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Safety with Social Media

	The rapid rise in social media use leaves an ever increasing level of our private and business lives open like never before. This phenomenal way of reaching so many people also leaves you vulnerable to those few bad seeds out there looking to create problems for anyone they can. Most standard computer virus protection software does nothing to protect you from hackers and viruses on facebook etc.. Imagine the damage to your store if someone hacked in and started sending negative comments like they were coming from you and your business every day. It would not take very long to lose all that network of friends. Here's the deal: The bad guys know that you know how to mostly avoid spam, to not open attachments from people you don't know, and all the rest. That is one reason why they have turned their attention to social media. Not only are the eyeballs there, but people are generally more trusting and less guarded on sites like Facebook and Twitter. That's exactly what they are hoping. The typical social media scam goes something like this: - Someone you "know" tells you to "click this link to watch a cool video." You do, and maybe you are instructed to download the latest version of flash in order to watch the video. It turns out that your "friend" had her account hacked too and her message to you was part of the scam. - Or maybe you are asked to click on a link. You do, but the page you are sent to is infected and clicking any link on that page in turn infects your computer. - Or maybe the link sends you to a page that looks just like a real Facebook page and you are asked to login . Sorry Charlie! - Or maybe you are asked to download a "Microsoft patch." Same thing. Whatever the case, whenever you land on one of these bad pages, or download the alleged fix, malware infects your computer without you ever knowing it. After that, any number of bad things can happen. If it is key-logging software, the crooks can copy your login names and passwords and send out tweets and Facebook updates in your name. Think it can't happen to you? Last year CNN anchor Rick Sanchez's Twitter account was hacked suddenly he found his account was discussing drugs. The Barak Obama for President Twitter account was also hacked. Worse: The bad guys can use the software to hack into your bank account and then fraudulently transfer money to their accounts. According to the FBI, more than $100 million was stolen from small businesses this way in the past couple of years. So what do you do? The first thing to do is learn how these scams work and teach employees about the dangers. For instance, warn them about installing free updates and downloads from unknown sites. Next, make sure you have the right software -- a suite that can both protect and warn you. Whatever you choose, the important thing is that you do get some sort of solid software solution. Next, monitor your social media exchanges regularly. Any suspicious activity must be dealt with immediately. A hacked account can send inappropriate messages without you ever knowing it. Finally, change passwords regularly. The rapid rise in social media use leaves an ever increasing level of our private and business lives open like never before. This phenomenal way of reaching so many people also leaves you vulnerable to those few bad seeds out there looking to create problems for anyone they can. Most standard computer virus protection software does nothing to protect you from hackers and viruses on facebook etc.. Imagine the damage to your store if someone hacked in and started sending negative comments like they were coming from you and your business every day. It would not take very long to lose all that network of friends. Here's the deal: The bad guys know that you know how to mostly avoid spam, to not open attachments from people you don't know, and all the rest. That is one reason why they have turned their attention to social media. Not only are the eyeballs there, but people are generally more trusting and less guarded on sites like Facebook and Twitter. That's exactly what they are hoping. The typical social media scam goes something like this: - Someone you "know" tells you to "click this link to watch a cool video." You do, and maybe you are instructed to download the latest version of flash in order to watch the video. It turns out that your "friend" had her account hacked too and her message to you was part of the scam. - Or maybe you are asked to click on a link. You do, but the page you are sent to is infected and clicking any link on that page in turn infects your computer. - Or maybe the link sends you to a page that looks just like a real Facebook page and you are asked to login . Sorry Charlie! - Or maybe you are asked to download a "Microsoft patch." Same thing. Whatever the case, whenever you land on one of these bad pages, or download the alleged fix, malware infects your computer without you ever knowing it. After that, any number of bad things can happen. If it is key-logging software, the crooks can copy your login names and passwords and send out tweets and Facebook updates in your name. Think it can't happen to you? Last year CNN anchor Rick Sanchez's Twitter account was hacked suddenly he found his account was discussing drugs. The Barak Obama for President Twitter account was also hacked. Worse: The bad guys can use the software to hack into your bank account and then fraudulently transfer money to their accounts. According to the FBI, more than $100 million was stolen from small businesses this way in the past couple of years. So what do you do? The first thing to do is learn how these scams work and teach employees about the dangers. For instance, warn them about installing free updates and downloads from unknown sites. Next, make sure you have the right software -- a suite that can both protect and warn you. Whatever you choose, the important thing is that you do get some sort of solid software solution. Next, monitor your social media exchanges regularly. Any suspicious activity must be dealt with immediately. A hacked account can send inappropriate messages without you ever knowing it. Finally, change passwords regularly.

