I've bought several items from American Vintage via there website, but I never knew it was an actual store! A 1935 dated jacket for only $10? Amazing! Could you post photo's if you still have it? Also I didn't realize we're the same age!
I recall during one trip to cheap jacks finding a '40s orphaned double breasted suit coat, that was priced at $65. I never saw anything double breasted priced under $250 there so I knew there was a catch. This jacket had so many moth holes it looked like Swiss cheese, basically unwearable and...
I've read and been told time and time again that NYC used to be affordable before the 1990's. The pricing has skyrocketed since then, and neighborhoods where most people once never wanted to go through have now become unaffordable. Also the other reason most people can't afford rent in this city...
Here's a list of the places I know. I'll also put "$" signs to show the price range. Be aware that NYC vintage prices are probably one of, if not the most expensive compared to anywhere else.
Star Struck $$$$
Reminiscence $
Family Jewels $$$
Bopkat vintage $
Vintage Thrift $$
David Owens...
Decent starting bid for such a jacket.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Rare-TWO-TONE-jacket-blazer-/281105618848?pt=US_CSA_MC_Blazers_Sport_Coats&hash=item41733357a0
Even if it's post-war, can't beat the $22.50 price tag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MILITARY-CLOTHING-HEAVY-GREEN-LONG-OVERCOAT-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/111066694236?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item19dc17425c
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