The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

frenchy · May 14, 2010

Originally Posted by lynch_king

man you have to give me tips!

my best "find" was a 20 year old hickey freeman suit i paid $50 for, you're pulling these suits that are infinitely better than the best thing i have (and pay less than i do to boot) on a bad day!

there are no tips just dumb luck..its not even timing,you cant time it.just plain old luck.
i must admit that i think i have horseshoes up ******...as cool as all these things are thers one item i have never found,its non clothing related:any vintage cameras by LEICA.came across a pair of binoculars by them once but somebody beat me to it...but I KNOW its just a matter of time i can feel it.
has anybody found one,its my personal MOBY DICK.
speaking of books saw a original firs edition of alice In wonderland 2 months ago (the first one called Alices Adventures in Wonderland)

today saw something interesting,a 1886 rifle (!!!) made by the french manufacturer CULLE.model M9,doing a bit of research on it.it was decomissioned,firing pin and trigger out etc but still cool,imagine the story behind that.
also two lithos by HAROLD ALTMAN.

greekgeek · May 14, 2010

Found a sweet, mint condition DB Martin Greenfield navy blue w/gray pinstripe lightweight flannel. Absolutely beautiful, from 2001 and only $20. The handsewn shoulders were fantastic as was the softness of the fabric.

Now for the bad part: It was about a 54L custom job with short arms and what I would guess to be 48W 28L pants.

I almost bought it for the fabric....

tsaltzma · May 15, 2010

Originally Posted by frenchy

there are no tips just dumb luck..its not even timing,you cant time it.just plain old luck.
i must admit that i think i have horseshoes up ******...as cool as all these things are thers one item i have never found,its non clothing related:any vintage cameras by LEICA.came across a pair of binoculars by them once but somebody beat me to it...but I KNOW its just a matter of time i can feel it.
has anybody found one,its my personal MOBY DICK.
speaking of books saw a original firs edition of alice In wonderland 2 months ago (the first one called Alices Adventures in Wonderland)

today saw something interesting,a 1886 rifle (!!!) made by the french manufacturer CULLE.model M9,doing a bit of research on it.it was decomissioned,firing pin and trigger out etc but still cool,imagine the story behind that.
also two lithos by HAROLD ALTMAN.

Back when I was still into film, I had quite a large collection of vintage cameras(50+). I picked up a Leica R3 from a garage sale, a Leica rangefinder, a Rolleiflex medium format, a Rolleiflex mini, and a Minox. They are out there, and it sounds like you may just have the luck needed to find one. Keep the faith.

tsaltzma · May 15, 2010

Originally Posted by greekgeek

Found a sweet, mint condition DB Martin Greenfield navy blue w/gray pinstripe lightweight flannel. Absolutely beautiful, from 2001 and only $20. The handsewn shoulders were fantastic as was the softness of the fabric. Now for the bad part: It was about a 54L custom job with short arms and what I would guess to be 48W 28L pants.

I almost bought it for the fabric....
That's a lot of fabric! :O

California Dreamer · May 15, 2010

Originally Posted by Temujin

Had something interesting happen today: As I was leaving a thrift store, the cashier asks "Didn't find anything today?"
"No, I was looking for suits, but all you have out are jackets."
"Well we have all kinds in the back, but don't have room out here for them."
"Any chance I can see them?"
"Sure! Suzy come escort this gentleman to the back so he can look through the suits!"

That's exactly how I found a Super 150s R. Caruso suit a few weeks ago. The place had 100+ suits out the back, easily. Zegna, PZ, Canali, Corneliani, Caruso, Vestimenta among them.

johnteachl · May 15, 2010

So I go to my favorite thirft store and I see what looks to be a dusty old pair of loafers. Upon further inspection I see they are Polo Ralph Lauren, my interest is perked then I take a closer look and it seems they were never even tried on let alone worn not a single mark on the soles/inners. My size, I gave them a quick whip down and threw some conditioner on them so I could show you guys cause I am pretty excited! I think they were left to accumulate dust on someone's shelf, they still need some shoe cream in areas but I couldn't wait to post them.

