Wouldn't 1 game fee = about the same price for a pair of pants? I don't think that's too much to give up. I'm sure your game fee is at least $40, which would pay for a new pair.
Yeah that is true, and I think that has gone up too.
Alterations cost money unless you do them yourself. If you're going to spend money on alterations, I would just put that money toward new pants. Plus, if you're altering pants that much, they'll probably look terrible.
Never thought of it that way. But that is a good point.
If cash is that big of a worry for you, maybe find someone in your association that is roughly the same waist size as you and buy a pair of his old ones. The black pants don't look as awful used as the knickers used to.
That is true. I remember those knickers well and they sure didn't make a fashion statement
Unless you've got one heckuva seamstress/tailor, 4 inches off of a waistband is going to be tough. Once you cut the elastic, its pretty tough to work with. You might be able to gather up the waistband an inch or so but 4", nah. I think you just need to treat yourself to a new pair, 4" is quite an accomplishment.
Thank you for your kind words HLinNC. I think all things considering, I may as well treat myself to some new pants.
Thank you for your input HLinNC and Bossman72. Helped me make a better decision and not waste the money on alterations.
If worst comes to worst I can donate my pants to a new official, I believe in giving back
