The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

k4lnamja · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by TheWGP

Today was interesting: saw two Samuelsohn pieces for the first time. Both had holes in the sleeve cuffs and were older labels (black & red, no heart) so I left them. Definitely warmed my heart a little to see that SOMEONE in Ohio has heard of Sammy!

Also found a BB linen shirt (for me) and a pair of BB seersucker pants just in time for spring/summer.

Mostly, though, I found this Ferragamo scarf - the first fruits from all that searching the women's scarves. Still have never found a pocket square, but this thing is pretty neat. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet, there's a couple of spots so I'm not real sure how it'd sell on ebay. Nothing major but I could see it scaring off picky-types.

I still don't understand why the middle has guys playing polo, though!

Love that scarf. I really like Versace scarfs as they are a little flashy and out there. Dont know if I can pull them off though.

Anyway. I've purchased squares from 12" up to 30". Yes, 30" is considered a scarf and one CAN manipulate it to be used as a PS. I do want to say that with the larger scarfs you are able to cut/sew them to make them into multiple PS's. I have a pink flower/daisy one that I bought off of ebay and I can use it as a PS but I'm going to see if I can cut the scarf into multiple PS.

csoukoulis · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by Xenos

Yeah, you're right. That's pretty lucky. I found it pretty odd that it was the identical model with the same buttons, scarlet lining and everything. The first one was small. I'm a 40R and that one may have even been tagged a 40, but it was short. This one is tagged a 43 but my tailor can take it in quite nicely. Odd sizing.

(Also saw another Chester Barrie SC at a different store a few days ago, but it was pretty beaten up.)

ive got a chester barrie sb blazer on ebay in 42s

i know its not your size, but you should buy it! just saying...

csoukoulis · Apr 16, 2011

made a couple quick stops today while out testing out the new suspension on my Trans Am project.

5 pars of brooks brothers flat front recent pants in my size
2 pairs In linen lt tan & dk tan
3 pairs wool. lt gray, dk gray, dk gray glen plaid with over check

Thomas Pink Linen shirt
Kenneth gordon sea island cotton plaid casual l/s button up shirt
turnbull & asser tuxedo shirt (its a sz 17 so i figured id keep it so when i find a tux ill already have the shirt!)
Pendleton shirt
Billy Reid White with blue check casual l/s button up
Hickey freeman loro piana boardroom navy suit 42R so this is for sale
Hickey freeman boardroom charcoal pin striped suit also a 42r & for sale
Vintage robert talbott striped skinny tie
recent brooks brothers striped tie
woolf brothers striped vintage skinny tie
Lanvin tie

jobro · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by Tyrone MacStiophain

Good call. I like to repair my own stuff, and I've replaced a stitched-on buckle on a belt before, but I haven't had good luck cutting new holes in leather. I'm okay with the holes I drilled into my chunky leather belt for jeans, but for a dressy belt that needs clean cuts, I'd take it to a cobbler who can do it easily for not much $$.

No visible hole cutting is required for most belts.

Bartlebooth · Apr 16, 2011

Is it just my inexperience talking or does that HermÃ¨s look fake? Doesn't look like typical HermÃ¨s to me, though I like the pattern, whether it is or isn't. Picked up a similar BB tie recently. Round two of the ties is nice in general, esp. that BoO one.

Noobizor: nice find on the Pynchon. Books are my first love, and I always feel a little guilty that I spend so much less time scanning the thrift shelves now... That used to be the only reason I went to thrift stores. Ha! I think I'd make the hardback my 'reading copy' and keep the Vintage in vintage condition, though

Guitar Preacher · Apr 16, 2011

did some more digging

The Sandy Bull record has some amazing sides. Im definitely going to be looking for more of his stuff. I need to get a classical education the store I found the Arvo Part LP had a ton of Vox boxsets and such in NM condition.

ruben · Apr 16, 2011

^nice find on the kinks LP!

Originally Posted by wcl

Picked up a pair of NWT Howard Yount trou today. Talk about a rare bird!! Also picked up a Flusser DB suit. Dead mint with LOTS of handwork. At one of my semi-annual stops I passed on a Dior Homme DB trench. Absolutely perfect except missing the belt. It would have been $150. I probably should have given it a shot, but I was just not feeling it.

