Hmm, well I'm a student so I won't have that many regular sportcoat-worthy events. I do plan on traveling, possibly playing EPT, so wearing it out in Europe is probably going to be the main use, as well as on fancy dates and stuff like that. I'm thinking I'll be wearing it with collared shirts and slacks, don't think I'll be doing any jean-and-tee type combinations. I'd certainly want to get as most value as possible, it should last a while and I should love it.
edit: here's an $800 Zegna that I like, not sure if I really want 3-button, and definitely not going to purchase this online, but just for [censored] and giggles:
http://tinyurl.com/ysgqad