Silentpoet Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Any good thrift store finds lately? If you do such a thing. I got a pair of Propper tactical canvas pants in my size for 4 dollars at goodwill. Brand new, with all the labels attached. On their website it was 39.99 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogieman Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Many moons ago I found a real and mint Gretsch White Penguin that was stripped of all hardware and electronics. Probably used to make a fake White Falcon. It took a decade to scrounge up all of the vintage parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 A few years ago there was a glut of fantastic vintage stereo gear on the market. It has all dried up. Haven’t seen anything good in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 45 minutes ago, Batesmotel said: A few years ago there was a glut of fantastic vintage stereo gear on the market. It has all dried up. Haven’t seen anything good in a long time. Not exactly in a thrift shop but did get a bunch of old Dynaco ST80's, ST120's, SCA80-Q's, A couple of ST-70's, ST150's, Pat-4's and Pas-pre amps for free. Plus a basket full of parts. All for free.. Just had to remove it all. There may be more, it's all stacked up for now. Dave.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, DrB said: Not exactly in a thrift shop but did get a bunch of old Dynaco ST80's, ST120's, SCA80-Q's, A couple of ST-70's, ST150's, Pat-4's and Pas-pre amps for free. Plus a basket full of parts. All for free.. Just had to remove it all. There may be more, it's all stacked up for now. Dave.. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, Batesmotel said: Nice. Plus a couple of Hickock 539 tube testers. More stuff in the pile also. Dave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 It was pretty much headed for the trash had I not brought it home.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I always visit the local thrift shop. I have found many things of interest there. Even dumb Ethernet switches for a couple bucks to expand my video cameras. I frequently buy very nice costume jewelry for my Grand daughter that's in college. This started when she was in high school. She and I seem to have the same taste in jewelry. I have purchased hundreds of dollars of stuff for her over the years. She is the "go to for jewelry" person in her sorority. She says the girls tell her that they wish they had a Grandpa like hers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubdriver Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, DrB said: Not exactly in a thrift shop but did get a bunch of old Dynaco ST80's, ST120's, SCA80-Q's, A couple of ST-70's, ST150's, Pat-4's and Pas-pre amps for free. Plus a basket full of parts. All for free.. Just had to remove it all. There may be more, it's all stacked up for now. Dave.. 1 hour ago, DrB said: Plus a couple of Hickock 539 tube testers. More stuff in the pile also. Dave.. 1 hour ago, DrB said: It was pretty much headed for the trash had I not brought it home.. Damn!!! Why can't I ever stumble onto something like that?!? Awesome haul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 i found something my wife turned in of mine lol . we have a huge one down the road now since military folks are moving in closer in these housing developments . this place is crazy busyl they got like a 30 by 50 room full that is not sorted yet, wife got a real louie how ever you spell it purse for 2 bucks, had it authenticated . i found a original stand up ms pacman machine for 100 bucks , workd fine for game room. we have like 3 in town but this place hit the jackpot right dab smack in military area. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyd Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I used to look for loose change in one thrift shop and especially for older silver coins. They sold the coins by the ounce and I was very happy when I found a French 20 Franc gold coin among them. I paid something like 12 cents for it and over time got a handful of silver coins from all countries, including a Liberian quarter and Swiss Francs for a couple of Dollars. I also had bought a well made attache case to use as a range bag that was locked for $5 and opened the combination lock at home to find a gold filled Cross pen in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Cubdriver said: Damn!!! Why can't I ever stumble onto something like that?!? Awesome haul! Thanks. Was looking and there is an old Kenwood L-07T fm tuner and a Sansui AM/FM Stereo tuner, AM stereo if that ever took off. Dave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I bought an old McCulloch 125 Super Pro chainsaw on the cheap. Sold it on the internet for big bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWguy Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 There is a pretty impressive antique store in my town of 1200. Never gone in it in five years of living here since having lived in Iowa for years where antiques are dirt cheap, I am usually disgusted by the prices out West. Couple of months ago my mom and dad were visiting and mom insisted on going in. So glad I went! they had a huge section of "guy" stuff with old tools and camping gear. I ended up buying an old hand drill for $20 that is worth closer to $50 online. Very cool tool and is now part of my decor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 18 hours ago, Boogieman said: Many moons ago I found a real and mint Gretsch White Penguin that was stripped of all hardware and electronics. Probably used to make a fake White Falcon. It took a decade to scrounge up all of the vintage parts. I had to do a Google search to find out what the _ _ _ _ you were talking about!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I have picked up a couple Griswold cast iron pans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) I have purchased watches with the dealers stickers still on them for $5. Many watches I have simply needed a battery change, and some of the more expensive ones had a second battery underneath a circuit board, that had never been changed. I have an assortment of very nice "Expedition", "Ironman" "Chronograph", Casio and Wenger brand. All cost no more than from $5 to $12. I finally quit buy watches, I have so many I can't wear them anyway. I also buy watches just to get the bands, It's surprising how many people put expensive bands on inexpensive watches. Edited August 25, 2018 by janice6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Sometimes you can walk into good deals.. For me has been only a few times in my life. Mostly with electronic equipment with me. Got an antique cast iron parrot bottle opener one time. Still have that. Dave.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogieman Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 4 hours ago, jmohme said: I had to do a Google search to find out what the _ _ _ _ you were talking about!? Glad I could ensmarten you. What? Ensmarten? You may want to GOOGLE that. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Boogieman said: Glad I could ensmarten you. What? Ensmarten? You may want to GOOGLE that. ?? You got him or her all knowed up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 7:14 PM, Silentpoet said: Any good thrift store finds lately? If you do such a thing. I got a pair of Propper tactical canvas pants in my size for 4 dollars at goodwill. Brand new, with all the labels attached. On their website it was 39.99 I think. Odd you mention this. I donated a pair not long ago just like that. I only tried them on once, but not long before I hooked up with a really dirty girl. Crabs were an issue. I had to get rid of all my pants and underwear. I didn't want to throw them away, so I donated them all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jason D said: Odd you mention this. I donated a pair not long ago just like that. I only tried them on once, but not long before I hooked up with a really dirty girl. Crabs were an issue. I had to get rid of all my pants and underwear. I didn't want to throw them away, so I donated them all. So you're also a short dumpy fellow who likes easy women too? We could be brothers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTMac Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 A friend of mine, in his more ethically flexible days, found a couple of capacitors meant for car audio in the thrift shop. They looked typical: long, silver cylinders with red digital numeric displays to show voltage levels. He found something else in the store to put a bit of a charge on them and took them to the register. "I'm not sure what these are, but they're counting down..." He got a deal that day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzoso Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Got some waders for $5 I sold on eBay for $50. I get most of my nice button up shirts for work there. A good belt$3, a pair of redwing boots $10, a food mill for $3. Bought a nice looking $3 pair of jeans half off for $1.50 with tags still on them. They fit so well I looked them up to buy more and they were $150 jeans. Mostly it’s junk but the Salvation Army is next to the grocery store so I always run through there before I buy food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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