The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[wilay05]

Recent find:



I remember someone posting a picture of a jacket so thick it could stand on it own a while ago.. well here's a wax jacket so stiff it can do the same thing! (after hanging outside for a couple hours, trying to get the smell out.)

Any advice regarding that? It has a very strong scent of old wax. Fits me great but can't really be worn around people in this condition...

I've never seen a jacket that can stand up on its own...pretty cool!

 

[hbkshin]

Haunted Jacket = eBay millions.

 

[ocooney]



Recent find: I remember someone posting a picture of a jacket so thick it could stand on it own a while ago.. well here's a wax jacket so stiff it can do the same thing! (after hanging outside for a couple hours, trying to get the smell out.) Any advice regarding that? It has a very strong scent of old wax. Fits me great but can't really be worn around people in this condition...

I had the same issue with a new Filson I bought a few years back. I just left it hanging outside for about a week and it was better, but the smell didn't really go away for about a year. I'd try what Evil Abed suggested and then just let it air out as much as possible.

 

[ATLjon]

For the larger-than-me gentleman:

I'm fairly certain this is not an orphan.

Gianluca Isaia, 150s Sciammeria





Borrelli! For Summer! 17.5 neck, though.

 

[arnathor]

I've left my camera gear at the studio I work at and between shoots I've managed to snap a shot of my newest thrift addition, here being the Coppley from yesterday, also, wearing a Kamakura button down.

 

[richnet12]

After all my "Is it selvedge?" newbie posts...Still no selvedge, but these feel like it takes me out of known territory in my redneck SE Texas town.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[sansimeon]

Normally I'd say throw it in a trash bag with a bunch of tea bags (like plain black tea, cheapest you can find), and then knot the bag so it's airtight. The tea bags do a great job of absorbing odors in garments. The issue here though is that it's the wax that smells, and the fabric is impregnated with the wax… Suppose it's still worth a shot though. Just know that you can't really take it to a dry cleaners- they'll trash it. You may have to take a wet washcloth and wipe the whole thing down a few times. Is it a Barbour? You could send it to them and have them re-wax it, might remove some of the funk.

I had the same issue with a new Filson I bought a few years back.
I just left it hanging outside for about a week and it was better, but the smell didn't really go away for about a year. I'd try what Evil Abed suggested and then just let it air out as much as possible

Thanks guys! Never heard of that tea bag trick but will def try it! I know some people have successfully machine washed their jackets so that will be the last resort (have to re-wax it afterwards ofc)

Sadly not a Barbour. It's from Oxford blue, cheaper but still made in England. Pretty nice except it has a cheap poly lining.

 

[concealed]

Never heard of that tea bag trick

 

[jdrizzy]

Looks yellow as hell from the picture, but I'm sure some s&d person will want a yohji shirt.

 

[chiron]

Smell cedar fresh via Walmart

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cedar-Green-Cedar-Hanger-24-Pack/22688875

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Household-Essentials-Cedar-Rings-for-Hangers-20-Count/22866917

 

[txwoodworker]

For the larger-than-me gentleman:

I'm fairly certain this is not an orphan.

Gianluca Isaia, 150s Sciammeria

The drop makes it an orphan, but it's a super nice one, and my size if not already claimed.
I have some buttons I can swap out...

...and did someone say 70% off Filson? Great if you're an 11.5, on "TheClymb" website.

 

[jdrizzy]

Passed on this Alexander McQueen suit for 50, reasonable pass? Is this a different maker or just mcqueens

 

[ATLjon]

The drop makes it an orphan, but it's a super nice one, and my size if not already claimed.
I have some buttons I can swap out...

Unless I'm wrong, having a drop on the tag doesn't mean anything, really.

And it is available ...

 

[ChetB]

Quote:

Staple as they come; if it fits, I would keep for sure.

The stretchy, elasticized hem is a deal breaker for me. Always thought that looked pretty lame on leather jackets. Shame because otherwise it looks nice.

 

[IrateCustomer]



The stretchy, elasticized hem is a deal breaker for me. Always thought that looked pretty lame on leather jackets. Shame because otherwise it looks nice.

Me too Chet. Elastic on anything outside of a sweater is a deal breaker for me...usually.