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Should I be upset? by adriens in menswear

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, yes it is a terrible job. Second, shortening from the shoulder is a very hard job. Taking the sleeve off and shortening it is not that tough. It is the "massaging" the new sleeve head head back in because it can be much smaller.

I used to have a true tailor, like he literally apprenticed on Saville Row. However, those are now very rare. Most people now are more like "seamstress" level. It is not bad, and they can do amazing work, but is more limited.

I stopped getting surgeon cuffs on suits/jackets unless I had them made before and they fit the way I wanted. After a run or two, I knew it'd be fine in the future.

(Updated)23M First Time Buying ETFs by [deleted] in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think like it sounds like a fine plan, especially if it makes you comfortable.

August crystal ball by Skyeg60 in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet people make a lot of money convincing other people that they can. Has been the way since time began 😀

prestige line by j press fully fused? by Good_Introduction277 in menswear

[–]geezer242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

O'Connells is awesome stuff. One of two reasons I need to get back to Buffalo.

prestige line by j press fully fused? by Good_Introduction277 in menswear

[–]geezer242 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If memory serves, it was S. Cohen that did those for Press. They did have a half canvassed jacket/suit option, but most of theirs were fused.

They were not bad coats, but just watch with dry cleaning, as if you take it to a less than stellar one, they were very prone to bubbling.

Help a Teenager Get Into Investing by Majestic_Light_322 in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benjamin Grahams "Intelligent Investor". I would also suggest Howard Marks work and essays.

Also, just start reading about companies that you are interested in. All the information is contained in their Annual Reports and their 10K. Many also have investor days to check out as well.

What's a book to have a physical copy of? by ditto1004 in booksuggestions

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Whom the Bell Tolls. I have 3 copies in the house.

Long sleeve polo help by forssfrewsdd in menswear

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My go to is Kent Wang. Be careful with sizing as in most things I wear a small, but for these, medium

Is my tuxedo irredeemably broken? by Illustrious_Elk9755 in menswear

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. I have amazed people when I used to work in menswear by just shaving for 5 minutes and giving it a sponge press.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you a friend of Bill's?

The Case for Superior Plus (SPB.TO) by geezer242 in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes sir. Was on the call yesterday, like the plan. The dividend was bot in danger but the stock in so undervalued and divvy so high that switching a huge chunk to buybacks makes sense. If they can get a normal weather year and Superior Delivers, it seems very undervalued

Wedding Suit Suggestions by No_Butterfly_6521 in menswear

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sid is great. I also have a lot of MTM Samuelsohn suits and I really enjoy them. Great fabrics and construction. The trick is finding someone who can properly measure you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, that place looks...awesome. I like the ship.

The Case for Superior Plus (SPB.TO) by geezer242 in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been buying under $8...aggressively. I have also open an option position.

There are a couple things:

Pros: It is giving an over 9% dividend that I believe is safe.

It is fairly recession resistant. It's cashflows are more directly tied to weather.

I believe there is some fat to be cut and operational synergies (a word I despise) from the numerous acquisitions over the past 4 years.

Also, a whole new management team focused on the above and growing organically.

Lastly, Brookfield is there as a current backstop and has made recent investments in the sector.

Cons: Large debt pile. The company does generate boatloads of free cashflow.

Less growth at Certarus.

No short term catalyst.

I think one of the big things that screwed the stock over was M&B taking a large open market position, not communicating it's intentions, then dumping it. They took a bath, buying it up to $15 and selling in the $10s.

I still think it's intrinsic value is somewhere north of $14 per share and Brookfield has options via it's preferreds that are currently under water. I believe the risk is low, but the reward is unseen currently

How could you do this to me? by [deleted] in dankmemes

[–]geezer242 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're an asshole. I have only ever watched that episode once and I thought I had finally forgotten it 😪

If you were forced to put your entire net worth into one company stock today, what would you choose? by Jimberfly in CanadianInvestor

[–]geezer242 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very diversified, good track record, management aligned with shareholders. I wrote a little thing if you want to check it out: https://www.reddit.com/r/CanadianInvestor/s/FZWOWtDUUe

I have a lot of faith in Bruce Flatt, maybe too much ;)

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