In theory this is good, but in my city there is no chance in hell of finding a good quality coat for $50 at a thrift store. If a guy was perusing the wealthy suburbs of an ageing city then maybe, but not the wealthy inner city thrift stores. There are too many gay students working as sorters that snatch up anything worthwhile and flipping it to hipster thrift stores in cool neighborhoods.
A better option is the luxury consignment shops. But these places are not "that" cheap.
A pair of Ferragamo loafers would be $200.
A Brioni coat would be $1800.
That kind of thing. The upside is most of the guys that buy high quality take amazing care of their clothes so when paired with high quality + respect the things end up looking good for many, many years.
I have heard some great stories about thrift store finds but the time and competition from people who's job it is to find these deals just make it into too much of a lottery.
A better option is the luxury consignment shops. But these places are not "that" cheap.
A pair of Ferragamo loafers would be $200.
A Brioni coat would be $1800.
That kind of thing. The upside is most of the guys that buy high quality take amazing care of their clothes so when paired with high quality + respect the things end up looking good for many, many years.
I have heard some great stories about thrift store finds but the time and competition from people who's job it is to find these deals just make it into too much of a lottery.