(Everyone please keep in mind my shoe rotation: 1 pair of AE and a beat up old pair of Bostonians (they are so terrible it is unimaginable) I just don't have the money for new shoes now, big score for me!)

Just getting in to this whole fine fashion world, anyone know the make/quality of the shoes? Thanks for all the motivation guys!

WRAdvisor · May 15, 2010

At first glance, they look like a pair of PRL 'Horatio' Loafers from fairly recently. I'm not sure if this is true, as there are no markings of 'Made in Italy' - if they are, you hit a major score (retail +/- $350). Either way, a very nice looking pair of loafers and congrats!

Trapp · May 15, 2010

Originally Posted by idfnl

Scored a pair of BRAND NEW Florsheim Imperials, the ones with the sole that looks wood and the little triangle in the heel...

I mean new, I even had that compression pack pop, the one they put in the heel to start the shaping.

That's an awesome score. Cordovan?

Yesterday, I found a pair of plain toe imperials in brown pebblegrain with the leather soles but they were marked at $25. They were my size. Walked around in them a bit but didn't buy them. They're nice shoes.

dahl5yankees · May 15, 2010

hit many thirfts today, found 2 sport coats.

perfect 44R Oxxford and 46 Brioni.

The Brioni is has 2 tiny circles of fabric missing, but otherwise excellent.

Open to trades or will post on ebay.
Im 42R 16.5/33 and 34 waist

have no idea what they're worth on resell, do you?

California Dreamer · May 16, 2010

I went to a flea market instead of my usual op shops this week. Mostly tat, but some diamonds in the dust.

The ties are (top) Charvet and Etro and (bottom) two Bijans. The green Bijan is marked 2/4 and is a lot heavier silk, so I assume it's a limited edition.

The squares are (from top) Santostefano/Italo Ferretti, Bijan and Bijan.

I idly picked up a pair of spectacularly ugly shoes, before I realised what they were. Some carbon fibre sole cycle shoes in my size, with cleats that fit my pedals.

tsaltzma · May 16, 2010

I found exactly what I needed today - a couple work suits, nothing spectacular. I found a navy multistripe Hickey Freeman Collection suit, a charcoal HSM Gold Trumpeter suit, and a glen plaid HSM Gold Trumpeter. They all had alteration tags on them. It looks like the guy bought them, had them altered, and either never wore them or returned them to Nordstroms. Two of the three fit, but the glen plaid is too big(44R ~34x32 - available for trade).

Also found a Boss lambswool sportcoat, a Hilditch & Key shirt, and an Etro shirt.

EBTX66 · May 16, 2010

I also had pretty good luck yesterday. I hit a little out of the way place while my wife and son were next door shopping and found 3 RLPL sportshirts and dress shirts by Zegna, Hickey-Freeman, and Ike Behar. All are a perfect fit, look barely (if at all) worn, and were fresh from the dry-cleaners. I'm surprised by the Behar because it has thick buttons. I've never seen that on a Behar before but the tags on this one say "for Neiman Marcus" so it must be how they requested it.

Nataku · May 16, 2010

Ike Behar for Neiman Marcus are the only Behar shirts I buy. Quality of materials, details and overall fit are way better than regular Behar shirts. All my Behar for NM shirts have thick, MOP buttons, split yoke and fit a lot slimmer than the regular ones. Nice finds!

JG000 · May 16, 2010

$3 at a local Salvation Army (plus another $6 to get some stains removed professionally) Looks stunning in person. It's wool. Can I get your thoughts/ feedback?

EBTX66 · May 16, 2010

Originally Posted by Nataku

Ike Behar for Neiman Marcus are the only Behar shirts I buy. Quality of materials, details and overall fit are way better than regular Behar shirts. All my Behar for NM shirts have thick, MOP buttons, split yoke and fit a lot slimmer than the regular ones. Nice finds!

Thanks. I thought my other Behars were good finds until I put them up against that one. You're right: the quality is night and day. Surprisingly, I've also recently found some private label Nordstroms that have been phenomenal.

One of the RLPL's turned out to have arms that were too short. Its odd because I thought the haul all came from same dude. Would it be a crime to have a tailor make it a s/s shirt? It's a light tan HB straight collar, XL, with approx. 33" sleeves if someone wants to trade or buy.

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