Originally Posted by trueblu

Thanks Cdnblue.

You certainly give a ringing endorsement. I too really believe in developing relationships with owner-operators, so am happy to pay above rock-bottom market prices for a commensurate increase in quality and a trusting (both ways) relationship.

I shall certainly check out Jenny on your recommendations....although I don't think I'll order 4 suits up-front like you did! For one thing, my wife would insist I throw out 4 suits, and I'm not much good at throwing away stuff (which is why I rarely buy stuff).

tb

Originally Posted by JPDM

Sounds to me like you did not bargain very hard. While I did not get anything done very recently, these price are more than double what I paid. Never accept the first price that they offer. Or gthe second....
With respect to other previous comments, Ya Xiu closed and re-opened under a totally different concept. Forget this place for a suite.
Regarding the quality. I had a few suits made and have been wearing them for several years now. Not quite as good as my late Italian tailor back home but I paid 1400RMB for a suit with 3 pairs of pants while my Italian guy was charging $2000 for a suit with 2 pairs of pants. If you are not happy with the fit or whatever else, keep giving it back for alterations until you are happy. You obviously need time for this.
When I took friends to tailors, I found that the result was best when you'd give them a suit that you like for measures. More precise than taking your measurements and quicker. I always had my suits made or alterations made overnight.