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"I'm a bit reluctant to buy this because from what I've heard, Levi makes these specifically for amazon and they are of much lesser quality. They had a similar

"I'm a bit reluctant to buy this because from what I've heard, Levi makes these specifically for amazon and they are of much lesser quality. They had a similar deal a few months ago (where a certain pair was available for pre-order) and I can tell you first hand that those were much lesser quality than the other 511's I have." Recently gleaned from a user of /r/frugalmalefashion on reddit. I think it adds to this discussion quite a bit. Ironically I'm still perusing amazon hard today as part of Black Friday sales.

lithos 9y ago
This is normal business. Black Friday, and low price retailers are sourced from the worst bins and suppliers while having the same exterior.
matwood 9y ago
This is also common for outlet stores.
kevinchen 9y ago
direct link to source: https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/7f779z/levis_511_for_1599_on_amazon_deal_of_the_day/dq9y1tn/ https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/7f779z/l...
leviathant 9y ago
With regards to Levi's specifically, I've found that their highest quality jeans are made in Turkey. I can't speak to any "Made in the USA" Levi's, they cost more than I've been willing to pay. Made in Mexico Levi's have, in my experience, been the next tier down, and made anywhere else tends to be lower quality fabrics and workmanship. I haven't been to an outlet, but I have landed some really good deals on quality jeans on the clearance rack at the Levi's store in King Of Prussia, knowing that their online promotions are matched in-store. While you can't look at those tags online, the MSRP on the Levi's website is typically a decent indicator of the quality you're looking at. Jeans marked down to $49.98 from $69.50 are a cheaper grade (e.g. cardboard patch on the back instead of leather, lower quality fabric used in the pockets) than $49.98 jeans marked down from $89.50 or $128. All that said, stick to 12oz denim and higher and you're looking at diminishing returns going upward from an MSRP of $89.50. I've snagged some of the higher dollar stuff during the summer "Take 50% off sale prices" seasonal blowouts, and aside from one positive comment about a pair of Made & Crafted, no one else has ever noticed if I'm wearing a $20 pair or a $120 pair.
- jotm 9y ago
  I'll just pitch in on this - I've noticed that textiles made in Turkey are really great quality, unlike many of their other exports. Same goes for tableware, good quality for cheap.

lithos 9y ago

This is normal business. Black Friday, and low price retailers are sourced from the worst bins and suppliers while having the same exterior.

matwood 9y ago

This is also common for outlet stores.

kevinchen 9y ago

direct link to source: https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/7f779z/levis_511_for_1599_on_amazon_deal_of_the_day/dq9y1tn/ https://www.reddit.com/r/frugalmalefashion/comments/7f779z/l...

leviathant 9y ago

With regards to Levi's specifically, I've found that their highest quality jeans are made in Turkey. I can't speak to any "Made in the USA" Levi's, they cost more than I've been willing to pay. Made in Mexico Levi's have, in my experience, been the next tier down, and made anywhere else tends to be lower quality fabrics and workmanship. I haven't been to an outlet, but I have landed some really good deals on quality jeans on the clearance rack at the Levi's store in King Of Prussia, knowing that their online promotions are matched in-store. While you can't look at those tags online, the MSRP on the Levi's website is typically a decent indicator of the quality you're looking at. Jeans marked down to $49.98 from $69.50 are a cheaper grade (e.g. cardboard patch on the back instead of leather, lower quality fabric used in the pockets) than $49.98 jeans marked down from $89.50 or $128. All that said, stick to 12oz denim and higher and you're looking at diminishing returns going upward from an MSRP of $89.50. I've snagged some of the higher dollar stuff during the summer "Take 50% off sale prices" seasonal blowouts, and aside from one positive comment about a pair of Made & Crafted, no one else has ever noticed if I'm wearing a $20 pair or a $120 pair.

jotm 9y ago
I'll just pitch in on this - I've noticed that textiles made in Turkey are really great quality, unlike many of their other exports. Same goes for tableware, good quality for cheap.