Thrift Braggin Thread

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   I may not have looked well enough, but I am not sure that the thrift bragging thread survived recent tidying.
The portions of my wardrobe that aren't gifts, were thrifted. 

I could post paragraphs defining what thrifting is and is not  but  don't want to come across like a turd.  However, thrifting is not done on ebay or etsy, that much should be obvious.  I don't really consider flea markets thrifting either, as someone curated their stall and essentially did the thrifting for you. Garage sales, dumpster diving, and thrift stores are allowed as they require hustle , knowledge, and luck.

Once i figure out Imgur i will post some pictures.

My best recent find(s) were two pairs of youth jeans. 

Right Hand Twill Wrangler Blue Bell 13MWZ from the mid 60s (my brain is foggy on when they switched to broken twill) which i sold to a dealer/collector out west.

And a pair of Levis 505-0217 from around 70-71 probably.  
Big E 
'5' stamped on the top button
no 'v' stitch on fly
bartacked back pockets
single stitch
Surged Outseam and not selvage.
deeeeep indigo
bells
whistles
may keep for my son, but he's not really into jeans that aren't actually sweatpants these days so 

what about you?

Edited by Bob Dale - 06 Nov 2019 at 8:27pm

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Bob Dale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered GRAIL Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa , America Status: Offline Points: 999	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Dale Report Post Thanks(4) Quote Reply Topic: Thrift Braggin Thread Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 12:33pm
	I may not have looked well enough, but I am not sure that the thrift bragging thread survived recent tidying. The portions of my wardrobe that aren't gifts, were thrifted. I could post paragraphs defining what thrifting is and is not but don't want to come across like a turd. However, thrifting is not done on ebay or etsy, that much should be obvious. I don't really consider flea markets thrifting either, as someone curated their stall and essentially did the thrifting for you. Garage sales, dumpster diving, and thrift stores are allowed as they require hustle , knowledge, and luck. Once i figure out Imgur i will post some pictures. My best recent find(s) were two pairs of youth jeans. Right Hand Twill Wrangler Blue Bell 13MWZ from the mid 60s (my brain is foggy on when they switched to broken twill) which i sold to a dealer/collector out west. And a pair of Levis 505-0217 from around 70-71 probably. Big E '5' stamped on the top button no 'v' stitch on fly bartacked back pockets single stitch Surged Outseam and not selvage. deeeeep indigo bells whistles may keep for my son, but he's not really into jeans that aren't actually sweatpants these days so what about you? Edited by Bob Dale - 06 Nov 2019 at 8:27pm

CSL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR anonymous Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 19915	Post Options Post Reply Quote CSL Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 12:40pm
	Nice, Bob. I used to make a regular weekly circuit back in New Orleans. I'm too far from any thrift stores now for that to be practical.

Mr Black Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered anonymous Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 15129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mr Black Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 1:22pm
	I found a pair of trickers brogue boots at a charity shop the other week. £20, barely worn. Being the mercenary type, after a quick polish they sold for £170 on eBay within an hour of listing. A very rare lucky scoop.
	www.sidewinderapparel.co.uk

Sansome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 14483	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sansome Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 1:38pm
	👌 I’ll be here- soon Been a steady thrifter for 2 years now

Broark Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR Joined: 09 Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Status: Offline Points: 5841	Post Options Post Reply Quote Broark Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 1:42pm
	My girlfriend and I usually check out a few local places but I've never found anything worthwhile unfortunately. Looking forward to seeing everyone's findings.

Sansome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 14483	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sansome Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 1:59pm
	It would seem like 6 months ago- a guy came here on the site, he found a one wash leather patch Levi from the early 50’s- I haven’t been that lucky- yet This guy found it at the goodwill near Levi HQ in SF

likeacannon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 15 Jul 2015 Location: Portland, OR Status: Offline Points: 2806	Post Options Post Reply Quote likeacannon Report Post Thanks(5) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 2019 at 7:56pm
	I had a good thrifting day recently, found an old U.S. Navy blanket in pretty fair condition (only a couple moth holes) and a couple trunk down bandanas. Here's the blanket:

Bob Dale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered GRAIL Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa , America Status: Offline Points: 999	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Dale Report Post Thanks(3) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:26pm
	That is a lovely blanket likeacannon! I have been trying to find a marine corps one for a while now. ^ lets see if Imgur works... I found two of these Sears Pocket tees. they're a bit snug, but I really love them. They are a good 4-5x heavier than the counterparts I am able to pick up locally (target, et al)

Sansome Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List ADMIN Joined: 20 Jan 2012 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 14483	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sansome Report Post Thanks(4) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:39pm
	I picked up what looks like a 60’s-70’s sears Sherpa today, probably paid a little too much, but it has a good look to it.

Bob Dale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered GRAIL Joined: 16 Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa , America Status: Offline Points: 999	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob Dale Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2019 at 11:27am
	Sansome asked for some help getting some images posted A few pics of the oldest thing he's found so far. And a picture from the college this shirt is from.