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Vintage Clothing

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We’re Always Buying Vintage Clothing

Hey there — I’m Patrick. Mary and I run Thriftstore Cowboy Clothing, a vintage clothing shop in Terre Haute, Indiana. We’re always buying old workwear, denim, band tees, and Americana. If you’ve got pieces taking up space, we’d love to take a look.

  • Levi’s Jeans
  • Carhartt USA Made
  • Wrangler Western Wear
  • LL Bean
  • Filson
  • Band Tees & Concert Tees
  • Western Wear
  • Vintage Workwear
Patrick and Mary, vintage clothing buyers in Terre Haute, Indiana
Mary & Patrick

What We Look For in Vintage Clothing

Era

Pre-2000s preferred. The older and more clearly vintage the better.

Condition

Honest wear and fading is fine. We pass on heavy staining, missing hardware, tears, and strong odors.

CONSTRUCTION

USA made, union labels, single-stitch tees, chain-stitched denim, metal hardware.

SIZES

Men’s M–XL preferred. Jeans waist 32–36, inseam 30–34. Flexible on great pieces.

QUANTITY

Single standout items welcome. Lots and collections get priority response.

Not Sure What’s Worth Selling?

Take a look at our Nostalgia Gallery — it’s a collection of some of the greatest pieces we’ve found and sold over the years. If your stuff looks anything like that, we want to hear from you.

→ Browse the Nostalgia Gallery

See our full buying list ↓

Where We Buy Vintage Clothing
in Indiana & Beyond

We’re based in Terre Haute, Indiana and buy locally. For larger collections, we’ll travel within about 50 miles. Got a large collection further out? Get in touch.

Terre Haute, IN | Bloomington, IN | Indianapolis, IN | Vincennes, IN | Danville, IL | Paris, IL

How to Sell Vintage Clothing to Us

  1. 1 Fill out the form below
  2. 2 We’ll review and respond within 24–48 hours
  3. 3 If it’s a good fit, we’ll ask you to send photos
  4. 4 We make you a straight offer
  5. 5 Meet locally for cash or Cash App — quick and easy

What Photos to Send for an Offer

Here’s what helps us most:

  • Overall item, front and back
  • Brand tags and labels, front and back
  • Size tags, front and back
  • Any flaws or wear

Text photos work great for local sellers — we’ll send you a number when we respond.

Submit Your Vintage Clothing


Full Buying List — Brands We Buy

Levi’s

Vintage preferred (2005 and earlier). Era and condition matter more than model.

WRANGLER

  • 13MWZ Cowboy Cut
  • Vintage western shirts
  • Wrancher dress jeans (Made in USA)

Filson

  • Tin cloth
  • Wool
  • Bags
  • Shirts
  • Outerwear

WESTERN WEAR

Snap buttons, pearl snaps, embroidery, unique prints. Vintage preferred.

  • Rockmount
  • Sheplers
  • H Bar C
  • Karman
  • Plains
  • Ely
  • Big Mac
  • Panhandle Slim

CARHARTT (USA Made)

  • Duck canvas chore coats & jackets
  • Vests
  • Painter pants
  • Western shirts
  • B17/B18 jeans

L.L. BEAN

  • Vintage USA made outerwear
  • Heritage & Traditional line
  • Down coats and vests
  • Wool and canvas pieces
  • Corduroy and canvas pants
  • USA made jeans

BAND TEES & CONCERT TEES

Printed tags are a pass. 2006 or earlier preferred.

VINTAGE WORKWEAR

  • Chore coats
  • Coveralls
  • Overalls
  • Work shirts
  • Duck canvas
  • Union-made labels

ADDITIONAL BRANDS

  • Adidas (90s & earlier)
  • Champion (80s & earlier)
  • Frostproof
  • Harley Davidson (80s & earlier)
  • JNCO Jeans
  • Lee (USA made or Union Label)
  • Members Only
  • Montgomery Ward (80s & earlier)
  • Nike (90s & earlier)
  • Patagonia
  • Pendleton
  • Sears & JCPenney (70s & earlier)
  • Starter & Chalk Line jackets
  • Vintage graphic tees
  • Woolrich

Common Questions

How do I know if my vintage clothing is worth selling?

Check the labels and tags. Brand names like Levi’s, Carhartt, Wrangler, LL Bean, and Filson are usually a good start, especially on items made before 2000. Union-made labels, single-stitch construction, USA-made tags, and well-worn-in cotton are all signals of vintage value. If you’re not sure, send us a few photos and we’ll tell you.

What brands do you buy?

We focus on vintage workwear, denim, western wear, band tees, and Americana. Our top brands are Levi’s (vintage), Carhartt USA-made, Wrangler western wear, LL Bean (vintage), Filson, and similar. See our full buying list above for the complete rundown.

Do you buy modern Carhartt or Levi’s?

Generally no. We focus on vintage and pre-2000s pieces. Modern Tractor Supply Carhartt or current Levi’s from a department store usually aren’t a fit for what we do. Older pieces with USA-made labels, union tags, or distinctive era construction are what we’re after.

How much do you pay for vintage clothing?

It depends on the brand, era, condition, and current market. We pay fairly for items we can use, but we’re a resale business — we need room to clean, photograph, list, and sell each piece. If you’re hoping to get full retail resale value, you’d likely do better selling on eBay or Poshmark yourself.

Where do you buy vintage clothing?

We’re based in Terre Haute, Indiana and buy locally throughout the Wabash Valley. We’ll travel within about 50 miles for larger collections. We also buy from sellers in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Vincennes, Danville, and Paris.

Do I need to ship my items, or do you meet locally?

We meet locally for cash or Cash App. No shipping required. We’ll arrange a public meetup spot once we’ve reviewed photos and made an offer.

What’s the difference between selling to you and consignment?

We buy outright. Cash on the spot, no waiting for items to sell, no consignment fees. You bring us the clothing, we make an offer, you walk away with money the same day.

How fast do you respond?

We respond to all inquiries within 24–48 hours. Most local sellers hear back the same day.

What if I have a large collection or estate?

Larger collections get priority. We’ll travel further than 50 miles for the right collection, and we can handle whole closets or estate estate clothing — just the clothing, not furniture or household items. Send us a brief description and a few overview photos to get started.

Can I sell vintage clothing if I don’t know what I have?

Yes — that’s most of our sellers. Snap a few photos showing the brand tags and overall condition, and we’ll tell you what it is and whether it’s a fit. No pressure either way.