Sample reports
The collection that started this
7 real eBay pickups · $665 of our own money · one true grail. We test what we sell.
- Maison Martin MargielaBlack silk/wool cardiganPre-2009 — Martin eraCanon$157.07
The one true grail of the batch. Martin-era Margiela is the canon — construction over logo, defining era of a legendary house.
- Viktor & RolfPlaid gray/black wool zip-fly trousersMainline tailoringArchive$54.84
A canon house doing exactly what it's great at — tailoring. The smart V&R buy, not the gimmick shirt.
- Comme des Garçons PLAYCamel wool V-neck cardiganAD2022 casual lineWardrobe$144.37
Recognizable, not archive-grade. Earns its place as a cheap camel layer against all the black — honest 'Solid'.
- Band of OutsidersGrizzly bear button-downF/W 2017Cult$74.00
The personality piece. Cult label, not a legendary house — but the best-value 'feels like you' buy on the board.
- adidas ConsortiumSuperstar 80V A.D. (Adi Dassler)Consortium anniversaryCult$163.30
Collector sneaker, Authenticity Guaranteed. A wearable classic, not a closet-sitter like the HTM wovens would've been.
- NudieSlim Jim 31×32 whisker faded denimStaple denimWardrobe$47.62
Quality wardrobe staple, not a grail — and you were already deep in denim, so this fills less of a gap.
- Band of OutsidersPink short-sleeve oxfordOCBDWardrobe$24.07
Cheapest pickup, and the soft-tone direction that opens up as you lean out. Low risk, high wear.