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#1 2019-10-12 07:59:09
- Berkeley_Breathes
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"The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#2 2019-10-12 09:54:39
- stanshall
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#3 2019-10-12 12:56:10
- woofboxer
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
I suppose this could be vowed as a cold weather patchwork Madras?
It doesn't work for me I'm afraid, there's something unspeakably awful about these sort of garments, so contrived and lacking in good taste. I remember Chens distrastous flirtation with a patchwork tweed cap which was seen once or twice on his pages, but never again. Setting out to be loud and garish is all well and good in the riotous days of summer, but in the grey sojourn of winter clothing should be somber and restrained, with maybe just a Tootal scarf or an Ancient Madder tie to relieve things.
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#4 2019-10-12 13:16:34
- stanshall
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#5 2019-10-12 15:46:36
- newoldman
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BB, as a courtesy I'll give you 24 hours to pick this up for yourself before I snap it up. If it goes for this much on ebay I'm sure I can flip it on etsy and double my money.
#6 2019-10-12 16:32:48
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#7 2019-10-12 17:59:37
- Yuca
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Aka the fugly thread.
some sort of banal legitimacy
#8 2019-10-12 19:52:32
- Berkeley_Breathes
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^ I posted the photo of Cord Meyer in the Cool Pic thread just for you, Yuca... Go cleanse your eyes with that 1940s sack suit goodness... 
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#9 2019-10-13 04:38:21
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Otter : Take it easy, I'm pre-law.
Boon : I thought you were pre-med.
Otter : What's the difference?
#10 2019-10-13 04:47:27
- Patrick
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Otter : Take it easy, I'm pre-law.
Boon : I thought you were pre-med.
Otter : What's the difference?
#13 2019-10-14 09:35:25
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Ah, yes, "distressed"... When you have something that's been thrashed to within an inch of its life, just list it on Etsy as "distressed" for $50! 
I've never understood buying "distressed" stuff tbh, let alone paying more than $5 for it... I have some pretty distressed stuff in my closet, but I've always done it myself, through wear and tear... Wearing Carhartts or some such that have been through someone else's wars seems like cheating to me... And takes half the fun out of it!
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#14 2019-10-14 09:44:27
- newoldman
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It would be worth it to me not to have to rip the sleeves off a shirt myself. I am also willing to pay a premium price for slacks in undesirable sizes.
#15 2019-10-14 11:11:04
- Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#16 2019-10-15 02:56:12
- IvyLeagueOfGentlemen
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
I'm coming across NOS or VGC "vintage" shirts from the '60-'70s for around the $200-$400 price.
Then you have to figure in postage, customs, etc.
To me those prices are unrealistic. I understand it's an original old garment in new/like new condition - but ultimately it's just a shirt, albeit a really nice one.
"As I looked out into that night sky, with all those infinite stars, it made me realise how unimportant they are"
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#17 2019-10-17 03:56:42
- JJH
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I'm aware there are people who unlike me get the appeal of the "Yuma". But would anyone seriously pay 2k for a pair (even if it's cordovan)?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/392442289879
#18 2019-10-17 04:39:23
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Re: "The Overpriced Finds Thread"
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#19 2019-10-17 06:14:37
- Patrick
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^ Hey it's a mere $97 per month for only 24 months
Otter : Take it easy, I'm pre-law.
Boon : I thought you were pre-med.
Otter : What's the difference?
#20 2019-10-17 08:18:13
- walker177
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300 dollars for a 70s "Rockabilly" button down seems legit. more likely 60s to soften the blow haha!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312799736891?ul_noapp=true
#23 2019-10-17 20:31:37
- stanshall
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"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#24 2019-10-19 16:51:21
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New old stock Nettletons, $594.95...and free shipping!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NETTLETON-CLASSIC-OAK-BROWN-WINGTIP-MENS-9-D-DRESS-SHOES-NEW-TRADITIONAL-VINTAGE/222723214105?hash=item33db568b19:g:kkQAAOSwTQtaDx4d
I suppose a real shoe nut might go for this. But would you ever wear them?
Not to mention the Essence of Bandaid color. Always better in theory than in practice, in my experience.
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#25 2019-10-19 20:23:44
- Yuca
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A real shoe nut would probably already have far better in their collection. Rubber heels? Not for the shoe connoisseur imo.
some sort of banal legitimacy