Monday, September 15, 2008

Off On A Tangent: Banana Republic 40% Off Sale

"Thanks!" to Mary who shared with us that Banana Republic sent an email (click here) announcing that they are having their Fall sale with up to 40% on items (in-stores and on-line).

7 comments:

  1. just got a free shipping email from jcrew- use code AUTUMN for FS over $150

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  2. I got this email from BR and checked out the site...it appears that the prices are marked down to about the same as if you had purchased with the extra 30% off, only now the sizes are more limited and there isn't any free shipping for non-cardholders...apparently a common practice among retailers.

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  3. FFM, BR (and gap, etc) only charges $7 for standard delivery, regardless of amount - a far better deal than when J.Crew extorts $14.50 to ship one cashmere sweater :-)

    I much prefer companies like BR and Nordstrom that charge a flat rate over J.Crew's shipping charges, which I think are absurd. Of course, nothing beats free shipping ... :-)

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  4. la belle helene: I completely agree with you! I LOVE the flat rate shipping, PLUS GAP/BR/ON now have FREE RETURN SHIPPING, too! :)

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  5. FFM, Free return shipping rocks, I agree! Because that can run up a pretty penny, especially if one orders shoes. It's also why I love Zappos - plus they ship things overnight, even when standard delivery is chosen. Zappos, to me, defines flawless shipping. I wish they'd take over shipping J.Crew's orders :-)

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  6. I would order SO much more from JC if they had better shipping rates... or just a flat rate like everyone else!!! Our store has really limited merchandise and I have a young toddler, so online shopping can really get me in trouble because it's so much easier and a great selection ... but when I get to JC's checkout and shipping is like 10-15% of my order total, it doesn't make sense, even with extra 20% off final sale!

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  7. Lindsey: I completely agree. Not to mention the amount of time they take to ship your order. It says 3 days on paper, but you know you're going to be waiting 4-5 days. I don't understand why they charge so much either. Not to mention that I also get taxed.

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