February 28, 20010 Edition

Hiring for Prom

Operations of all sizes are getting ready for what many say could be a busy prom season. Finding good temporary help can sometimes be harder than the impossible needle in a haystack! In this issue we gather information to help you sort through your options. We also offer a great article from Bob Barry on time used in production, and a warning about viruses in Social media, wants and offerings and more…. Let us know what you think editor@formaltimes.com

Hiring the Right People

To end up with a well-trained talented staff, you must start with candidates that possess the basic skills and personality traits necessary to perform a particular job.

While most retailers seek consultants and salespeople eager to work in the formal wear industry, there are a lot of other skills and personality traits equally important. Some shop owners prefer employees with prior experience, for instance, while others prefer those they can train from scratch. Most all of us want employees with a certain level of math skill, or with the ability to write neatly to fill out order forms correctly.

Listening skills, phone etiquette and the ability to work as a team player are also crucial, especially in a small store where everyone is expected to pitch in wherever necessary to keep the shop running smoothly.

To hire employees right for your store, and to ensure a new employee will compliment the unique mix of skills and personalities you already have in your current employees, think first about the qualifications and traits the prospective employee needs.

FIRSTLY That all important Job Description: You may think you know the ins and outs of a particular job be it in the front or back of the store, but writing a detailed job description clarifies your thoughts and creates a blueprint of specific responsibilities, duties and traits to simplify the entire hiring process from composing a newspaper ad to conducting a thorough interview.

Every job description must include a title, the purpose of the job, the employee’s supervisor, and a list of duties and responsibilities. Incorporate a description of equipment to be operated, any training involved and a list of records to be maintained, such as order cards or pressing equipment etc…

For example, you might want a salesperson to work with prom customers, weddings, make sure suits are returned, put away stock, sew, help with internet business, etc etc….or all of the above in the same person. By specifically describing how this employee will spend six, eight or 10 hours plus in your store, who they report to and what the main responsibilities are expected of them, you also realize that a salesperson does a lot more than simply rent tuxedos!

Most employees handle money for example, and so need to possess basic math skills(and references that back your ability to trust them handling yours). They work closely with the public, so they must be able to put people at ease- especially important with brides and grooms who become more agitated as the date approaches and problems in other areas mount.

Analytical and listening skills along with a good dose of common sense are also important. New employees need to possess knowledge of fashion, sewing, etiquette and formal wear terms or the ability and a desire to learn and remember these skills.

If creating this description is overwhelming, ask your seasoned staff to submit their idea of what skills are required to perform their duties. For example you may not think about the fact that many of your sales start on the phone. Many times a simple “How late are you open?” call may lead to an ongoing conversation that establishes your business in that customers mind.

To find good prom help, many times hiring high school students themselves can lead to increased sales with good choices. A letter sent to the office secretary or counselors at your local high schools may give you good leads to candidates that are well liked by the student body. School newspapers and now facebook can also help you find good applicants. A well liked current person on your staff may be able to send applicants your way by posting the job on their facebook page. Word can spread quickly to kids their own age who they will be able to help you judge for suitability for the position.

Prepare for the Interview

Once you have sorted through the sea of applicants, and chosen suitable candidates the interview is your best tool to make good decisions. The key to a successful interview is to PREPARE! If you do not have a solid organized approach, it’s impossible to determine which applicant is best for the job. Scheduling four consecutive interviews and talking randomly with each candidate will not provide you with a good base to form your final opinion. But managers and store owners who prepare a list of questions aimed at discovering how well an applicant’s skills, knowledge and personality match a certain job will know who to hire when the last interview is conducted. After a quick tour of your facility and what you do there, asking the right questions helps insure who is paying attention and who isn’t…..

Key questions can be developed using your job description as a guide. What is your applicant’s ability to sell? Can they sell you the pen you are writing with or a bow tie on the table? This type of exercise reveals a candidate’s ability to think quickly and analyze a situation. It also uncovers an ability to vocalize thoughts and place them into a well received statement to your customer.

