The Thrift Store Thread - Sports Edition

[ASTROBURN]

Yep, it's helping me not go insane while I wait for these companies to get back to me after interviews.

To answer my own question from earlier, I'm having better success at stores that are close to the higher end neighborhoods.

I dont think it matters. I went to the goodwill in downtown watsonville, which is the worst of the four to choose from, area wise. Got seven shirts and two books there. Today, i got three shirts in Scotts Valley, and six in Santa Cruz, and four more at salvation army in santa cruz. Didnt hit capitola today. So, based on high end low end neighborhoods, it goes like this

capitola
Scotts valley
santa cruz
watsonville

and so far my best hits have been from bad areas to good. Go figure.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

i appreciate this info. Thanks so much!

No problem!

I should rephrase my 2k3 comment, it's the only NCAA basketball game of that era worth anything, strictly based on rarity.

 

[danboone2006]

I dont think it matters. I went to the goodwill in downtown watsonville, which is the worst of the four to choose from, area wise. Got seven shirts and two books there. Today, i got three shirts in Scotts Valley, and six in Santa Cruz, and four more at salvation army in santa cruz. Didnt hit capitola today. So, based on high end low end neighborhoods, it goes like this

capitola
Scotts valley
santa cruz
watsonville

and so far my best hits have been from bad areas to good. Go figure.

Hmm..I guess I'll have to keep checking all of them. Do they normally re-stock weekly? daily? Does the stuff go right from donation center at the store to the floor? I haven't gone back to any of them I already have gone to yet.

 

[ASTROBURN]

I have no idea. But i went to santa cruz last week, and today found some new shirts that werent there last week.

 

[rum151man]

Hmm..I guess I'll have to keep checking all of them. Do they normally re-stock weekly? daily? Does the stuff go right from donation center at the store to the floor? I haven't gone back to any of them I already have gone to yet.

depends on the stores most restock daily some bigger ones near me advertise 5,000 new items daily. today I went back to the same one I was at last night cause I was in the area and found a raiders satin jacket that was definitely not there last night, plus a couple nice sweaters too. theres a few I will go to a couple times a week others usually once a week.

 

[rum151man]

Whats your guy's opinion regarding hats? I mean, the one i have listed now is new and not worn, but would you buy someones old worn hat?

I Look for vintage hats but ones in good condition. The brand if the hat goes a long way, if the hat is a popular and rare model then even fair to poor condition will still sell. Look for these vintage brands sports specialties- especially the script hats, the game, logo athletic, starter, new era, twins there's tons of good vintage hats

I don't really buy the newer fitted hats or newer Snapbacks unless they are new.

 

[rum151man]

Today's finds


$9.98

$3.99

$2.25

$1.99 each

.99

.99

 

[ASTROBURN]

The comic ninja turtles are cool!

Btw, thanks for the info. You have inspired not just me, but a few more "thrifters" here with your posts.

 

[rum151man]

Some great finds today


$20

$10 each

$1 sweater $3 hard hat

$1 each

$1 each

$1 doubt they're real but for $1 who cares

$1

 

[rum151man]

& all these baseball autos .50 each

Will start a seperate thread prob with these

 

[rum151man]

Pennants

 

[TwinGnats]

I bet they're real, seems to be an odd card to fake autos on...though back in the day it would be good.

Some great finds today
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$1 sweater $3 hard hat
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$1 each
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$1 doubt they're real but for $1 who cares
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$1

 

[rum151man]

Few more finds

Griffey jr clock $2
Vintage Wilson A2002 $3
A's items $2 for all 3

 

[Hendersonfan]

Can I get a close up of the Rickey? Or is it a Ball Street mag or thick book? If so I have a couple of those.

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[danboone2006]

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$10 each

Those jackets look so cool. I'm mostly finding Cleveland stuff around here (obviously) most of the Indians and Browns stuff from that era looks pretty boring and doesn't sell very high. Some Cavs stuff from the 80's and 90's could be pretty cool but I haven't run into any yet.

Went to a couple shops today. Didn't get anything of significance just a few shirts for myself.

 

[rum151man]

Can I get a close up of the Rickey? Or is it a Ball Street mag or thick book? If so I have a couple of those.

This notice is required by law.

It's a little ball street mag

 

[TwinGnats]

I think the old school browns stuff does well.

Those jackets look so cool. I'm mostly finding Cleveland stuff around here (obviously) most of the Indians and Browns stuff from that era looks pretty boring and doesn't sell very high. Some Cavs stuff from the 80's and 90's could be pretty cool but I haven't run into any yet.

Went to a couple shops today. Didn't get anything of significance just a few shirts for myself.

 

[TwinGnats]

Picked up a couple things. Indy 500 souvenir bell by Fort. Willie Mays sig glove, but in rough shape.

 

[ASTROBURN]

Cool porcelain cards... Nice finds!

went to the flea market today. Heres what i picked up

$1

$3

$1.50

$1 new, la jolla, ca hard rock

$3, couldnt talk him down, but couldnt pass it up. Cool shirt, wish it fit me.

And this was $5. Tried to get it for less, because there are a few blemishes on it. Im gonna try and launder out before i list it.

 

[TBTwinsFan]

Rum, I think the Hardmann is good. Looks close to other examples.