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

[JohnAAG]

Business in the front, party in the back

Rifle in the truck next to the open "beverage"

 

[classicthrifter]

Something about coming full circle...

 

[Drzdave58]

Todays thrift find.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Deadstock.
What model are these

I wear Nike size 10...

 

[Letric]

Sometimes I just can't leave pairs like this behind. They MUST be reconditioned... Granted my antiqueing skills may not be on par with the manufacturer, or the likes of Bontoni/etc.. but I think I did okay. The old finish was completely crackled and junked up so off it came and new color was applied. Conditioned inside, outside and underneath. Laces were re-waxed, natch.

 

[cadmonkey]

pop on these gamos

anyone more experienced with these assist with a legit check?

Spoiler: addnl photo

 

[txwoodworker]

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Sometimes I just can't leave pairs like this behind. They MUST be reconditioned... Granted my antiqueing skills may not be on par with the manufacturer, or the likes of Bontoni/etc.. but I think I did okay. The old finish was completely crackled and junked up so off it came and new color was applied. Conditioned inside, outside and underneath. Laces were re-waxed, natch.

That's a stunning restoration! How much time went into them?

 

[mistermidwester]

Coming at you live…

 

[Letric]

That's a stunning restoration! How much time went into them?

Between that post and this one, I've almost finished the second shoe. Actually less time and effort than I thought. The overall color restored well with Saphir Cordovan cream. The toes I apply about 3 colors of cream polish, including a little Black just over the tip.

I'd say about 2 hours of "time" will go into this pair total but that includes doing some other things, washing hands about 40 times and watching YT vids. I'm a bit concious of how much hourage goes into any item and their end return, etc.

I mainly got these just to see how well I could restore them and to have fun. Selling them would pay me back my investment ($10) and cover my materials/time so that's nice.. But I take more satisfaction and "value" from restoring a pair like this because they just needed it. They were so misshaped and curved, wrinkled, dried out.. I felt bad for them. They deserved to look amazing again.

 

[impuntura]

Between that post and this one, I've almost finished the second shoe. Actually less time and effort than I thought. The overall color restored well with Saphir Cordovan cream. The toes I apply about 3 colors of cream polish, including a little Black just over the tip.

I'd say about 2 hours of "time" will go into this pair total but that includes doing some other things, washing hands about 40 times and watching YT vids. I'm a bit concious of how much hourage goes into any item and their end return, etc.

I mainly got these just to see how well I could restore them and to have fun. Selling them would pay me back my investment ($10) and cover my materials/time so that's nice.. But I take more satisfaction and "value" from restoring a pair like this because they just needed it. They were so misshaped and curved, wrinkled, dried out.. I felt bad for them. They deserved to look amazing again.

You might be on to a little sidebusiness here.
I'm sure plenty of people would pay to see their favirite shoes refreshed .
If it takes off I expect my royalty cheque in the mail.

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Been hitting the electronics section a bit lately, this one is a real highlight. Ca. 1980 Harman Kardon 570i Stereo receiver.

Left channel sounded wonky but after working out the buttons 50 presses each and turning each knob 50 times, it is working like a champ through all test and inputs.

Not the most powerful of amps but this thing puts out some seriously nice sound. FM Tuner is really very good and all the controls are smooth as silk.

I'll clean it up outside and go through it eventually, it's a keeper. Not bad for $29.


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If you didn't already know, if you find yourself picking up older HiFi gear these 2 cans are your best friends

 

[Rumpelstiltskin]

True vintage 1940s tuxedo in basically mint condition.

Inquiring minds are wondering about the size