Another effective test is to relate numerous situations commonly occurring in your store. Such scenarios could include pants too short, shoes too tight, insistence of incorrect tie or vest colors etc…Asking the applicants how they might respond to these scenarios should keep them speaking long enough to reveal their verbal skills. Do they answer the questions in complete sentences? Can they articulate what they mean? A shy employee or one unable to communicate well may lose a lot of sales, customers, and your money!

Written tests once developed can be used each time to determine a person’s skill level in other areas. If a position requires handling money, create a short math test. If your shop requires that employees fill out order forms, sales slips or other important paperwork, give each applicant a simple verbal order for something in your store previously discussed and have them fill out an order form or sales slip. This type of listening skills test indicates an applicant’s handwriting habits as well. There’s no sense in hiring someone whose scribble is so illegible it takes an expert to decipher it.

Ask Questions to Generate Insights

Because most positions require a combination of knowledge, skills, and personality traits, it helps to break questions into separate groupings. One category could be aimed at testing an applicant’s overall intelligence, communication and selling skills, or knowledge of formal wear and men’s clothing in general.

This group of questions could include:

How do you make a good first impression when greeting customers?
What would you say to a customer who says “just looking”?
How do you learn what customers’ needs and wants are?
How do you deal with angry or dissatisfied customers?

If a customer is getting married at home in the garden or at 6:00 in the local Cathedral how would you dress them differently?

Next, study certain behaviors or personality traits like motivation, interests, goals, and initiative. Questions could include:

Describe your ideal job?
How would you describe a good day at work?
What are some aspects of this job you may find difficult?
What do you see would be your favorite part of this job?
Why do you want this job?

A third group of questions could deal with a candidates ability to work as a team player or independently, their ability to work under stress; and how they get along with co-workers. Choose questions pertaining to working overtime or on weekends, to help you learn whether a candidate will fit into your store’s unique environment. Questions could include:

If an order or sales slip was misplaced, and a co-worker blamed it on you, how would you handle it?
What kind of environment do you work best in?
Do you like working with people or alone? Why?
What do you think constitutes a good team player?
What would you do if a co-worker constantly asked you to cover for them?
Do you work best in the morning or afternoon?
During busy season are you available for extended hours if offered?

Narrowing the Field

After conducting the first round of interviews, you’ll probably have two or three applicants to choose from. Instead of just closing your eyes and choosing one, call each back for a second interview. Ask one or two additional questions, then discuss the realities of the fob. Stress both the negative and positive aspects of the job to give each applicant a realistic piture of what will be expected of them on a daily basis. If you want your employees to work late, and on Saturdays or Sundays, now is the time to let them know. Be honest about your expectations… it helps both of you make a final decision and can eliminate problems that might crop up after one or two weeks of employment.

There is no fool proof method for hiring employees.. An occasional great interview will still produce poor results. But, by taking the time to understand what you’re looking for in an employee, by creating a detailed job description, and by using it to conduct a thorough interview, costly hiring mistakes can be held to a minimum.

Five Great Questions:

1) Do you make mistakes?
2) Which is more compelling to you financial success or job satisfaction?
3) What do you want to be when you grow up?
4) What do you think determines a person’s progress in a good company?
5) Your application tells me a great deal about your experience. What isn’t on this application that you would like me to know in order to make my decision?

Good luck in your search for those temporary helpers for busy season that many times turn into your seasoned staff of tomorrow!

Lost money? Score a whopping tax refund

	I am passing along a great article on www.cnn.com about taxes for this past tough year. The article by Catherine Clifford may offer some incite. http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/16/smallbusiness/loss_carryback_tax_refund/index.htm I am passing along a great article on www.cnn.com about taxes for this past tough year. The article by Catherine Clifford may offer some incite. http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/16/smallbusiness/loss_carryback_tax_refund/index.htm

