Did Burberry just screw me?

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by mmkn

When I was doing MTM Giorgio Armani - for the same suit, the price can be anywhere from $6,000 to $20,000. Yep, $20,000, same suit make, except that the fabric had a little sticker on it that said something to effect of "will weave when requested."

Whoah.

 

[Cary Grant]

I won't argue whether anybody thinks that is a good value point for a Burberry coat. But your supporsition that MTM should be the or cheaper than off the rack is wrong.

You should expect it to generally land between OTR and the cost of Bespoke for comparable cloth and workmanship.

 

[NakedYoga]

Fraud in the inducement? Material misrepresentation?

The only Burberry item I've had is an overcoat, but I'm very surprised at a $1,000+ price for a MTM sportcoat from Burberry.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

I won't argue whether anybody thinks that is a good value point for a Burberry coat. But your supporsition that MTM should be the or cheaper than off the rack is wrong.

You should expect it to generally land between OTR and the cost of Bespoke for comparable cloth and workmanship.

I had the same thought for a second, but if you re-read his post, it was a special "MTM event." Usually at those events retailers will waive the additional MTM charge.

 

[BSullivan]

Originally Posted by chorse123

I had the same thought for a second, but if you re-read his post, it was a special "MTM event." Usually at those events retailers will waive the additional MTM charge.


Precisely.

I ended up buying the less expensive wool/cotton blend for $1095. I'm also getting an MTM suit for $1100.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Cancel the order and have a quality jacket made.

 

[mmkn]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Whoah.

Yea, back in the early to mid 2000's when money was more virtual, derived, and overleveraged it was not unusual to see people walking around with $45,000 vicuna Kiton jackets. With a few exceptions, it is good to see more realistic discussion of prices nowadays.

- M