Tiffany's cufflinks that were sold for something like $800 and were paid $5 for. I technically paid $6 for these. We'll see. Either way, being honest is always worth it.
Woa!Quote:Question: Is the blue Henley & Sloan tie a grenadine? I found the same one on their website and they have it listed as a grenadine style?
http://henleyandsloane.com/store/ties-1/tie-2.html?SID=c9e96d2c86cb8a3c7ad177779cbf178c
Close-up:
Recent Gant Rugger Handloom Madras shirt. XL
Recent HF solid navy staple suit. 39 R. Boardroom
Recent HF Brownish-Gray Windowpane. 42 R
Killer vintage t-shirt
EG OD green trousers. Mint. Not sure if these were ever worn.
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