Thrift Shop Pickups - Page 515

AlexHunter · 04-09-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nateyad

Please don't make comments like you know me. I've been on this thread since pretty much the beginning so please just stop with the condescendingness.

Hey man...I was complimenting you no need to get so defensive.

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nateyad · 04-09-2020, 12:39 PM

Anyway, does anyone know how tell if shoes are authentic alligator? I got these Polo Ralph Lauren loafers that I haven't found any listed based on the style code. I've searched everywhere, is there a way to tell without being able to find the exact pair?

shanks25 · 04-11-2020, 10:59 AM

Had my single biggest sale ever and biggest margin of profit yesterday.

Sold an antique cast iron skillet for $300. paid $40 for it.

AlexHunter · 04-11-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shanks25

Had my single biggest sale ever and biggest margin of profit yesterday.

Sold an antique cast iron skillet for $300. paid $40 for it.

That’s awesome congrats on the sale! That’s a big boy

Tho, that seems to be a small margin to be your biggest ever. Are you sure theres nothing you’ve picked up at a garage sale or thrift store for a buck and sold for 20-25? Cuz that’s a “small sale” but a huge margin.

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shanks25 · 04-11-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexHunter

That’s awesome congrats on the sale! That’s a big boy

Tho, that seems to be a small margin to be your biggest ever. Are you sure theres nothing you’ve picked up at a garage sale or thrift store for a buck and sold for 20-25? Cuz that’s a “small sale” but a huge margin.

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Yeah, I misspoke about margin. Wrong term. I was talking total dollars gained compared to purchase price. There have been a ton of $20+ sales that came from $1 items.

AlexHunter · 04-11-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shanks25

Yeah, I misspoke about margin. Wrong term. I was talking total dollars gained compared to purchase price. There have been a ton of $20+ sales that came from $1 items.

Gotcha I thought that’s what you meant lol

your highest sale and your highest net profit then?

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shanks25 · 04-11-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexHunter

Gotcha I thought that’s what you meant lol

your highest sale and your highest net profit then?

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You bet!

AlexHunter · 04-11-2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shanks25

You bet!

Congrats!!! Now you gotta get at it after the quarantine to get something to best those records!

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quackhead · 04-11-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nateyad

Anyway, does anyone know how tell if shoes are authentic alligator? I got these Polo Ralph Lauren loafers that I haven't found any listed based on the style code. I've searched everywhere, is there a way to tell without being able to find the exact pair?

You're kidding right?? All I did was type "how to tell if shoes are authentic alligator" in Google, and came up with this link, along with multiple other links and videos:

https://www.alligatorboss.com/blog/a...they-are-real/

You can also ask Top Sellers on Ebay that sell real alligator shoes, boots, purses, etc. and I am sure they will be able to help you out as well.

nateyad · 04-11-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by quackhead

You're kidding right?? All I did was type "how to tell if shoes are authentic alligator" in Google, and came up with this link, along with multiple other links and videos:

https://www.alligatorboss.com/blog/a...they-are-real/

You can also ask Top Sellers on Ebay that sell real alligator shoes, boots, purses, etc. and I am sure they will be able to help you out as well.

Ok I'm more looking for help from someone who has sold a pair before. Nothing from that article really helps because I have no previous experience with imitation or real alligator. Also the soles are resoled so that isn't helping either. I have no idea the price point because they are polo Ralph Lauren and the stuff is all over the place. Thanks anyway.

AlexHunter · 04-11-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nateyad

Ok I'm more looking for help from someone who has sold a pair before. Nothing from that article really helps because I have no previous experience with imitation or real alligator. Also the soles are resoled so that isn't helping either. I have no idea the price point because they are polo Ralph Lauren and the stuff is all over the place. Thanks anyway.

The shoes being resoled might be a hindrance to selling it. Hopefully it won’t give you too much issue

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nateyad · 04-11-2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexHunter

The shoes being resoled might be a hindrance to selling it. Hopefully it won’t give you too much issue

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Yeah it's definitely going to hurt whatever I ask for them. They got some weird resole too, nothing I've ever seen. I'll take a couple pictures later and maybe you guys/girls can give me your honest opinion. Really got nothing to go by other than that. Thanks.

quackhead · 04-11-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nateyad

Ok I'm more looking for help from someone who has sold a pair before. Nothing from that article really helps because I have no previous experience with imitation or real alligator. Also the soles are resoled so that isn't helping either. I have no idea the price point because they are polo Ralph Lauren and the stuff is all over the place. Thanks anyway.

