Not exactly dirt cheap but pretty alright at ~66% off. Saw quite a few styles; cheapest was $46.48.
Belt size is labelled 85/100, I'm pretty sure it means the belt is 85cm (~34 inch) long.
SA called it the 'dump pile', pretty degrading imo but i'll roll in it naked if it means i can get higher discounts.
That's what I was thinking. And to think it was originally $139…!
well you're certainly entitled to your opinion. It's worth it to me because the belt isn't made of those hard, rigid, business-esq leather but soft leather (which is supposedly better) and goes well with looser jeans. But in the end, to each their own i guess.
It astounds me the way people on ozbargain think that the -ve button is supposed to be an 'I disagree with you' button.
(at time of posting, blablabla23 has -1 points)
It's exactly what it's for.
No, it's for people who don't contribute to discussion, troll, or are generally stupid.
blablabla23 was respectful and reasonable. He explained why the belts are, to him, worth $46. Disagreeing with his respectfully expressed opinion isn't grounds to start negging him.
It's the quality of the leather. There used to be a time when all I could afford were dirt cheap $10/$20 belts. They fell apart and fast. Then my friend got me an Emporio (or maybe it was Giorgio, it was a long time ago) Belt, and rather than lasting a few months (used almost every day) it lasted a few years before I thought it was time for a change (didn't fall apart, just looked over used).
I'd pay $46 for it. Though full price is asking a bit much…
I don't mind paying $100 for a tie or a belt but it's just the style that I don't like.
The Armani line goes: Jeans, Exchange, Emporio = Collezioni and finally Georgio.
I just don't like the casualness of the Jeans, AX and Emporio line and much prefer the formal ware of the upper labels but that's just me. The OP has a clear preference for the everyday look and shouldn't be negged for that.
I think you mean Giorgio mate.
I think you're right :)
DJ's in Sydney city store had a load of good belts, its good to see leather belts made in Australia and Italy, as many these days are Chinese made, and will not last very long.
A good belt can last more than ten years, so i dont have a problem spending $50 on a belt.
now now. As much as i like my jeans and belts to be made in italy, that doesn't mean all chinese-made goods are inferior. The same way not all italian-made products are automatically better. It all boils down to quality control.
Oops, what i meant to say above is that DJ's in Sydney is also having a sale of belts, so this deal is probably Aus wide, there was a good range of many top brands.
My Australian JAG Belt was purchased in 2000 for $50 and has been worn a majority of the past 12 years, and its still used.
The main problems with belts are the materials, quality of leather and the dies used. Buying a good quality belt is cheaper in the long run.
I bought an oroton leather belt about 2 years back on sale for about $60, still using without any sign of wear. Ive had many a $20-30 belt that has only lasted a few months to a year. Looking forward i think i would gladly pay full price for a quality leather belt. In saying that - i never would because we just wait for them to come on sale :)
I thought that Oroton have a 70% off every month :P
Doesn't look like it's worth $46 :l