ebay suits, sportcoats, and other clothing

[edmorel]

The only thing I'd like to add is that it is almost counterproductive to list an item that has 6 days to go, especially if the price is low. I like to wait until there is a day or less left, so that someone on the board has a legitmate chance of winning rather than advertising it way in advance for the whole world to see. I have it on good authority that we have been "infiltrated". There are lurkers who come here just to get the auction links.


Also, a bit of a self-serving plug. I just posted new Incotex light weight flannels and wools

 

[drizzt3117]

I was going to bid on this near the starting price, but someone might still be interested as it has less than 24 hours left, looks like a really nice jacket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=200031998260

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

First Thanks to drizzt3117 for starting this thread. I'm sure it's going to be useful and fun.

But then I thought of something. Would you(or I) post an Ebay item that you plan to bid on? Especially at the end of the auction(say with 24 hours or less to go).

I, would not. I don't think of myself as a greedy or crass person, but I don't see why I would invite competitive bids on something that I hoped to win for myself.

I don't think it will be a big problem and I think this thread will thrive. But, I'd like to see some SF members feelings on the issue of posting an item that you hope to win!

Here's a possible good deal on a nice Loro Piana 120's SB 3Bttn suit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

2 & 1/2 days to go, no bids, and a $29.99 start price. I had interest, but the sleeves are too short for me. I always hold off if I would need to lengthen sleeves(too much chance of a problem)!

Like I said, if I were really serious about bidding and winning this suit, I would not post it here! What about the rest of you? If you were serious about bidding and winning an Ebay item, would you post it here?

Nah I wouldn't post anything that I really wanted, but you often see things that aren't in your size, or that you already have in your wardrobe but think are a good value.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by A Harris

Sorry to disappoint guys, but Isaia made/makes suits for Paul Stuart to both the Gianluca Napoli (fused) spec and the better canvassed spec. Only the Stuarts Choice suits are canvassed and from what little info there is in the auction I do not think Nitro's suit is from the Stuart's Choice line.

I don't doubt A Harris, but I'm really surprised that Paul Stuart would sell fused suits. I'm sure they are nice for what they are, but I'm still surprised.

 

[drizzt3117]

This is a mislabeled blazer from Paul Stuart, brown wool/cashmere blend with $49.99 BIN. Measurements look like they fit a 41/42R:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PAUL-SMITH-Brown...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by chorse123

I don't doubt A Harris, but I'm really surprised that Paul Stuart would sell fused suits. I'm sure they are nice for what they are, but I'm still surprised.

They're definitely from the main Paul Stuart Line.

I think the stiffness I noticed in mine is the fusing - they're less stiff than my cheap suits, but nowhere near as comfortable as my Belvest and Oxxfords, which are clearly full canvassed. So, it looks like a fairly decent fusing. I did some sort of pinch test (I still don't know if I did the test right), and it appears that the outer layer of fabric on the chest area is just slightly thicker than the fabric in the back portion or lower waist portion - I think that indicates that the wool has been glued to the canvas rather than stitched.

I am considering returning them, although they do have nice styling. The only negative is that Nitro does not offer full returns. So I might just sell them and eat the difference. And Nitro did indicate that these were made to the lower Gianluca specs, which are fused, and the price is acceptable for a discounted fuse suit. I was just surprised as well that Paul Stuart would go fused.

Other than the fusing, it appears to be a fairly well made suit. Narrow arm holes, well made trousers, nice lapels. sleeves are built to have functional buttonholes if desired. But now that I've started wearing canvassed suits, I have to wonder whether I'll get any use out of the fused suit.

 

[EL72]

Since I won't be bidding on this one,

here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-1995-Ralph-L...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by EL72

Since I won't be bidding on this one,

here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-1995-Ralph-L...QQcmdZViewItem

my eyes!!

 

[lawyerdad]

The goggles, they do nothing!

 

[marc237]

Originally Posted by EL72

Since I won't be bidding on this one,

here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-1995-Ralph-L...QQcmdZViewItem


Damn, cheaper than what I paid.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by gdl203

my eyes!!

Come on, you know want to...

Add a pair of these trousers http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-695-Ralph-La...QQcmdZViewItem

+ formal shirt and bowtie and you've got yourself a top quality xmas party outfit for less than 10% retail.

 

[chorse123]

This could be mediocre or very good. The Les Copains cashmere I've seen is very very nice. If it's your size, probably worth the gamble:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-LES-COPAINS-...QQcmdZViewItem

Could be a cool Zegna jacket:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-695-E-ZEGNA-...QQcmdZViewItem

Another one, though no buy-it-now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-1525-E-ZEGNA...QQcmdZViewItem

Uhh, this is kinda cool:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Polo-Ralph-Laure...QQcmdZViewItem

 

[edmorel]

Someone should buy this if it stays under $70

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Someone should buy this if it stays under $70

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
In my limited experience - which does not extend to cashmere or to sweaters of any sort - Joseph & Lyman (a Bloomie's house label, I'm pretty sure) tends to be of fairly mediocre quality and stylistically blah. But you're probably right - at below $70, you're probably getting at least a decent workhorse cashmere sweater.

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Someone should buy this if it stays under $70

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I love zippered cardigans and have several I wear in fall/winter but they MUST have a double zipper or they bunch up at the bottom and don't look nice when zippered - especially with a banded waist.

I like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 but the price is a bit high imo.

The half-zip cashmere sweaters for $100 are a great deal though http://cgi.ebay.com/RALPH-LAUREN-465...QQcmdZViewItem

p.s. I bought a PL Keaton shirt from that seller w/no problems.