[DonRotolo]

I just bought a pair of Levi's 550 for about $30, but they were prewashed. So I also bought a pair of 505 for the same price, so I could get the unwashed look*, but prefer the "wide rear" fit of the 550 better. A compromise.

So, I'd pay $40-50 to not have to compromise.

Of course, their quality would need to be equivalent to Levi's. That's why I don't buy "Canyon River Blues" or somesuch, I want my jeans to last 5+ years.