tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post5757513023540523314..comments2024-03-29T05:19:48.479-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew Stock Upgraded to "Hold" :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10507913762494753932008-07-12T09:39:00.000-04:002008-07-12T09:39:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the article on real estate in the Hampto...I enjoyed the article on real estate in the Hamptons in the latest Vanity Fair (gossip girl, etc cover). I was fascinated to know that Mickey Drexler has a $27M house and based on that I think J. Crew is going to be just fine :-pKiss On My Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519812266162291894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-40015871671107857752008-07-10T21:11:00.000-04:002008-07-10T21:11:00.000-04:00Whenever I look at the prices of the items, I wond...Whenever I look at the prices of the items, I wonder how this affects the volume of their sales. On the one hand, their per-profit per item is higher, but if they aren't selling as much, it seems like it would amount to about the same.<BR/><BR/>Then I read this article and it pointed out something interesting that I didn't realize -- US retail sales amounts are calculated based on what <B>American</B> companies sell, not who buys them and where they're located. So people buying from American companies abroad are counted as part of American retail sales. And even the international offices of retail companies, if located in another country but manned mostly by US citizens, are counted towards American retail sales. <BR/><BR/>I think that's pretty interesting because it reminds me of how there is the J.Crew collection, with really pricey items. I wondered how people, with the state of the economy the way it is, could really justify these kinds of prices. Then I thought ... what if it isn't Americans who are buying these items but people overseas? If you're from Europe, anything from J.Crew would be half the price right off the bat, a total bargain!<BR/><BR/>So this really long spiel is to say that I thought it would be interesting to see who are buying what items! Perhaps J.Crew <B>does</B> have a high-end market and it's all from people not in the US!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761617431883084227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-60991612353744647602008-07-09T13:35:00.000-04:002008-07-09T13:35:00.000-04:00patrick (cool, another guy posting): i agree with...patrick (cool, another guy posting): <BR/>i agree with you about jcrew being better at marketing their high-end items than BR - and i think that most of BR's women's clothing has become very stuffy anyway, especially their monogram items.<BR/><BR/>in my opinion, most of jcrew's "collection" items come across as fabulous, not stuffy even though i think they are still a tad over priced ;) and as you said, jcrew "cultivate(s) an aura of exclusivity". BR seems to always have an endless supply of merchandise (or people are just not buying it:)) as it gets cheaper and cheaper while jcrew seems to sell out quickly of many of their items, probably due to their making a limited supply as well as being better styles...if i look at something at BR, i know it will be around for a while and will go on sale, but with jcrew items, i tend to want to buy items at full price because i'm afraid they will sell out/be waitlisted quickly (although that hasn't been the case as much lately due to the economy i guess :0)....<BR/><BR/>i've said this in another post, but i think that GAP/BR/ON went downhill fast when their CEO left...and he went to JCrew...and that's when JCrew got even better than it already was...their shipping prices/policies are still a little wacky though...just my 2 cents :)ccbmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05408952345846667163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5249607450773621612008-07-09T06:34:00.000-04:002008-07-09T06:34:00.000-04:00FREESHIP worked on a "mock checkout" this morning ...FREESHIP worked on a "mock checkout" this morning 7/9/08, even though the banner is gone. :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56480006208764760642008-07-09T06:02:00.000-04:002008-07-09T06:02:00.000-04:00Hi, My Frances Blouse is the cherry blossom one:) ...Hi, My Frances Blouse is the cherry blossom one:) Thanks for all the birthday wishes:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-9852116384228767982008-07-09T05:45:00.000-04:002008-07-09T05:45:00.000-04:00Sorry, this has nothing to do with stock -Alexis, ...Sorry, this has nothing to do with stock -<BR/><BR/>Alexis, did you say that you're eligible for the educator's discount as a teaching assistant? I know professors are eligible...do you think postdocs would be eligible, with a university ID?