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Post by yeckel on Nov 7, 2014 9:31:12 GMT -6
What do you all thinking about the price point on the "scarfs" as half the cost of the shirts almost with less material and a tone less work to construct, does it seem high? If you're looking for a similar scarf made in the USA of Japanese fabric, you'd be hard-pressed to find it cheaper. If you're looking for just any scarf from any country, you could probably do better on price. I own a wool michael kors or how ever you spell his name got it for 30 bucks off hautelook. It is knit and much nicer than a 4 oz fabric, seems to me it is just a quick grab like the hydro flask. www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/993435?color=NAVY-BURGUNDY&size=OS a wool/rayon blend around the same price. This is also just looking "today" i think i could find a nicer one givin a week or two hehe. Again i am just saying they provide a oxford with a crap load more construction, fabric, and hardware for 70~ bucks. This is a single length of fabric with a stitched edge. I would have liked to see it at 20~+shipping. The aprons as well seeing william sonoma sells them for the same price flat. I will call it in fact www.williams-sonoma.com/products/personalized-garden-half-utility-apron/ Gustin 2015  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 10:06:50 GMT -6
What do you all thinking about the price point on the "scarfs" as half the cost of the shirts almost with less material and a tone less work to construct, does it seem high? Umm... two yards of fabric make three scarfs. My guess is the cost of fabric is $5-10/yard. I have no idea of the sewing cost but I don't believe it will be too much. So, it is really your opinion about is it expensive or not. |
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Post by k9h20 on Nov 7, 2014 10:34:08 GMT -6
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Post by exophobe on Nov 7, 2014 10:34:55 GMT -6
If you're looking for a similar scarf made in the USA of Japanese fabric, you'd be hard-pressed to find it cheaper. If you're looking for just any scarf from any country, you could probably do better on price. I own a wool michael kors or how ever you spell his name got it for 30 bucks off hautelook. It is knit and much nicer than a 4 oz fabric, seems to me it is just a quick grab like the hydro flask. www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/993435?color=NAVY-BURGUNDY&size=OS a wool/rayon blend around the same price. This is also just looking "today" i think i could find a nicer one givin a week or two hehe. Again i am just saying they provide a oxford with a crap load more construction, fabric, and hardware for 70~ bucks. This is a single length of fabric with a stitched edge. I would have liked to see it at 20~+shipping. The aprons as well seeing william sonoma sells them for the same price flat. I will call it in fact www.williams-sonoma.com/products/personalized-garden-half-utility-apron/ Gustin 2015 Where is the Michael kors made? Where is the Nordstrom rack scarf made? Where did the fabric come from? If you want to start talking in how much fabric costs, then you're not going to find a single thing that's a good value that's been made. If you don't care where it was made or where the fabric was made, then you're not going to find value in the Gustin scarf. Someone that does care may, but that doesn't mean that person got ripped off cause they could get a scarf at uniqlo for $6. |
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Post by Mattbert on Nov 7, 2014 11:14:44 GMT -6
*shrug* That hardware is fairly easy to get your hands on. My buddy's got some (in nickel instead of the black) that he's using for keychains as well. And really, with that clip there's not a whole lot of design to be done that would really make it unique. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 11:35:20 GMT -6
*shrug* That hardware is fairly easy to get your hands on. My buddy's got some (in nickel instead of the black) that he's using for keychains as well. And really, with that clip there's not a whole lot of design to be done that would really make it unique. this. i searched through a bunch of fobs available from various known makers as well as etsy shops before @stevekas agreed to make a natural veg tan option for me. there are basically 3 designs out there that are being used, so most of them that use each particular design look very similar. i wouldn't be surprised if gustin releases a key hook soon that looks very similar to the corter bottle opener as well. |
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Post by yeckel on Nov 7, 2014 13:36:23 GMT -6
I own a wool michael kors or how ever you spell his name got it for 30 bucks off hautelook. It is knit and much nicer than a 4 oz fabric, seems to me it is just a quick grab like the hydro flask. www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/993435?color=NAVY-BURGUNDY&size=OS a wool/rayon blend around the same price. This is also just looking "today" i think i could find a nicer one givin a week or two hehe. Again i am just saying they provide a oxford with a crap load more construction, fabric, and hardware for 70~ bucks. This is a single length of fabric with a stitched edge. I would have liked to see it at 20~+shipping. The aprons as well seeing william sonoma sells them for the same price flat. I will call it in fact www.williams-sonoma.com/products/personalized-garden-half-utility-apron/ Gustin 2015 Where is the Michael kors made? Where is the Nordstrom rack scarf made? Where did the fabric come from? If you want to start talking in how much fabric costs, then you're not going to find a single thing that's a good value that's been made. If you don't care where it was made or where the fabric was made, then you're not going to find value in the Gustin scarf. Someone that does care may, but that doesn't mean that person got ripped off cause they could get a scarf at uniqlo for $6. Don't know, Don't know, "imported", did not talk cost of fabric you are conflating me and wils. I think they make good values ;p heavyweight belt they have up now is insane value. Name the mill that the GREY EMBER FLANNEL fabric came from? |
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Post by brentkuz on Nov 8, 2014 15:02:04 GMT -6
I do wish Gustin would tell us the mills.
