Endangered Species

August 30, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

Showcasing the vast vintage t-shirt arsenal of Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer.


Shirt #12: Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction

Availability: Explore Vintage Megadeth Tees on eBay

Album: Countdown to Extinction

Date: 1992

Fact: The inspiration for this song came from an article in Time Magazine about poachers who deal in endangered species. Megadeth viewed it as a representation of society gone mad.

Approximate value: $25-$50



Auction Action

August 26, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

Extra, Extra – B-Sharps sing on rooftop! Just a quick note that Wyco released 36 gems to auction, well worth checking out. A handful of them are from the 70s and there’s everything from disco to metal, unfortunately Wyco continues lack in the Country genre.

And a note to other sellers, we know you’re out there! Please notify us should you be hosting a sale, or having a special set of auctions and we’ll do our best to plug it for our readers. We’re nearing 20k visitors monthly, so please keep us informed.

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Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

August 23, 2010 by Jimmy J · 2 Comments  

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage t-shirt auctions and report which relics are fetching top dollar. More reasons to raid your grandpa’s closet.

Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory.

  1. 60s vintage John Lennon & Yoko Ono t-shirt sold for $801.00 by dwill411
  2. 90s vintage Sounds Magazine Kirk Cobain t-shirt sold for $425.75 by selectroburner
  3. 80s vintage Roxy Music promo t-shirt sold for $261.00 by progman68
  4. 80s vintage Elton John Central Park t-shirt sold for $250.00 by vintagecloset00
  5. 80s vintage Dead Kennedys Bedtime t-shirt sold for $237.50 by awesomeguy_75
  6. 80s vintage The Descendents punk t-shirt sold for $199.00 by stormcrow_vintage
  • View a previous edition where a Eurythmics t-shirt fetched top dollar.
  • View all the top performing men’s vintage clothes auctions.


Frankie Goes To Washington

August 20, 2010 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices.


Item #2: Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Two Tribes T-Shirt

Record: Welcome to the Pleasuredome

Track: Two Tribes

Year: 1984

Circulation: Frankie say not a lot were printed. Don’t believe us? Check eBay.

While Relax was topping the charts and being banned for its sexually suggestive lyrics F.G.T.H released their politically provocative Two Tribes song. The track’s similar sound piggybacked on the success of Relax and even had a don’t “shoot” message of its own given the cold war theme. In ’84 Reagan was at the height of his popularity and only a few years removed from an assassination attempt – you can bet Frankie had their sights set on causing a stir with this tee.

Brand: Fruit of the Loom

Measurements: 18″ (pit-to-pit) 26″ (rear collar-bottom seam)

Condition: This item is in excellent vintage condition.

Variables: Item has retained a nice clean white color with no rips or holes. Extremely subtle marks on front collar.

Price: $275.00 (includes expedited shipping w/tracking and insurance for U.S. and Canada)

  • What happened when Quentin Tarantino asked to use a F.G.T.H. tee in Pulp Fiction?



A Way of Life

August 17, 2010 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

harley davidson haven

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts.

Item #31: A Way of Life

Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on eBay

Decade: 1980s

Brand: 3d Emblem

 

 

Dealer Customization: None

 

Harley Fact: If cigarettes are included in your way of life, this shirt has a sleeve pocket for a pack of smokes.

Approximate value: $75-150