<BR/><BR/>Also, it looks like the FREESHIP coupon has been removed from the banner at the top of the website. No clue whether it still works, since the checkout button isn't working. It would be pretty lame if they took away FREESHIP when the website functionality is still hit or miss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35918575134180891162008-07-09T03:32:00.000-04:002008-07-09T03:32:00.000-04:00Hi All! Reader since this site's inception, first...Hi All! Reader since this site's inception, first time poster. <BR/><BR/>In regards to RatsOnParade's remark about the high-end collection, J Crew is definitely better at it than Banana Republic. If you check out the BR sale section, there is an abundance of marked down Monogram stuff selling along with the rest of the regular stuff. Their marked down price point is exactly the same! It was ridiculous looking at them. Who would buy them at full price and then watch them depreciate in value spontaneously? <BR/><BR/>With J.Crew, the management is shrewd enough to withhold the sale stuff for a while before reintroducing them on the website. There's a "cooling period". I never see repeated mark downs on the same item over a short period of time. In this aspect, I think that people would be more inclined to buy from J.Crew's high-end collection, which benefits from the effort to cultivate an aura of exclusivity.<BR/><BR/>Until the November election, I don't think the outlook of the economic situation will change. People will buy less overall (hopefully more sale stuff for us!)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for all the tips for the past few months. They've been great! <BR/><BR/>PatrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83118834524499702402008-07-09T00:04:00.000-04:002008-07-09T00:04:00.000-04:00The velvet blazers were really beautiful. No ruffl...The velvet blazers were really beautiful. No ruffle...but jewel like colors that make you want the weather cold just to wear it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36924486063677689272008-07-08T23:30:00.000-04:002008-07-08T23:30:00.000-04:00anon@5:17 - The Houston, TX store had it as well a...anon@5:17 - The Houston, TX store had it as well as of today. An associate told me that my particular J.Crew store will be stocking the new fall items on June 26th, and that the additional sale will likely end then.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115020695282108556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10732400851406273732008-07-08T22:49:00.000-04:002008-07-08T22:49:00.000-04:00Webbysuzy: I also thought that J.Crew would have n...Webbysuzy: I also thought that J.Crew would have new stock after each time the website was down during the week! :)<BR/><BR/>I think its great that you tell them not to bother tissue wrapping. Every time I think of doing that they are already half way through the process. And whats up with every receipt needing its own envelope? ;)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33229714819581238182008-07-08T22:46:00.000-04:002008-07-08T22:46:00.000-04:00alexis: Their website was down, but it's up runnin...alexis: Their website was down, but it's up running again. I was thinking maybe every time their website went down, that's when they upload new stock. Wishful thinking?<BR/><BR/>When I purchase something at the b&m J Crew, I would tell the salesclerk "Don't worry about the tissue paper. Save some trees." I just fold my purchase and place it inside my backpack.webbysuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226974003227288880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74058566845484206412008-07-08T22:34:00.000-04:002008-07-08T22:34:00.000-04:00Webbysuzy: I think you are right that we won't be ...Webbysuzy: I think you are right that we won't be seeing any updated sale items online for awhile.<BR/><BR/>Kirbydog: I don't know if the website's failure is a hoax or not- but it is definitely something that will hurt them.<BR/><BR/>Ratsonparade: Your article about its target market is interesting. Thanks for sharing! :) I also agree that J.Crew should follow Gap/BR and offer cardmembers free shipping. Those shipping rates of the Crew are quite inflated.<BR/><BR/>Webbysuzy: I know what you mean about presentation. I often think that I would pass on the tissue paper and that little piece of paper letting me know what wonderful services J.Crew offers me if I could pay less in shipping. ;)<BR/><BR/>Anonymous at 5:19PM: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You will love your Frances Blouse (when you get it). :)<BR/><BR/>FabulousFloridaMommy: Thanks for the heads up on the discount on mens clothes in the Orlando store. I wish my local store carried 40% (but for Womens sale items.) ;)<BR/><BR/>St: I hope all your orders make it. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86632454750099659482008-07-08T22:27:00.000-04:002008-07-08T22:27:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440321462245923625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1006248755186656342008-07-08T22:09:00.000-04:002008-07-08T22:09:00.000-04:00Are they really using the USPS? I placed an order...Are they really using the USPS? I placed an order on 7/3, checked the website two days ago, and noticed a UPS tracking number. I ended up calling J Crew because when I copied and pasted the tracking number into the UPS website, the status of the order was delivered. The delivery date was 5/30/07, with a delivery location of Philadelphia. I don't live in PA, and we're in 2008. J Crew told me to call back because their system was down, and they would have to research it. I called back and the CS told