I've asked similar questions so I'll follow up with some things I would recommend clarifying to help the experts here steer you right: 1. How much time/interest do you have in frequently checking eBay, the "outlet" style websites or timing your purchase to coincide with reoccurring sales? Obviously much of what comes on sale when going discount one way or another will not be your size or desired fabric etc. - as opposed to buying from a retail source who often carry a full range of sizes and fabrics. 2. Do you feel like you can navigate the dangerous ebay waters in terms of spotting frauds, checking seller references (by back searching on here for example) and not getting sucked into bidding wars. 3. Are you a difficult size or have odd features that would make purchasing over the internet more difficult. (e.g. exceptionally tall or short thin etc) 4. Is it important that you have a full wardrobe of suits and would you like to source something in your price range that is repeatable with some frequency. If you're looking for a special occasion suit it's less of an issue. 5. How much are you willing to stray from your original vision (of an italian suit - obviously canali is brilliant I just don't think it's easy to find for 500) in pursuit of "quality" or craftsmanship? That said here are a couple of ideas: The ebay store "rralphystore" has polo "made in italy" suits in the 500 range. I haven't bought from them but I've read good reviews. They also have a money back return policy. Joseph bank has signature gold suits that are very conservative in the 400-500 range on sale that are half canvassed. tmlewin.co.uk has 2 button half canvassed suits that are quite trendy (I have a very slimly cut 2 button suit from them) best,
