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hunterxgatherer 
That is interesting, seeing as how I have my own fair share of 3.5 ties, I prefer the 3.25 ties but can definitely go down to 3.
Any reason why you dont prefer the skinnies? But then again 3.5 is just classic and timeless
I prefer 3.5 as it makes a nice size knot and it isn't trendy in terms of width. I have some that are 3.25 and that still works ok for me. I'm 41 and I find they look good on people of almost any age. I find the skinny ties look good on guys in their 20s, but on guy's that are older it looks like they are trying out for a part as an extra on Mad Men.
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taxgenius
I'm wonder if I am alone here, but if I see a gorgeous tie but it's an inferior brand, I won't buy it. I have faith in certain names and I stick to those.
There are some brands I favor and I'm willing to try new brands. However, I won't buy ties from inferior brands.
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hunterxgatherer Wow, all of this is great info. Does anybody care where the ties are made? Whether its imported from a developing country, or handmade, or manufactured?
I was looking to handmake these to give more attention to the details, but wondering if that really even matters. I have had handmade and non and both seem to really depend on who's making them.
I think its very nice if its handmade, but I've had some nice ties that aren't not hand made. I think almost all of my ties are made in Italy or England, but I wouldn't mind buying a high quality tie made in the US.
I think if a product is made in a developing country, it might turn some people off. Where the tie is made isn't generally a concern of mine. However when you hear something is made in certain countries it does make me question its quality and value.
