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

[vexco]

Vecxo those blue lens Revos are very good.
We sold a pair for 295 couple years back

Found for 2.99 yesterday. Was super hyped. Arms are pretty loose but the lenses and frames are solid so should do pretty well.

 

[aging in rhythm]

come on, man. spoiler that chandelier please

 

[StanleyWingtip]

Had what I would consider a much needed good day today. Just started thrifting last winter so I missed out on the goodwill outerwear unveiling last year but this summer/fall is looking good so far. Only posted the interesting stuff and things I'd like to learn more about but I have to say outerwear has become my favorite category as of late.

Some super heavy Florsheims: Trying to figure out how old they are, google isn't helping too much.

Church's Cowes Double Monks. Some of the nicest leather I've polished myself.

Pop on RRL. Nothing special but nice to know it's out here.

Faconable Jacket-Found out it's missing the zipper pull tab thing, more $$$ down the drain. Gonna have to give her a Lexol bath.

Burberry Jacket feels crispy and unworn but looks like a moth got to it. Small hole on the inner arm. Doesn't fit me unfortunately or I'd rock since it's hardly noticeable. For you flippers out there, do you think it's worth getting repaired or selling as is?

Cool Smith&Wesson Field Jacket. Looks pretty old and like something somebody out there would want. I envision an older gent in Billings Montana smoking a cigar and duck hunting in this. Interesting tidbit; it's Made in England, no clue who made it or if that helps or hurts, input is appreciated.

Last coat of the day. Picked it up because I thought I remembered seeing one on here, MIUSA, heavier than hell and looks like they do decent on eBay. Has a suede-like feel but not as coarse. Maybe lambskin? It changes hue when you rub it in different directions (Pun intended).

And as soon as I started taking pics somebody wanted in on the photoshoot.

That's it for now. Still searching for my Loro jacket. Keep hustlin y'all.

 

[impuntura]

I'm on a business trip and the hotel has butthole chandeliers in every conference room. That is all.
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If ur asshole looks like that you need to see a doctor stat lol

 

[impuntura]

Found for 2.99 yesterday. Was super hyped. Arms are pretty loose but the lenses and frames are solid so should do pretty well.

Just buy a small screwriver set at a dollar store .
I've saved many pairs with mine.

 

[txwoodworker]

Nice avatar

@StanleyWingtip
Those florsheim are awesome.

H-town was cleared out by a local pro and StyFo lurker, so nothing to report this week.

And I wasn't going to post my dinner, but I guess the website had different ideas.

 

[JohnAAG]

Had what I would consider a much needed good day today. Just started thrifting last winter so I missed out on the goodwill outerwear unveiling last year but this summer/fall is looking good so far. Only posted the interesting stuff and things I'd like to learn more about but I have to say outerwear has become my favorite category as of late.

Some super heavy Florsheims: Trying to figure out how old they are, google isn't helping too much. View attachment 842796 View attachment 842797

Church's Cowes Double Monks. Some of the nicest leather I've polished myself. View attachment 842800

Pop on RRL. Nothing special but nice to know it's out here. View attachment 842805
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Faconable Jacket-Found out it's missing the zipper pull tab thing, more $$$ down the drain. Gonna have to give her a Lexol bath. View attachment 842808

Burberry Jacket feels crispy and unworn but looks like a moth got to it. Small hole on the inner arm. Doesn't fit me unfortunately or I'd rock since it's hardly noticeable. For you flippers out there, do you think it's worth getting repaired or selling as is? View attachment 842810
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Cool Smith&Wesson Field Jacket. Looks pretty old and like something somebody out there would want. I envision an older gent in Billings Montana smoking a cigar and duck hunting in this. Interesting tidbit; it's Made in England, no clue who made it or if that helps or hurts, input is appreciated.
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Last coat of the day. Picked it up because I thought I remembered seeing one on here, MIUSA, heavier than hell and looks like they do decent on eBay. Has a suede-like feel but not as coarse. Maybe lambskin? It changes hue when you rub it in different directions (Pun intended).

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And as soon as I started taking pics somebody wanted in on the photoshoot.

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That's it for now. Still searching for my Loro jacket. Keep hustlin y'all.

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The Florsheims are pre-1972. You can tell because the V cleat in the heel is set right against the edge. If you can send a pic of the code inside and the logo on the footbed, I can help with a more exact date.*

*my learning came from Dave's excellent website vcleat.com. A must read if you are getting into vintage Florsheim Imperials!

 

[capnwes]

Spoiler: Spoiler

No ****, it was there all along.

 

[Mr. Moo]

If ur asshole looks like that you need to see a doctor stat lol

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[Centaurus3200]

Because it's for a good cause?

i don't mind seeing that kind of thing one bit. care to guess why?

 

[kbadgley84]

Spoiler: Spoiler

No ****, it was there all along.

I think I spend too much time reading this thread cuz every time I see some badass old Blazer or three piece suit I think to myself "damn I bet wes could sell the **** out of this"

 

[StanleyWingtip]

@JohnAAG Thanks for letting me know about Vcleat. Bookmarked for future reference. This guy Dave has a LOT of useful info.

 

[ace13x]

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@JohnAAG Thanks for letting me know about Vcleat. Bookmarked for future reference. This guy Dave has a LOT of useful info. View attachment 842840 View attachment 842839

Don't forget the Vintage Shoe thread hear on StyleForum. David from Vcleat is a regular contributor.

 

[zcostilla]

Thanks! I love it so much I've bought three more Zegna jackets off eBay.

So I'm really digging not only this forum, but this thread. And tonight my wife really wanted to go to Savers so I thought"what the heck". And lo and behold what do I find but a steal on a set of Brooks Brothers dress trousers AND Johnson & Murphy Signature Shoes (Sheepskin). He shoes need some TLC but it shouldn't be too hard to get them back into shape. I put them on here at the house with one of my recent Zegna eBay jackets and I'm in love with this outfit. It was needed too. It's EXPENSIVE to build back up a wardrobe after losing nearly 50 pounds.

Question on the shoes, I'm thinking maybe deep red laces for a fun look since I already have a pair of brown Florsheims that are heavily grained in the flexible part of the upper and glassy smooth heel and toecapped. Your thoughts?

http://imgur.com/a/fq2kP

 

[SpooPoker]

tonight my wife really wanted to go to Savers s

If you keep up with this thread, she's going to regret that thought in a few weeks.