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Post by Vincent on Nov 8, 2014 15:25:55 GMT -6
*shrug* That hardware is fairly easy to get your hands on. My buddy's got some (in nickel instead of the black) that he's using for keychains as well. And really, with that clip there's not a whole lot of design to be done that would really make it unique. Do you have a link to where one can buy this particular hardware ? |
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Post by Vincent on Nov 8, 2014 15:27:56 GMT -6
*shrug* That hardware is fairly easy to get your hands on. My buddy's got some (in nickel instead of the black) that he's using for keychains as well. And really, with that clip there's not a whole lot of design to be done that would really make it unique. this. i searched through a bunch of fobs available from various known makers as well as etsy shops before @stevekas agreed to make a natural veg tan option for me. there are basically 3 designs out there that are being used, so most of them that use each particular design look very similar. i wouldn't be surprised if gustin releases a key hook soon that looks very similar to the corter bottle opener as well. The Corter bottle opener is patented. Eric is fighting copycats all year long. |
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Post by Mattbert on Nov 8, 2014 20:30:45 GMT -6
*shrug* That hardware is fairly easy to get your hands on. My buddy's got some (in nickel instead of the black) that he's using for keychains as well. And really, with that clip there's not a whole lot of design to be done that would really make it unique. Do you have a link to where one can buy this particular hardware ? What you're looking for is an HK snap hook. Punch that into Google and you should come up with any number of vendors who will sell you one that's perfectly good for use as keychain hardware for five bucks or less. |
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Post by Vincent on Nov 9, 2014 13:29:05 GMT -6
Do you have a link to where one can buy this particular hardware ? What you're looking for is an HK snap hook. Punch that into Google and you should come up with any number of vendors who will sell you one that's perfectly good for use as keychain hardware for five bucks or less. Oh great ! Thanks a lot !  |
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Post by sirmaxesq on Jan 23, 2015 13:55:31 GMT -6
I just got my scarf in the mail today and I pretty much immediately decided I had to return it. It has two big problems. First, it's scratchy. I know that's a possibility with wool items, but this is a wool blend and it doesn't need to be nearly as scratchy as it is. The neck is pretty sensitive to this and it was a dealbreaker. On top of that, it feels thin and cheap. You can see light through the holes in the weave. It's wide enough that you pretty much have to double it, so the thinness is less of a problem than if it were narrow. But, for $40 I can go to TJMaxx and get a 100% cashmere scarf that will look better and feel nicer on my neck. I'm happy to pay a little extra for Made in the USA, but not if the product doesn't meet certain minimum standards. Disappointing, because I have one of their shirts and I love it. Back it goes, if they'll take it, and I'll use the credit to pay for half of a shirt or pair of chinos.
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Post by mdex on Mar 3, 2015 15:03:23 GMT -6
I have my own opinion, but what are the groups feelings about the received value of their gustin orders?
I understand that the companies position is that they provide higher quality garments at lower prices, but is this the actual perception from those who have bought and received the product.
Marc
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Post by jamesr on Mar 3, 2015 15:11:17 GMT -6
My concise answer: jeans yes, shirts no.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2015 15:30:48 GMT -6
Don't we already have a thread for this? Thought we already beat this horse.
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Post by felizuno on Mar 3, 2015 15:37:02 GMT -6
Jeans, work shirts, chinos: High quality, amazing value
Chore coats, truckers: Good/average quality for the price, can be a good value based on fabric
Selvedge shirts: Worth it under $130 IMO
Solid non-selvedge shirts: Worth it under $90 IMO
Patterend shirts: no.
I also have a heavyweight belt that I consider extremely worth it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2015 16:25:09 GMT -6
My opinion
Jeans under $100: good
Jeans between $100-$150: mostly not
Jeans over $150: bad (go for the Japanese brands instead)
Chino: no idea
Shirts under $80: ok
Shirts over $80: bad
All shirts with pattern: bad
Accessories: Ok (except the $190 bag: bad)
Jacket: ok
Bonus: Workshirt: Fuxxing bad
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Post by bentin on Mar 3, 2015 17:24:38 GMT -6
My opinion Jeans under $100: good Jeans between $100-$150: mostly not Jeans over $150: bad (go for the Japanese brands instead) Chino: no idea Shirts under $80: ok Shirts over $80: bad All shirts with pattern: bad Accessories: Ok (except the $190 bag: bad) Jacket: ok Bonus: Workshirt: Fuxxing bad Agree with all but the workshirt, at least if you want it to fit like a workshirt, which you didn't. |
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Post by felizuno on Mar 3, 2015 17:40:49 GMT -6
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Post by brentkuz on Mar 12, 2015 8:50:38 GMT -6
Bumping from the dead.
