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SkinnyTieGuy

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What is the max you guys would be willing to bid on a Hugo Boss suit? The starting bid was $250, which is much much lower than retail. Looks to be a good deal.

My only concern is that the pants come from a different size of jacket (not sure how this is). So even though the jacket is perfect for me, the pants will be about two sizes too big.

Any thoughts? What point would you stop bidding?
 

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Originally Posted by SkinnyTieGuy
What is the max you guys would be willing to bid on a Hugo Boss suit?

Maybe £25 GBP.

Originally Posted by SkinnyTieGuy
The starting bid was $250,

Hahahaha.


Originally Posted by SkinnyTieGuy
which is much much lower than retail. Looks to be a good deal.

My only concern is that the pants come from a different size of jacket (not sure how this is). So even though the jacket is perfect for me, the pants will be about two sizes too big.


If you have serious doubts about it's size, and it turns out to be the case, then it's a very poor deal IMO.

Originally Posted by SkinnyTieGuy
Any thoughts? What point would you stop bidding?

I wouldn't even start bidding.
 

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Other than just Hugo Boss hate, some questions like: new/used, staple/unusual pattern, vintage, common/unusual size, etc, would have been necessary to really answer this question.
 

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Pass on BOSS without doubt.
 

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Originally Posted by Gibonius
Other than just Hugo Boss hate, some questions like: new/used, staple/unusual pattern, vintage, common/unusual size, etc, would have been necessary to really answer this question.

Boss hate aside, 250 for used suit in 2 different sizes probably isn't smart money.
 

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Originally Posted by pvrhye
Boss hate aside, 250 for used suit in 2 different sizes probably isn't smart money.

I'm just saying in general yo. I'm not going to start bidding on a Boss suit with mismatched pants that doesn't fit either.
 

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I'd pass. I have an athletic build so I see myself in the same situation (jacket size is good, pants too big). Just be patient
 

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Can usually snag a NEW Hugo Boss suit for around $250 at NM Last Call (40% Coupons they usually do).

But for a used one with a different sized pant drop.... would be leery to buy it at all.
 

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Thanks for the advice guys. Does it being NWOT change anyone's minds as far as fair price?
 

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*Price Is Right contestant voice*

"ONE DOLLAR!"

*raucous applause*
 

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Originally Posted by SkinnyTieGuy
Thanks for the advice guys. Does it being NWOT change anyone's minds as far as fair price?

NWOT is meaningless on Ebay most of the time, might as well say "Excellent Used Condition." If it's still got all the pockets sewn shut, basting still in, etc, maybe you could give some value to NWOT, but otherwise it means "I found this in a thrift store and it doesn't look worn to me!"
 

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Spend some time here reading SF.

Then go to the B & S forum and see what is for sale.

With some knowledge you will do much, much better than Ebay usually.

As to the $250 used Boss suit. Way too high. Pass and move on.
 

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