A low price can be a good deal. So can paying a little more for something that fits the daily routine. Consider what the purchase will cost over the time your missionary uses it.
Start with comparable items
Compare the same number of shirts, in the right sizes, with the features your missionary needs, and include alterations, shipping, and any required care. A price for one size, or from an expired promotion, won't tell you what your own order will cost.
The department-store price comparison in our original email is now out of date. For a decision today, make a fresh comparison using current prices.
Do the simple math
Divide what you pay by the number of times the item will be worn. A $40 shirt worn 100 times costs 40 cents per wear; a $30 shirt worn 50 times costs 60 cents. Those numbers are just to show the math, not a prediction of how long any particular shirt will last.
For a more useful estimate, include a realistic allowance for replacements and care costs. Write down your assumptions so you can adjust them later.
Compare the features that will get used
The Short Sleeve Flex Shirt has four-way stretch and an expandable collar. The Dagny Top is a lightweight ribbed basic that can work with several outfits. Neither one is a good buy just because it shows up in a package; it still has to fit the missionary and the assignment.
Read the guarantee before counting it as savings
The guarantee applies to specific products and comes with conditions. Before assuming a future replacement will cost nothing, read the full 2-Year Wearproof Guarantee and factor in shipping and exclusions.
Use current product pages and our package information to compare the items on your real list, the things your missionary will actually wear.