Defunkd

Jimmy J

Jimmy founded Defunkd in 2004 when he started selling vintage t-shirts online. 20 years of experience later and he hasn't looked back since. Actually, he looks back all the time given he's a sucker for nostalgia. For more, check the history of Defunkd and Jimmy's Expertise.

Stories By Jimmy J

Tees

The Death of the Band Tee?
By Jimmy JOctober 9, 2013
Let me start by stating what’s obvious to those who frequent this site: the t-shirt market...
Twits

What a Tosser!
By Jimmy JSeptember 29, 2013
Darren Rovell, an ESPN Sports Business Analyst (who, what?!) found his grandpappy’s St. John’s University t-shirt...
Demonstration

This is Tearable
By Jimmy JSeptember 27, 2013
If you’ve dealt in large quantities of vintage t-shirts before there’s no doubt you’ve experienced the...
Most Expensive

De La Soul is Dead
By Jimmy JSeptember 22, 2013
A monthly report on Defunkd’s notable tee sales, initiatives and contributions. Trees Planted to Date: 806...
eBay

Plagiarization, the Sincerest Form of Flattery?
By Jimmy JSeptember 17, 2013
In and around 2006 we authored a few eBay guides on the subject of, you guessed...