The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

Nataku · Mar 16, 2011

It'll be good to check back the next couple days. Perhaps an employee seperated them and the shoes were tossed in a cart of more shoes to be put out later on. Lots of stores seperate household items and clothing/accessories and put them out seperately. I see shoe trees and nice hangers put out in the household carts all the time.

Steve Smith · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by JMayle

picked up a couple pairs of Bills Khakis today, I finally understand what all the fuss was about, these things are great.

I visited family in Arkansas last week. I thought that thrifting would be weak there but gave it a try. Among my finds were this pair of Oxxford wool khakis and this pair of Bill's Bullard Field Pants.

I agree that Bill's Khakis are a big deal. When you pick up a pair which seems noticeably heavier, look inside and hope to see this tag. I have only found two pairs of BFP's in my several years of thrifting.

foodguy · Mar 16, 2011

are all bills cut really baggy? i've got big legs, but a pair i bought off b&S were HUGE on me. ended up giving them away. no way to even tailor them down.

jkidd41011 · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by foodguy

are all bills cut really baggy? i've got big legs, but a pair i bought off b&S were HUGE on me. ended up giving them away. no way to even tailor them down.

If you go on the Bills website, they have several styles of cuts.

YoungAmerican · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by jkidd41011

If you go on the Bills website, they have several styles of cuts.

All of which are pretty big. I had good luck with M3s that my tailor tapered to something a little more reasonable.

GREAT pants, though.

JMayle · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by Steve Smith

I visited family in Arkansas last week. I thought that thrifting would be weak there but gave it a try. Among my finds were this pair of Oxxford wool khakis and this pair of Bill's Bullard Field Pants.

I agree that Bill's Khakis are a big deal. When you pick up a pair which seems noticeably heavier, look inside and hope to see this tag. I have only found two pairs of BFP's in my several years of thrifting.

One pair I found are M2 Bullard Field Pants, other are tagged CM2, I'm not sure if they differ from regular M2's or not. These things are great though, really makes up for being blanked at 2 other places.

JMayle · Mar 16, 2011

Forgot to mention a picked up a Polo button down in hunting stewart tartan (which is nothing special, but is right up my alley) that someone had sew MOP buttons on for some reason.

Steve Smith · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by JMayle

One pair I found are M2 Bullard Field Pants.....

Then that is a great find. That model retailed for $185 and is no longer made.

frenchy · Mar 16, 2011

Originally Posted by RemyMichel

Just out of curiosity, what do you think is the average price you got for your hermes ties over the years?

Also found last two weeks:

Made in Germany khaki hugo boss cord suit size 40 good condition,

khaki Borrelli slacks single pleat size 50 or 34 like brand new

brand new Brioni pants double pleated weird colour green/ khaki

Henry Bucks suede leather belt, one size too small, loved it though wish it fit me

Brand new without tags Silk and wool Hugo Boss Sportscoat, no vents, my dad loved it... till i told him it was from an opp shop hahaha!!

ties galore, including a PAL ZALERI with contrast rope stitching on the back (never seen before)

Also what are this threads thoughts on a medium used tiny black and white birds eye Brioni SC w vents, perhaps 10 yrs old?

its 20 bucks worth a flip?? it has great lines.

lowest was $40 highest was $90 so somewheer in between,i would say $50 on average

amadar · Mar 16, 2011

For some reason I keep finding sea turtle skin accessories. Not too long ago I found some ridiculous Nettleton Sea Turtle monks http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=230678

Today I stumbled across a NOS Sea Turtle wallet from around the same era (50's or 60's) in great condition.

vicco · Mar 17, 2011

Hi Guys,
I'm a new user and long time lurker. Just wanted to alert folks to the 50% Value World sale. Visit their site and click on the main banner to print the coupon.

My find today was a Van Boven shirt, a tailor from town that sadly no longer exists.

ShayaEXQT · Mar 17, 2011

Originally Posted by vicco

My find today was a Van Boven shirt, a tailor from town that sadly no longer exists.

where??

vicco · Mar 17, 2011

Also picked up an LL Bean Jacket, Made in Maine from the Value World, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Navi · Mar 17, 2011

Hey, I'm not too sure about the value of Brooks Brothers stuff, but I found these two jackets earlier today- they didn't feel very expensive at all and one was linen but are they worth anything? 90% chance they'll still be there tomorrow if they're worth anything. Thanks if anyone knows about these.

Nataku · Mar 17, 2011

I'd pass on both. 346 is their diffusion line, the lowest on the totem pole. Plus, that looks like an orphan suit jacket. The linen one is older and looks dated.

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