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He owned a 5 story building that was FULL of inventory. When I started buying from him in the early 2000s there was a depression in local brick and mortar shops but an online explosion. Anything that was popular in the 80s he had a large collection of…and it was all DEADSTOCK. I used to buy posters, banners, sunglasses, bandanas, belt buckles and of course t-shirts. He sold everything from leathers to belt buckles. I would visit once a week for many years and buy stuff. We eventually became great friends and had an amazing partnership frankly. Initially, when I approached him to buy old inventory he was reluctant. A Pakistani immigrant that opened a “Head Shop” in my town in 1972. My top supplier of deadstock items over the years was a guy named Roger. The price that some of these tees command lately is incredible…well over $1000. I started with 3D emblem because I have a cool story that I want to share. 3D EMBLEM If you find these…rejoice! Even the third tag.

I’ve included a link to eBay from each tag heading. This comes from 20 years of experience buying vintage tees. We’ve assembled a list of 9 tags that you MUST BUY anytime you see them. So in order to take any guessing out of your purchase. Other times it was just a sample screenprint from a local business or a DIY project. Sometimes, it would turn out to be valuable. Most of the time I would buy the shirt, put it aside until I came across something similar online. The challenge of researching a nondescript item to determine its age or value. This is a common dilemma for the t-shirt hunter. Do you buy it and risk wasting your time and money? Or do you ignore it and potentially leave money on the table? You think it may be valuable but its $6.99!? Hmmm. Google is no help because it’s non-specific. There’s no date but you’re familiar with the print, you just can’t put your finger on it. You’re at the thrift shop and come across a t-shirt…Screen Stars for example. The following thing happens to every vintage buyer. So it’s tough to gauge the value of a shirt unless you’re experienced. Manufacturers like Stedman’s, Anvil, Jerzees, Ched, Sneakers, Artex, Velva Sheen, etc. There were dozens of popular t-shirt brands in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The most valuable vintage t-shirt brands are the following.

Even if you’re a novice, just memorize this list and you’ll be off to a great start! All vintage shirts have value to some degree but this guide will list the most valuable tags to look for while you’re thrift shopping. If you haven’t read it please click here. In our first major guide to buying t-shirts, we talked about tags.