SPIER & MACKAY - Official Affiliate Thread

[conak]

So, I found out something interesting the other day which may concern us EU customers.

A couple of weeks ago, I placed an order for a pair of trousers and had them shipped to Europe. As expected, I was hit with VAT/customs.

But the other day, I received yet another order for which I had used a gift card to pay, so the total cost came down to <$40. For this order, I was not hit with VAT/customs.

Not sure if this was a fluke, but could this mean that if you pay with gift cards and keep the cost excluding gift cards lower than your respective country's VAT barrier, you'll be able to ship to Europe and avoid VAT/customs? In that case, one could simply purchase gift cards everytime and pay with them.

Anyone else that has had a similar experience?

It probably wasn't a fluke, but now that you've advertised so the lawyers and accountants are aware, it probably will be a fluke. . I've also been hit with lower charges when outside the US and it seems like customs officials don't bother to read the full receipt, only the final value paid, which is typically after deductions for vouchers, sale codes, gift cards etc. From the experience of friends and acquaintances, clever work-arounds (intentional or accidental) work until you have a package hit by randomized intensive screening, where they asses the value themselves. After that, if they find your package is undervalued (have they ever determined one to be overvalued?) then you will be automatically flagged for review on every incoming package...

 

[DonRaphael]

It probably wasn't a fluke, but now that you've advertised so the lawyers and accountants are aware, it probably will be a fluke. . I've also been hit with lower charges when outside the US and it seems like customs officials don't bother to read the full receipt, only the final value paid, which is typically after deductions for vouchers, sale codes, gift cards etc. From the experience of friends and acquaintances, clever work-arounds (intentional or accidental) work until you have a package hit by randomized intensive screening, where they asses the value themselves. After that, if they find your package is undervalued (have they ever determined one to be overvalued?) then you will be automatically flagged for review on every incoming package...

 

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Work It Until You Can't...

 

[claytonwhittaker]

Wore the Fox Brothers jacket with the cavalry twill trousers to church today. Really enjoy these. Looking forward to seeing some of the new stuff posted on here seems like we haven’t seen as much of it lately. Get some of these lurkers out here!

PS Just put the finishing touches on my company’s website, Drummond Jacob. It’s high end executive search stuff (nothing to sell to anyone on here so hopefully I don’t piss off the mods) but if any of you guys have 5 minutes to make sure I didn’t leave in any egregious mistakes or spelling errors and can message me if I did that would be awesome.

 

[dapperclassic]

2019 E.Thomas green texture

 

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2019 E.Thomas green texture
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Sir, I Just Dropped This E Thomas At The Tailor On Thursday, Excellent!

 

[Rugger]

Has anyone ordered/received the new grey angelico hopsack? I ordered and it just arrived...put it on and asked my wife how it looked....she said noticeably slimmer than my other S&M sportcoats and I agree, it feels all over tighter. Rolls in the mid-back etc.

Curious if others have had the same experience. Thanks.

@spiermackay @SpierTeam

 

[wilcthree]

Wore the Fox Brothers jacket with the cavalry twill trousers to church today. Really enjoy these. Looking forward to seeing some of the new stuff posted on here seems like we haven’t seen as much of it lately. Get some of these lurkers out here!

PS Just put the finishing touches on my company’s website, Drummond Jacob. It’s high end executive search stuff (nothing to sell to anyone on here so hopefully I don’t piss off the mods) but if any of you guys have 5 minutes to make sure I didn’t leave in any egregious mistakes or spelling errors and can message me if I did that would be awesome.

Can never get enough of the stone covert twills! Curious how both fabrics wore given the weather in your location.

 

[MrFingers]

Jumped on the knit polo train too late. Ended up getting the forest green and grey in a size smaller than I would’ve if I had the chance. So here are some pics of them, still not sure if I’ll return them or keep them, but leaning towards return..

Quality wise it’s pretty damn great, very comfortable knit, fit is very forgiving as it stretches and tightens to your bodies dimensions. I bought some other similar items from other sartorial brands twice the cost and these hold up very very well against them if not better. I would love to see SM do an interaction of them as just knitted tees or same polos with longer arms and no buttons. Absolutely incredible.

 

[XxLogo]

Jumped on the knit polo train too late. Ended up getting the forest green and grey in a size smaller than I would’ve if I had the chance. So here are some pics of them, still not sure if I’ll return them or keep them, but leaning towards return..

Quality wise it’s pretty damn great, very comfortable knit, fit is very forgiving as it stretches and tightens to your bodies dimensions. I bought some other similar items from other sartorial brands twice the cost and these hold up very very well against them if not better. I would love to see SM do an interaction of them as just knitted tees or same polos with longer arms and no buttons. Absolutely incredible.

Personally, unless you're going for a looser/more relaxed look, these seem to fit you great.

 

[MrFingers]

Personally, unless you're going for a looser/more relaxed look, these seem to fit you great.

Thank you, very kind of you. I was indeed hoping to get the more relaxed look, these two almost feel like they’re riding into my armpits and neck

 

[Imperatores]

Jumped on the knit polo train too late. Ended up getting the forest green and grey in a size smaller than I would’ve if I had the chance. So here are some pics of them, still not sure if I’ll return them or keep them, but leaning towards return..

Quality wise it’s pretty damn great, very comfortable knit, fit is very forgiving as it stretches and tightens to your bodies dimensions. I bought some other similar items from other sartorial brands twice the cost and these hold up very very well against them if not better. I would love to see SM do an interaction of them as just knitted tees or same polos with longer arms and no buttons. Absolutely incredible.

They definitely look quite trim, but you have the physique to pull it off. I think they look good and the trimmer fit is appropriate for a young guy. You got the two colors I wanted but was too slow to grab. I'd say keep them, unless they're size M. If they are, you look ridiculous and should immediately return them so I can snatch them up instead

 

[MrFingers]

They definitely look quite trim, but you have the physique to pull it off. I think they look good and the trimmer fit is appropriate for a young guy. You got the two colors I wanted but was too slow to grab. I'd say keep them, unless they're size M. If they are, you look ridiculous and should immediately return them so I can snatch them up instead

Thank you. I wish they were medium! That’s the size I was hoping to get in a couple other colors as well haha

 

[Rassul-3D]

I'm still waiting for my DB solaro to arrive. Anyone received a DB yet?

Can't imagine returning it, even as a pasty pink skin guy myself! Perhaps I should pay more attention to color selection than I do. I do agree that wearing a new color takes some getting used to.

Took some pics of the Solaro DB. I intended to take them outside but I couldn't beat the rain.

 

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Jumped on the knit polo train too late. Ended up getting the forest green and grey in a size smaller than I would’ve if I had the chance. So here are some pics of them, still not sure if I’ll return them or keep them, but leaning towards return..

Quality wise it’s pretty damn great, very comfortable knit, fit is very forgiving as it stretches and tightens to your bodies dimensions. I bought some other similar items from other sartorial brands twice the cost and these hold up very very well against them if not better. I would love to see SM do an interaction of them as just knitted tees or same polos with longer arms and no buttons. Absolutely incredible.

(imho) Maybe If You're Going To Wear Tucked, Looks Good Other Than The Band (bottom) Looks Tight, I Wear A Large And Have, That Recent Return (green) One On The Way, Thursday I'll Try To Post...

Took some pics of the Solaro DB. I intended to take them outside but I couldn't beat the rain.

Excellent Young Man, Excellent...