tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post2756004062295380435..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: The Deets on J.Crew's 7th Sample SaleAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87131268686720263742010-01-17T13:19:07.447-05:002010-01-17T13:19:07.447-05:00I've had some pilling with my JCrew cashmere b...I've had some pilling with my JCrew cashmere but, disturbingly enough, my worst pilling has been some of my Lands' End cashmere cardis. Their cashmere really seems to be hit or miss lately; some of my sweaters are perfect and others look like rags after a couple wearings. "World's Best Cashmere"? Not so much. My Brooks Brothers cashmere cardi truly doesn't pill. I guess I need to start buying more from them.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421770730610332217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49053079112508996462010-01-17T13:10:40.667-05:002010-01-17T13:10:40.667-05:00Thanks for all the details. I also feel like I'...Thanks for all the details. I also feel like I'm not missing anything. I believe Ema said bring a calculator with you if you decide to go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9562633572203162362010-01-17T08:54:24.040-05:002010-01-17T08:54:24.040-05:00Roxy: Let us know how the sale is. I hope you find...Roxy: Let us know how the sale is. I hope you find some cute shoes!<br /><br />Elaine: I always felt like I was missing something too. But now I don't feel bad about not attending. I agree with you about the need to lower prices too! :)<br /><br />Ruffles: I felt the same, left out from the warehouse sales. So the Sample Sales seemed like something I could finally attend. Now that I can, I don't want to even bother with the mess. ;)<br /><br />Allie: You can use credit cards (like Visa). So no need to bring a lot of cash. You can also bring your purse with you, as long as it's not a super big one. :)<br /><br />Iwish4JCrew & Ali: Your welcome! I hope the tips help a bit. :)<br /><br />JC: I am passing on this too! The worst part is ClothingLine won't let you try on the clothes. And returning is a big hassle, you basically have until the Sample Sale ends and for credit only. <br /><br />Pink Cupcake: Thanks for the nice words. The Exchange is a really great place. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78758552916498320052010-01-17T07:59:43.802-05:002010-01-17T07:59:43.802-05:00Thanks for the post Alexis. I have often felt &quo...Thanks for the post Alexis. I have often felt "left out" because I don't live near any sample sale locations, but I think I would be disappointed, and make bad decisions because of the frenzy. It sounds like the Exchange and stalking popbacks are more reliable for undamaged merch at good prices.<br /><br />OT I was driving thru Indiana yesterday and stopped at the Crewlet in Michigan City. Deserted mall but Wow! Great outlet if you are anywhere near. Huge sale section, all 40% off, some retail non-outlet items too. A couple examples I can remember , prices BEFORE 40% ...<br /><br />Outlet Lea Cardi 24.99<br />All cords 14.99<br />Outlet LS Victoria 29.99<br />Chunky Beach Cardi 34.99<br />Outlet Eden and Bella 49.99<br />All belts and scarves 14-19.99<br />Mica Mini 29.99<br /><br />Left with a bag full of (impulse) buys for $65!Ruffleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971282281990133880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-17945598461705946602010-01-17T07:44:24.536-05:002010-01-17T07:44:24.536-05:00I just returned a cashmere sweater I bought online...I just returned a cashmere sweater I bought online. What was I thinking when I bought it??? So glad I got my $100 back!(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28429161511109409132010-01-17T05:58:59.337-05:002010-01-17T05:58:59.337-05:00My cashmere sweaters from this year is starting to...My cashmere sweaters from this year is starting to pill really bad at the waist of all places, where it is baggy. I will no longer buy JC cashmere at any price!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76466978726818575342010-01-16T23:02:12.937-05:002010-01-16T23:02:12.937-05:00Yeah... I might have to be with you, JC, on not bu...Yeah... I might have to be with you, JC, on not buying anymore JCrew cashmere. I have lots of JCrew cashmere. I love it, because of the colors and styles, but it does pill so badly. I thought this was normal, but the other day I pulled out a tommy hilfiger cashmere sweater I got at TJMaxx a few years ago... and realized that I have worn it 5-10 times and it does not have a single pill on it. It wasn't even that expensive, and it is so much better!J.CrewJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464373354705821248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86434008392862750522010-01-16T22:37:50.093-05:002010-01-16T22:37:50.093-05:00I forgot to add, I tend not even shop online at jc...I forgot to add, I tend not even shop online at jcrew, I just wait for Monday's to shop on your blog.