The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[mexicutioner]



On a whole different level - anyone know anything about older Banana Republic Labels? Mainly, is this"made in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong" safari jacket old BR, or new BR made to look old:

vintage BR is a thing. back in the day they used to sell actual safari gear: http://scottcadams.com/bananarepublic/

 

[Cotton Dockers]



vintage BR is a thing. back in the day they used to sell actual safari gear: http://scottcadams.com/bananarepublic/

Righto, but any idea if the logo tag I posted is the old stuff?

Looks a lot like this one:

http://scottcadams.com/bananarepublic/wp-content/gallery/collection/4.jpg

 

[rayxlui]

Found two interesting things this week:
JM Weston Crocs (Although I have this weird feeling its fake) for $25. Might as well take a risk.


NWT Kiton Pants for $200 from Marshall's.



Both up for grabs.

 

[Pawz]

Every once in a while I wonder if I'm in the presence of another SF'er.
We need a secret code or something, an SF mating call of sorts.

Can we not tell by each other's dress?

 

[Digmenow]



Every once in a while I wonder if I'm in the presence of another SF'er.  

We need a secret code or something, an SF mating call of sorts.

If I met Mainy, I would ensure we established a mating ritual .
It would probably be more related to the oldest profession though - clothes for services rendered.
Just kidding broski.

Style Forum secret code

 

[JChance]



Style Forum secret code

not that thread again. Lets do a secret handshake for thrifters!

 

[Digmenow]



not that thread again. Lets do a secret handshake for thrifters!

You mean like open our wallets and watch all those little GW receipts stuffed into it flutter to the ground?

 

[JChance]

So would anyone care to explain to me what is the difference between Goodwill and Salvation Army? The price of GW are much more expensive than SA, though the SA jacked up their prices in their Boutique store. My gf said something like GW is selective with the things they accept and SA takes everything, is this true?

 

[Digmenow]

I voat for #7.

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[MattR]

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[MattR]



You mean like open our wallets and watch all those little GW receipts stuffed into it flutter to the ground?

As for the handshake, I don't have the legs or curves for #7.

 

[capnwes]

How bout this...not really a handshake though.

 

[GHo]



I took my wife along on my Northern Thrift Loop yesterday. Found a number of sport coats but the highlight was this pair of shoes.  In my effin size too!!

Alden Shell Cordovan Perf Toe Style #9015

beautiful. I wish I could be so lucky.

 

[acosbysweater]

You posted a Skins Season 1 .gif (#6), so Noobizor and I will be going with that one....

 

[Typhoid Jones]

Somewhat recent find that's just too big in the neck for me...

Mariano Rubinacci for Barneys New York. 16 x 35 1/2 or so. Spread collar, no chest pocket, straight-cut yoke, and French cuffs.



It's on the 'bay, but I'd rather trade straight-up w/ someone on this thread for something similar in a 15 1/2 x 33 or so (English, French, Italian-made, etc.).

Thanks! -M-

PS - I have WAY better luck dealing directly with fellow thrifters on this thread who know what's what with even trades than on the B&S... just wanted to mention that before I get mad-dogged about it.