best thrift store deals

[zac39452]

So I was looking around my local thriftstore yesterday and came across a 650 fill moosejaw down jacket (never heard of them) for 2 dollars with tags and everything still on it originally 150$.

So what is your biggest or best thrift store deal???

[Old Hiker]

Lodge Dutch oven WITH case - $15. No rust, perfectly conditioned, prime shape.

Here in central FL, we don't get many down jackets. I have come across convertible pants, but usually not my size. I think I've gotten 2 (?) for me. Congrats on the score.

[Tinker]

Lots of down jackets over the years. It seems as though most city folks don't want the "flimsy" lightweight ones.

SCORE!

[yellowsirocco]

I found a Current Designs Sirocco kayak for $120 with a paddle and some safety gear at a yard sale once. It is in pretty good shape and should have cost about $500.

I haven't actually found anything at a thrift store for the outdoors. My best deal is my Archie Bunker chair which I got for $2.75. It is my throne.

[Old Hiker]

Lots of down jackets over the years. It seems as though most city folks don't want the "flimsy" lightweight ones.

SCORE!

E-bay is calling !

[G-FOURce]

So I was looking around my local thriftstore yesterday and came across a 650 fill moosejaw down jacket (never heard of them) for 2 dollars with tags and everything still on it originally 150$.

So what is your biggest or best thrift store deal???

Score! I love MooseJaw. I have been buying from them for years. Good on ya for the wicked-nice find!

[zac39452]

ive never heard of them. are they a good brand? this one seems of pretty good quality, i wish it had a hood though..

[Train Wreck]

Not outdoor related, but I found a pair of 12kt cuff links in the junk jewelry at a thrift store. Paid $1.99, sold as scrap for $147.00. Used the profit to pay for a weekend trip to the mountains, so it was indirectly outdoor related!

[wornoutboots]

A midlayer Patagonia Cappaline (sp?)like new for $4.99 normally @ $50

[zac39452]

wow thats awesome! ive never even thought of looking through stuff like that..might head down there today

[Old Hiker]

Not outdoor related, but I found a pair of 12kt cuff links in the junk jewelry at a thrift store. Paid $1.99, sold as scrap for $147.00. Used the profit to pay for a weekend trip to the mountains, so it was indirectly outdoor related!

Nope - directly related. The gold ore came from the ground, which usually is outdoors. Might have to check the counter out!

[GoldenBear]

But I regularly get rayon shirts for around $5.

Once got a silk shirt for about the same price.

Thrift stores charge the same price for shirts whether they're made of cotton, polyester, or silk.

[jimmyjam]

Got two of those nice runner's type shirts (Nike) for $5ea at the Goodwill store. Lot's of good stuff there if you check it regularly.

[Theosus]

I had a friend who would routinely hit the thrift stores and check coat pockets. She found a $20 bill in a coat once. She bought the coat for $10. It's not often you get paid to shop.

[Drybones]

4 bike car rack for $20. Nice sports coat for $.25...yes... that's a quarter.

[scudder]

Gently used Hirsch-Weis down sleeping bag for $10. It keeps me toasty into the mid 30's.

[beachbunny]

jos. a. bank merino sweaters $2.heavy italian silk shirt $2,a pile of scottish wool swaters at $4per.
brand new columbia omnishield $15 (most i ever paid. A ridiclously massive cabelas down coat for $4. brooks brothers merino sweater $1. i love 'em. i'll miss that store when i leave the beach

[Uncle Cranky]

Like new North Face Blue Kazoo down bag.
Online selling for $280.
Thrift Store....$5

[THE DANGLER]

Found a down sleeping bag, no price but felt pretty heavy. $5. Turned out to be 2 fairy down Everest model bags zipped together. Both are in mint condition. Don't know about the value but that was a sweet find

[wythekari]

Disclaimer, I have nothing to do in any way with this website... check out shopgoodwill.com, alot of outdoor clothing and gear for sale. It is an auction so stuff w/labels, TNF, Patagonia, etc gets bid up but I got a NWT New Zealand wool vest for $5 and found my wife a NWT Free Country fleece for $9. You do have to pay shipping but still you can find quality for a baragin. I see crampons, rope, tents, packs, all manner of stuff on there.