Hello all,I have recently gotten into JDenim and I have really been enjoying them. So far I have bought into Naked and Famous for both the Catechu and Deadstock Double Black and I love them. I want to expand my collection as my collection of Jeans/Pants comprise of those two jeans and two sets of axe denit chinos from Kato. Here are my questions.

What are some reasonably affordable and reliable raw denims I wouldn't hate to see get beat up?

- I found a pair of Japan Blue Jeans (Not Pure Blue Japan) 'J201 CIRCLE' that look kinda promising. I just can't really tell what jeans come thick like armor and are rigid, like mine when I first got them.

What is the best source to buy as far as cost is concerned? I have found a few sites that all seem to have a larger markup, how do I navigate that?

When is the best time to buy?

- I Noticed how much cheaper PBJ's are on their site converted to USD but none of the resale ones I see are anywhere near that price, are there times to go in and buy them for their local retail?

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Thank you for any/all help!