The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[otc]

Originally Posted by gdwy89

Thanks for all the replies about the jacket and the bike everyone. My bike is in fact a Ross, not a Rose, and according to Bike Forum (go figure) it's probably not worth keeping around.

Nothing wrong with the Ross.

It is just that bike forums sees them as SW&D sees $35 Kmart Levis 505. Sure they are perfectly serviceable, a good value, and will last a while...but they are not stylish, quality-workmanship, or very interesting.

 

[Ace_Face]

Originally Posted by California Dreamer

On top of the big buzz just from finding it, I was rapt that it is a 42R. I was a 47R before Christmas.

Five sizes in six weeks? Did you acquire a tapeworm or something?

 

[gdwy89]

Originally Posted by mistermidwester

Actually, I'd disagree with both of you guys and say that these are indeed older. Did you see the date on the tag: 1982.

I think your best bet to date them will either be their bartacks or their rivets.

Props to Stewie for posting that Levis site a few pages back. Good resource.

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by Nataku

We should actually have "Rules and Tips for Thrifting" thread pinned on the MC page . Still, the amount of knowledge and the span of labels/makers you'll see from reading all 800 pages of this thread will vastly surpass the amount of info you'll get from a handful of bullet points on a pinned thread. My advice, sit down for a hour or two with a good cigar and read as much as possible, then repeat as time allows until you're up to date in this thread.


I started that thread like a year ago...

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=93529

Anyone want to revive it?

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by mistermidwester

Actually, I'd disagree with both of you guys and say that these are indeed older. Did you see the date on the tag: 1982.

There were actually about 5 other pairs in the same bundle as these, and they all had dates on their tag (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1993, and 1997). The two from the 90s were much different in styling, and the one from 1997 obviously started using the Levis URL as well. I snagged the two earliest pairs.

Also, the thighs are not that big. The pictures may make it look that way, but these are laid out flat. I measured them out (from just below the crotch seam) and they're 17" in diameter.

Lastly, wasn't the founding date of Levi Strauss and Co. 1853? So... 1853 + 130 = 1983 (close enough, I guess).

Well, the tag says 1873, which is what I was going off of. But you're right, they do have a date that I didn't notice before. And looking it up, the 1873 is when they started making jean overalls, 1853 is when Levi started a dry goods store.

 

[Xenos]

Yesterday:

Church's Chetwynd, size 8UK(? - Is that the size handwritten on the side of the shoe?); in great shape with good soles. Great find. Unfortunately, not my size. Nice nevertheless.

 

[catside]

Have the exact shoes in black and brown. Love them. Mine are a little big for me but wearing regularly no problem, converted the black to a winter/wet beater shoe with rubber toppers on soles. My best thrift finds for myself.

 

[YoungAmerican]

Yeesh. I just sold four sets of Trafalgar braces for a total of $350. So if you find them (the ones with pictures, not abstract designs or solid colors)... buy them.

 

[California Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Ace_Face

Five sizes in six weeks? Did you acquire a tapeworm or something?

I acquired a serious increase in focus from my doctor.

It's probably a bit overstated. I've gone from 46-47R to 42-43R in 8 weeks. Chest has reduced more than waist; i still had to let the pants out.

 

[Xenos]

Originally Posted by YoungAmerican

Yeesh. I just sold four sets of Trafalgar braces for a total of $350. So if you find them (the ones with pictures, not abstract designs or solid colors)... buy them.

Those are the Limited Edition braces, right? When I was wearing braces a few decades ago, those retailed for about $100/pair. Never bought any, but will certainly keep an eye out now!

 

[k4lnamja]

Today is my bday fellas. I hope to leave a little early to see if I can get lucky.

Wish me luck!!

Cheers

 

[951socal]

Originally Posted by mistermidwester

Actually, I'd disagree with both of you guys and say that these are indeed older. Did you see the date on the tag: 1982.

There were actually about 5 other pairs in the same bundle as these, and they all had dates on their tag (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1993, and 1997). The two from the 90s were much different in styling, and the one from 1997 obviously started using the Levis URL as well. I snagged the two earliest pairs.

Also, the thighs are not that big. The pictures may make it look that way, but these are laid out flat. I measured them out (from just below the crotch seam) and they're 17" in diameter.

Lastly, wasn't the founding date of Levi Strauss and Co. 1853? So... 1853 + 130 = 1983 (close enough, I guess).

Newer 501XX are stamped with over 135 years in the pocket lining , just saying, those look just like the levis that they got rid of prior to the new STF's with the 501 patch in the center.

 

[Temujin]

Originally Posted by k4lnamja

Today is my bday fellas. I hope to leave a little early to see if I can get lucky.

Wish me luck!!

Cheers

"Lucky" thrifting or "lucky" at the bar?

 

[k4lnamja]

both

 

[Temujin]

Originally Posted by Xenos

Yesterday: Church's Chetwynd, size 8UK(? - Is that the size handwritten on the side of the shoe?); in great shape with good soles. Great find. Unfortunately, not my size. Nice nevertheless.
Thanks so much for posting a picture of the inside of that sole! I found a pair in 10.5 black wing tips that I have been trying to ID for 2 days! These pix are post polishing and waxing the sole edges.