Industry News

	In our last issue we had reports from across the country on bridal shows and how other members were doing, here are two others who shared their views: Sorry for the slow response on the wedding bookings I have been really busy setting up a satellite location in a dress shop and reorganizing my store with new racks since we just installed our new Green Earth Dry Cleaning Machine. What a MESS! I really need to clone myself or something!! Wedding bookings have been steady with both my stores but I think it is a little slower than last year. We did book over 40 weddings in November and December because of our Free suit promotion that we advertised at the Fall shows. Show attendance has definitely been down. I think because of the new fall shows that everyone has been putting on. I will say I have been offering the Free suit special for over three years now and it really is a big draw at the shows. You may want to pass this on to other members if they are interested in promoting this. I carry a lot of the microfiber suits that say super 150's or super 140's. They feel nicer than wool and only cost $40. I also carry wool suits that cost me $79. When you book a wedding you actually make more money if the groom takes the free suit. The guys that take you up on this offer usually don't own a suit so its an easy sale. We stock Black in all sizes and just a small assortment of black and grey pinstripe, charcoal and tan. Let the suit companies hold the inventory and everyone always wants black! The rental is anywhere between $80 and $160 so if the groom pays for his rental and chooses a suit that costs you $40 to $80 you actually make more money. You also have the opportunity to sell him accessories, charge for alterations, and build your suit business at the same time. Also if he has a large wedding party of 10 or more give him the free suit and the free rental instead of offering another free rental. We promoted this heavy at our September bridal show and we were right next to MW tux and people were actually cancelling with them for this suit special!! It makes me sad to think they may have got the idea from me Here's to a killer season!!!! Maria Russo Russo Limousine www.russolimousine.com Russo Tux Shop www.russotux.com Boston MA 617-839-8034 We just had our big bridal gala this past Sunday. The attendance of brides was around 300 which is fairly typical of this show, however there didn't seem to be as many vendors this year. Moores is offering a free brand-new tuxedo or suit to keep OR a free Tux rental (up to $149.99 value) with 5 paid complete rental packages. Our bookings for January were slow as January usually is. February is starting to pick up especially on Saturdays! Shanna Baich Black Knight Tuxedos Red Deer Alberta CA In our last issue we had reports from across the country on bridal shows and how other members were doing, here are two others who shared their views: Sorry for the slow response on the wedding bookings I have been really busy setting up a satellite location in a dress shop and reorganizing my store with new racks since we just installed our new Green Earth Dry Cleaning Machine. What a MESS! I really need to clone myself or something!! Wedding bookings have been steady with both my stores but I think it is a little slower than last year. We did book over 40 weddings in November and December because of our Free suit promotion that we advertised at the Fall shows. Show attendance has definitely been down. I think because of the new fall shows that everyone has been putting on. I will say I have been offering the Free suit special for over three years now and it really is a big draw at the shows. You may want to pass this on to other members if they are interested in promoting this. I carry a lot of the microfiber suits that say super 150's or super 140's. They feel nicer than wool and only cost $40. I also carry wool suits that cost me $79. When you book a wedding you actually make more money if the groom takes the free suit. The guys that take you up on this offer usually don't own a suit so its an easy sale. We stock Black in all sizes and just a small assortment of black and grey pinstripe, charcoal and tan. Let the suit companies hold the inventory and everyone always wants black! The rental is anywhere between $80 and $160 so if the groom pays for his rental and chooses a suit that costs you $40 to $80 you actually make more money. You also have the opportunity to sell him accessories, charge for alterations, and build your suit business at the same time. Also if he has a large wedding party of 10 or more give him the free suit and the free rental instead of offering another free rental. We promoted this heavy at our September bridal show and we were right next to MW tux and people were actually cancelling with them for this suit special!! It makes me sad to think they may have got the idea from me Here's to a killer season!!!! Maria Russo Russo Limousine www.russolimousine.com Russo Tux Shop www.russotux.com Boston MA 617-839-8034 We just had our big bridal gala this past Sunday. The attendance of brides was around 300 which is fairly typical of this show, however there didn't seem to be as many vendors this year. Moores is offering a free brand-new tuxedo or suit to keep OR a free Tux rental (up to $149.99 value) with 5 paid complete rental packages. Our bookings for January were slow as January usually is. February is starting to pick up especially on Saturdays! Shanna Baich Black Knight Tuxedos Red Deer Alberta CA

