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Ralph Lauren cashmere sweaters

intfxdx

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I see alot of sale thread of RL Cashmere sweaters on style forum and ebay, and wonder why this is so ? Does anybody know ? Also how is the quality of these sweaters ? (is it better to wait for sale and pay sth like $200 on RL online store ?) and do you think that it worth to buy 3 Polo brand cashmere sweater or 1 Purple label. (on ebay) Purple label are hand knit i guess while Polo label are not. A lot of question i know, but i am thinking to invest in 5-6 sweaters, that's why i ask
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Blue label: Quality, from skilled makers

Purple Label: Quality, From God

p.s. Green Label (Lauren by Ralph Lauren): From Satan


Don't buy six mediocre sweaters, save your money for one RLPL.
 

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They were probably 75% off at the outlet. I was told by an outlet worker that depending on the type of tag the item has, it was 75% off. Therefore you see an abundance of items FS that were purchased at at least half of what they're selling for.

That's why (I hate B&S and the vultures that post there).

They take advantage of the sales, buy everything up, and then list it here (or eBay) at a markup of at least 100% of what they paid. Add to that the current price drop/bump system here and you have items marked up like 200%.
 

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Originally Posted by bigbris1
They were probably 75% off at the outlet. I was told by an outlet worker that depending on the type of tag the item has, it was 75% off. Therefore you see an abundance of items FS that were purchased at at least half of what they're selling for. That's why (I hate B&S and the vultures that post there). They take advantage of the sales, buy everything up, and then list it here (or eBay) at a markup of at least 100% of what they paid. Add to that the current price drop/bump system here and you have items marked up like 200%.
I agree and disagree at the same time. I simply don't have easy access to a RL outlet. If someone makes the trip up and buys a bunch at say $40-$50, I don't really have a problem paying $100 for it to be shipped directly to my home. There's something to be said about making the trip, buying, listing, packaging, shipping, etc. At the end of the day I have a quality Polo RL Cashmere sweater for $100 (which in my eyes is still a pretty great deal), and they made a little profit and incentive to keep listing new products. Everyone wins. Now if it was some incredible markup (like 300+%), these products tend to be phased out on B&S anyway... people tend to have an idea what things are worth. Edit: To answer the OP's question, I'm currently building the stock of Cashmere VNecks. I have a Sak's Brand cashmere (which I scored for really cheap), and a Polo RL one as well. The Polo seems to be of nicer quality.. If you can get them for $100 or less, they seem to be an excellent deal and very well made. I cant compare to RLPL as Ive never seen or touched one, but Im very content with the Polo RL product.
 

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Originally Posted by bigbris1
They were probably 75% off at the outlet. I was told by an outlet worker that depending on the type of tag the item has, it was 75% off. Therefore you see an abundance of items FS that were purchased at at least half of what they're selling for.

That's why (I hate B&S and the vultures that post there).

They take advantage of the sales, buy everything up, and then list it here (or eBay) at a markup of at least 100% of what they paid. Add to that the current price drop/bump system here and you have items marked up like 200%.


What is acceptable mark-up to you then? If the price on B&S is still cheaper than what many others have access to, like our "friends" in Canada or the boondocks, what's the problem? If it's too high, then no one will buy. It's not worth the trouble to make things available to others if you're only going to make $10 on a sale. Stores have figured out that's bad business.
 

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I don't see anything wrong w/ buying stuff at b&m outlets and selling them here. If they did buy it at around $50 bucks, and selling for $100, it's about a $40 profit after Paypal and shipping for taking pics, making the posting, answering stupid PMs, and taking measurements. I can't buy the PRL cashmeres for $100 anywhere, not even during after xmas so I have no problems either.

For the OP, cashmere sweaters are disposable, even high end ones. If price is a major factor, the 3 PRLs will last a lot longer than the 1 RLPL.
 

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TJM/Marshalls had a bunch last year, they started around $80 and went down from there.
 

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Originally Posted by bananananana
I don't see anything wrong w/ buying stuff at b&m outlets and selling them here. If they did buy it at around $50 bucks, and selling for $100, it's about a $40 profit after Paypal and shipping for taking pics, making the posting, answering stupid PMs, and taking measurements. I can't buy the PRL cashmeres for $100 anywhere, not even during after xmas so I have no problems either.

