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Title: wool
Post by: reinmb on September 12, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
where is the best place to shop for used wool?
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Post by: rastaman on September 12, 2010, 07:40:00 PM
As in "garments"...shirts, vests, pants?  Goodwill would be a good place to start.  Here on the classifieds, there are some pieces for sale now.
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Post by: Mike Vines on September 12, 2010, 07:42:00 PM
Salvation Army
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Post by: razorsharptokill on September 12, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Try sportsmans guide and cheaper than dirt too.
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Post by: 2wfstlhunting on September 12, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
I don't know what SA you guys shop at, but after looking in NJ and in VT I came up with the sum total of one wool shirt.  Now it is a nice one (Pendelton with tan black and brown small checks) and it only cost $5 plus cleaning,  but still...........

Steve
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Post by: Mike Vines on September 12, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
I got a woolrich pull over half zipper in the front for $7 at my local Salvation Army.  There is all kinds of old wool with dark patterns there, just not my size.
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Post by: Paul WA on September 12, 2010, 11:31:00 PM
Try Spirit horse enterprises in Idaho all wool clothing made there and very very reasonably priced...PR
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Post by: Friends call me Pac on September 12, 2010, 11:35:00 PM
I get mine from goodwill as well.  I've never found a wool shirt but I find plenty of wool sweaters.  I particulary like the lamb's wool sweaters and buy every one I find in my size.
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Post by: straitera on September 13, 2010, 01:42:00 AM
Know every thrift store from here to George Stout's house. 2nd hand wool is cheap & reliable. Much prefer Penbroke Scottish Virgin Wool. Heavier & tighter knit. Does virgin wool come from ugly sheep?
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Post by: GingivitisKahn on September 13, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
I agree with the goodwill sayers but don't forget to look at Ron LaClair's longhunter shirts and Fred Asbell's wool pullovers.  Those are outstanding garments for reasonable prices.
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Post by: Dave Alaxanian on September 13, 2010, 08:31:00 AM
Goodwill / Salvation Army can produce some real treasures--before you wear have them dry cleaned!!! I've got a buddy got a nasty case of scabies from one-----EEEWWWW
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Post by: on September 13, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
I shoot better when I am wearing my Filson shirts and camo double Mac.  But I got some really tight Swedish military pants for $8 a pair that are as good as anything I have ever found.  Sportsman's Guide had them at one time as well as other outlets of military salvage stuff.
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Post by: Broken Arrow 1 on September 13, 2010, 04:25:00 PM
Second hand clothing stores.
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Post by: mahantango on September 13, 2010, 04:32:00 PM
I've found antique shops to be a gold mine for Woolrich hunting coats and pants. Usually 25-35$. Just hard to find normal sizes- guys must have been smaller in the 50's & 60's
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Post by: reddogge on September 13, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
Military Surplus stores are good too.
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Post by: warbird on September 13, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
See alot of used wool at the salvation army. Also seen some good deals on new at sierra trading post site.
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Post by: reinmb on September 30, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
I must not live near the right salvation army stores, or goodwills
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Post by: wollelybugger on October 01, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Those old WW11 wool sweaters are my favorites for deer and turkey, comes in olive green.