February 8, 1911, marked a day of deceit and desperation in Washington D.C. as a local tailor’s shop was exposed for peddling custom-made suits at prices that were a steal – literally. L.V. Hysan, a custom tailor with a storefront at 1110 F Street NW, was accused of selling subpar suits at unbeatable prices. The advertisement, which promised ‘satisfactory fit guaranteed’ and ‘choice of any fabric in the stock,’ seemed too good to be true.
But it wasn’t just the low prices that raised eyebrows – it was the fact that Hysan claimed to be sacrificing ‘uncalled for garments’ that were being sold for less than their actual cost of making. The question on everyone’s mind was: what kind of tailor would so recklessly sacrifice quality for profit?
Insiders close to the tailor’s shop claimed that Hysan had been struggling to keep his business afloat, and was resorting to desperate measures to stay afloat. But was this a case of a struggling businessman trying to stay afloat, or a deliberate attempt to deceive unsuspecting customers?
The advertisement promised that the suits would be altered to fit for free, but many questioned whether the quality of the materials and craftsmanship was worth the low price. As one customer noted, ‘I’ve seen better-made suits at a dime store.’
The case of L.V. Hysan’s custom tailoring shop highlights the darker side of commerce in the nation’s capital. While the allure of cheap prices may be tempting, it’s a reminder that in the world of business, nothing is ever as it seems.
The Washington D.C. Better Business Bureau has been made aware of the allegations, and is investigating further. In the meantime, customers are advised to exercise extreme caution when dealing with Hysan’s Custom Tailor.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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