For the OP, cashmere sweaters are disposable, even high end ones. If price is a major factor, the 3 PRLs will last a lot longer than the 1 RLPL.


Why do you say this? Because they are thin? Do they tend to stretch/fall apart after a certain number of wears?
 

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Originally Posted by bigbris1
They were probably 75% off at the outlet. I was told by an outlet worker that depending on the type of tag the item has, it was 75% off. Therefore you see an abundance of items FS that were purchased at at least half of what they're selling for.

That's why (I hate B&S and the vultures that post there).

They take advantage of the sales, buy everything up, and then list it here (or eBay) at a markup of at least 100% of what they paid. Add to that the current price drop/bump system here and you have items marked up like 200%.



Thanks for answers. But do you think that the quality of that outlet products are lower ? Because as another member stated, me too i don't have access to RL outlet stores because i am outside of the USA, so for me too, it's convenient, but i worry about the quality. It seems that you have some knowledge about that, do you think that quality is same ?
 

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Originally Posted by Animal Thug
I understand the value for those of you who live in the sticks.

But as a person who lives near virtually everything, it sucks when someone who is a 38 short cleans out everything in my size then lists it on B&S for much more than what they paid. Screw the taking of pics, listing items, paypal fees, etc. No one asked them to do this. I could have just as easily gone to the store and bought it myself.

But when I go guess what? Everything is gone, and I don't even wear a common size. Vultures.


of course no one asked them to do this. but that's what capitalism is - hustling and working hard to make a buck.

of course you would prefer for the store to just ring you up whenever they have cheap stuff, set it aside for you, and wait for you to come down there whenever is convenient for you, right?
 

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I don't believe it is possible to buy something at a store, even on sale, and the resell it here; we're all much too cheap.

But if somebody is able to do so, good luck to them.
 

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Originally Posted by cioni2k
Why do you say this? Because they are thin? Do they tend to stretch/fall apart after a certain number of wears?

No. The PRL cashmere's are very nice and great value when had for under 150. I just mean cashmere in general though are not the longest wearing fabric, especially for sweaters.
 

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I have a few of them (one crewneck, two cardigans), and the two I've worn both have holes in them - one at the neckline and the other near the front placket. I can understand the hole at the neck, but was devastated when I saw the other one, as I really don't know how it got there. Luckily cashmere is very easily sewn and filled in, so neither can be seen, even if you look for them.

For $450-$550 (CAD) sweaters, I'd expect them to be a little more durable. Good think I didn't pay anything near MSRP!
 

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Originally Posted by bigbris1
They were probably 75% off at the outlet. I was told by an outlet worker that depending on the type of tag the item has, it was 75% off. Therefore you see an abundance of items FS that were purchased at at least half of what they're selling for.

That's why (I hate B&S and the vultures that post there).

They take advantage of the sales, buy everything up, and then list it here (or eBay) at a markup of at least 100% of what they paid. Add to that the current price drop/bump system here and you have items marked up like 200%.


Can't agree more. This kind of arbitrage is the laziest way of making money. The problem is that this site- not just B&S- is full of people doing arbitrage to make money. I loath the tons of posters with links to their merchandise. If someone makes their living trying to sell you something you can't trust them
 

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Originally Posted by ralphwho
Can't agree more. This kind of arbitrage is the laziest way of making money. The problem is that this site- not just B&S- is full of people doing arbitrage to make money. I loath the tons of posters with links to their merchandise. If someone makes their living trying to sell you something you can't trust them

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I, for one, am extremely grateful to poster vty8686, who led by the profit motive took the time and risk of buying a large stock of cashmere PRL sweaters from some outlet store somewhere and posting them here. I as a consumer was unaware of the existence of PRL sweaters in XS, unaware that they were on sale, and even if I knew they were selling at the closest RL outlet I would have needed to rent a car or take a looong metro and bus ride to get there, but by simply paying $120 for an item I would have been willing to pay $200 for from the comfort of my room I receive it at my door three days later!

I wonder what poster ralphwho makes a living from... waiting for people to come begging to him to sell them his products or services?
 

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