The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

[madeinbogota]

Sandpaper is my go-to for leather soles, it's worked better than any other solution I've tried. It makes a slightly noticeable mark but is much better than having the marker writing, & the wear on the soles from the sandpaper is minuscule in the long run.

 

[double00]

i used to like her early stuff, "borderline", when she got into that 'papa dont peach' phase, i tuned out...

quoting for obscurity

 

[WeAreLuxury]



Sandpaper is my go-to for leather soles, it's worked better than any other solution I've tried. It makes a slightly noticeable mark but is much better than having the marker writing, & the wear on the soles from the sandpaper is minuscule in the long run. 

What grain do you use? I'm guessing fine grain, right? Is there a way to condition the leather after sanding it so it looks less damaged?

 

[noob in 89]



quoting for obscurity

I liked it that Madonna was unafraid to jump on the bandwagon of examining hard-hitting issues in her songs; made for some interesting playground and dinner table conversation.

Also: Merry Xmas!

Also: RIP George Michael

 

[rhyme]

What grain do you use? I'm guessing fine grain, right? Is there a way to condition the leather after sanding it so it looks less damaged?

I have had good luck using Goo Gone. Fine grain sandpaper followed with conditioner.

 

[mco543]

No idea how to get sharpie out of leather, I've had success using vinegar to get spots and stains out of the uppers, but WD40 on a paper towel and rubbing will get it out of rubber.

 

[noob in 89]

^Dye the shoes black.

 

[kbadgley84]

E thrift still strong
$19

 

[Chotii]

Shirt identification: acquired

Shirt, special, flannel, olive drab, coat style. Probably dated about 1943. Mustard shade, lapped style cuffs. The flap across the chest is called a 'gas flap'. The gussets in the cuffs are also called gas flaps. The buttons on the back of the collar (this shirt only has one) are for attaching a gas hood. Most soldiers apparently removed the gas flaps as they were bulky.

 

[Thrift Vader]



Shirt identification: acquired

Shirt, special, flannel, olive drab, coat style. Probably dated about 1943. Mustard shade, lapped style cuffs.  The flap across the chest is called a 'gas flap'. The gussets in the cuffs are also called gas flaps. The buttons on the back of the collar (this shirt only has one) are for attaching a gas hood.  Most soldiers apparently removed the gas flaps as they were bulky.

Pics??!!!!!!!

 

[kindofyoung]

Anyone who has knowledge/experience with Burberry outerwear besides the trench coats? Wondering if there are any easy tells a garment might be fake or not
If you think you can help me if you get some pictures, do please send me a PM

 

[txwoodworker]

I've used lacquer thinner and brush cleaner (really harsh paint stripper) to get rid of sharpie. Fine grain sandpaper use 220 grit, follow up with 320 or finer if you're unhappy with the lines it'll leave. My take on some more extreme methods is - its useless with the mark/stain/sharpie so I have nothing to lose.
This convo is better for the eBay thread.

 

[kindofyoung]

Two e-thrifts from yesterday and today

Filippa K

Burberry

 

[mormonopoly]

I sell luxury clothing online and one of my biggest inventory sourcing platforms is, obviously, second hand shops / eBay auctions.
My issue with many of the resale shops is this idiotic trend to write the price on the shoes or handbag IN SHARPIE!!
I have a pair of like new Prada, mens boots that I can't do jack with because they have $55- scribbled on the soles of each boot.
I have tried alcohol (rubbing not drinking) baby oil, leather cleaner, tide stick, axe body spray (srsly there is a bunch of videos on YouTube showing this working.)
I don't want to file it off though that has been suggested. The shoe that I have the hardest time with is FERRAGAMO because of the softness and absorbency of the leather it really holds tight the ink.

Can anyone help me out with the issue of removing permanent marker from the leather soles of high end shoes.
Please don't comment with what you have "heard" might work, I have Google too.

What I need is tips and tricks that have been tested and found to work on this type of dress shoes. Not sneakers, dress shoes.
Thank you in advance for your time and effort. Hillary Marek from Hillary's of Houston Luxury Clothing and Vintage Boutiques

I have had success with a Mr. Clean magic eraser before.

 

[SteelGuy]

Burberry

FYI, That tag would have my defenses up. One of the key checks for fakes is that the Burberry logo should always be in the same font,whether it's on a button, a main tag, a hang tag, or a material/origin/wash instructions tag. This is one of the many sites that talk about this ...