Like I said, ask other sellers on Ebay that sell the same type items. Also, there are other articles and videos, by just using Google.

nateyad · 04-11-2020, 08:37 PM

Lighting is pretty bad, too the pictures quick with my phone. If nobody can help it is no problem, just figured I would ask since some of you have seen tons of different stuff out there. Oh and I guess they are called lug soles, learn something new everyday.

daxwills · 04-11-2020, 08:42 PM

Is it my imagination or did someone remove the sole and replace it with parts from a boot?

nateyad · 04-11-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by daxwills

Is it my imagination or did someone remove the sole and replace it with parts from a boot?

I think the entire original is underneath but yeah man like I said, just weird.

AlexHunter · 04-11-2020, 09:00 PM

Someone wanted to look all handsome and fly but they were on their feet walking all day. Those are boot soles for sure. They look very similar to my pairs of doc martens soles. Might be from a sleazy car salesman!

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shanks25 · 04-11-2020, 09:11 PM

Frankenboots

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nyisle · 04-13-2020, 07:08 PM

just got an email from Goodwill, they are reopening a bunch of stores in my area, they are now considered essential business... ok... now of course will the wife let me go is the real challenge lol

AlexHunter · 04-13-2020, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nyisle

just got an email from Goodwill, they are reopening a bunch of stores in my area, they are now considered essential business... ok... now of course will the wife let me go is the real challenge lol

As tempting as that would be for all of us, that’s definitely not essential and you should probably still quarantine!!

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nyisle · 04-13-2020, 07:12 PM

I am still going to work and the wife works from home and helps our daughter with school. Before we would only go on half price Sat.... but still the temptation is there to see what is on the shelves, they said they were going to limit how many shoppers in the store at a time.

daxwills · 04-13-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexHunter

As tempting as that would be for all of us, that’s definitely not essential and you should probably still quarantine!!

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I'm imagining when this quarantine is lifted it'll be like black Friday on steroids but with potentially sick people spreading germs. Yep not going.

AlexHunter · 04-13-2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nyisle

I am still going to work and the wife works from home and helps our daughter with school. Before we would only go on half price Sat.... but still the temptation is there to see what is on the shelves, they said they were going to limit how many shoppers in the store at a time.

If it seems kosher and safe then go for it. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous

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Cavaliercards · 04-13-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by daxwills

I'm imagining when this quarantine is lifted it'll be like black Friday on steroids but with potentially sick people spreading germs. Yep not going.

Friend of mine is already itching. He is calling it the Grand Opening.

I would need a BioHazard suit to go in.

AlexHunter · 04-13-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavaliercards

Friend of mine is already itching. He is calling it the Grand Opening.

I would need a BioHazard suit to go in.

One of my buddies wants to go the bins. He has his hazmat suit

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04-11-2020, 08:42 PM	#12865
daxwills Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 6,263	Is it my imagination or did someone remove the sole and replace it with parts from a boot? __________________ I had a dream my life would be So different from this hell I'm living So different now from what it seemed Now life has killed the dream, I dreamed

04-09-2020, 12:39 PM	#12852
nateyad Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Central, PA Posts: 3,116	Anyway, does anyone know how tell if shoes are authentic alligator? I got these Polo Ralph Lauren loafers that I haven't found any listed based on the style code. I've searched everywhere, is there a way to tell without being able to find the exact pair?

04-11-2020, 10:59 AM	#12853
shanks25 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 704	Had my single biggest sale ever and biggest margin of profit yesterday. Sold an antique cast iron skillet for $300. paid $40 for it.

04-11-2020, 08:37 PM	#12864
nateyad Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Central, PA Posts: 3,116	Lighting is pretty bad, too the pictures quick with my phone. If nobody can help it is no problem, just figured I would ask since some of you have seen tons of different stuff out there. Oh and I guess they are called lug soles, learn something new everyday.

04-11-2020, 09:00 PM	#12867
AlexHunter Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Portland Posts: 6,114 HiraharasCards AlexHunter	Someone wanted to look all handsome and fly but they were on their feet walking all day. Those are boot soles for sure. They look very similar to my pairs of doc martens soles. Might be from a sleazy car salesman! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-11-2020, 09:11 PM	#12868
shanks25 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 704	Frankenboots Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-13-2020, 07:08 PM	#12869
nyisle Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,911 nyisle nyisle	just got an email from Goodwill, they are reopening a bunch of stores in my area, they are now considered essential business... ok... now of course will the wife let me go is the real challenge lol

04-13-2020, 07:12 PM	#12871
nyisle Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,911 nyisle nyisle	I am still going to work and the wife works from home and helps our daughter with school. Before we would only go on half price Sat.... but still the temptation is there to see what is on the shelves, they said they were going to limit how many shoppers in the store at a time.