me UPS was reusing an old tracking number. In order to track my order, I need to click on View package progress. I did this, and it still said delivered to Philadelphia. Maybe UPS is having a website problem too? Anyway, I'm pleased to say the order arrived today. <BR/> <BR/>My order from 7/2, however, has not shipped, doesn't have a tracking number, and makes special appearances on the website. Sometimes it's there. Sometimes it isn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4183315817756672812008-07-08T21:43:00.000-04:002008-07-08T21:43:00.000-04:00The site is down again:(The site is down again:(webbysuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226974003227288880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-26338097725721381462008-07-08T18:51:00.000-04:002008-07-08T18:51:00.000-04:00oooh - what did the velvet blazers look like? Did...oooh - what did the velvet blazers look like? Did they have the pretty ruffle stand up collar like last year's bella? <BR/><BR/>I always get so excited to see the new stuff. Even with this web disaster in mind. Fall is my favorite season at J.Crew!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of fall, I should be getting my latest rewards card from my jcrew cc, and sometimes they come with a new season preview booklet...katerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577687033679613691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-3503318673083371242008-07-08T18:34:00.000-04:002008-07-08T18:34:00.000-04:00NY Soho-still has a large inventoy of 25% off and ...NY Soho-still has a large inventoy of 25% off and took of educator discount on top of that. I got bootcut jeans for $19...nice!<BR/><BR/>Garden State in NJ - totally revamped for the fall and had things I have not seen anywhere else. Velvet blazers, shimmery skirts...shoes and other items not seen on the site or another store ( i've been to 5 others!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-63348562909745446192008-07-08T18:05:00.000-04:002008-07-08T18:05:00.000-04:00anon@5:17: my store (Seattle) also still had the ...anon@5:17: my store (Seattle) also still had the addt'l 25% off of women's sale going as of Sunday when I was in.sparrowsandsparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178796147098115616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-11634597942863854372008-07-08T17:38:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:38:00.000-04:00FFM: oops-looks like I broke the chain by posting...FFM: oops-looks like I broke the chain by posting somewhere else. I have to read & respond when I can. My DH frowns upon this site as much as the JCrew boxes! lolRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436352884322255671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82450479940094613252008-07-08T17:26:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:26:00.000-04:00Alright rach: You keep posting like a milisecond r...Alright rach: You keep posting like a milisecond right before I do, and with the exact same info...how weird is that?Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32959246517945768892008-07-08T17:24:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:24:00.000-04:00Anon @5:19: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I am really sorry y...Anon @5:19: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I am really sorry you didn't get your blouse! Hopefully by the end of the week, though...hope your Birthday is a GREAT one, despite J.Crew's fiasco.Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27335424924319037252008-07-08T17:22:00.001-04:002008-07-08T17:22:00.001-04:00Anonym @ 519: Happy Birthday! and congrats on the ...Anonym @ 519: <B>Happy Birthday!</B> and congrats on the blouse. What color is the Frances Blouse?Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436352884322255671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35225464059798099702008-07-08T17:22:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:22:00.000-04:00Anon @5:17: They are still have the extra 25% off ...Anon @5:17: They are still have the extra 25% off at my store in Orlando...the associate said they don't have a specific end date, but she thinks it will last a couple more weeks, until they get there Fall Merchandise in. <BR/><BR/>FYI FOR ALL YOU WHO BUY J.CREW MENSWEAR: The store in Orlando has an extra 40% off in the Men's section...maybe you should check with the stores where you live to see if they are doing the same thing. :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-88059655302511241402008-07-08T17:19:00.001-04:002008-07-08T17:19:00.001-04:00Just thought I'd share. An item (Frances Blouse) t...Just thought I'd share. An item (Frances Blouse) that I ordered June 26 (before the website went under like the Titanic)just shipped out to me today...today is my birthday and I wanted to wear it but at least it shipped out on my birthday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-65625323310960601982008-07-08T17:19:00.000-04:002008-07-08T17:19:00.000-04:00As of yesterday the Towson, MD store was still off...As of yesterday the Towson, MD store was still offering 25% off.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436352884322255671noreply@blogger.com