With the Japanese yen vs dollar ratio right now being at such an advantage for Us buyers. Couple that with rakuten shops offering free shipping, free hemming, and no tax is a huge plus for Japanese repro brands.
Gustin offering cheap $80-100 raws still holds a great place for entry level buyers. But I truly feel like I've grown apart from them.
Example - iron heart 666 21oz vs Gustin 23oz
Iron heart $213 (stevekas) vs Gustin $212!!!!!
Let's compare other US brands:
Work shop Taylor Stitch selvedge indigo chambray vs Gustin #2 organic indigo selvedge chambray
Price shipped - Taylor stitch $80.80 with 15% off always available coupon vs Gustin $104 shipped.
Hell $49 for a Dopp kit where you can find Filson for around that price but yes a bit more.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 9:18:53 GMT -6
Bumping from the dead. With the Japanese yen vs dollar ratio right now being at such an advantage for Us buyers. Couple that with rakuten shops offering free shipping, free hemming, and no tax is a huge plus for Japanese repro brands. Gustin offering cheap $80-100 raws still holds a great place for entry level buyers. But I truly feel like I've grown apart from them. Example - iron heart 666 21oz vs Gustin 23oz Iron heart $213 (stevekas) vs Gustin $212!!!!! Let's compare other US brands: Work shop Taylor Stitch selvedge indigo chambray vs Gustin #2 organic indigo selvedge chambray Price shipped - Taylor stitch $80.80 with 15% off always available coupon vs Gustin $104 shipped. Hell $49 for a Dopp kit where you can find Filson for around that price but yes a bit more. So does this mean you are now finally done with Gustin? |
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Post by exophobe on Mar 12, 2015 9:34:20 GMT -6
Bumping from the dead. With the Japanese yen vs dollar ratio right now being at such an advantage for Us buyers. Couple that with rakuten shops offering free shipping, free hemming, and no tax is a huge plus for Japanese repro brands. Gustin offering cheap $80-100 raws still holds a great place for entry level buyers. But I truly feel like I've grown apart from them. Example - iron heart 666 21oz vs Gustin 23oz Iron heart $213 (stevekas) vs Gustin $212!!!!! Let's compare other US brands: Work shop Taylor Stitch selvedge indigo chambray vs Gustin #2 organic indigo selvedge chambray Price shipped - Taylor stitch $80.80 with 15% off always available coupon vs Gustin $104 shipped. Hell $49 for a Dopp kit where you can find Filson for around that price but yes a bit more. This noted, I will say that I've spent a good amount of time (read: way too much) on Rakuten looking for the Moss Herringbone, or anything like the more unique Italian offerings Gustin puts out regularly, and have yielded nothing. So, I think you have to leave this as "it depends what you're looking for". Gustin is far less conservative with the fabrics they offer in shirts than Taylor Stitch, so again, taken apples for apples, maybe Gustin isn't a great idea when buying something offered by someone else given the "cost of waiting". If you're looking for the more unique stuff Gustin offers, then you're going to have a hard time with one of the other US manufacturers who release far fewer items in seasons (don't like the latest from Engineered Garments? don't worry, they'll have new stuff in three months). Taylor Stitch is your best bet in this market, but they have a very specific aesthetic they produce to. |
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Post by Old26 on Mar 12, 2015 9:51:28 GMT -6
Bumping from the dead. With the Japanese yen vs dollar ratio right now being at such an advantage for Us buyers. Couple that with rakuten shops offering free shipping, free hemming, and no tax is a huge plus for Japanese repro brands. Gustin offering cheap $80-100 raws still holds a great place for entry level buyers. But I truly feel like I've grown apart from them. Example - iron heart 666 21oz vs Gustin 23oz Iron heart $213 (stevekas) vs Gustin $212!!!!! Let's compare other US brands: Work shop Taylor Stitch selvedge indigo chambray vs Gustin #2 organic indigo selvedge chambray Price shipped - Taylor stitch $80.80 with 15% off always available coupon vs Gustin $104 shipped. Hell $49 for a Dopp kit where you can find Filson for around that price but yes a bit more. It's funny with Gustin. Look around at some of the things they sell now (not jeans/shirts) and you can find the same things elsewhere for less money, at least as good quality, and no wait. Why bother? Still have some Gustin stuff in the queue, but really, if you shop around, the whole thing isn't that special. People just get sucked in (guilty) and get myopic. My eyes have recovered though and I'm happier for it. |
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Post by DigDug on Mar 12, 2015 9:55:47 GMT -6
Some truth in what everyone has said.
All I know is I'll be getting a Japanese Loomed 17oz Denim for $80 from Gustin,Not bad.
I like the fits of there TShirts. And I'll be keeping an eye on them for another HBone denim.
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