Ascot Chang Student Discount - A Good Deal?

[markdc]

Is the following deal a good deal for a senior getting ready to graduate? I don't live in NYC myself, but can easily get there and back for $25. I would be especially interested in his shirts. Are they well worth the deal below, or would you recommend seeking another tailor? Thanks!

Description below:

Between March 1st, 2009 and June 30th, 2009, Ascot Chang would like to invite all 2009 graduates to invest in their professional wardrobe and visit our New York City store for a unique, one-time-only, shopping experience:

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FOR ALL 2009 GRADUATES:

50% OFF a minimum order of 4 bespoke Ascot Chang dress shirts

50% OFF of a bespoke Ascot Chang suit.

At full retail price, shirts start at $130, suits at $1,800 and Tuxedo's at $3,500.

If interested, please send an email to [email protected] to set up an appointment at our Ascot Chang store.

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Terms and Conditions:

This offer is valid only between 3/1/2009 to 6/30/2009 and offer can only be used once.
Offer is only valid for Winter 2008 or Spring 2009 graduating students.
Proof of student and graduation status must be presented for offer to be valid.
Appointment must be made for offer to be valid.
Offer only applies to custom-made items.
Offer is only valid at the 110 Central Park South, New York, NY Ascot Chang store. Offer cannot be redeemed online.
Offer cannot be exchanged for monetary credit of any kind and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Offer cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon.

In case of any dispute, Ascot Chang Co. Ltd. reserves the right of final decision.

 

[dphoenix]

Bespoke shirts for $65? sounds pretty good, although the suit and tux deal seems really great.

 

[dah328]

Especially if their suits are still done by Gordon Yao. That would be a great deal for $600-700.

 

[coverto]

Id say thats a great deal, and will be a lot of fun going in there checking out their books of fabrics! the danger is that youll get a look at some of the higher priced books, and before you know it those $65 shirts turn into $175 shirts....

 

[polar-lemon]

I've not heard such good things about AC. However, can anyone who has used them comment on the base fabrics? I would do it for $65-70 a shirt, but probably not more than that. Would it even be worthwhile to consider?

 

[Spatlese]

Originally Posted by polar-lemon

I've not heard such good things about AC. However, can anyone who has used them comment on the base fabrics? I would do it for $65-70 a shirt, but probably not more than that. Would it even be worthwhile to consider?

+1, I think it's worth chancing at 65-70, knowing what that might buy you in RTW, or compared with the adventure that is Jantzen.

 

[Nataku]

I recently thrifted an Ascot Chang suit-jacket that was made in 2001. If the quality is the same as they were then, the suits would be well worth it. It's a beautiful piece.

 

[Taxler]

C has the most extensive collection of fabrics of any shirtmaker I know- the most expensive being about $1200 for 220's. The first shirt they did for me was adequate, and it took 3 attempts to get it precise, but they do quick and consistent work. They also do a shirt with hand finished seams for an extra $200 or so.

 

[SartorialSpender]

Originally Posted by dah328

Especially if their suits are still done by Gordon Yao. That would be a great deal for $600-700.

You mean $900?

 

[wmmk]

Damn, I wish I were graduating college this year. I'm only high school class of '11, haha. Awesome deal, though.

 

[acidboy]

C shirts are worth its price, imo, at full price.

 

[JohnGalt]

Originally Posted by markdc

At full retail price, shirts start at $130, suits at $1,800 and Tuxedo's at $3,500.


I don't know that I could trust them with my clothing seeing that they don't know plurals don't take commas

 

[dragon8]

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

I don't know that I could trust them with my clothing seeing that they don't know plurals don't take commas

but they make a nice shirt.

 

[Cas Ruffin]

I remember buying an Ascot Chang ascot. That wasn't about sh*t. A regretted purchase.

 

[Nahmeanz]

I like my ascot chang shirts a lot, they are pricey tho.

they also have a deal right now for non-graduates: buy 6 shirts get 1 free...so spend 1500 and get a free shirt...