Hey, Out of my own curiosity, how many of you guys thrift? I'd like to guage the market of savvy well dressed thrifters to see who I'm up against in the thrift market lol...
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June 9th, 2011, 07:11 PM #1Varsity Member
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Thrifting
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June 9th, 2011, 09:20 PM #2Junior Member
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I don't thrift, but I'm definitely looking into it.
I see so many guys online who claim these awesome thrift finds, I really can't resist getting in on the action.
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you have to man...there is so much to find and with mens fashion being timeless, your finds will always be amazing, you can find sweet BB shirts for 2 bucks...
I really want to find a pair of AE or Alden shoes and send them out and have them redone becasue they have lifetime warranties...
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June 9th, 2011, 11:32 PM #4Junior Member
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I thrift. I'm not a crazy go every week guy, more like once every two or three weeks. I have to though, I'm a poor undergrad.
I've found a couple of Florheims, Cole Haans, and one or two AE, and one Alden. The last two didn't fit me. Most of my ties are from thrifting, and I love them. All of my cufflinks, tie bars and tie clips are from thrifting, some of my shirts.
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June 9th, 2011, 11:59 PM #5Junior Member
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I go thrifting sometimes. I have found some pretty good things. Got a pair of Keith Highlanders tassel loafers for $20 a couple of months ago. That was the best thing I've ever found while thrifting.
If you're patient you can definitely get some good buys.
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I agree with both comments, i dont thrift all the time but i like to go every 2-3 weeks to a couple of stores. Wont ever get rich buying brand new. lol
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June 10th, 2011, 01:35 AM #7Junior Member
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Another thrifter here. Given the crazy cuts of the past 5 decades, I've never been too successful with shirts, suits or pants but I keep trying. Have found some great shoes, ties and accessories though. Also had some success with antique stores for shoes, umbrella, sunglasses.
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June 10th, 2011, 02:02 AM #8Super Moderator
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I'm sure this is a long shot, but I don't suppose there are any Twin Cities folks here that know of any decent thrift stores around this area?
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June 10th, 2011, 02:21 AM #9Junior Member
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I thrift. I don't usually find anything good, but I've lucked out with a few button-ups and a really nice looking slim(ish) paisley tie.
I've never bought pants at thrift shops and I've quit looking.
A note though: Though I never find decent shoes for myself (size 13), I did buy my buddy a pair of black Florsheim wing tips. He needed to polish them, but I felt good about getting him a pair of leather lace-ups he could wear when it's necessary.
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yea, i agree to all points made, i have found shoes (brand new brogues) in a cognac US made. The company must have had a crazy surplus and they gave it all to the salvation army and i got in there early and picked them up...i cant ever find accessories though... i really wanna score some vintage wayfarer's
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