The Official Thrift / Discount Store Bragging Thread Part III (Sept 2018-)

[impuntura]

Had the watches fitted with new crystals and bands.
2 have bumper movements .

 

[JackFlash]

I use various platforms, global and local.In the end the rules are about the same as for real thrift: knowing what to look for, taking decisions quickly and, above all, checking as often as possible.

Yes, but what's the best day of the week to e-thrift?

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Picked up a brass Stiffer lamp for 12 beans. Chairish has the exact same lamp for $245

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Can't keep up w/ posting stuff, but can't stop shopping. Couple good things recently that I took a minute to photograph.
Second time finding the little guy, then found the big one a week later w/ a carrying case that holds 10x D cell batteries.
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Found the Strand and Thursday Boot a couple days ago
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Then I thrifted a Taycan

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JK, THEN I thrifted a Taycan

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OK, one more:

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REALLY JK, I bought a Taycan w/ mostly thrift money. Also, sold my Model S for more than I paid for it, which counts as a thrift too.
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Mein Gott!!!

 

[sandfourman]

Pop on Richard James.

 

[cpmac7]

Today I sold that Icebreaker 1/4 zip from one of my recent posts.

Sold it to Kevin Murphy, of MST3K fame, voice of Tom Servo...

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100% really him. Full name match, lives in MN, his eBay name alludes to his character.

Thats dope, MST3K is a super underrated show!

 

[cpmac7]

Sorry, I know this is probably not the right place but has anyone here used the RealReal for consignment? Just wondering your experiences, if you would use it or not? Just saw my local one and it has horrible reviews. Any input would be much appreciated.

 

[Purplelabel]

Sorry, I know this is probably not the right place but has anyone here used the RealReal for consignment? Just wondering your experiences, if you would use it or not? Just saw my local one and it has horrible reviews. Any input would be much appreciated.

Just send it to Spoo.

 

[cpmac7]

Just send it to Spoo.

Got nothing against Spoo, have used him in the past, but last time I asked there was a long wait. Which is understandable.

 

[Letric]

@cpmac7 I've been curious.. Are you still out thrifting and re-selling? Or have you kinda shifted your time and focus on other things? I remember you used to post these massive batches on your ebay, all for no reserve auctions... but haven't seen that kind of activity as of late.

 

[SteelGuy]

Sorry, I know this is probably not the right place but has anyone here used the RealReal for consignment? Just wondering your experiences, if you would use it or not? Just saw my local one and it has horrible reviews. Any input would be much appreciated.

I've used them on and off. I use them more for women's nowadays. They tend to not understand menswear and dates of the labels. Things like selling the pinstripe 'blazer' and the pants as 'separates', or forgetting to show or mention the NWT status, or not showing the Zegna label and pricing newer same as old, all Loro Piana fabric is listed under Loro Piana designer etc. They also start marking things down FAST to get them moved.

I know that a couple of us have better luck buying from them -- especially with promotions and discounts.

Fwiw, it's sort of frustrating to sell with them because of the discounts and such. I use it more to unload stuff that I won't get around to.

 

[330CK]

Got nothing against Spoo, have used him in the past, but last time I asked there was a long wait. Which is understandable.

been awhile but iirc they payout like once a month so I doubt it’ll that much faster.

will also echo they don’t understand much beyond women’s runway pieces. they did really well for me with some Valentino & McQueen dresses, but everything else was thoroughly underwhelming. their commission is way too high for the service they offer imo.

 

[double00]

i have used TRR for womens things , if pieces are prove-it good they will sell quickly , if they do not they will begin discounting and it will not pay as well .

i am pretty intrigued by the houseware listings (for selling) but i haven't explored that yet , i probably wouldn't try mens on that site .

 

[impuntura]

 

[MJMcRibb]

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Went to an estate sale a couple of years ago where I had some great scores, but someone else beat me to bunch of these jackets, the duffle bags and some of the other Supreme Court stuff. The homeowner had been a successful attorney, but was also apparently a hoarder. There were probably 200 suits there, mostly older HF and Oxxfords. The house was still packed and this was after they had already filled a dumpster that was in the driveway.