<br /><br />Too many items jcrew online are damaged and the colors are too off.<br /><br />Thanks again for all that you do.Pink Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155864619186922158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28437586474364422972010-01-16T22:36:02.583-05:002010-01-16T22:36:02.583-05:00This post made me LAUGH, especially the. "Th...This post made me LAUGH, especially the. "Thanks for NOTHING".<br /><br />I think your exchange is the best place to get things. Thanks to some great JCA's I have found some pieces that I was stalking. Thanks for hosting it and I have been trying to spread the word on this blog and the exchange as well.Pink Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155864619186922158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48664373477866197752010-01-16T21:56:22.923-05:002010-01-16T21:56:22.923-05:00I think this time I'm going to pass. Too many...I think this time I'm going to pass. Too many times the merchandise doesn't work and it's too big of a pain to take it back for store credit. This year my mantra is all about quality NOT quantity. I think that's even ruling out J.Crew cashmere sweaters. :)JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737609713961172869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38291301493994538072010-01-16T13:53:51.689-05:002010-01-16T13:53:51.689-05:00thanks for the tips about the sample sale
doesnt s...thanks for the tips about the sample sale<br />doesnt sound too great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30371832385117220682010-01-16T13:43:19.037-05:002010-01-16T13:43:19.037-05:00Thanks for this note and all great tips. Happy to...Thanks for this note and all great tips. Happy to see an actual picture from one of these events!doiwantmorejunk?https://www.blogger.com/profile/15786550827819604404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32906133500833584622010-01-16T12:51:52.297-05:002010-01-16T12:51:52.297-05:00I'm curious, but probably not enough to bother...I'm curious, but probably not enough to bother with it, even though I live in Manhattan. Yes, I'm very lazy. :PJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421770730610332217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88357251893439524542010-01-16T10:52:23.260-05:002010-01-16T10:52:23.260-05:00one question: is the sample sale cash only? I wou...one question: is the sample sale cash only? I would assume so but just wanted to check in case I end up going. thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849356937314521588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53718395222912330742010-01-16T08:48:02.271-05:002010-01-16T08:48:02.271-05:00I don't think that I'm going this time aro...I don't think that I'm going this time around but I agree with you Alexis and also with Roxy (I am still kicking myself for letting those same Metropolitan booties go. Maybe it was Roxy who got them lol).<br />I would add as a tip to go with your sales prices in mind so you don't end up paying more for the same merchandise that you can buy for less and in better condition on the website.<br />And also be vigilant at the register because they often make mistakes with the prices.Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83595586135948820862010-01-16T08:39:50.278-05:002010-01-16T08:39:50.278-05:00Well, this post makes me feel better about not bei...Well, this post makes me feel better about not being able to go to any of these sales! LOL. $60 and $70 still sounds kinda ridickerous given that these items have been through 6 sample sales now. Time to start lowering those prices to clear stuff out. Hell, you can get better prices on better merch during extra30 + free shipping!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58966024413314602612010-01-16T08:15:10.890-05:002010-01-16T08:15:10.890-05:00Great tips Alexis. I feel like J.Crew's is a l...Great tips Alexis. I feel like J.Crew's is a less of a sample sale and more of a warehouse/castoff sale. I will be going on Tuesday AM specifically in search of shoes. I hardly even look at the clothes anymore. I mentioned this in your last post but I was able to snag a pair of Metropolitan Booties for $99, which is a good deal to me considering they're still full price online a few months later. They were marked as a return but I saw no damage or wear. My friend who was with me found some embellished tees that ended up being rolled out for winter for $15/each.roxyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175313932217919783noreply@blogger.com