Goodwill buys - Page 8

davestlouis · Yesterday, 09:03 PM

I've been on a tear lately...at Value Village, of all places. MY local VV's are a wasteland as a rule, but in the past week, I've found the following:

1.. Brooks Brothers navy Brooksease suit coat that will soon become a blazer, courtesy of brass buttons, $7.99, 2 button, center vent, great condition
2.. Solid black wool Stafford suit, 1992 production date ( I work in a funeral home so a black suit is actually appropriate daywear for me) $11.99, 2 button, pleated and cuffed trousers
3.. navy windowpane wool/poly blend suit, some made-up Italian-sounding brand name, $8.00, 2 button, pleated and cuffed trousers
4..2 pairs of wool trousers, one mushroom in color, the other charcoal, both made in Canada, both $5.99

I also found an online source for novelty blazer buttons...I was looking for skull and crossbones and found a place with multiple colors of enamel backgrounds, so I think I'm going to buy a couple of sets...I have 6 navy blazers and I could shake things up a bit with oddball buttons.

cufflinkmaniac · Yesterday, 09:12 PM

Good scores. I picked up a morning coat this afternoon for eight bucks.

Brinybay · Yesterday, 10:42 PM

A vintage (1965) rotary phone, fully functional.

davestlouis · Today, 04:41 PM

Got another solid black suit today, 100% wool, Canadian union labels, "Joseph and Feiss International" labels. Trousers are too short, but LOTS of fabric to work with. $12.00 at Goodwill, Chesterfield MO.

They had a peak-lapel tux that was just a smidge too tight and some other cools stuff that just didn't quite fit...I do enjoy the process of finding this stuff, it's well worth 30 minutes of my time now and then.

jamespowers · Today, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davestlouis

Got another solid black suit today, 100% wool, Canadian union labels, "Joseph and Feiss International" labels. Trousers are too short, but LOTS of fabric to work with. $12.00 at Goodwill, Chesterfield MO.

They had a peak-lapel tux that was just a smidge too tight and some other cools stuff that just didn't quite fit...I do enjoy the process of finding this stuff, it's well worth 30 minutes of my time now and then.

It sounds like it is worth your time.

You do very well.

davestlouis · Today, 05:44 PM

I really enjoy the process of looking at these stores, I find it relaxing. I'm also developing an eye for lapel shapes, button placements, etc, and I'm learning a lot about what constitutes quality construction and tailoring.

I'm also willing to get sport coats that are a little loud or colorful...for less than $10, who cares? I'll wear them with khakis or jeans on Saturdays.

Now if I could learn to do my own alterations, I'd be all set.

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Yesterday, 09:03 PM	#141
davestlouis One of the Regulars Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake St Louis MO Posts: 153	I've been on a tear lately...at Value Village, of all places. MY local VV's are a wasteland as a rule, but in the past week, I've found the following: 1.. Brooks Brothers navy Brooksease suit coat that will soon become a blazer, courtesy of brass buttons, $7.99, 2 button, center vent, great condition 2.. Solid black wool Stafford suit, 1992 production date ( I work in a funeral home so a black suit is actually appropriate daywear for me) $11.99, 2 button, pleated and cuffed trousers 3.. navy windowpane wool/poly blend suit, some made-up Italian-sounding brand name, $8.00, 2 button, pleated and cuffed trousers 4..2 pairs of wool trousers, one mushroom in color, the other charcoal, both made in Canada, both $5.99 I also found an online source for novelty blazer buttons...I was looking for skull and crossbones and found a place with multiple colors of enamel backgrounds, so I think I'm going to buy a couple of sets...I have 6 navy blazers and I could shake things up a bit with oddball buttons.

Today, 04:41 PM	#144
davestlouis One of the Regulars Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake St Louis MO Posts: 153	Got another solid black suit today, 100% wool, Canadian union labels, "Joseph and Feiss International" labels. Trousers are too short, but LOTS of fabric to work with. $12.00 at Goodwill, Chesterfield MO. They had a peak-lapel tux that was just a smidge too tight and some other cools stuff that just didn't quite fit...I do enjoy the process of finding this stuff, it's well worth 30 minutes of my time now and then.

Today, 05:44 PM	#146
davestlouis One of the Regulars Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake St Louis MO Posts: 153	I really enjoy the process of looking at these stores, I find it relaxing. I'm also developing an eye for lapel shapes, button placements, etc, and I'm learning a lot about what constitutes quality construction and tailoring. I'm also willing to get sport coats that are a little loud or colorful...for less than $10, who cares? I'll wear them with khakis or jeans on Saturdays. Now if I could learn to do my own alterations, I'd be all set.