What exactly does the 'cap' on dress alterations mean?
I thought it meant that my alterations would not exceed that amount ($250). I went for my first fitting today, and when I went to leave, they charged me $400 for the alterations!!! She even said 'You have a $250 cap on your alterations.....' I was a little dazed and in a rush, so I didn't say anything. But when I got home I started thinking about it. My original receipt just says 'alt $250 cap'.
Did I have it all wrong? Or am I being fleeced here?
Misshelly8
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I thought that what a cap means too! You should call tommorrow amd ask! Where did you get your dress?
wenndypoo
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I definitley will call tomorrow. I got it at Bridal Reflections in Massapequa. I know the bustle is extra, but they charged me for everything else too!
I have a bad feeling about this.....
RobsBuba
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I was told my cap is $150...it is also written on receipt and I don't plan on spending a penny over that. I would call them first thing in the morning and question that...it doesn't sound right to me.
Sweetpea
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Alterations do not include the bustle as far as I know. Maybe that is where the extra came in. I would definetly call and ask what you were charged for.
Jo Ann
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Most of the times the Cap dosnt include a bustle, but I didn't think bustles cost $150. If I remember correctly from my friends wedding they charge per button on the bustle... I am really spoiled with alterations (my mom's a dressmaker).
ChristineC68
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I got my gown at BR in carle place. There was an alterations cap & a bustle fee which was $90 (But I ordered my gown over 2 years ago so it could be more now). Could the added difference be sales tax?
I would definitely call them and get it straightened out.
wenndypoo
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Okay, looking at my receipt from today it charges me seperately for the hem, sides, darts, and bustle ( I knew the bustle would be extra).
I'm confused, does the cap cover the alterations or not?
I'm thinking $250 alterations...$100 or so bustle...
and then maybe tax?
charlotte227
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yes your being fleeced that's deceptive biz practice CAP means that is the final and highest cost associated with your alterations otherwise their would be no limit on charges
