ebay suits, sportcoats, and other clothing

Dunno, but they are cheap (would never pay much for white shoes) and canvas which means that unlike suede they could be cleaned.

Originally Posted by whacked

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^ Are they made by Sanders & Sanders?

I would guess so. The made-in-England Wrights I have are nice shoes -- full-grain leather, welted, fully lined.

I was thinking of making an offer on this if it didn't get any bids:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...TODAY.m238.lVI

Is the lack of sleeve buttons that much of a deal breaker for such a quality SC (PZ Sartoriale)?

Originally Posted by gumercindo

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Is the lack of sleeve buttons that much of a deal breaker for such a quality SC (PZ Sartoriale)?

No, you can just buy a new set of buttons. Not a big deal at all, and I'm not crazy about the buttons on there now anyway. But the asking price is a good sum for light blue linen. Hope you can talk them down a significant amount.

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

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No, you can just buy a new set of buttons. Not a big deal at all, and I'm not crazy about the buttons on there now anyway. But the asking price is a good sum for light blue linen. Hope you can talk them down a significant amount.

yeah, was not planning to offer those kinds of prices. I'll have to think about it...

Oxxford Suit

Comments?

Seems to be a lot of money for what it is, but does anyone have comments on the style/cut/fabric? What vintage do you think that suit is?

Thanks...

It's got some years on it, and the asking price is way, way more than it would command at auction. I don't think the average person would consider it terribly dated, but some eagle-eyed guys here will. Depends on how much that stuff matters to you.

The one Oxxford I bought on eBay was $100. $450 is eye popping.

Originally Posted by aragon765

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Oxxford Suit

Comments?

Seems to be a lot of money for what it is, but does anyone have comments on the style/cut/fabric? What vintage do you think that suit is?

Thanks...

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You've said it! You can do better for an older used Oxxford suit. The styling is distinctive so you should be absolutely sure that you like it. Are you OK with an unvented coat. And the side waist pant adjustors indicate that it might have been a MTM suit. Do you like the adjustor look?

Finally the inside pocket tag (the one that says "Non Pareil" is the older style) that was dropped about 10 years ago. So the suit is a minimum of 10 years old and probably older.

Finally the seller has a $450 BIN and says that he will reject any offer of less than %75 of that price. So his bottom line is about $350. I would only do it if you are absolutely certain that this specific suit is what you want and if you don't have the time or patience to search further.You can do better IMO.

Of course you have to find your proper size but as an example aportnoy just sold a 100% Cashmere Oxxford suit for considerably less right here on the SF B&S sales forum and it was probably newer. You will definitely see used Oxxford suits for less here and on Ebay.

Originally Posted by rnoldh

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You've said it! You can do better for an older used Oxxford suit. The styling is distinctive so you should be absolutely sure that you like it. Are you OK with an unvented coat. And the side waist pant adjustors indicate that it might have been a MTM suit. Do you like the adjustor look?

Finally the inside pocket tag (the one that says "Non Pareil" is the older style) that was dropped about 10 years ago. So the suit is a minimum of 10 years old and probably older.

Finally the seller has a $450 BIN and says that he will reject any offer of less than %75 of that price. So his bottom line is about $350. I would only do it if you are absolutely certain that this specific suit is what you want and if you don't have the time or patience to search further.You can do better IMO.

Of course you have to find your proper size but as an example aportnoy just sold a 100% Cashmere Oxxford suit for considerably less right here on the SF B&S sales forum and it was probably newer. You will definitely see used Oxxford suits for less here and on Ebay.

This is my feeling as well -- I realize the price is likely four times what the suit is worth on the 'open market'. The issue is that I have a very difficult time finding anything even resembling my size, so when something comes up, it is hard not to get excited. I am trying to fill in my suit selection after buying some new MTM suits, and having a really difficult buying anything used/on sale because my size is next to impossible to find other than full custom/MTM...

My search for suits that fit AND are a good deal seems to be a one in a thousand (million?) proposition.. I will continue to search (or wait until this one is relisted at a more realistic starting price/BIN)

Ahh the joys of being a 37/38 Tall....

Originally Posted by aragon765

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Oxxford Suit

Comments?

Seems to be a lot of money for what it is, but does anyone have comments on the style/cut/fabric? What vintage do you think that suit is?

Thanks...

It's worth about $100 max. Offer them that and if they don't take it, move on.

http://stores.ebay.com/The-English-Tailor

Grenson shoes cheap. Smedley. Canali. Have never seen this seller on Ebay.

Steven

Hi,

I was wondering about all these RL and Lacoste polo's that come up in ebay in large quantities for less than half price. Are these knock-offs or the real thing. For example here is an auction http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-5-NWT-NEW...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Amazing-S....dZViewItem Someone selling 5 suits for 500 dollars, 3 Brooks Brothers and 2 Zegna. Some of them look nice.... but I'd only want to buy one

Originally Posted by Clench Million

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http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Amazing-S....dZViewItem

Someone selling 5 suits for 500 dollars, 3 Brooks Brothers and 2 Zegna.

Some of them look nice.... but I'd only want to buy one

any opinions on this? My dad has been working in business casual forever, and now that he is selling his company and becoming chief of technologies, he needs some business formal clothing.

he is a 42, but im not sure about the length. Hes about 5'7 or 5'8