J Press Mystery Pack

[deveandepot1]

Anybody try this? It looks like it could possible be a good deal.
http://jpressonline.com/mystery.php

 

[ter1413]

hmmmmm....

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Sounds like a way of getting rid of all the crap that nobody will buy otherwise...

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

Sounds like a way of getting rid of all the crap that nobody will buy otherwise...

and not telling you which crap you will receive b4-hand.

 

[idfnl]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

Sounds like a way of getting rid of all the crap that nobody will buy otherwise...

Yup yup... clearance with a twist

 

[Makoto Chan]

This kind of promotion is popular in Japan, where it's ALWAYS a great thing. All kinds of stores, from Starbucks to big clothing retailers, have mystery bags with really nice things, not just old clearance items. Since J. Press is owned by a Japanese company, I don't think it's so farfetched that this might be in that vein.

 

[intent]

Their prices are already inflated. You're likely to get a half-canvassed (or fused) suit/SC with the $500 pack bundled with scarves/ties in the colors of universities you didn't attend. Good deal if you're really into J. Press, but otherwise I would just wait for a sale or buy on B&S/eBay.

Edit: This is especially true if you are a common size such as 40R. You'll get the weird regatta stripe suits that nobody wants.

All pure speculation, of course.

 

[Viral]

according to the website, they will contact you to obtain your sizing details once an order is placed.

 

[ter1413]

Originally Posted by Viral

according to the website, they will contact you to obtain your sizing details once an order is placed.

so you have the proper fix on **** that you will hardly wear....

 

[imageWIS]

I think J. Press might be channeling SF:

Re-gifting and trading amongst like-minded individuals encouraged

 

[intent]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

I think J. Press might be channeling SF:

Re-gifting and trading amongst like-minded individuals encouraged

I read that to be "be prepared to be disappointed".

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by intent

I read that to be "be prepared to be disappointed".
Also an aspect of SF.

 

[edmorel]

$500 - This pack will include a suit or sportcoat and multiple accessories. Available until 12/20. No refunds, no returns, limited time offer

This could be the worse deal in retail for the consumer right now. What a horrible marketing idea.

 

[EBugatti]

This is a very, very stupid idea. Absolutely a way to get rid of stuff that no one would select on their own. Also, the old maxim suggests you should never buy something just because it's on sale--if you like it, and it happens to be on sale, then you have a win. This turns that logic on its head and suggests you'll buy anything as long as its on sale.

Epic Fail.

 

[DubA169]

interesting