Are these suits worth $500?

I recently purchased a couple Hickey Freeman suits from STP, which I came to learn are actually Hickey Freeman Ltd (Lindsay Model).  I paid just under $500 for each suit. 

I brought the suits to a tailor this weekend thinking that I still had received a good deal despite the fact that they were not mainline Hickey Freeman.  The tailor did not think so, and pointed to some Baroni suits that he had on the rack for $489, (with about $90 in alterations included--he is a good tailor in the area).  He said they were manufactured in the same factor as E. Zegna, and were of a much higher quality than what I had brought into the store.  I have several questions:

1.) Did I receive a good deal on the Hickey Freeman Ltd. suits?

2.) Has anyone heard of Baroni (Prive line), and are they of better quality than the HF Ltd.?  Are they full or half-canvass? I have seen that they can be had for less than $400 from online retailers--are those individuals reliable?

3.) If not either of these brands, what is my best bet for a suit in $500 area?  

First and foremost, I need to decide whether to return the HF Ltd. suits.  Then it's back to the drawing board.  I am not in an extreme rush to get a new suit, but I also can't wait until something shows up at Nordstrom Rack.

All this aside, I am looking for some solid suits (charcoal, black, or navy).  I'm just under 6'1", 180 lbs.  I have found that 40R suits are too small for my shoulders and chest, but I don't really fill out a traditional 42R suit, so I am thinking that my best bet is a European 52R, or slim/tapered 42.  If it means getting a much better suit, I am open to spending a bit more. 

Any advice would be much appreciated, and I apologize in advance if this thread is redundant.   

Thank you for the quick response.  Where have you been able to find Hickey Freeman mainline for $400?  

If anyone can point me to reliable clothiers that carry the suits they suggest, I would very much appreciate it (online or in the Boston area-- I'm also willing to travel to certain parts of New Hampshire, too).

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Originally Posted by jeff13007 


"Brioni" is not the same brand as "Baroni" the former starts at about 5k USD and they have their own factory, And i really highly doubt "Baroni" the latter is produced in the same factory as E. Zegna or is in anyway near the same level of fabric and construction quality.

Of course.  That was just a typo.  In reading some of the posts on the thread that Gdot linked, it seems that I was fed some BS, and that Baroni's connection (if it could properly be considered one at all) is to Corneliani.  In any case, I don't know that I will be purchasing one of these suits. 

The HF Ltd. suits are certainly being sent back to STP.  For $6 return shipping, its a lesson well learned.    

I guess its back to the drawing board.  I appreciate the suggestions, Reid.  Any others are certainly welcome.    

What is the consensus on Benjamin Sartorial suits?  They look to be around $525 dollars on eHaberdasher.  Good deal?  How is the fit?