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Firsthand intelligence report on where the secondhand market is headed — not where it's been. New issue every week from Kindan Boulevard.

No. 004 · Saturday, August 22 Firsthand
Ralph Lauren · Aimé Leon Dore · Champion · Eddie Bauer · Levi's · L.L. Bean
Firsthand No. 004
No. 004

Ralph Lauren already told buyers which vintage matters. Most of it hasn't gotten expensive yet.

August 22, 2026
No. 003 · Saturday, August 15 Firsthand
Ralph Lauren · Aimé Leon Dore · Champion · Eddie Bauer · Levi's · L.L. Bean
Firsthand No. 003
No. 003

Buckles, hidden rivets, and a war story sewn into denim.

August 15, 2026
No. 002 · Sunday, August 9 Firsthand
Ralph Lauren · Aimé Leon Dore · Champion · Eddie Bauer · Levi's · L.L. Bean
Firsthand No. 002
No. 002

Ralph Lauren Vintage adds CP-92 and Polo Surf Club.

August 9, 2026
No. 001 · Saturday, August 1 Firsthand
Ralph Lauren · Aimé Leon Dore · Champion · Eddie Bauer · Levi's · L.L. Bean
Firsthand No. 001
No. 001

Ralph Lauren is now selling vintage varsity pieces at $280 and up. The same pieces cost far less on eBay — for now.

August 1, 2026