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Immunoman33 t1_j8ilg7u wrote

They're on sale from Finish Line for ~65$ clearance right now. Limited sizes.

Just got my pair. Finish Line has been hit/miss as the first pair came scuffed badly, replacement pair they sent were two completely different boots that didn't match in the wrong size, second replacement I'm pretty sure were the same as the first pair since they're scuffed up. YMMV, but nothing a good leather care buffer can't fix and for the price they're a steal.

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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_j8igyb8 wrote

I've debriefed the missus on tool brands to look for at yard/estate sales. Anything Snapon, MAC, Matco, really anything that looks older and labeled made in USA or Germany is a grab it and review item.

A LOT of vintage MCM furniture goes unlabeled, or has been shabby-chic'd/Pinterested and can be had for pennies and restored/rescued. A lot of authentic MCM furniture is BIFL, especially Danish, Swedish, and many American brands. Plus, the designs are timeless.

FB marketplace is decent, I have better luck selling than buying though. You MUST be fast. I got a Dewalt DWS780 with cart for $250, but I answered within minutes of posting and was across town with cash in minutes. It's a $750+ saw new. There's deals on FB, but it's not for casual viewing if it's something desirable like tools. Furniture is an easier FB buy - a lot is posted due to logistical problems ("I'm moving and need this gone now"). I have a truck and can take stuff all on my own and fast, makes me an easy sell versus the other buyer who has to coordinate shit. When selling, I give the same kind of preference, I just want the thing gone.

eBay is tough - most people know what they're selling and deals can be hard to find given that listings need to be keyword heavy to get views. Harder to "sift through the pile" so to speak, just the nature of the platform.

Thrift stores in my area are picked through before stuff hits the floor. Still worth browsing, but the best items are long gone before I'll ever see them.

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Softicemullion t1_j8i7iod wrote

I bought some icebreaker stuff last year. I thought the quality was poor for the price. But what I really do not like about them is that the seams are in the wrong place. There seems to be chafing in areas that I never knew existed before.

They are made in China if that affects peoples opinions. (Doesn’t bother me personally.)

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CMYKoi t1_j8huqhh wrote

Seconding Duluth. Buck Naked Bullpen. Don't get the super soft. They are nice and soft, but don't wick as well, aren't scent resistant, and the regular buck naked dries very fast to boot. Haven't tried the armachillo or no funk so no comment there.

Also, OP, from what I found the best option all around is going to be BN3TH, they have a wool boxer but it's. Too pricey for me to try right now...

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