Goodwill buys

[davestlouis]

I've done really well at local Goodwill stores with shoes lately:
1. almost new Johnston and Murphy made in Mexico beefroll loafers, $20
2. beautiful burgundy calf J&M Aristocrat Made in USA longwing tasseled slip-ons $12
3. 1970s? era JC Penney Classics, tan scotch grain longwing gunboats, nearly new condition $4

Haven't found any good clothes lately, but doing great with shoes.

 

[davestlouis]

Had a funny conversation with a guy who came in from our corporate office today, to observe us and train us...he commented on my Allen Edmonds, said they are nice shoes, I told him I paid $6.99 for them at Value Village. Instead of razzing me, he told me he buys his A-Es on ebay, won't spend over $30 for a pair. Before it was over, he made my boss drive him to the local Value Village, where he bought several pair of A-Es, and my boss even bought some high-end loafers. Ya never know when there is a like-minded person around...

 

[jamespowers]

Had a funny conversation with a guy who came in from our corporate office today, to observe us and train us...he commented on my Allen Edmonds, said they are nice shoes, I told him I paid $6.99 for them at Value Village. Instead of razzing me, he told me he buys his A-Es on ebay, won't spend over $30 for a pair. Before it was over, he made my boss drive him to the local Value Village, where he bought several pair of A-Es, and my boss even bought some high-end loafers. Ya never know when there is a like-minded person around...

Now here is a case where you need to ask for a raise---not for the whole I am poor thing but hey, you saved him money.

 

[davestlouis]

jamespowers, my grandmother had a phrase to cover what would happen if I asked for a raise...

wish in one hand and spit in the other...see which one fills up first.

That's the G-Rated version, of course

 

[jamespowers]

jamespowers, my grandmother had a phrase to cover what would happen if I asked for a raise...

wish in one hand and spit in the other...see which one fills up first.

That's the G-Rated version, of course

lol lol lol lol Yeah, in this economy you are likely right. :eusa_doh:
Well, there is always next year.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Oh if I had a nickel for every time my mother has said that.

jamespowers, my grandmother had a phrase to cover what would happen if I asked for a raise...

wish in one hand and spit in the other...see which one fills up first.

That's the G-Rated version, of course

 

[davestlouis]

Both of the guys who bought shoes yesterday, wore them to work today. They were very proud of themselves!

 

[jamespowers]

Both of the guys who bought shoes yesterday, wore them to work today. They were very proud of themselves!

Those are two less pairs for you.
I hope they have tiny feet.

 

[davestlouis]

Neither was my size, or I wouldn't have told them anything! In fact, the guy with the 13Ds was making fun of my boss with his puny 9ds...

 

[Trotsky]

SCORE!

So, a few weeks back I bought a beautiful pair of dark blue suit trousers; I would say 1940s. They fit, which is shocking, complete with brace buttons. Really a nice pair.

Guess what? They were orphaned and I made a reunion possible today: I found the jacket. Two button, patch pockets, and it almost fits, a fine incentive to keep losing weight. I am absolutely gobsmacked that I found this. Pics forthcoming.

 

[davestlouis]

Trotsky, that's amazing! You should go to the casino today, you are in "good luck" mode!

 

[jamespowers]

Neither was my size, or I wouldn't have told them anything! In fact, the guy with the 13Ds was making fun of my boss with his puny 9ds...

13D?! That is quite a foot size. What, is he 7 feet tall and covered in hair?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

 

[davestlouis]

This guy is 6ft tall, 240? bald as a cue ball. I wear a 12D, and they look pretty big to me, but 13s are like water skis.

 

[jamespowers]

This guy is 6ft tall, 240? bald as a cue ball. I wear a 12D, and they look pretty big to me, but 13s are like water skis.

6ft? I wear a size 11. This guy has one heck of an understanding there.
Water skis! lol lol lol lol How about Canoes?

 

[Jingo Mastapone]

I scored my first pair of Aldens at Goodwill today for $12.99. They're black Norse toes in nearly new condition. While they're marked one size under what I normally wear, I'm lucky in that they fit perfectly. Do Aldens commonly run on the small side?

 

[Yeps]

I wear size 13 shoes, and I have never found them used. It is quite annoying actually. I am lucky that my feet are not bigger, or else I would have to special order my shoes.

 

[Charlie74]

Goodwill and other thrift shops are pretty good. You really have to take the time to hunt but when you find the treasure, the effort was worth it. I found a great thrift shop here that a coworker told me about as he and his wife shopped there for Halloween costumes. Lots of vintage items and the prices were not great bargains but they did have a nice selection of silk scarves and ascots

 

[boushi_mania]

So, a few weeks back I bought a beautiful pair of dark blue suit trousers; I would say 1940s. They fit, which is shocking, complete with brace buttons. Really a nice pair.

Guess what? They were orphaned and I made a reunion possible today: I found the jacket. Two button, patch pockets, and it almost fits, a fine incentive to keep losing weight. I am absolutely gobsmacked that I found this. Pics forthcoming.

Very nice.

In the meantime, I'd suggest you keep an eye on that "Stalin" guy. He may seem like your friend, but word is he's out to get you. Just sayin'
I know, I know... that was a terrible history joke.

Anyway, I'm itching to get back to the thrift shop where I found my peacoat and morning coat/waistcoat. Unfortunately, it's no longer on my usual commute, so I need to go out of my way to get there. Maybe some time this week...

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I'm 6'1, 250, and wear a 13 Wide.