The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[sthenosall]

Wow, I would not expect such disdain from such a friendly group. I have been thrifting since college years ago and just so happen to enjoy reading this thread and posting now and again. Don't believe me if you so choose. But it was a very unique experience I felt like conveying to a group that I identify with. What do I gain by making this up? A couple responses on a thread? Sorry but that's not something I value. I have been around here long enough to know Spoo is a very respected member and honestly it hurts to hear that. I just enjoy seeing the finds and throwing out my occasional finds as well as cool pieces I think others may be interested in. I honestly had hoped that this was the place a story like mine could be appreciated rather than mocked and discredited.

 

[SpooPoker]



Wow, I would not expect such disdain from such a friendly group. I have been thrifting since college years ago and just so happen to enjoy reading this thread and posting now and again. Don't believe me if you so choose. But it was a very unique experience I felt like conveying to a group that I identify with. What do I gain by making this up? A couple responses on a thread? Sorry but that's not something I value. I have been around here long enough to know Spoo is a very respected member and honestly it hurts to hear that. I just enjoy seeing the finds and throwing out my occasional finds. I honestly had hoped that this was the place a story like mine could be appreciated rather than mocked and discredited.

I appreciate your story. I dont think you are making it up at all.

She is though.

 

[Friskydingo]



It's been done before with Sulka ties http://www.etsy.com/listing/102134446/tie-quilt-handmade-1920-sulka-ties

I was going to link this after that suspicious story. I was horrified when I saw it listed on etsy. I believe she told you that, but she is probably flipping them. I heard a similar story from someone who "made them into belts". Same ties listed in my zip code at the end of the week. Coincidence? Maybe.

 

[sthenosall]



I appreciate your story. I dont think you are making it up at all.

She is though.

I'm sorry if I came off wrong with my response, I probably should have re-read your comment before replying. I would be suspicious as well but she looked to be in her 70's or 80's and I have a hard to believing she was lying. Regardless she knew her ties and again I didn't mean to cause any problems or start anything, just wanted to share a unique experience. And congrats on the ferrari, very few can claim such success.

 

[Greg613]



Wow, I would not expect such disdain from such a friendly group. I have been thrifting since college years ago and just so happen to enjoy reading this thread and posting now and again. Don't believe me if you so choose. But it was a very unique experience I felt like conveying to a group that I identify with. What do I gain by making this up? A couple responses on a thread? Sorry but that's not something I value. I have been around here long enough to know Spoo is a very respected member and honestly it hurts to hear that. I just enjoy seeing the finds and throwing out my occasional finds as well as cool pieces I think others may be interested in. I honestly had hoped that this was the place a story like mine could be appreciated rather than mocked and discredited.

I think everyone was saying she made it up, not you.

 

[ChetB]

We weren't calling you out, sthenosall. We were calling her out. (Edit: as everyone else beat me to saying )

 

[sthenosall]



I was going to link this after that suspicious story. I was horrified when I saw it listed on etsy.

I believe she told you that, but she is probably flipping them. I heard a similar story from someone who "made them into belts". Same ties listed in my zip code at the end of the week. Coincidence? Maybe.

It very well could be! I will check on the bay this weekend and see, It would be impossible forget the rather ugly BOC she picked up!

 

[noob in 89]

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[SpooPoker]



I'm sorry if I came off wrong with my response, I probably should have re-read your comment before replying. I would be suspicious as well but she looked to be in her 70's or 80's and I have a hard to believing she was lying. Regardless she knew her ties and again I didn't mean to cause any problems or start anything, just wanted to share a unique experience. And congrats on the ferrari, very few can claim such success.

Thanks man. Ive since reupholstered the seats in a patchwork of labels which I sold to get it.

 

[RockyTop]

Yeah, let me be clear: We did NOT choose that color. We just haven't gotten up the $/energy to repaint that room since it's not heated/air conditioned and is only used for my office/storage.

As it is it'd make a great "green screen"

 

[Shoeluv]

Had a decent day.

In the future please ensure that no feet pics are uploaded... Thanks

That H by Hilfiger jacket is nice, that was their higher end line. I think they shut it down though.

 

[barrelntrigger]

Nope I'm still in rural Michigan that is what tripped me out random farmers son wearing haute couture

Kanye would be proud.

Had a decent day.

Not sure if I should have passed on this - H Hilfiger made in Italy black velvet jacket, dual vented ticket pocket 3 roll 2. 42L. I can return - should I?

This is an automatic pass...TO ME!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, I would not expect such disdain from such a friendly group. I have been thrifting since college years ago and just so happen to enjoy reading this thread and posting now and again. Don't believe me if you so choose. But it was a very unique experience I felt like conveying to a group that I identify with. What do I gain by making this up? A couple responses on a thread? Sorry but that's not something I value. I have been around here long enough to know Spoo is a very respected member and honestly it hurts to hear that. I just enjoy seeing the finds and throwing out my occasional finds as well as cool pieces I think others may be interested in. I honestly had hoped that this was the place a story like mine could be appreciated rather than mocked and discredited.

Yeah, dude, when you thrift long enough, you'll had run into all kinds of people. I'm not saying she's lying but I'm sure in **** hell don't believe her. Just like that link to the Sulka ties quilted whatever, it looks cool but I don't see any indication that those ties are Sulka.

 

[GMMcL]



Had a decent day.

Not sure if I should have passed on this - H Hilfiger made in Italy black velvet jacket, dual vented ticket pocket 3 roll 2. 42L. I can return - should I?

H was indeed their higher line. Never Kiton quality, but decent. WEnt downhill. I have a shirt from the first run and love it

In the future please ensure that no feet pics are uploaded... Thanks

+1

 

[hooker4186]



In the future please ensure that no feet pics are uploaded... Thanks

Ha whoops. In future please ensure you don't quote feet pics so I can edit them... Thanks.

 

[Tyrone MacStiophain]



its going to look like a big line of bullshit. Her quilt is her feedback score.

I don't know. I swear I saw an online article (maybe PTO) about a quilt made from amazing ties.
And there's this.