The thrift store thread

[Legion]

One of my many sicknesses is that I physically can not walk past a thrift or antique store without popping in to take a look. Just can't help it.

So I thought I would make this thread for people with a similar affliction to show of their NON SHAVING RELATED thrift store finds as they are discovered. Maybe bargain antique stores and markets as well.

What did you score?

 

[Legion]

I'll start with a recent one. A nice big Stanley tradies lunchbox to take to work in the summer. Coffee up top, beer down the bottom.

 

[dmshaver]

Oh this is going to be a fun thread to watch! I enjoy a good antique store/flea market find. Nice score on the lunchbox!

 

[AshleyC]

My best deals, naturally, have occurred mostly in the wild.

At one vendor at a nearby flea market, I scored an $8 stainless Mongoose B-3 AC SE razor, with box.

Same guy, $5 red tip Super Speed, $12 Schick adjustable, Schick Hydro-Magic, PAL Injecto-matic, in case.

Different places, a $15 and a $20 Super Adjustable.

 

[House Boy]

Flavored powdered aspirin and 2 Hershey chocolate bars with almonds.

 

[AshleyC]

Damn. Missed the non-shaving part. Sorry about that.

 

[Mojo88]

Had these for a while but they are one of the coolest things we have found. A pair of art deco glass lamps.

 

[alpster]

Jackpot at a big flea market in central FL. A 10" Dexter butcher (stamped worth about $30) the second is a Zwilling 4 star 10" chef's knife. Henckels gets $160 for this one. I walk them over to the owner guy and ask how much? He looks for a minute and says $15 for the pair. Both need a little cleanup and sharpening, but this the best deal I've made in quite a while.

 

[AshleyC]

Damn. Missed the non-shaving part. Sorry about that.

It was Saturday night. I was under the influence.

 

[Tanuki]

First, I seldom buy any thrift/vintage/antique item that isn't a good deal.

Almost all the vintage folding knives here are thrift store item. Most of the Case knives are new.

 

[Tanuki]

I'm highly likely to buy measuring tools.

 

[Tanuki]

This is my late night measuring tool/shot glass for a wee dram (less than an ounce). Vollrath USA stainless 2oz/4Tblsp/60ml measure. Best feature, its professional past life...

 

[Legion]

A retro Guzzini ice bucket.

 

[Tanuki]

This 3 piece machinist roll cart was a good deal, but far from cheap. Plus I have turned it into a razor/general cutlery restoration and honing station.

Is it ineligible shave gear?

 

[Tanuki]

Maybe bargain antique stores and markets as well.

The line between bargain antique/vintage mall/thrift store/poorly organized corner of a hoarders basement is often difficult to discern around here. The single owner thrift/junk stores are sometimes better curated and organized than the vintage malls.

 

[Legion]

The line between bargain antique/vintage mall/thrift store/poorly organized corner of a hoarders basement is often difficult to discern around here. The single owner thrift/junk stores are sometimes better curated and organized than the vintage malls.

I NEVER find anything in the vintage malls around here. And even if I do find something, it is usually over priced. I have much better luck haunting the thrift stores, and hoping to catch a bargain that they messed up the pricing on.

Like when the old ladies have not heard of Persol sunglasses, $2. The wife claimed them once they came home.

 

[Tanuki]

I NEVER find anything in the vintage malls around here. And even if I do find something, it is usually over priced. I have much better luck haunting the thrift stores, and hoping to catch a bargain that they messed up the pricing on.

We have some VERY low end vintage malls. Pricing is all over the map. A wildly over-priced item in one stall makes its moderately priced twin two aisles over look like a steal.

I am overstocked with tools from my past lives and vintage hand tool hand-me-downs. I also have Harbor Freight when I need use-it-and-lose-it quality and pricing. But...

Vintage mall:

Where else will I find a Sheffield or German scraper for a buck? Or a decent outside caliper for a couple bucks? Our charity thrift store goods get pillaged by insiders (and taken to vintage malls and craigslist) before they ever go on display.

 

[Mojo88]

One thing we look forward to is decorating for Christmas. Several years ago we started collecting art glass ornaments. The antique mall close to us always has a great selection, so we pick up a few here and there.

 

[Juanmosey]

We have a few of these stores in the "War Zone" the old Route 66. LOL! AKA the International District. I've seen very few shaving articles. Tons of other stuff though.

 

[Legion]

A while back I found a few vintage pond yachts, all smashed up in a cardboard box. More recently I fixed up the rigging, and put a couple of them together with little stands to display them.