The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[GMMcL]



Was all 4/4 cut too. It wasn't a whole lot, maybe 250 board feet with some scrap spots. He may have got me by 50-100 bucks, but his workflow to me directly affects my thrifting hours.....so.

Remember I got it for free and it's out of my way now too, so it's all good.

[Quarter sawn? Less figuring than white oak, but certainly a rare beast for Ash.]

Edit: BTW, I wasn't faulting your, or mean to suggest you got took. Just that it was a great trade all around; a perfectly efficient transaction. But still sufficiently generous of you to deserve respect.

 

[capnwes]



[Quarter sawn? Less figuring than white oak, but certainly a rare beast for Ash.]

Edit: BTW, I wasn't faulting your, or mean to suggest you got took. Just that it was a great trade all around; a perfectly efficient transaction. But still sufficiently generous of you to deserve respect.

Of course not. I didn't read it that way either.

Wouldn't know how to ship it to you though.

 

[Digmenow]

I'm having trouble loading the last few pages meaning that I've missed a couple hundred posts so congrats to everyone who found everything!

Meanwhile, I'm back from the month of deprivation aka the No Purchase Club where I managed to learn some restraint. I was in Savers yesterday and passed on a minty Ermenegildo Zegna shirt in size medium JUST BECAUSE it was a bit too large AND I left a size large $2.99 Marks and Spencer dressing gown in a cool blue striped pattern because it was far too big and it was missing the belt. I can proxy both if anyone has an interest but I'm becoming even MORE frugal so that I can buy stuff like ...

Spoiler: THIS!

Vintage? Danner vibram soled, GoreTex lined 11D chukka leather hikers with crappy (since removed) shoelaces. I applied significant amounts of shoe polish and they came back from mild scruffiness to look like this.

Tips on best possible bootlaces for wearing with Levis would be appreciated!

Spoiler: I also found this pair of Bass choc/suede MiC desert boots in 11D.

Desert boots are fast becoming my 'go-to' footwear instead of trainers.

Also a ho-hum size 34 Martin Dingman brown calfskin dress belt with an Italian made brass roller buckle (no pics, it's a belt).

Tuesday is 20% off day and I'll be going back for my BB flat front slender fit cords in two colors if they're still there. I found them 2 weeks ago during NPC. I like my chances but if I miss them, hey, I've got other cords to wear.

 

[Ken P]

In the field. This is the huntsman I'm looking for right?

 

[capnwes]

In the field. This is the huntsman I'm looking for right?

Not sure there is a Huntsman you are not looking for.

 

[TheNeedMachine]

May have been posted here already (though searched and didn't find it) - dude bought a suit coat for $13 at Goodwill and the bidding is up to $3,000 at the moment.

 

[capnwes]

May have been posted here already (though searched and didn't find it) - dude bought a suit coat for $13 at Goodwill and the bidding is up to $3,000 at the moment.

Here's the actual auction. How embarrassing the tailor misspelled his name.
http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7075&lotIdNo=391001

 

[MZhammer]

Not my auction but thought this was a good price for somebody in the market

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KITON-sport...SA_MC_Blazers_Sport_Coats&hash=item257d1c239c

 

[cpmac7]



Here's the actual auction. How embarrassing the tailor misspelled his name.
http://sports.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=7075&lotIdNo=391001

Hmmm This makes me want to list the Vince Young SC I found. I just need him to have a HOF season, no big deal.....

 

[capnwes]

Anyone finds a case like this let me know. The tension spring in mine broke yesterday and it's making me nervous. It's the only thing that stands between my $650 investment and pure and utter destruction.



EDIT: Never mind, I felt it prudent to replace mine quickly, so I snagged on of the bay for $12.

 

[eazye]

Does anybody know what happened to Barrel? I'm picturing him trapped under a mountain of selvedge unable to reach his cell phone to call for help.

 

[capnwes]

Does anybody know what happened to Barrel? I'm picturing him trapped under a mountain of selvedge unable to reach his cell phone to call for help.

Yeah, he took his GF to China for a few week vacation.

 

[GMMcL]



Does anybody know what happened to Barrel? I'm picturing him trapped under a mountain of selvedge unable to reach his cell phone to call for help.

Or Grendel.

 

[Brianpore]

Anyone finds a case like this let me know. The tension spring in mine broke yesterday and it's making me nervous. It's the only thing that stands between my $650 investment and pure and utter destruction.

They have excellent customer service if you give them a call. Had a pair of glasses where there was a hairline crack in the lens (the super duper light weight ones). It was a pretty common problem with these. Under $20 later (S&H, inspection, etc), I had a brand new pair in hand. I'm sure they will send you a new spring or better yet a new case if you ask.

 

[capnwes]

Or Grendel.

I think he's probably locked in the bathroom at work, while taking photos of himself after hours.