How much would you pay for a vintage necktie?

[jamespowers]

I said $30 or less. While I do not spend more than $20 or so on the tie, I have to get them mail order/ebay so by the time you factor in shipping etc. Its often 20 something. But as others said its still a deal compared to what modern ties that are not as nice cost...

And that is the most important point.

 

[Widebrim]

I would probably be willing to spend about thirty dollars on just the right tie if I came across it. This isn't bad at all, considering the relation to modern tie prices, many of which are overpriced.

Even at Nordstrom's Rack, where prices are often "slashed" in half, neckties from China run $20, and most of them are too thick. I don't know what part of CA you're from, but in Beverly Hills, hand-made Italian silk ties can "command" $175. And I think most of us would agree that modern ties are usually not as "stylish" as vintage ones. (Although two students recently gave me some rather sporty-looking modern ties for Christmas...)

 

[jamespowers]

Even at Nordstrom's Rack, where prices are often "slashed" in half, neckties from China run $20, and most of them are too thick. I don't know what part of CA you're from, but in Beverly Hills, hand-made Italian silk ties can "command" $175. And I think most of us would agree that modern ties are usually not as "stylish" as vintage ones. (Although two students recently gave me some rather sporty-looking modern ties for Christmas...)

Were those the Star Wars ties?

 

[Widebrim]

Were those the Star Wars ties?

No. At other times, I have received some thick, not very imaginative ties, but this year I got a couple that I can actually wear (although probably only a couple of times--I've got so many vintage ones...).

 

[jamespowers]

No. At other times, I have received some thick, not very imaginative ties, but this year I got a couple that I can actually wear (although probably only a couple of times--I've got so many vintage ones...).

Work them into the rotation "for the children."

 

[Widebrim]

That's the plan...

 

[jamespowers]

That's the plan...

9. lol lol

 

[Widebrim]

:bump: Okay, who hasn't voted on this yet? I know that there are more tie enthusiasts/wearers on the Lounge...

 

[John in Covina]

In my search for Bold Look ties the price of a tie has to do with the sense of value and desire.

The components of the the value and desire of the tie that are of concern are: design, color scheme, condition, materials and perhaps the maker.

For me the design and color scheme are pretty important along with the condition, while the materials and maker are of lesser importance. I like certain designs especially a long design that is like a swooping S curve down the front of the tie. I also like Palm Trees and tropical themes a lot.

 

[Widebrim]

^^The more "bold" or definitive a tie is determines if I'll purchase it, although I have to admit that for me, maker's and seller's labels add to the intrinsic value.

 

[Dapper Dave]

I got this really nice deco style tie from the early 40s at a place in Pomona called La Bamba. It cost me $30 and its one of a kind. I also got a vintage 40s tie at frock you vintage in San Diego for $15. The styles are hard to find especally a tie that does not have red. I got a brown a cream color tie in Virginia at Bygones for $15 as well. Its my Favorite vintage tie.

 

[Widebrim]

I got this really nice deco style tie from the early 40s at a place in Pomona called La Bamba. It cost me $30 and its one of a kind. I also got a vintage 40s tie at frock you vintage in San Diego for $15. The styles are hard to find especally a tie that does not have red. I got a brown a cream color tie in Virginia at Bygones for $15 as well. Its my Favorite vintage tie.

You need to post them on the Show Us Your Ties thread.

 

[John in Covina]

^^The more "bold" or definitive a tie is determines if I'll purchase it, although I have to admit that for me, maker's and seller's labels add to the intrinsic value.

Really don't know as much about the makers as you do but I do know that the seller's labels can add a lot of interest for me. I have a tie with a Covina men's shop label which was really cool for me.

 

[Widebrim]

Really don't know as much about the makers as you do but I do know that the seller's labels can add a lot of interest for me. I have a tie with a Covina men's shop label which was really cool for me.

I think you showed me that one!

 

[jamespowers]

Really don't know as much about the makers as you do but I do know that the seller's labels can add a lot of interest for me. I have a tie with a Covina men's shop label which was really cool for me.

I love the Damon Art tag with the elf sitting on a tube of oil paint. That is a nice one. The BeauBrummell label with Beau in a tophat and finery is another one.

 

[Widebrim]

I love the Damon Art tag with the elf sitting on a tube of oil paint. That is a nice one. The BeauBrummell label with Beau in a tophat and finery is another one.

Agreed, and how about the Wembley butterfly, and the HABAND logo inside a map of the lower 48?

 

[Feraud]

Really don't know as much about the makers as you do but I do know that the seller's labels can add a lot of interest for me. I have a tie with a Covina men's shop label which was really cool for me.

Yes. There is an added pleasure when I find a tie or fedora made in NYC.

 

[jamespowers]

Agreed, and how about the Wembley butterfly, and the HABAND logo inside a map of the lower 48?

Why did I know you were going to bring up Haband? The Butterfly is another one for sure.

 

[jamespowers]

Yes. There is an added pleasure when I find a tie or fedora made in NYC.

Ok, I admit finding a tie made here by artists, before they devoted themselves to painting Che on velvet, is interesting. Cohama is one of my favorites of those.

 

[Widebrim]

^^Bump.