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MufC1999
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Deadstock 80's 90's advice

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Hi, first time post, recently picked up a load of vintage deadstock 80's & early 90's tshirts amongst other items from a shop basement, I've attached a few pics.

I've never dealt with deadstock vintage shirts before, these are all cello taped in cellophane or shrink wrapped.

I'm just thinking if I am better to just open these or not before selling? I was thinking just to check for dry rot/any condition issues etc and to get measurements etc for selling or would opening these decrease the value a lot? What would you do?Any advice appreciated. Cheers
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zz top bootleg
zz top bootleg
megadeth bootleg
megadeth bootleg
heavy metal
heavy metal
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just brass
just brass
slayer bootleg
slayer bootleg

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Re: Deadstock 80's 90's advice

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Oh wow congrats, good score! is this all of them or did you find tons?

I can spy a Just Brass tee, which might have a 3d Emblem tag.

The band ones appear to be all vintage bootlegs, but still awesome.

Yes, open them. Or if you have doubles, at least open one so you can test it for dryrot and get the full proper measurements.

I don't think being in the wrap helps the value at all - in some cases it does, like I have an Andy Warhol tee I'm leaving in the package because it's branded.
Jimmy J

(Please note: Legit checks I do in this forum should not be considered 100% conclusive; I'm simply giving a gut reaction based on the limited information provided.)

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Re: Deadstock 80's 90's advice

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Hi Jimmy , thanks for the info, I will open these now, it's much more fun that way for me anyway. I do have lots more and duplicates! The Just Brass is indeed 3D Emblem, I'm hoping there is much more of these!

The bootleg bands from the 80's , do these sell well, is there a good market for them?

Attached some more pics.

My fave so far is the Cycle Sluts from hell, the allover white tiger is pretty sick also, not that i'd wear it.

Again I appreciate your feedback.

Cheers
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U2
U2
def leppard
def leppard
i am an evil bastard
i am an evil bastard
the south will rise again skeleton
the south will rise again skeleton
bsa motorcycle
bsa motorcycle
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skull and snake
cycle sluts from hell
cycle sluts from hell
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james dean rebel without a cause
james dean rebel without a cause
jack daniels
jack daniels

jimmyj
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Re: Deadstock 80's 90's advice

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what a score! I didn't realize cycle sluts was a band.

Yes, a lot of collectors love obscure bootlegs of their fav bands, sometimes can be worth more.

The South Will Rise is :?

Is that all of them? What's the story behind your find? Do you want to do a promo on IG, if you haven't already?

Also, what size is the Rebel James Dean?
Jimmy J

(Please note: Legit checks I do in this forum should not be considered 100% conclusive; I'm simply giving a gut reaction based on the limited information provided.)

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Re: Deadstock 80's 90's advice

Post by MufC1999 »

Hi Jimmy, this is not all of them, these were just in a bag that I took home to have a look through. There is 2 large tubs in my storage still to go through, 1 of the tubs I know is full of deadstock 90's branded band shirts the other tub I'm not sure.

These were part of a large "Joke shop" clearance in my home town in Scotland around 4 years ago when they closed their business after 60 years of trading.

Once I get around pulling the others out I will come back to Post.

I will check the size of the James Dean when I get a chance.

These will most likely be put on eBay in the near future as my brother sells on there.

Cheers

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Re: Deadstock 80's 90's advice

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Ok once you sort through em all - shoot some pics, I can help ya promote the auction, through our Instagram. Can do a post about the discovery and story, and link to your eBay items. So stay in touch! Excited to see what else remains!
Jimmy J

(Please note: Legit checks I do in this forum should not be considered 100% conclusive; I'm simply giving a gut reaction based on the limited information provided.)

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