Minutes Per Tux

	By Bob Barry John Barry & Associates has had the wonderful opportunity of working with hundreds of small, medium and large tux shops in the area of productivity. One of the areas of great interest is productivity in your backroom or service center. Most tuxedo shop owners and managers have an interest in customer service, sales, marketing and helping people with garments for some of their most special days. This is of course key in building volume. A normal point of less focus is productivity in the backroom. JBA has assisted many tux companies in improving productivity. The first step is awareness. We would like to suggest that you identify the number of minutes per tuxedo that you currently spend in your backroom or service center. The easiest way to look at the total hours that you staff in your store or service center and then identify the approximate percentage of time spent on tear down, sorting, cleaning, pressing, stocking, alterations, picking and all other backroom activities. Some of you send out your cleaning and finishing so you would, of course, spend less time than those that do this in house. A good per tuxedo time goal for someone who does not clean or press their own tuxedos is 10 or 12 minutes per tuxedo, when you are busy. If you do your own cleaning or pressing you might use a goal of 15 to 18 minutes per tuxedo. When things are very slow you might spend 15% to 25% more time per unit just due to the inefficiency of low volume. Once you have identified your actual time spent per unit you then can divide your goal minutes per suit by your actual minutes per suit and you will then have your percent performance. For example, let’s say you are doing your own dry cleaning and it is a slow week and that you should spend about 20 minutes per tux. Let’s say you actually spend 27 minutes per tux. Then you would take 20 divided by 27 and you would get .74 or 74% productiveness. Don’t worry about your exact numbers. Overtime you will identify what you believe is a challenging but attainable standard or goal. You then can look to improve productivity over time. Some of the top tuxedo rental companies in the world, both small and large, have identified backroom productivity as a competitive advantage. Let’s say that you can produce your tuxedos for $1 less per unit than your competitor. You then might take a portion of the differential and support the training, support your advertising or support other productive marketing efforts to build your volume further. The most profitable tuxedo companies of course provide wonderful service and quality. They also watch their costs very carefully and are productive throughout their operation. As you evaluate your current performance against your goal please feel free to call Bob Barry at 949-675-3551. JBA has designed more tuxedo rental and dry cleaning space than any other entity. We are pleased to support the IFA with hands on industrial engineering and industry specific best practices. Wishing you a wonderful prom season. Bob Barry John Barry & Associates 949.675.3551 www.jbateam.com Lost money? Score a whopping tax refund I am passing along a great article on www.cnn.com about taxes for this past tough year. The article by Catherine Clifford may offer some incite. http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/16/smallbusiness/loss_carryback_tax_refund/index.htm By Bob Barry John Barry & Associates has had the wonderful opportunity of working with hundreds of small, medium and large tux shops in the area of productivity. One of the areas of great interest is productivity in your backroom or service center. Most tuxedo shop owners and managers have an interest in customer service, sales, marketing and helping people with garments for some of their most special days. This is of course key in building volume. A normal point of less focus is productivity in the backroom. JBA has assisted many tux companies in improving productivity. The first step is awareness. We would like to suggest that you identify the number of minutes per tuxedo that you currently spend in your backroom or service center. The easiest way to look at the total hours that you staff in your store or service center and then identify the approximate percentage of time spent on tear down, sorting, cleaning, pressing, stocking, alterations, picking and all other backroom activities. Some of you send out your cleaning and finishing so you would, of course, spend less time than those that do this in house. A good per tuxedo time goal for someone who does not clean or press their own tuxedos is 10 or 12 minutes per tuxedo, when you are busy. If you do your own cleaning or pressing you might use a goal of 15 to 18 minutes per tuxedo. When things are very slow you might spend 15% to 25% more time per unit just due to the inefficiency of low volume. Once you have identified your actual time spent per unit you then can divide your goal minutes per suit by your actual minutes per suit and you will then have your percent performance. For example, let’s say you are doing your own dry cleaning and it is a slow week and that you should spend about 20 minutes per tux. Let’s say you actually spend 27 minutes per tux. Then you would take 20 divided by 27 and you would get .74 or 74% productiveness. Don’t worry about your exact numbers. Overtime you will identify what you believe is a challenging but attainable standard or goal. You then can look to improve productivity over time. Some of the top tuxedo rental companies in the world, both small and large, have identified backroom productivity as a competitive advantage. Let’s say that you can produce your tuxedos for $1 less per unit than your competitor. You then might take a portion of the differential and support the training, support your advertising or support other productive marketing efforts to build your volume further. The most profitable tuxedo companies of course provide wonderful service and quality. They also watch their costs very carefully and are productive throughout their operation. As you evaluate your current performance against your goal please feel free to call Bob Barry at 949-675-3551. JBA has designed more tuxedo rental and dry cleaning space than any other entity. We are pleased to support the IFA with hands on industrial engineering and industry specific best practices. Wishing you a wonderful prom season. Bob Barry John Barry & Associates 949.675.3551 www.jbateam.com Lost money? Score a whopping tax refund I am passing along a great article on www.cnn.com about taxes for this past tough year. The article by Catherine Clifford may offer some incite. http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/16/smallbusiness/loss_carryback_tax_refund/index.htm

Wants And Offerings

Wanted to purchase.
White Rainbow (shawl collar) Coats
Black X.S. Coats

Offered for sale.
Perry Ellis - Black Square Toe Shoes - 160 pair @ 5.00 each or $650 for all.
Perry Ellis - White Square Toe Shoes - 100 pair @ 5.00 each or $400 for all.
Liz Claiborne - Black Silver Rand Shoes. - 65 pair @ 5.00 each or $250 for all.
After Six Flat Front Pants. Narrow Satin Side Leg. - 110 pair @ 10.00 each or $850 for all.

