The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Brianpore]

Rough day, hit 2 GW's and came home with a Banana Rep cashmere v neck sweater and an express shirt I liked.

The bad-

Hickey Freeman Bespoke Suit, couldn't find pants
Donna Karan Signature suit, couldn't find pants
3 or 4 HSM, found pants on 1, but it was older, didn't fit and wasn't worth flipping
Dior tie, stained
Dior blazer, stained and stitching coming out on shoulder
Canali, Ted Baker, Flusser and a couple other shirts that weren't my size and I was too lazy to flip
Tommy Bahama pants, my size, I guess I put them back, I got home and didn't have them and they weren't on my receipt

 

[tben]

Rough day, hit 2 GW's and came home with a Banana Rep cashmere v neck sweater and an express shirt I liked.

The bad-

Hickey Freeman Bespoke Suit, couldn't find pants
Donna Karan Signature suit, couldn't find pants
3 or 4 HSM, found pants on 1, but it was older, didn't fit and wasn't worth flipping
Dior tie, stained
Dior blazer, stained and stitching coming out on shoulder
Canali, Ted Baker, Flusser and a couple other shirts that weren't my size and I was too lazy to flip
Tommy Bahama pants, my size, I guess I put them back, I got home and didn't have them and they weren't on my receipt

Whatever, try again another day.

I am sure he is talking about Dior Homme......

 

[aglass]

I am sure he is talking about Dior Homme......

Undoubtedly

OK boys, so I've just started thrifting and am trying to offload my old crap/wardrobe on eBay - problem is, I've never sold anything on eBay before (yeah, yeah)... is there a guide anywhere for a noob to eBay? Figured you guys would be the best to ask!

 

[FaceOfBoh]

Try here:
http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/howtosell/sellingbasics.html

And pick up some tips here:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/309281/...tricks-problems-questions/300_20#post_5678690

The one thing I'll flag for you is as a new seller you'll have your funds locked up for up to 21 days. You can reduce that by using PayPal shipping (I think that gets you down to 3 days, post delivery).

Also, you may want to try a local consignment store. I manage to clear about $100 for a suit (after thrift cost and dry cleaning). You'll have to consider how the vagaries of the market, ebay and paypal fees affect your bottom line.

Good luck!

 

[Digmenow]

I went to a 6 year old niece's birthday party today at one of those places that cater to that sort of thing with inflatable bounce houses and slides and such. I was trying for casual/indoor playground. One of the staffers, a young African American guy at/under 20 years old told my daughter that he really liked my style. I don't know if it's good to be compared to Kanye or not at my advanced age.

Funny thing, though. Since I started my sartorial journey on this site over a year ago, I've gotten more compliments on my appearance from black guys than in my entire life.
I'll take it!

Spoiler: Thrift fit

Maui Jim (Non-thrift)
Banana Republic Linen/Cotton blend / 40S
JAB
505 30/32
Levi's leather
Chucks~ black/high top

 

[ahk11]

Just found this 100% cashmere topcoat, any ideas on the maker? Its made in Austria, but cant find a name anywhere on it. It seems to be pretty well made with pick-stitching everywhere. Its definitely black, unlike the photo suggests. Apologies for the photos, I am still living with a 10 year old camera.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/dkoernert/DSC08208.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/dkoernert/DSC08219.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/dkoernert/DSC08217.jpg

 

[bytor13]

Yesterday was easily the best day for thrifting I've had in the last month.

UNAVAILABLE:

Oxxford tie - Made in England (by Drakes, right?)

BBGF LP Super 120's charcoal suit

No-Name cord jacket. I just really like the details, and it fit me.

PRL, Incotex

AVAILABLE:

Zegna khaki chinos 36x37

PRL "Made in Italy" 30x27 pants, double pleated, cuffed. Corneliani? Man, I wish these fit!

BB "Made in England" navy duffle coat, 2XL

PRL "Made in Italy" tweed 41L. No tags, any idea on the maker?

Armpit to Armpit - 21.5 in.
. . . . . . .
Jacket Waist - 20 in.
. . . . . . .
Sleeves (shoulder seam to end of cuff) - 26.75 in. (0 in. to let out)
. . . . . . .
Shoulders (seam to seam across the back) - 19 in.
. . . . . . .
Length (from bottom of collar to bottom of coat) - 33 in.


Burberry London SC (44R) and Suit (46R)

 

[ShayaEXQT]

^ That is Drake's indeed, very nice find. Please tell me that BBGF isn't a 42R and I will be able to sleep tonight...

 

[Anth]

Ok the only nice find from Friday and it has been Spoo authenticated!!

 

[IRKSM]

probably the wrong thread but I know how you folk like a good deal

not exactly a thrift store find but I was trolling ebay and found this nice canali blazer with the bid starting at 99cents, I was going to buy it for myself but decided against it, anyone a size eu 50R?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANALI-Blaz...Sport_Coats&hash=item3f1afa57cb#ht_483wt_1296

 

[bytor13]

^ That is Drake's indeed, very nice find. Please tell me that BBGF isn't a 42R and I will be able to sleep tonight...

Thanks for the confirmation! Also, the BBGF is a 40R, so sleep tight.

probably the wrong thread but I know how you folk like a good deal

not exactly a thrift store find but I was trolling ebay and found this nice canali blazer with the bid starting at 99cents, I was going to buy it for myself but decided against it, anyone a size eu 50R?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANALI-Blaz...Sport_Coats&hash=item3f1afa57cb#ht_483wt_1296

You could try here:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/22382/ebay-suits-sportcoats-and-other-clothing/

 

[ShayaEXQT]

Thanks for the confirmation! Also, the BBGF is a 40R, so sleep tight.

Phew!

 

[Anth]

...

Thanks for the confirmation!  Also, the BBGF is a 40R, so sleep tight.


Wait 40R??

 

[mjt73106]

probably the wrong thread but I know how you folk like a good deal

not exactly a thrift store find but I was trolling ebay and found this nice canali blazer with the bid starting at 99cents, I was going to buy it for myself but decided against it, anyone a size eu 50R?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANALI-Blaz...Sport_Coats&hash=item3f1afa57cb#ht_483wt_1296

Nice buy! Looks like a great item.

 

[mjt73106]

I went to a 6 year old niece's birthday party today at one of those places that cater to that sort of thing with inflatable bounce houses and slides and such. I was trying for casual/indoor playground. One of the staffers, a young African American guy at/under 20 years old told my daughter that he really liked my style. I don't know if it's good to be compared to Kanye or not at my advanced age.
Funny thing, though. Since I started my sartorial journey on this site over a year ago, I've gotten more compliments on my appearance from black guys than in my entire life.
I'll take it!

Maui Jim (Non-thrift)
Banana Republic Linen/Cotton blend / 40S
JAB
505 30/32
Levi's leather
Chucks~ black/high top

Maybe they are hitting on you!