Dig The Vintage — Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Why does Dig The Vintage measure Pit-to-Pit on every garment?

Accepted Answer

Vintage clothing spans decades of differing sizing standards, global manufacturing origins, and natural fabric shrinkage over 20–40 years. A 1996 "XL" fits completely differently than a modern Asian "XL". Measuring from armpit seam to armpit seam laid flat gives you the exact chest drape in inches, ensuring you never buy a 1-of-1 piece that doesn't fit.

Question 2

How should I measure my own clothes to compare with your rack?

Accepted Answer

Take your favorite jacket or t-shirt that fits you best. Lay it completely flat on a table or bed, smooth out any wrinkles, and measure straight across the chest from where the sleeve attaches to the body (underarm seam to underarm seam). Match that number against our Pit-to-Pit specification.

Question 3

Where is the physical store and what are your opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Our physical brick-and-mortar storefront is located at Chabahil Chowk (near the Chabahil Stupa and Ring Road), Kathmandu 44600. We are open daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. You are welcome to pull pieces from the rack, try them on, or listen to records in our crate area.

Question 4

How do I reserve or buy a 1-of-1 item online?

Accepted Answer

Because every garment, record, and collectible is strictly 1-of-1 with zero restocks, click the "Inquire via Instagram DM" or "Inquire via WhatsApp" button on any item. Our team will verify that it is still on the hanger, hold it for you, and coordinate in-store pickup or delivery options.

Question 5

Do you deliver within Kathmandu or outside the valley?

Accepted Answer

In-store counter pickup is always available daily at our Chabahil shop (12:00 PM – 7:00 PM). For delivery within Kathmandu Valley or outside the valley, please message @digthevintage on Instagram or WhatsApp to confirm current delivery availability and dispatch arrangements for your address.

Question 6

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept payment in-store at Chabahil Chowk (cash and digital transfer). For reservations and deliveries, our shop team will share current payment options directly during your WhatsApp or Instagram DM inquiry.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the @dtv.archives Sold Vault?

Accepted Answer

Our Sold Vault documents the cultural lineage of rare grails that have passed through our shop—from 90s Karl Kani embroidery to original 1974 AD cassettes and 1978 Vertigo Swirl vinyl. Vintage is ephemeral; preserving high-resolution photography, measurements, and selling provenance honors Kathmandu's growing archive community.

Question 8

How are vinyl records, cassette tapes, and audio devices tested?

Accepted Answer

Every record is ultrasonic or microfiber cleaned and auditioned on our in-store turntable for warp, groove wear, and audio fidelity. Cassettes are play-tested on calibrated cassette decks to verify pressure pads and magnetic tape condition. Vintage Walkmans and CD players receive new drive belts and laser calibrations before listing.

Evisu Daruma Daicock Raw Indigo Selvedge Jeans

Aape by A Bathing Ape Universe Carpenter Denim Jorts

Rocawear Snap-Button Heavy Wool & Leather Varsity

Reebok NFL Green Bay Packers Vintage Zip-Up Windbreaker

Carhartt Heavy Canvas Work Shirt with Corduroy Collar

The North Face Reversible Nuptse Down Jacket

Quiksilver Y2K Double-Knee Skate Carpenter Denim

O'Neill 90s Jacquard Graffiti Back Insulated Bomber

Ecko Unltd Hooded Polar Fleece Utility Jacket

Scarface Tony Montana 1983 "World Is Yours" Graphic Tee

Harley-Davidson Vintage Eagle Patch Sage Knit Beanie

Looney Tunes × Chicago White Sox 1993 Vintage Silk Tie

Bergamot Brass 1991 "Save The Rain Forests" Pewter Buckle

Nujabes - Modal Soul (Original 2xLP Gatefold Vinyl)

Kanye West - The College Dropout (2004 2xLP Vinyl)

Fleetwood Mac - Mirage (1982 Warner Bros. Vinyl LP)

Pearl Jam - Ten (1991 Original Epic Vinyl LP)

The Doors - Debut Album (1967 Elektra Gold Label LP)

Billy Joel - Turnstiles (1976 Columbia Vinyl LP)

Aerosmith - Debut Album feat. "Dream On" (1973 Columbia LP)

ABBA - Greatest Hits feat. "Fernando" (1976 Vinyl LP)

Gorillaz - Demon Days (2005 Original Parlophone CD)

Linkin Park Meteora & Y2K Alternative Rock CD Stack

Samjhana - 1985 Ranjit Gazmer Original Nepali OST Cassette

Iron Maiden - Vintage 80s Heavy Metal Cassette Tape Stack

Classic Rock & Heavy Metal Flight Crate Collection

Panasonic CD Player & Sony SRS-A55 Blue Active Speakers

Sony Walkman WM-FX288 Silver AM/FM Cassette Player

Sony Y2K Cyber-shot Digicam & Walkman Silver Trio

Y2K Hot Pink Compact Digicam with Active Display

Snoopy Studios Universal Japan 1999 Ceramic Coin Bank

Retro Portable Audio Equipment Flight Case Archive