Dior Homme? or old crappy dior?

Navi · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

made a couple quick stops today while out testing out the new suspension on my Trans Am project.

5 pars of brooks brothers flat front recent pants in my size
2 pairs In linen lt tan & dk tan
3 pairs wool. lt gray, dk gray, dk gray glen plaid with over check

Thomas Pink Linen shirt
Kenneth gordon sea island cotton plaid casual l/s button up shirt
turnbull & asser tuxedo shirt (its a sz 17 so i figured id keep it so when i find a tux ill already have the shirt!)
Pendleton shirt
Billy Reid White with blue check casual l/s button up
Hickey freeman loro piana boardroom navy suit 42R so this is for sale
Hickey freeman boardroom charcoal pin striped suit also a 42r & for sale
Vintage robert talbott striped skinny tie
recent brooks brothers striped tie
woolf brothers striped vintage skinny tie
Lanvin tie

Hey if any of those shirts are 14.5 let me know...

Nataku · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by Guitar Preacher

The Sandy Bull record has some amazing sides. Im definitely going to be looking for more of his stuff..

What is the Sandy Bull like? Also, nice score on the Kinks LP. I've been looking for that one for awhile!

Ulyanov · Apr 16, 2011

Had an insane haul yesterday, Burberry Blazer, Zegna Blazer, Nino Cerruti Blazer, Corneliani Suit, Hickey Freeman Suit and some part Cashmere made in Italy blazer from "Duca Di Mantova" all in fantastic, almost perfect condition. All but the Cerruti are too large for me, but they were so amazing I had to pick them up. Apologize for the pics, my bed is the only vaguely suitable surface where I'm living and it's a pretty lumpy twin. Burberry Blazer in practically mint condition

Nino Cerruti

Zegna Blazer

Duca Di Mantova, more of a really dark green/turqouise then the photo shows

Hickey Freeman Suit

Corneliani Suit

Larger Pictures at http://imgur.com/a/gPSFo#06kHQ

Nataku · Apr 16, 2011

That is a H.Freeman & Sons suit, not Hickey Freeman. Common mistake. Looks like a never one - pretty cool as I've never seen an H. Freeman piece newer than 1990-ish. http://www.hfreemanco.com/

odiv · Apr 16, 2011

Nice haul, Ulyanov. Going to put them up on B&S or anything? I wouldn't mind measurements and a price on the Duca Di Mantova SC. Maybe the Burberry too.

dahl5yankees · Apr 16, 2011

Hit a Salvation Army today, WOW!

Shirts long sleeves: RLPL, NWOT Robert Graham, CC Filson, Zegna, Robert Talbott

Ties: 3 Best of Class, recent

Total: $31.00 Fun!

Xenos · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by dahl5yankees

That's how we learn, by leaving things behind and looking them up later on-line.
I left behind a Hermes long sleeve shirt for $12 last year, that's how I
got into this hobby. 2 weeks after I left it behind, that very same Hermes
shirt (with a tear behind the collar) was sold by Nataku for $170 on Ebay.

Where's the smiley face with the light bulb over his head? Get it

I need that smiley face.

I passed on a Caraceni SC today, very soft wool, possibly cashmere, surgeon's cuffs, roped sleeveheads, double vents. Probably measures anywhere from a 42 to a 46. When I googled and eBayed "Caraceni" a few hours later, I flew back to the store but, of course, it was gone.

I bet no one can top that for stupidity! (Hey, if I can't brag about a purchase, I can brag about idiocy. At any rate, brag.)

noob in 89 · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by Xenos

I need that smiley face.

I passed on a Caraceni SC today, very soft wool, possibly cashmere, surgeon's cuffs, roped sleeveheads, double vents. Probably measures anywhere from a 42 to a 46. When I googled and eBayed "Caraceni" a few hours later, I flew back to the store but, of course, it was gone.

I bet no one can top that for stupidity! (Hey, if I can't brag about a purchase, I can brag about idiocy. At any rate, brag.)

Last month, I was all excited to stumble upon a batch of Etro shirts; then I saw they were merely Etons, and left feeling somewhat deflated. Then of course I Googled 'Eton', rushed back to the store, and was all, Fuuuuuuuuuuuu....!!!

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