Contact:
Israel Wiggins
Tuxedo Fashions
363 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126
408.294.3311
408.294.3223 Fax
www.tuxedofashions.com

I am looking to sell the following jackets:
2 Button After Six Matrix
4 Button After Six Matrix
Black Diamonte
Black Cannes
Black Avanti
4B Trilogy
4B LaVida
3B Black Nuvo
Black Mercury

Contact Information
Tom Murray
Royal Tuxedo & Menswear
Linden, NJ 07036
908-486-0110
fax:908-486-3040
royal.tuxedo.menswear@gmail.com

Offered For Sale
Tuxedos & matching accessories:
Black Double Breasted Jackets (shawl & notch)
Silver Spirit Jackets, Tail coats, pants, cummerbunds and bow ties
White Shantung Dinner Jackets

Vest and Tie collections:
Philip Stewart mandarin collar vest in Black only
Hudson full back vest and bow tie in Black & White only
Celebrations full back vest in Platinum only
Barrington full back vest in Silver only
Citi-Lites full back vest, bow ties and windsor ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Ruby, Hunter, Plum, Celedon, Premier Teal, Violet, & Desert Blue
Celebrity Paisley full back vest, bow ties, and cravats in Black, White, Silver, Champagne, Sage, Heather, & Desert Blue
Double take full back and backless vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White, Sunlight, Taupe, Red, Ocean Blue, Plum, & Hunter
Phaze full back vest and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Platinum, Gold, Burgundy, & Eggplant
Silhouette high cut vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Black & White (Silver), Gold, Hunter, Burgundy, Navy
Renesance Paisley vests and bow ties in Black, White, Ivory, Red, Silver & Gold, Burgundy & Gold, Navy & Gold, Hunter & Gold, Purple & Gold
Genesis Paisley low cut vests in Black, White, White w/ Black trim, Black & White, Charcoal, Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Azalea, Peach, Purple, & Teal

All Styles can be viewed at http://www.bunnytuxedos.com/html/discontinued.html
For more info on sizes and quantities email customerservice@bunnytuxedos.com

Thanks,
Stacey Nelson
Bunny Tuxedos
3956 30th Street SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 538-1760
www.bunnytuxedos.com

Offered for sale:
Black Claiborne Citiscape 37” 3 Button 45 Coats 900.00
Black D. B. Notch 55 Coats 800.00
Black D. B. Peak (Sold) 40 Coats 700.00
Black D. B. Shawl 40 Coats 600.00
Black Mandarin Waist 30 Coats 400.00
White Claiborne Notch 32” 3 Button 55 Coats 400.00
White Claiborne Notch 32” 5 Button (Sold) 65 Coats 1300.00
White Claiborne Notch 36” 5 Button 45 Coats 500.00
White Lord West Notch Tail 30 Coats 800.00
White C-itoh Pants to match above Coats 30 Pants 400.00 (included if take 2 lines of white coats)

Raffinati Colored fold shirts:
Purple 62 shirts $99.00
Burgundy 40 shirts $89.00
Silver 200 shirts $299.00
Bronze 56 shirts $99.00
White 70 shirts $99.00
Black 90 shirts $179.00
Blue 52 shirts $99.00
Or take all colors for; $800.00

Buyer pays for shipping. If you have questions or to order contact Lee or Megan
at Tuxedos by Lee. 801-966-7825
tuxbylee@comcast.net Lee Cell 801-916-3077

Offered for Sale
265 pair of slightly rented Doc Marten Formal Shoes in a wide scale.
Good condition! Great price! Buy as lot.

Contact Dan Powers
dpowers@duboisfw.com
DuBois Formalwear
(920) 437-9231

Offered For Sale

Sussman Electric Boiler

Black Tie is selling a Sussman Electric Boiler. Please contact Sam Carlson for Details
Sam Carlson
Black Tie Formalwear
sam@blacktietuxes.com

Boiler Model

KW*

Bhp Rating

Lbs/Hr. Steam**

3 Phase Voltage
***

Total Amp Draw

Dimensions Inches

Shipping Weight
(Lbs.)

