Category: Tees
How Do You Remove Stains From Vintage T-Shirts?
Please step aside, TV-commercial-mom-plagued-by-ring-around-the-collar, you wouldn’t stand a chance against a vintage stain. They’re the toughest around; they’ve had 15+ years to set in and have since been cured numerous times in the dryer. Here’s the kicker: the perpetrator of the stain already attempted to remove it when it was fresh. They failed, and folded. Hey, don’t complain – that’s probably why the t-shirt is now in your possession. I polled the majority of the sellers from our 20 Best Spots to Buy Vintage T-Shirts asking for their top-secret techniques. As a vendor myself I thought I had heard it all. ... Read more
Vintage T-Shirt Snuff Film Discovered
And you thought they were just a myth. Remember that really bad movie starring Nicholas Cage called 8mm? The one where he discovers an actual snuff film? That’s exactly how I felt watching the video below. Brace yourself, folks. “There’s things you’re going to see that you can’t un-see. They get in your head and they stay there.”
Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke
Every two weeks we scour through eBay’s past auctions and report which relics are fetching the big bucks. Even more reasons to raid your granny’s closet. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. vintage 60s souveneir reversable jacket sold for $1805.00 sold by dkints vintage 80s Adidas Reptile shoes sold for $560.00 sold by SmallEarthInc vintage 80s Jason Jessee Santa Cruz tee sold for $300.00 sold by americanarchive vintage 60s hot rod drag racing t-shirt sold for $299.99 sold by koshercollectibles vintage 70s Harley Davidson Champion tee sold for $274.99 sold by kurokuni vintage 70s Harley Davidson Hat sold for $215.00 sold by crushedeyebrows
Can I Make a Vintage T-Shirt a Size Bigger?
If you’re a vintage tshirt enthusiast then you probably have a t-shirt or two that’s a wee bit small. Well, according the this video I found on YouTube, the “Household Hackers” can assist you with your little problem. If this is real, it’s incredible news for the world of vintage t-shirts. Vintage sizing has become so out dated – a vintage XL is basically only a medium by today’s standards. This means those who wear modern day large and XL’s sadly can’t rock out in a true vintage tee. Or can they? This video shows a 100% cotton tee “expanding ... Read more
Can You Spot a Fake Vintage T-Shirt?
I purchased both of these t-shirts on eBay from different sellers who had an array of vintage t-shirts up for auction. Based on how they were listed, described and photographed, I bought them under the assumption they were true vintage articles. Ooooops! Yes, even me, the guy who authored three guides on how to shop for a genuine vintage t-shirt on eBay, got duped! How could this happen? Well, truth be told, the most important factor on determining if a shirt is genuine can only be done while it’s in your possession. Pictures, descriptions, and other methods can deceive even ... Read more