The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[TDP]

Dear Mates of the Thrifting Thread,
Take a look if you would like at: http://www.swapdom.com/, a startup that an old friend of mine just launched. It makes possible swapping stuff you specify. (You list things you want, and things you would be willing to exchange in their stead, then the machine in the background tries to arrange people in a swapping chain that leaves you with the thing you want, and takes from you one of the things you are trying to get rid off. It's pretty clever!) They are trying to get fashionable people to sign up at the moment, so I volunteered with them to spread the word. Take a look, the place has quite a few shoes, dresses, and the like at the moment, but lacks masculine presence smile.gif! I am working to put up my own things as we speak .

I will now withdraw back to lurking in this otherwise corner of StyFo!,
TDP

PS. Allow me to add that I receive no money from Swapdom and will not be rewarded in any way for this, other than by seeing a friend succeed, if the thing takes off!

 

[Fueco]

A few things from today...


Ties (L to R):
NWT Thomas Pink
Corneliani (didn't see the pen mark until I got home -is there an easy way to get that out?)
Hickey Freeman
Brioni
Salvatore Ferragamo
NWT Aquascutum

Dolce & Gabbana Corduroy sport coat

Kiton

Truzzi Milano (my second time finding this label!)

PRL Cashmere x2







J.Crew cashmere




Coach belt

 

[Ace_Face]



Put that together with the previously found ties at the same store (I'm assuming all from the same donation): Total cost for everything above: $13

I've been amazed at the finds over the past few days, but I audibly said "Jesus ******* Christ" when I saw those ties. Burning up with jealousy over here.

 

[Evil Abed]

LeSacre, which do I win eh? Eh? Amazing haul man!

As the register spit out the receipt for the above speakers, I realized they were spelled wrong... FML. Taking back to another store now.

 

[capnwes]

Vintage European Long Peacoat / Bridge Coat. Size 38ish

 

[joshmick]

Man, those fake McIntosh speakers had me fooled as well.

 

[330CK]

Willing to bet those "Macintosh" speakers were from a white van speaker scam. They play on famous brand names like that. I don't think McIntosh ever produced satellites.



A little tease for the Trad-minded among us:

1952

 

[TheNeedMachine]

Just found a set of 4 of these and the center channel... Kop@ 14.99?

As the register spit out the receipt for the above speakers, I realized they were spelled wrong... FML. Taking back to another store now.

As you've figured out, you want McIntosh...the older the better in my opinion. Components are tops (amps & receivers etc) but they made some awesome speakers as well. Can be worth more in pieces vs. as a whole - I gave up on planning to build new cabinets for the ones I grabbed at a GW a few months back and parted them out. Still have a few pieces left but most sold off pretty quickly. Sort of a shame to part them out but realized there was no way I was going to eventually spec out and build new cabinets - too many other projects on hand.

 

[txwoodworker]

Some synergy


Except mine is for "The Timberdoodle Club"

Nice! Mine didn't last a day on the bay.

i know it probably depends, but how often is product turned over in GW to make repeat trips worthwhile?

i usually go 1x/week. for the thrifting veterans, is that too often?

Some spots almost daily, others no less than once a week.

Brag (nothing to do with thrifting, but you are my people, so I tell you): A panel discussion I prepared for the company I work for and submitted was accepted into SXSW Interactive today!

Cool! Congrats!

Listing started at 7:00 pm EST. Sold at 7:04 pm EST for the BIN of $80. Insane. Of course a Japanese buyer.

Holy cow.

Put that together with the previously found ties at the same store (I'm assuming all from the same donation):

And the other grenadines that I saw:

Total cost for everything above: $13

That is absolutely amazing.

Today, pants.

Arc't, Lindeberg, Zegna, new Nekkid & Fam selvedge, FF Zanes

 

[Orgetorix]

Anyone recognize this brand?

It's on these:

 

[GMMcL]



This tie feels nice but no label...

Do you like it? Will you wear it? If so, you win.

This is what I saw:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Put that together with the previously found ties at the same store (I'm assuming all from the same donation): And the other grenadines that I saw:

Total cost for everything above: $13

Holy SH....

 

[thefastlife]

i don't, but those are freakin gorgeous! ^

 

[sparrow]

Fred perry
Man or woman
Zipper left side
Fits like a man

 

[Fueco]

Fits like a man?

Oh myyyyyy!

 

[sparrow]



Fits like a man?

Oh myyyyyy!

Loool!
But seriously it's a m and fits me
Or is it made for big ladies ?