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Originally Posted by patnut
Has anyone used that company before? Sounds like I have paid over the odds. But I must admit this was no run of the mill tailor shop in the back streets of Bangkok. It looked like a very classy joint.
He showed me other receipts where people had paid 50000 -60000 for 3 suite 3x trousers and ties
Is there anything I can now or do I do I just live and learn.
Jamesfashion :: |
Hi Patnut,
I've had stuff made from them many times since back in 93. Always gave good service and plenty of Singa beer while in the shop.
I've paid around 15K THB for a full suite, 3 trousers, 3 shirts, and if you want ties, plenty to choose from no cost. Also free hotel pick up and return for any vist or fitting.
I found that of course you beat them down on any price. I asked around and spoke to people who had been before, and know the average costs.
Never had any problem with items from there, and still wear some of those trousers. All kept in good condition after many washing etc, and for the money spent, was well worth it. I now on occasions pop in and get either 2 trousers or shirts made, as the old ones are not shrinking with my weight loss, so new clothes are ordered.
They assign a registration number and keep your measurments, so that if you want, you can call them up and have them make and ship out additional items if you require. I never have used this service, as I find that in 2-3 days in BKK, you have it all done.
One thing is to never tell any Tailor when your leave BKK, always say your around for a few days, so that if there is a problem, you have further time to get the fitting right. I have known there can be good and bad in that industry, stories of one sleve too long than the other, but never had any problem with my order or any of my travelling friends that have also used this Tailor.
One of my friend for Oz when we travelled, cut a picture of a womans business suite and top, and asked if they could make similar design as the picture. Not a problem, and the finished item was identical and about a tenth of the price if bought in Oz.
In regards to paying, I always gave them a small deposit and paid after final fitting. After they know you have shopped there before, you can pay all at the end, like I do now.