W

L

H

ES-36*

36

3.67

108

208
240
480

100
87
44

23

33

44

310.

Offered for Sale:
Lewis Button Machine

Sam Carlson
Black Tie Formalwear
sam@blacktietuxes.com

Here's what I’m looking to Buy:
Platinum Formalwear Memories Suit Pant--their style #9AP-black with white/grey pinstripe. Could use several coat sizes in same style also. Looking to balance inventory. Call Patrick at J. Patrick's Formal Wear 402-563-3416 or email patrick@jpatricks.com

Offered For Sale:
LW Flat Front Trousers for sale, sizes from boys 18 to men’s 70 waist, 300 pair available for $10 each. Contact Tim Bakken at the number below or email me for more information.
tbakken@savviminnesota.com

8609 Xylon Ct. N. - Suite 103
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(P) 763-315-1820
(F) 763-315-1825

Looking To Buy Tuxedos full-dress black, and cutaway in black and charcoal color. I am looking to buy new or used in good shape. Other tuxedo style that I am looking for is the Infusion by Jean Yves
Thanks for your help
Peter Reyes
Adonis Tuxedos
adonistuxedos@imperioreal.com

Offered for Sale:
Ducky’s Formal Wear Moline offers for sale Chaps 2 Btn Peak Essex 54 coats size Boys 4 to 52 Long and 40-46 XL Take all at $10 each Black AVALON 22 coats in great shape Take all at $25 a piece Also Claiborne Citiscapes 3 Button Notch 82 coats sizes 4-62 $10 each if take all. Call for exact scales 309-797-9889

Offered For Sale:
Citilights vest w/ bow and 4-hand. Wide range of sizes full
back Small-2xl and FA boys and cadets.16 colors approx 400.
$4.00 each or best offer.
Call Danette at Tuxedo Gallery 509-455 5551.

Wanted to Buy:
Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales is looking to buy: I’m looking to buy some Lord West Crown Collection Subtle Stripe pants in good condition.

Rick Merlo
Merlo Formal Rentals and Sales
rcmerlo@merloformals.com

Offered For Sale:
Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal offers for sale: I have available New White Tail Coats (Notch). Call for size range and price.

Sal
Class Act Tuxedo & Bridal
26459 Ynez Rd
Temecula, Ca
(951) 296-5885

Looking to buy:
• “Starwood” by Ralph Lauren - coat and pants
• “Concord” By Calvin Klein - coat and pants

Looking to sell:
• Black FUBU Shadow Stripe 4B coats
• Black “X.S.” coats by After Six
• Black 4B “Luna” by Andrew Fezza
• Black “Southbridge” by Perry Ellis
• Black “Crossroads” 4B by Chaps RL
• Black 4B Notch by After Six
• Black “Eiffel” 3B by Andrew Fezza
• Freedom FB Vest Collection (17 colors w/ long ties)
• Herringbone FB Vest Collection (20 colors w/ long ties)
• White “LaVida” 4B by After Six

Cash or trade. Email me for quantities and pricing
Bryon Hanawalt
Tom’s Formalwear
bryon@tomsformalwear.com
(405) 681-0309 office
(405) 681-0365 fax

Offered For Sale by Trish’s Formal Affair
A Large number of hanging vest and tie boards for displaying fullback vests and smaller ones for bow ties.

Oscar de la Renta Contour I 2Btn Coats All in Very Good Condition $25 a Coat or $20 each to take all!

$15 backless vest with bow tie (if avail) $10 each set to take all!
"Freedom"
"Citi Lites"
"Versailles"
"Sunsets"(All Backless) various colors.

Wanted to Buy
Fill in After Six Coats
White Avalons
Black Roma II
Black Prado 3 button

Call for complete scales on items for sale and further information on all:
985-543-0043 Ask for Trish
Trishtux@gmail.com

Offered For Sale

Sussman Electric Boiler

Black Tie is selling a Sussman Electric Boiler. Please contact Sam Carlson for Details
Sam Carlson
Black Tie Formalwear
sam@blacktietuxes.com

Thoughts for the Week

	"Never let yesterday use up too much of today"~Kobi Yamada "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." ~Alvin Toffler "Never let yesterday use up too much of today"~Kobi Yamada "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." ~Alvin Toffler

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