greg775 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) If you don't want to read this whole post, just please tell me: How much do you pay for your suits? You attorneys probably have to buy a s***ton of them. Please give me the price you pay. Now read on if you wish ... My line of work doesn't require I wear suits or sportscoats like most jobs nowadays. But I need one or two for weddings/funerals, whatever. The suits I own are kind of worn and the pants are kind of tight even though I gave up pop and beer over a year ago. So I went to buy a new suit this week at a good, but not amazing, men's store. Nothing like Pennys/Kohls, a real men's suit store. Tell you the truth I didn't even check the price tags as the guy in the store helped me try on some charcoal black suits. He was a substandard salesman IMO especially for a decent men's store. I was just trying them on thinking how much I hate shopping when I found one that appeared suitable/good for purchase. So I tell the guy I'll take this one and look at the price tag and see it's 980 bucks. In my mind, that's a lot of money for a suit. Some people pay less for a used car. Not wanting to be cheap and not wanting to shop any longer I said I'd take it so he did the measurements, etc. So I'm getting ready to pay and feeling buyer's regret and I say, "Do you guys have any sales coming up? I'd hate to pay this and find out you have a big sale coming up Friday?" So the guy says, "It's actually 60 percent off on Thursday (I was shopping on Tuesday)." I said, "60 percent???" That's quite a bit. Can you hold it and I'll come back Thursday?" He said, "Sure." My question is: Would a GOOD salesperson have told the customer right off the bat: "Hey buddy a little tip. This same suit will be 60 percent off in 48 hours." Or does management frown on telling customers about upcoming sales? I went in today and the final bill with some shirt deals and tie was under 500 bucks. I felt much better than I did when the bill with tax would have escalated well over $1000. Am I a tightwad? Are suits under $1000 bucks lousy? Am I cheap? Do you have an opinion on my story and suits in general? Thank you. Edited August 14, 2015 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 13, 2015 -> 07:18 PM) If you don't want to read this whole post, just please tell me: How much do you pay for your suits? You attorneys probably have to buy a s***ton of them. Please give me the price you pay. Now read on if you wish ... My line of work doesn't require I wear suits or sportscoats like most jobs nowadays. But I need one or two for weddings/funerals, whatever. The suits I own are kind of worn and the pants are kind of tight even though I gave up pop and beer over a year ago. So I went to buy a new suit this week at a good, but not amazing, men's store. Nothing like Pennys/Kohls, a real men's suit store. Tell you the truth I didn't even check the price tags as the guy in the store helped me try on some charcoal black suits. He was a substandard salesman IMO especially for a decent men's store. I was just trying them on thinking how much I hate shopping when I found one that appeared suitable/good for purchase. So I tell the guy I'll take this one and look at the price tag and see it's 980 bucks. In my mind, that's a lot of money for a suit. Some people pay less for a used car. Not wanting to be cheap and not wanting to shop any longer I said I'd take it so he did the measurements, etc. So I'm getting ready to pay and feeling buyer's regret and I say, "Do you guys have any sales coming up? I'd hate to pay this and find out you have a big sale coming up Friday?" So the guy says, "It's actually 60 percent off on Thursday (I was shopping on Tuesday)." I said, "60 percent???" That's quite a bit. Can you hold it and I'll come back Thursday?" He said, "Sure." My question is: Would a GOOD salesperson have told the customer right off the bat: "Hey buddy a little tip. This same suit will be 60 percent off in 48 hours." Or does management frown on telling customers about upcoming sales? I went in today and the final bill with some shirt deals and tie was under 500 bucks. I felt much better than I did when the bill with tax would have escalated well over $1000. Am I a tightwad? Are suits under $1000 bucks lousy? Am I cheap? Do you have an opinion on my story and suits in general? Thank you. Greg, Buying a suit at a decent menswear store is definitely a ripoff. You did well to ask about the sale! Every man needs a decent suit. I'd guess you did a pretty good job with yours. One tip...your suit is either charcoal or black, but not charcoal black. Also, you should resume drinking beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 All I can say is no matter how expensive the suit, whether sixty three hundred dollars or a poultry three thousand dollars it will not grant you the respect you deserve. Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You did fine. All men's stores have tons of sales and you shouldn't ever spend the tag price since its BS. I have 4 suits that were about $450 a piece. They've worn well over the last three years and look good. That said, you can tell the really nice bespoke suits fit better. But I meet with people wearing $1000+ suits everyday and they don't look any better. Tailoring has a lot to do with it. Unfortunately mass produced suits, like mine, won't tailor perfectly regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 02:30 AM) All I can say is no matter how expensive the suit, whether sixty three hundred dollars or a poultry three thousand dollars it will not grant you the respect you deserve. Come on. Damn is $3000 still a cheap suit? QUOTE (G&T @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 02:32 AM) All men's stores have tons of sales and you shouldn't ever spend the tag price since its BS. "If there was no sale coming up could I barter like buying a car? "980 bucks? I'll give you 650 right now or see me when the sale is coming up." Edited August 14, 2015 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 My favorite sales are always buy 1 suit get ____ free. Jos. A. Bank once had buy one suit get one suit, two shirts, two ties and a smartphone free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 13, 2015 -> 09:30 PM) All I can say is no matter how expensive the suit, whether sixty three hundred dollars or a poultry three thousand dollars it will not grant you the respect you deserve. Come on. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I pay around 2-3k for a custom made one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 obligatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 08:38 AM) obligatory beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thats a nice suit, what do you do? Im a suit salesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 08:37 AM) I pay around 2-3k for a custom made one Either you coach NBA or you are in the Mafia, am I right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 09:31 PM) Either you coach NBA or you are in the Mafia, am I right? Little bit of both... I like nice suits, what can I say? Getting them completely custom made drives up the price but it really matters in the fit and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 19, 2015 -> 02:29 PM) Little bit of both... I like nice suits, what can I say? Getting them completely custom made drives up the price but it really matters in the fit and finish. I only have one of these -- but it's also my only suit. The difference in everything, from the material to how it drapes while wearing it is night and day versus a cheaper suit. It's not even close. The material has a slight sheen to it, while NOT being shiny, it just looks and feels amazing. Most suits I find uncomfortable, but this one was worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Aug 19, 2015 -> 02:32 PM) I only have one of these -- but it's also my only suit. The difference in everything, from the material to how it drapes while wearing it is night and day versus a cheaper suit. It's not even close. The material has a slight sheen to it, while NOT being shiny, it just looks and feels amazing. Most suits I find uncomfortable, but this one was worth the money. I get stretchy material in certain areas like the pants and I have suits for each season depending on what its made of. I find it very worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I thought this said, "How much is a good slut." And I was going to say, "whatever you're willing to pay." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 27, 2015 -> 05:37 PM) I thought this said, "How much is a good slut." And I was going to say, "whatever you're willing to pay." the mind sees what it wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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