Secondhand bargains, let's see your cheap treasures!

[magdalinka]

One more amazing square of silk. Thrifty friends, feast your eyes on some adorable penguins, large Celine silk scarf $3

 

[magdalinka]

I actually found this inside of a purse. As I was walking down the stairs of my home, I heard something fly out of one of the handbags. I picked it up... it was this ring. I showed my family. To my astonishment, it turned out to be a legitimate ring. When it was appraised, it was worth $10,000.

that story is insane, what a great score

 

[magdalinka]

This was my best ever find. It is a Charles & Patricia Lester velvet jacket. The photo (the only one I still have does not do it justice at all). It was on the rack among the wash-worn Old Navy sweaters and I just loved the color. I first thought it was damaged because there was a bit of extra fabric pinned to it but then I realized it was just the fabric sample. I looked up the brand and my jaw dropped.
I ended up selling it because I really had nowhere to wear it.

Wow what a gorgeous shade of blue. Never heard of this designer, will have to look it up

My most profitable finds were these Dunhill wallets. I got three of them and spent $5.25. They were made of genuine lizard.
And this Fendi bag I got for $5.

Such nice leather on that wallet.

 

[SakuraSakura]

that story is insane, what a great score

Thank you! I love that penguin scarf.

 

[BeautyAddict58]

Wow what a gorgeous shade of blue. Never heard of this designer, will have to look it up

Such nice leather on that wallet.

I had never heard of them either (and I'm not the one to Google in store), but I saw that the jacket was hand made in Wales and I thought it could not be that cheap (in addition to the gorgeous color and detail). They are basically theatrical costumer designers but also make a few items mostly for people who are professional opera and theater goers and such. I believe Liz Taylor wore one of their jackets when she went to the Emmy's(?) with Michael Jackson. Their pieces cost several thousand pounds (sterling).

 

[SakuraSakura]

(Supposedly) in perfect condition Tory Burch:

Not as good as thrifting but hey, still a killer price!

 

[BeautyAddict58]

I had never heard of them either (and I'm not the one to Google in store), but I saw that the jacket was hand made in Wales and I thought it could not be that cheap (in addition to the gorgeous color and detail). They are basically theatrical costumer designers but also make a few items mostly for people who are professional opera and theater goers and such. I believe Liz Taylor wore one of their jackets when she went to the Emmy's(?) with Michael Jackson. Their pieces cost several thousand pounds (sterling).

That was of course the Grammy's but too late to edit.

 

[Raven3766]

and scarves @SakuraSakura ....how have a few as well.View attachment 4697292

Of course, I have missed the posts for a minute. I wanted to say how I love the way you display your scarves. I have been cleaning and rearranging my items, but I do not know how to display my scarves. I have so many scarves, I know I will have to let some go. Seriously, I have too many scarves.
Lanvin, Givenchy,YSL. Dior, Chanel, Hermes, Emilio,Vintage everything....
If I could display them like you, then I wouldn't feel so overwhelmed. I absolutely love your display!

 

[Raven3766]

One more amazing square of silk. Thrifty friends, feast your eyes on some adorable penguins, large Celine silk scarf $3

Hi Magda, this Celine speaks to my soul. It's beautiful! I don't think I have a Celine scarf.

 

[Raven3766]

So, cleaning out! There is nothing left to do, but re-donate when thrifting continues. I have vintage Coach handbags. A few I will keep, a few I will give to friends and family, some I will donate. You should see my Dooney's.

 

[Narnanz]

View attachment 4700369 View attachment 4700370 View attachment 4700371 View attachment 4700372 So, cleaning out! There is nothing left to do, but re-donate when thrifting continues. I have vintage Coach handbags. A few I will keep, a few I will give to friends and family, some I will donate. You should see my Dooney's.

ok...as a new lover of coach bags I just had heart palpitations....

 

[Narnanz]

Get the courier looked at...you are so lucky...thats one on my list of wants

 

[Raven3766]

Get the courier looked at...you are so lucky...thats one on my list of wants

That is one that I will most definitely keep. I will take a pic of another arrangement.

 

[Narnanz]

That is one that I will most definitely keep. I will take a pic of another arrangement.

would you keep it as is or do a rehab on it?
If you do we would love to see it in the rescue thread.

 

[SakuraSakura]

Hey everyone! I’m in need of some advice. I recently received the scarves, but I found a hole in the scarf. Should I try to return this? The hole wasn’t mentioned nor pictured. The thing is she did such a nice job on wrapping it + wrote a really thoughtful card. I’m not too keen on the hole though.