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    Default Retro Vinatage Shop Finds! Post!

    I went vintage shopping, as you do, and found the most amazing thing. A 1940's vintage Chanel suit from France! The CLOSEST I could find it for online was $850US.

    I got it for $70 Australian.

    What have you found?! TELL!


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    I found a PERFECT condition CHI straightener for 2.99. So now I have one for home and one I keep at work that I won't cry about gettng stolen.

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    ^ Holy shit, that's AMAZING!

    This shop had Armani silk shirts for $20 but none fit me.


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    Umm, old telephones, lol. Its surprising how much theyre worth though.
    I also got a really cool old sterio for $30 at The Salvos which I saw in a vintage shop for $250.
    Almost everything I own is from Op shops though.

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    Oh, I found the gorgeous flower embroidered curtains in my bedroom for a couple dollars at a vintage store - brand spankin new looking, and gorgeous. I've also found some gorgeous lamps and antique candle holders that look awesome in my house.

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    Vintage stores in L.A. are often more expensive than retail.

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    I don't think I've ever stepped foot into a second-hand clothing store for anything other than looking for stuff for an 80's costume party.

    Perhaps I should start looking in them... I've always been a bit to snobby and figured it was all just old crap. There's HEAPS nearby my house.

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    Oh wow. That's impressive. I've found some beautiful items, but never that great of a deal. Like Yek said, it's usually more expensive b/c of the rarity. When I have the money to make it a hobby, I want to hunt down vintage Dior, Azzedine Alaia, Herve Leger, Valentino, and lots of others.

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    a 1940's Magnavox cabinet style record player for 40 bucks at goodwill

    like this :

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    I've found amazing deals in Portland, OR, every time I've traveled there. I LOVE their secondhand and vintage shops - the best and most affordable I've ever seen in one concentrated area. I lerve Portland.
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    Default Re: Retro Vinatage Shop Finds! Post!

    my senior prom dress! beautiful... no one else had one like it, bought it for 10 bucks =D


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    I don't think Austin has any good vintage shops. Sigh. All I ever find is crap with really bad stains.
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    Being an utter bookworm, one of my best finds has been one of the first printed versions of Dante's Inferno for $.50 !!!

    I also ran into a vintage Louis Vuitton clutch bag, but the leather was in really bad shape -

    I am now wondering if it could have been restored .

    :Throwing a tantrum: ;

    :Exhaling: Okay, I'm good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PookaShell View Post
    I found a PERFECT condition CHI straightener for 2.99. So now I have one for home and one I keep at work that I won't cry about gettng stolen.
    Pooka, the next time I go second-hand hunting / antiquing, I will be searching every last crevice for one of these or something similar.

    Oh, cruel false hope .

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    Default Re: Retro Vinatage Shop Finds! Post!

    I found this website the other day http://www.fashiondig.com/ You can search from the decades.

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    Default Re: Retro Vinatage Shop Finds! Post!

    Much of my wardrobe comes from goodwill/vintage places. Its a lot cheaper, and I'm just going to take it home, cut it apart, embroider it, paint it, etc. anyways...

    I've found some beautiful things-I have an Indian outfit, deep maroon with silver embroidery, its gorgeous! Haven't had an occasion to wear it, but i keep hoping, and debating wearing separate pieces with other outfits...

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    My friend found a botega veneta clutch at goodwill for $8.

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    A vintage dior suit, very Jackie O, for 9.50$

    A trio of silk Hérmes scarfs for 1$ each

    a pair of signed authentic tiffany's wall sconces for 6$

    A complete collection of Dickens works, leather bound, hand sewn, for 25$



    I <3 antique buys!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darcy Foxx View Post
    I don't think I've ever stepped foot into a second-hand clothing store for anything other than looking for stuff for an 80's costume party.

    Perhaps I should start looking in them... I've always been a bit to snobby and figured it was all just old crap. There's HEAPS nearby my house.
    You're doing it all wrong! I shop there heaps and love to search deeply because I can get amazing finds. I have Georgio and Emporio Armani, Bob Mackie, Chanel, Cue, Louis Vuitton... but all vintage and timeless pieces that'll never go out of style - all for insanely cheap prices!

    I don't leave until about 9pm on Monday if you wanna go op shopping together. I'm a professional!


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    Oooh, I just noticed in the OP I said suit. It was actually just a skirt, but wool with silk lining and gilded buttons. Not AS cool as a full Chanel suit - but still a great deal.


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    Wow, I thought my find was cool, but yours just pisses all over it!



    Quote Originally Posted by VeganAvery View Post
    a 1940's Magnavox cabinet style record player for 40 bucks at goodwill

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