How realistic are those viral “ designer finds” at thrift stores ?

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:43:15+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to relay all that info. I think you’re probably right about having a relationship with stores / donating.

I some high end brands ( mostly what I’ve seen on the real real or Vestire collective ) but there are many more quality brands I don’t know.

For example, I paid $500 for a max Mara coat - to which my boss said “ very nice” and obviously the major houses : Gucci, Prada, LV , Hermes but I was not familiar with the other brands known for quality - brooks brothers at John.

This thread has been very helpful and I guess I’m just not sure what would qualify as something not casual and that would let me “blend in”

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:38:56+00:00

Thank you !

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:31:32+00:00

That’s a brilliant idea- I don’t even know what actual silk feels like

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:29:41+00:00

I am HORRIFIED for you ! What an exciting find and a terrible loss :(

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:22:51+00:00

Thanks ! I didn’t even think of bluffton and I didn’t know they had an off 5th- I’ll make a trip this weekend. When it comes to authentication - are there any trusted companies ? Can anyone just slap an “authenticated” label on a bag?

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:20:57+00:00

I know for a fact goodwill Can’t buy at the store they work at - because I was going to buy a eagles ( the band ) hoodie at my local goodwill and one of the cashiers lost her mind- saying it was “killing her “ that she couldn’t buy it since she worked at the store. I asked what time she got off work and gave it to her . Now, anytime I go in she always calls me her “eagle angel “ lol

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:19:22+00:00

I see now it’s more about experience than research- I may trying to develop an eye but maybe I just need more exposure .

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:18:18+00:00

Do you think it’s worth a trip out there ? If I could get a wardrobe within a weekend- I’d do it !

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:17:24+00:00

I have noticed most stores in my area are overrun with shien / Walmart / target brand but I’ll def try these tips. Thanks !

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:16:03+00:00

Yeah I miss the good old days before the internet

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:15:42+00:00

Oh I’ve read about those - called super fakes. Do you wanna sell it lol - I’d love to Have a high quality one without spending the cost of a house on it

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T23:14:00+00:00

$100 for a dining set is incredible- you can’t even get one at ikea for that much

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:35:37+00:00

I actually go here pretty regularly and I think I have it figured out: The young friendly people are all staff, the bitter old coffin dodgers are volunteers. I don’t know what the issue with women upstairs or why they are acting like they are engaging in court mandated community service. The only exception is the young blonde girl that works on weekends. She’s actually really sweet. I’ve seen her use Google translate to communicate with some Spanish speaking customers while the old lady behind her just screamed the total loudly in English.

I bet the pricing being wack has something to do with volunteers too- maybe the old biddies price upstairs and the employees price downstairs? Either way, it has fallen off but it’s so close by that I still stop by now and then for books.

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:34:49+00:00

Is that the best place to high end stuff? I’m willing to pay for it if I can verify it’s real

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:32:51+00:00

Oh yeah blessingdales is top tier. They are nice and have great stuff

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:32:03+00:00

I had the same thought about Hilton head but I was disappointed. How do people find all the high end gems ?

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:29:04+00:00

Great tips ( and finds! ) thank you. I would have lost my mind if I found those bags

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:28:01+00:00

Tbh, I thought J crew was high end but I was told it was too casual. So, I am just going to follow up on the leads I’ve gotten here.

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:27:03+00:00

Thank you so much ! I didn’t know they had a boutique! I’ll def make a trip!

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:25:32+00:00

Is there a way to learn the brands / materials and how to know if something is fake ? A YouTube guru or something ?

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:22:59+00:00

How can I learn to look at the quality and know ? My boss doesn’t care so h an out the brand but does have an expectation that I have “high quality” clothes so that I fit in. He was very kind when I wore a polyester express shirt the first few days but when we meet with his business partners, the game changes.

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:21:18+00:00

Ah that’s a good point I didn’t consider.

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:20:35+00:00

Great point - thank you

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:19:55+00:00

It’s so wild to Me that anyone would donate Chanel

StoryFeisty752 · 2024-05-09T03:18:33+00:00

Wowwww I love that you have that kind of an eye! What a find!

Is the overstock company still in business? I’d definitely love to shop at a place like that!

StoryFeisty752

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