Monday, August 16, 2010

the classic

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there's nothing that makes me yearn for fall more (besides the
long string of miserably sweaty late summer days) than the appearance of
trenches and plaids and boots in the back to school catalogs
that begin to grace my mailbox each august.

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(A.P.C. - f/w 2011)

though the style's stuck around since it was first introduced for
the british army by thomas burberry in 1901, we at pack rats are
particularly partial to the coat's appearance on our favorite girls
of the late 60's whose looks seem as if they'd fit in perfectly
still today.

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(francoise hardy. 1966.)

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(anna karina. made in the usa. 1966.)

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(audrey hepburn. breakfast at tiffanys. 1961.)

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(jacqueline bisset. bullit. 1968. though not technically a trench - i always think of her in this scene when i think of 60's trench stylings.)

the trench coat - with its lightweight design - is the perfect
coat to transition you from the cool days of fall (which, let's
be realistic, here in south carolina won't truly hit till sometime
round october) into the chillier months of winter. plus with our
milder days, a nice trench could even take you through the entire
season. of course here at pack rats we have our own selection of
vintage trenches - all priced at $35 and under.

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($25)

P8160148-2
($35)

P8160150-1
($20)

<3,
Rachael

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

We got these!

Classic country $3. Swing'in doors, pick-up trucks and PBR's



Arena Rock $8!



Blue eyed soul $4. Everybody had their Sgt. Pepper back then.
The Rascals went more psych-soul than psyche-rock. Double LP.



Jazz cornerstone $10. Monk, Hawk AND Art Blakey? Oh yeah.



You can take a listen to these and anything else
we have at Pack Rats. Drop by 2009 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29205.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Sweet System

Here's an outfit for ya!
As a whole or by the piece.

The 70's-era Toshiba receiver has over 100
watts per channel and a ton of filters and tone
controls to dial in any sound you like. $70.

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This Pioneer turn table is serious. $30.

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2-way Advent speakers for 20 bucks?!? They sound like a million. $20.

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Try it out. Drop by and play an album.

If you're looking for any other vintage audio,
tell us what and we'll try to find it.

Pack Rats is at 2009 Greene St. Columbia,SC 29205.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

guess what?!?

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we added a sale rack! rompers, florals and 80's swimwear for under
10 bucks?!? it's just what we do, ya'll.

Monday, July 12, 2010

This Saturday!

The Five Points Carnival of Savings comes to town. All kinds of crazy in the street fun 11-3. Rumor has it that Claussen's Inn, two doors up from us, will have chair massages and sangria. Sid and Nancy will have karaoke and we will have a sidewalk sale complete with magician. Look for $5.00 t-shirts, 50 cent books and who knows what else at 2009 Greene Street 5 Points USA!
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

10-4-1

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spend $10 and get one free grab.

take another dip in our goodie box for every ten bucks you lay down.

sylvia plath, glenn gould, jethro tull, thomas wolfe, dwight yoakam, primal scream and steinbeck.

come early for the best free books and records around. come late and get what's left.


offer good thursday july 8th and friday july 9th.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Now our own Etsy Shop...

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For all you out of towners that want to visit, visit us here.