The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Shiny]

I know there's been some discussion of moths and having them penetrate your precious thrift finds. Well, I wanted to share a budget preventative measure that I've implemented. I have a good number of my thrifted clothes in my basement and I think that moths like these moist, dark types of areas. I purchased these cedar balls on ebay, which I understand are a repellent. I have not spotted a moth down there (fingers xrossed).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Cedar-W...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1c24bc9374

I wanted to buy a mesh type fabric and sew up these bags filled with the balls so I could put them in my closet. Well, the fabric store wanted too much for the fabric . So I went to the dollar store intent on buying a fabric mesh laundry bag and cut it up and make the bags. However, I found these “organza” bags.

http://scentdeals.com/images/organzabags.jpg

They came 5-6 to a pack for $1. I think chicks use them to put stuff in them for baby showers (?). They were perfect! So I put about 3 balls per bag and hung them on my cheap wire shirt hangers. I interspersed them amongst my hanging stuff.

Will it work? Who knows. But I feel better since I did have some moths penetrate some of my clothes a long time ago in college.

 

[mexicutioner]



Here's the stuff I DIDN'T pick up


Kinda cool desk. This ring a bell with any of you furniture guys?

with very VERY few exceptions (think Prorsum vs Burberrys) anything metal+glass or wood+glass isn't worth picking up. most of that is 1980's or newer, usually made in china.

you're looking for solid wood, with skinny round legs that taper down to a point, like this:

if you use that as your guide, you're like 90% of the way there in terms of the stuff you're likely to see in a thrift store. the other 10% isn't really worth learning about unless you're going to make a serious effort at MCM furniture.

 

[mainy]

Picked up some shoes I normally wouldn't, but small size, super cheap, and very little wear = cop.

j&m crown aristocrat 7.5 D/B

alden for brooks brothers 7.5 D

pretty nice ET Wright usa made goodyear welt burgundy captoe - 8 D

j&m cellini loafers - 8 M

ET wright captoe usa made goodyear welt - 8 E

again 8.5 B

gray single pleat armani collezioni pants

canali , 2x robert graham

black flat front zanella

2x sulka

not pictured: recent burberry london suit, mohair paul smith blazer, deadstock orvis down vest

 

[grendel]

with very VERY few exceptions (think Prorsum vs Burberrys) anything metal+glass or wood+glass isn't worth picking up. most of that is 1980's or newer, usually made in china.
you're looking for solid wood, with skinny round legs that taper down to a point, like this:

if you use that as your guide, you're like 90% of the way there in terms of the stuff you're likely to see in a thrift store. the other 10% isn't really worth learning about unless you're going to make a serious effort at MCM furniture.

Yeah, I've been looking for those signs, but nothing yet. Not sure what I'd do with it if I found it anyway. No room for storing stuff that big.

 

[LooknGr8]

Quick shout out to eazyE. In Chicago today and he was so kind to share his circuit with me. Thanks a lot guy. His storied Midas touch was in full effect; I scored an RLPL shirt in my size...just the 2nd RLPL thing I've seen in the wild. Thanks, brah

 

[Evil Abed]

Left behind a women's Pendleton 3/4 length wool jacket last week. Didn't appear to have any holes, but seemed a bit fuzzy around the shoulder blades. For future reference, is there a decent cure for that?

I've been showing a lot of restraint lately at the few shops I've been to. Maybe it's just that I've got a bunch that needs to be photographed/posted to ebay, or maybe I'm becoming less impressed with semi-decent stuff being found in light of the even better things I see being posted. Either way, my bank account is happy for now. Could use a little lightning though for sure.

 

[HansderHund]



Left behind a women's Pendleton 3/4 length wool jacket last week. Didn't appear to have any holes, but seemed a bit fuzzy around the shoulder blades. For future reference, is there a decent cure for that?

A sharp razor blade and a steady hand removes most of that.

 

[lastdonb]

One GW after umpiring on Sat, pretty good haul:

My first English, Custom Grade, Balmoral shoes, couldn't tell maker until I did a little research, CHURCH'S, but they are small, excellent shape, would need help on sizing:




















NWT, set of four Riedel (8", I think Chablis) wine glasses, ($6.40 for the set)






Kick ass Craftsman mechanics creeper ($16)




2 TiVo series 2 DVR'S with LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTIONs, $5.60 each.





Picked up more stuff for me, nice set of 4 glazed salad/soup bowls, marble salt and pepper shaker set, First Zanella casual shirt in M, will post pics later.....

