Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

May 30, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

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. 80s vintage Red Hot Chili Peppers Orca t-shirt sold for $405.00 by raarts0
  2. 70s vintage Joy Division Unknown Pleasures tee sold for $353.00 by supradosuprado
  3. 70s vintage Queen News of the World t-shirt sold for $350.00 by littleangelsapparel
  4. 70s vintage Wacky Packages Hex-Lax t-shirt sold for $292.00 by k-hammer-2008
  5. 80s vintage WEHRMACHT beer shark t-shirt sold for $269.99 by msix9
  6. 60s vintage Jimi Hendrix Electric Church t-shirt sold for $213.61 quintessentlace


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May 29, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

harley davidson haven

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


Item #42: More Than a Machine Champion Blue Bar Jersey

Availability: Explore Harley Tees on eBay

Decade: 1980s

Dealer Customization: Villa Park, IL

Harley Fact: Even a very distressed vintage Harley tee is still quite valuable.

Approximate value: $400



Theatre of Pain

May 26, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

Showcasing the massive collection of vintage Mötley Crüe tees aka formal attire in hell.


Shirt #8: L.I. Theatre of Pain

Availability: Currently available on eBay

Tour: Theatre of Pain

Date: 1985

Fact: The song “Smokin’ in the Boys Room” featured on this album is a cover – originally recorded in 1973 by Brownsville Station.

Approximate value: $350-500

Image Courtesy of: wyco_vintage



Fistful of Metal

May 25, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

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


Shirt #24: Anthrax, Fistful of Metal U.S. Attack Tour

Availability: Explore Vintage Anthrax Tees on eBay

Album: Fistful of Metal

Year: 1984

Fact: This album is Anthrax’s debut and the only one to feature Neil Turbin on vocals and Dan Lilker on bass.

Approximate value: $100-$150

Image Courtesy of: realdealmetaltees

  • Check out the previous vintage Slayer W.A.S.P. t-shirt.


Oingo Boingo

May 24, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

A gallery of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.


Shirt #8: Oingo Boingo

Availability: Currently Available on eBay

Album: Good For Your Soul

Date: 1983

Fact: Boingo was led by Danny Elfman who also found success as a composer for film and t.v. Elfman is a four time Academy Award nominee who won a Grammy Award for Tim Burton’s Batman and scribed the theme to the Simpsons.

Approximate value: $75-$150

Image Courtesy of: teakay123