bigj93702
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Situation:
Hello everyone. I have been very successful with eBay the last few months buying suits my size. 54 long and 56 long wool business suits by Pal Zilleri, Hickey Freeman, HSM and two "off brands." Most are of excellent shape and condition. A month ago I won an eBay auction for a third Hickey Freeman suit and when it was delivered, it has weavel holes under the arms and also on the pants.
I freaked and dropped the suit on the floor. I never saw any live bugs or other bug evidence. But I am certain it was wool weavels because I have seen these holes in other wool clothing at thrift stores. The eBay seller took the high road and returned all my money and stated that she never checked under the arms of the suit coat.... Money was refunded.
Question/Concern:
Is there a concern for contact between a suit damaged by wool weavels and my nice ones? Are you able to SEE these bugs? Do they have eggs that can spread from suit to suit? Is eBay or second hand a bad overall investment due to the potential bug holes?
Currently, I have two boxes of moth balls and have distributed them in my suit closet. Of course it smells like a Urinal - but - I am not sure what to do.
Any guidance besides moth balls and keeping the closet dry? I would die if all my suits became infested with wool weavels.
Thanks in advance!
-Jason
Hello everyone. I have been very successful with eBay the last few months buying suits my size. 54 long and 56 long wool business suits by Pal Zilleri, Hickey Freeman, HSM and two "off brands." Most are of excellent shape and condition. A month ago I won an eBay auction for a third Hickey Freeman suit and when it was delivered, it has weavel holes under the arms and also on the pants.
I freaked and dropped the suit on the floor. I never saw any live bugs or other bug evidence. But I am certain it was wool weavels because I have seen these holes in other wool clothing at thrift stores. The eBay seller took the high road and returned all my money and stated that she never checked under the arms of the suit coat.... Money was refunded.
Question/Concern:
Is there a concern for contact between a suit damaged by wool weavels and my nice ones? Are you able to SEE these bugs? Do they have eggs that can spread from suit to suit? Is eBay or second hand a bad overall investment due to the potential bug holes?
Currently, I have two boxes of moth balls and have distributed them in my suit closet. Of course it smells like a Urinal - but - I am not sure what to do.
Any guidance besides moth balls and keeping the closet dry? I would die if all my suits became infested with wool weavels.
Thanks in advance!
-Jason