The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[frenchy]

recently found a Robert Wood landscape,thank god i got in touch with the robert wood estate and they confirmed it was a forgery (a very good one though,the only way they could tell is that they know who has the real painting)....FYI Robert Wood paintings go for around 60-90K
it was an auction so i had about a week to research it.
also just missed getting a mint 1940's Steinway Baby Grand that went for $12000,i only had 10K on me.
the guy already listed t on craigslist for $25K in my area

 

[frenchy]

oh yeah i almost forgot...BNWT handmade in italy Caruso SC in linen and a BNWT Canali SC in silk

 

[vinasity]

^^^^^ wow you sure are on a roll... All I have found recently is this measly Dunhill tie

 

[Ace_Face]

Originally Posted by Nataku

I even left 3 recent Brooks Bros. Golden Fleece suits, though they were pretty big.

I can only dream of having the luxury of being that picky. I wore my BB Golden Fleece suit today, by far my favorite suit. Navy flannel chalk stripe with ticket pocket. Not a thrift store find, but when I used to have a guy at BB looking out for me, he set it aside and I got it at the day after Christmas sale for 75% off.

 

[frenchy]

Originally Posted by Ace_Face

I can only dream of having the luxury of being that picky. I wore my BB Golden Fleece suit today, by far my favorite suit. Navy flannel chalk stripe with ticket pocket. Not a thrift store find, but when I used to have a guy at BB looking out for me, he set it aside and I got it at the day after Christmas sale for 75% off.

i saw a really nice italian made BB recently,surgeon cuffs etc with fabric by loro piana.i was actually shocked how nice it was.

 

[83glt]

Originally Posted by Nataku

Yup - they were never really super popular as to where you'd see 2-3 within a 1 mile stretch, but they were definitely around. With that said, it's been a good 20 years since I've seen one on the road around here. My dad had a green one when I was a kid which made me fall in love with them. I was never a big fan of the second gen. Scirocco, though.

Thanks! I'm counting the days 'till the snow and salt go away so I can drive her again.

I think they were more popular in Canada. Great car Nataku, you got lucky there and you're keeping it in great condition. It's a classic!

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

I was browsing an old vintage/thrift store for a costume for a friends X-mas party (don't ask), and saw a large painting that looked rather nice. I purchased it and found the artist's info online, and sent them an e-mail. Turns out it was one of their first sold pieces from 1997, and they believe it to be worth in the $3000-$3500 range. I paid $50 for it.

Originally Posted by frenchy

recently found a Robert Wood landscape,thank god i got in touch with the robert wood estate and they confirmed it was a forgery (a very good one though,the only way they could tell is that they know who has the real painting)....FYI Robert Wood paintings go for around 60-90K
it was an auction so i had about a week to research it.
also just missed getting a mint 1940's Steinway Baby Grand that went for $12000,i only had 10K on me.
the guy already listed t on craigslist for $25K in my area


One thing I keep looking for but have NEVER found is valuable artwork. I wish I wish I wish!

 

[frenchy]

One thing I keep looking for but have NEVER found is valuable artwork. I wish I wish I wish![/QUOTE]

my grail is a LEICA camera,one day...one day

 

[vinasity]

Originally Posted by 83glt

One thing I keep looking for but have NEVER found is valuable artwork. I wish I wish I wish![/QUOTE]

my grail is a LEICA camera,one day...one day

I have seen a vintage Leica camera at thrift shop but they wanted around 200-250. I thought they where crazy but now I regret not buying it.

 

[frenchy]

Originally Posted by frenchy

I have seen a vintage Leica camera at thrift shop but they wanted around 200-250. I thought they where crazy but now I regret not buying it.

ouch...you walked away from a $750+ profit (at least)

 

[RemyMichel]

i walked away from a solid silver hip flask by Christofle for $30. I had no idea about the brand at the time.

 

[jkidd41011]

Originally Posted by 83glt

One thing I keep looking for but have NEVER found is valuable artwork. I wish I wish I wish!

My wife checks out pictures/paintings. My hope is too come across some vintage stereo equipment.

 

[otc]

Originally Posted by Nataku

Nice! I worked at West Side for a little while and I think I only saw one scirocco come through the shop. For a while I have wished I could own a Corrado (or somehow find a 4-door mk2 GTI) but were I live now, owning a car isn't an option--let alone one where you would probably need to do a fair amount of work on it.

 

[glimmerskin]

Yves st. laurent wool DB overcoat. buton two show six. dark grey. had altered looks stunning.

pair of perfectly sized alden cordovan chukkas, light careworn great condition on consignment. amazing.

 

[CEE88]

Originally Posted by SimonC

It's always been the way around here, though what frustrates me is that the prices in the provincial shops are rising to match the metropolis. Nonetheless, I'll pay what it takes if I find a great item from a great brand. Today's haul:

Brooks Brothers makers tie, printed linen vintage for $1.50 (see below)

Norwegian-made sweater that looks identical to the classic LL Bean model. $18, had been considering ordering from Bean

This actually looks better than the latest Bean editons (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63204?feat=594-GN1 and http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60845?feat=594-GN1 ) Nice find - especially for only $18.

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by CEE88

This actually looks better than the latest Bean editons (http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63204?feat=594-GN1 and http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/60845?feat=594-GN1 ) Nice find - especially for only $18.

How can you tell that? It looks identical, probably from the same factory, just under their label instead of Bean's.