Pocket Squares: A Discussion Thread, Questions, Opinions, Suggestions..... - Page 163

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Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy 


To steal an expression from my British wife, they are "Chalk and Cheese" The majority of Tom Fold ones I have seen have bold graphic patterns, usually in two or three colors which have a retro-modern feel.
On the other hand, Rubinacci has very old classic images/designs using numerous colors on almost every pocket square.
So two very different looks. Choose what suits your personal style.
They are both good quality silk and printing.

Thanks for the info! Will def try out a Rubinacci ps and a tie as well to see what i'm missing over here :)

This isn't really SF approved but ...

For the next few days I will ship Rubinacci squares for $95. (I will make a new thread with the ones I have available -  I will put a link in my signature shortly.)

If you buy from the store in Naples they are 85 EUR, online it they work out to be around 100 EUR which is $125 depending which convertor you use and the rate on that day.

The Rubinacci store in London sells the squares for around 80-85 pounds ($130).

After this weekend my prices will be changing to pounds (I moved to London around 2 weeks ago) and a new website will be launching. Also, there will be a cap at which I will offer free shipping (worldwide) but it won't be possible on all orders since the postage charges in the UK are astronomical compared with the US.

One more thing, most luxury brands require their products to be sold at certain prices by their retailers, actually, I can't think of anyone that I have approached that doesn't have a really strict policy including no sales, only 1/2 sales a year that have to be authorized by the company, no price wars with other retailers to mention a few. For this reason certain items just won't appear on B&S at a large discount unless they are used or one off items.

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Originally Posted by davesmith 

 

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   This isn't really SF approved but ...

 

For the next few days I will ship Rubinacci squares for $95. (I will make a new thread with the ones I have available -  I will put a link in my signature shortly.)

 

If you buy from the store in Naples they are 85 EUR, online it they work out to be around 100 EUR which is $125 depending which convertor you use and the rate on that day.

 

The Rubinacci store in London sells the squares for around 80-85 pounds ($130).

 

After this weekend my prices will be changing to pounds (I moved to London around 2 weeks ago) and a new website will be launching. Also, there will be a cap at which I will offer free shipping (worldwide) but it won't be possible on all orders since the postage charges in the UK are astronomical compared with the US.

 

One more thing, most luxury brands require their products to be sold at certain prices by their retailers, actually, I can't think of anyone that I have approached that doesn't have a really strict policy including no sales, only 1/2 sales a year that have to be authorized by the company, no price wars with other retailers to mention a few. For this reason certain items just won't appear on B&S at a large discount unless they are used or one off items.

 

Okay I see. Will you have free shipment inside EU?

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Originally Posted by Hampton 

Okay I see. Will you have free shipment inside EU?

This is what postage costs me from the UK. (All with tracking). This is via the post office, to use a courier, add a zero to all these numbers.

Within the UK - £4 ($6)

Europe - £7 ($10)

USA - £9 ($14)

Considering I was sending stuff with tracking within the USA, that would get there within 3 days, for $1.64 I would say I am facing a huge increase in my shipping costs!! At the moment I am unsure what to do, however, I am leaning towards charging actual postage and having free shipping for an order or X amount, not 100% sure what that amount will be yet....

I have checked out a bunch of UK retailers and few, if any, offer free shipping.

Now a picture of a pocket square.

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Originally Posted by Renton 

 waiting on the link

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Originally Posted by b1os 

Yeah, I linked it in the thumbs-up. They look pretty nice but I have yet to see one IRL.

That link has been updated, sorry for the delay.

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Originally Posted by davesmith 

 

This is what postage costs me from the UK. (All with tracking). This is via the post office, to use a courier, add a zero to all these numbers.

 

Within the UK - £4 ($6)

 

Europe - £7 ($10)

 

USA - £9 ($14)

 

Considering I was sending stuff with tracking within the USA, that would get there within 3 days, for $1.64 I would say I am facing a huge increase in my shipping costs!! At the moment I am unsure what to do, however, I am leaning towards charging actual postage and having free shipping for an order or X amount, not 100% sure what that amount will be yet....

 

I have checked out a bunch of UK retailers and few, if any, offer free shipping.

 

 

Now a picture of a pocket square.

 

Understand, thanks for the info. And good luck all your custom buyers will stay with you :)

And that picture is awsome i'm looking more at his watch wondering what brand that is, JLC?

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Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy 

I snip them off with the small scissors on my Swiss Army knife. I find that the label almost always has different thread than the edge. If it doesn't, I leave it alone.

 Thanks for posting this tip. I used this method this weekend and it worked out great!