 

[CesarC]

Ok, so, my first thrifting in a while, and I came across what looked like a wardrobe dump with lots of 41R & 42R unvented, with lots of textured browns. Most of it was eaten by moths, including a nice cashmere Burberry jacket, and lots of other stuff, but I did manage some things.

1) BOSS - Hugo Boss suit, charcoal / dark brown ~41R (missing pant button, slight wear on front of right leg)
3-button unvented suit, 2-pleated cuffed trousers
ON HOLD

medium-weight Super 110's textured wool (doesn't look brown to me except under certain lighting)
normally wouldn't pick this up, but a staple in a size someone had requested


Accurate color:


Jacket:
Chest: 22.5
Waist: 21.5
Shoulder: 20
BOC: 30.5
Sleeve: 24.5

Trousers:
Waist: 17.25
Inseam: 31 (+1 in cuff)
Rise: 12
Thigh: 12

Hickey Freeman Boardroom Navy Jacket w/ blue horz. stripes & red vert. stripes, 44L
2-button, single-vent
AVAILABLE









Measurements:
Chest: 23.25
Waist: 23
Shoulder: 18.25
BOC: 31.5
Sleeve: 26.5

There was another jacket of the same kind from the same owner that I didn't pick up, in a nice olive herringbone. I can return to get it if there is interest, but I couldn't find matching trouser.

Faconnable corduroy pant 38Wx30(+2)L, some slight wear to the nap in a couple of places
AVAILABLE







Measurements:
Waist: 19
Inseam: 30(+2)
Rise: 12
Thigh: 12.5

Canali browns houndstooth SC, wool+cashmere EU 52R (US 42R)
AVAILABLE!

Accurate color:





Measurements:
Chest: 22.5
Waist: 21
Shoulder: 21
BOC: 30
Sleeve: 25(+1)

Also picked up:
Found a Jos.A.Bank's Exec collection black+khaki houndstooth SC, in wool+silk (I'm guessing), as a gift for someone in 41R, and a cheapish charcoal St. John's Bay peacoat in wool+cashmere+nylon that I'll keep for myself only because it fits perfectly. From the same wardrobe dump there was also a 100% linen khaki+olive check BR SC, half-lined in 42R (more like a 43R).

Didn't pick up:
There was also a really hideously colored jacket in exactly my size (36R) that fit like a charm, but it was a gross teal+green+blue plaid. If anybody wants a loud 80's styled sportcoat in that size and color, let me know; it's in great shape, hardly worn...

Of course, I was happy to find the Canali shortly afterward!

 

[ChetB]

Brioni corduroy

E. Zegna (Trofeo cloth)

Brooks Brothers made in Italy

Chipp madras sack, circa 1970 (unavailable)

 

[HansderHund]



Brioni corduroy

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

E. Zegna (Trofeo cloth)

Brooks Brothers made in Italy

Chipp madras sack, circa 1970 (unavailable)

Wow, those are all great! Sizes on the Brioni, EZ and BB?

 

[mat135ta]

I bought a Giorgio Armani silk jacket more than 2 months ago in this store, thinking that it is a sportcoat. But today, I came across the matching pants for the jacket in the same store... Many the pants has been waiting for me in the store during the last 2 months...

Anyway, I also bought my third Brioni wool trousers from this store in this week, and two pairs of loafers, one by Gucci, one by Zegna. I got my mum two pairs of very well-made heels, one from Rayne who made the wedding shoes for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one from Lisa Cora of which I found no information online.

 

[mexicutioner]



Hickey Freeman Boardroom Navy Jacket w/ blue horz. stripes & red vert. stripes, 44L 2-button, single-vent AVAILABLE

i know close to nothing about ebay or flipping, so take this with a grain of salt: that jacket looks mega dated. to steal a phrase from horse's_ass: that jacket looks like a saggy pair of ****. everyone in this thread gets worked up over brands, but styling is probably more important than the label. "timeless" is a myth. stick to recent stuff.

 

[barrelntrigger]

2 TiVo series 2 DVR'S with LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTIONs, $5.60 each.

Wait what???!!! How the hell...

Brioni corduroy

That is banging!!!

 

[SpooPoker]

I want that rainbow Chipp.