The official thrift/discount store bragging thread

[Ken P]

It's a noragi.

 

[Ace_Face]

Hey Savers: you know when the best time to roll out 40 Harris Tweed jackets is? On the first day of spring. *

*All different sizes, from $6-$8. @capnwes come and get 'em.

 

[Bahljs]

Have you all actually went to the Loro Piana site and seen some of those prices they suggest? Unbelievable. Even more unbelievable is the fact that someone literally donates those pieces.

 

[MGoCrimson]

My tailor likes telling a story of how he talked a client out of purchasing a $20k Vicuna overcoat for her boyfriend from the LP store around here and made him one for ~$12k instead.

 

[Bahljs]

My tailor likes telling a story of how he talked a client out of purchasing a $20k Vicuna overcoat for her boyfriend from the LP store around here and made him one for ~$12k instead.

Now that's awesome, that'd be a great story to tell. But some of the pieces in here I've seen people find had to fetch that $12k price at least, new.

 

[My Main Man]

Ran into @mymainman there too. He probably thought I was trippin' balls or something. When he came up to me I was going over jackets looking for flaws but I was COMPLETELY zoned out. It took me a couple of seconds to regain my bearings. It was a long day haha.

Haha. I didn't even notice. After my super ****** week, I was zoned out too. Slept about 3 hours each night since Monday so I was totally out of it. I hit that store up like 3-4 times a week usually. I'll keep an eye out for the pants. That striped one should be obvious enough. The others might be hard to spot.

I ended up grabbing like 3 sweaters and a beater J Crew lavender gingham all for me. Since it's been warm, i've found like 10-12 great sweaters that fit me well. Going to need to downsize soon.

 

[capnwes]

@capnwes - Congrats on the completion. I know its been a long road, and we all miss your thrift find posts here!

Look forward to seeing your work in that new, well deserved expansion!

P.S. - hows the new smoking deck?

Snowy

 

[philologos]

Better picture. Upon closer inspection, it's painted on silk and the silk looks pretty old.

Looks solid to me. I'm no expert in Tibetan art, but this looks similar to other portraits of Tibetan lamas. With the flood of Tibetan Thangka paintings for the tourist market, it can be difficult to assess the age and value of these things, but given that the subject matter is less common than all the devotional images on eBay, it might be worth sending a few emails to Tibetan art experts. It's spring break here, but my office neighbor is a Tibetologist—I can ask him to have a look at it when he gets back if you like.

 

[jdrizzy]

LOL guys I'm so burnt out. It's only been a year too

 

[kbadgley84]



LOL guys I'm so burnt out. It's only been a year too

Burnt out? On thrifting? That's impossible

 

[futuremyth]

What a practical and beautiful use of the space and cool items you've collected. Fantastic job putting together a workspace that you'd enjoy hanging out in as well.

 

[46n2]

330CK---"dries up faster than a sorority girl at a comic book convention"

Love the tuxes with the photos Wes. Awesome work !

 

[thefastlife]



Burnt out? On thrifting? That's impossible

i haven't done it in a couple months. only e-thrift lately.

got sick of inflated prices, competition, driving, etc.

i am sure i will get back into it.

 

[capnwes]

What a practical and beautiful use of the space and cool items you've collected. Fantastic job putting together a workspace that you'd enjoy hanging out in as well.

I call it my gentleman cave.

 

[ridethecliche]

Earlier question again with pics. Suitor mantellassi for prl?





Soles have 3 nails at the toe and the pattern i recognize at the heels.

@330CK?