Brett Hall, owner of Timeless Trailers, says prices for his custom overhauls of Airstream trailers vary.

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If the department store wants to pinch custom from discount retailers whose low prices attract bargain-hunters, it may hold sales more often.

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If you go to Hoi An, you can buy custom tailored shoes and clothes for good prices.

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Another company, Blank Label, also offers custom-made shirts over the web, at prices considerably below that of the previously mentioned firms.

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