Thrift Store Scores

[jimmy]

crazy deal! great find.

@riffblaster:

Had one of my best scores in a really long time this morning!  Royal Tweed by Church's chukka boots in ridiculously good condition for $12!!!!!!!  I found them in the thrift store today and actually let out a "HA! YES!!"  and everyone around me just looked at me like i was insane.

[rocket]

@riffblaster:

i know what you mean.  i dont know what it is….i just find it relaxing to go sift through junk haha.

;), but can sort of understand it…

[urbanwoodsman]

Found this Vanson Ike Leather Jacket in a thrift store yesterday. Feels kinda short for me but we'll see. Fits great otherwise.

[injunjack]

the lenght is fine IMO

edit: typo

[riffblaster general]

great find!

[urbanwoodsman]

Hercules Blanket lined Denim Chore Coat $49.95.

Just a few quick shots.

Yellow tag is just the price tag

[riffblaster general]

amazing!  what size?  if its in the medium realm would you part with it?

btw….the fit on that vanson is spot on imo.

damn man...now i can't wait to go thrifting again.  you got me stoked!!

[urbanwoodsman]

@riffblaster:

amazing!  what size?  if its in the medium realm would you part with it?

btw….the fit on that vanson is spot on imo.

damn man...now i can't wait to go thrifting again.  you got me stoked!!

The fit is great for me, so like a normal L-XL.

I like the Vanson Ike but I might put it up on eBay to fund getting a Vanson City Jacket. I only paid $40 for the Vanson. I don't mind putting stuff up on eBay that I like at higher prices, if someone bites, cool, if not I just keep it.

[riffblaster general]

right on man!  amazing find.    if you can get a good price on ebay for the vanson then by all means do it!  you put in the work and found it.

[urbanwoodsman]

1940s Hercules Brown horsehide jacket in good vintage condition for $150? Good deal? What do y'all thing resale value would be? Probably size 48 chest I would assume. Red quilt lined. Let me know quick like.

[bagley920]

Found some West German Jackboots at an Army Surplus store. Need to be resoled, so we'll see if I hang on to them or not.

[riffblaster general]

I don't know the resale for that jacket urb.  You would need the right buyer.        If it was my size I would have taken it.

[urbanwoodsman]

@riffblaster:

I don't know the resale for that jacket urb.  You would need the right buyer.        If it was my size I would have taken it.

I went ahead and bought it. The lining is in mint condition. I'll put it on ebay for a ridiculous price and wear it in the meantime. It was the most expensive thing in the vintage store in Toronto. The women said that many people commented on that jacket and it was the first time they had seen a Hercules jacket in real life.

[injunjack]

Large size Hercules should be easy to sell.

Try Fedora Lounge to sell it…or at least put a note there..

[riffblaster general]

ive never seen a hercules leather jacket before.

[urbanwoodsman]

@riffblaster:

ive never seen a hercules leather jacket before.

I'm at the GFs house so the pics are shit. I will def get better ones up, just to document this beast.

(tag reads) "Hercules Front Quarter Horsehide"
40s - Half Belt(?) Jacket with Red Quilt lining.
I'm assuming it came with a belt but it's missing.

Also got this other amazing looking jacket

(Tag reads): "California Creations Leather" Made in USA sz44
Got it for $50 in Toronto
Never heard of the name but it's got to be 30+ years old. It's so fucking heavy and tough. Super thick quilt lining. Not like some shitty Wilson Leathers jacket.

[injunjack]

half belt means tha belt like piece in the back…

[Giles]

If you have not got, you should get, the My Freedamn! books, they'll help you ID a lot of this stuff….

[riffblaster general]

Carter's Watch The Wear denim sherpa lined vest.  $6.

[riffblaster general]

Had some great finds today!!    First was an original Brown's Beach Jacket!!!

Then I found a pair of Carter's overalls in great condition!

not bad for a total of $30!!