tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post6383414198218180579..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: "Looking to VENT" with J.CrewAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62406692961546454312015-06-19T09:55:40.706-04:002015-06-19T09:55:40.706-04:00Just had to email customer service because they se...Just had to email customer service because they sent me two store cards as credit for returns I recently sent back well before the 60 day cut off. The response was that they received the items before the 60 days, but didn't process the return until after the 60 days, however, they are willing to fix this for me. Nice of them to let me know that my return sat around for a while. And, anyway, I am still within the 60 day return period. I think I'd better carefully double check the numbers to make sure I'm getting the right amount back.JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15002987934616435041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-71900840319674067762015-06-18T23:47:17.205-04:002015-06-18T23:47:17.205-04:00Ok, calf-hair I like =)Ok, calf-hair I like =)3ppmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861300111561941627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28347914743373523132015-06-18T23:46:25.563-04:002015-06-18T23:46:25.563-04:00What's missing are REGULAR leather (NOT patent...What's missing are REGULAR leather (NOT patent! NOT fabric! NOT suede! NOT sequinned!) leather pumps, kitten heels, slingbacks. 3ppmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861300111561941627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47163943270686581652015-06-18T10:39:45.433-04:002015-06-18T10:39:45.433-04:00I really should stop buying pants from J. Crew. I ...I really should stop buying pants from J. Crew. I know we vented in regards to this last week and really it is an issue that will very for each individual but I need to face the fact that most of their pants don't work for me and stop purchasing. I have the ikat pants with the metallic stripe and while the fabric is great the fit is again too tight in the calf area for me when I sit. I am not going to stand all day in pants so I should return but I love the cute ikat pattern. JessFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911832641307693880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-78784716385546842192015-06-18T08:44:47.155-04:002015-06-18T08:44:47.155-04:00My last Factory return took well over two weeks to...My last Factory return took well over two weeks to process, someone else mentioned that things were slow lately so it may be overall.TeriLynn13https://www.blogger.com/profile/15542257181809618994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5252898714136455502015-06-18T00:04:56.798-04:002015-06-18T00:04:56.798-04:00Moreover, I just browsed the site for a few minute...Moreover, I just browsed the site for a few minutes. Errors on the first two first items I checked! Collection drapey boat neck sweater - I bought at 50% additional sale back in Feb/March making the lowest price just below $100, not 114.50. Also, the Collection Italian cashmere wrap, recently as a pop-up, on a crazy less than $80 bucks - the 149.99 w/50% additional.<br />So, uhm, not sure about accuracy of the site....anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908524697309265364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-23501279193386914232015-06-17T23:33:39.930-04:002015-06-17T23:33:39.930-04:00Meh, all aficionadas here know those price fluctua...Meh, all aficionadas here know those price fluctuations/sales predictions by heart by now :)anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908524697309265364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56831305847954023672015-06-17T23:29:00.896-04:002015-06-17T23:29:00.896-04:00Interesting article and a questionable conclusion,...Interesting article and a questionable conclusion, indeed. "the brand is known for its quality fabrics and good cuts" rubbish. isn't what we all complain about?? <br />To answer author's question in the beginning of the article. "So what’s happening? Is the initial price positioning wrong, or is it the product at fault?" Both - it is overpriced, ill-fitted, less than mediocre quality merchandise. anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908524697309265364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53341228358194079472015-06-17T19:59:32.909-04:002015-06-17T19:59:32.909-04:00I stumbled across a 2014 article about JCrew's...I stumbled across a 2014 article about JCrew's problems and how to fix them, thought is was interesting, though I don't necessarily agree with their conclusion. Linked below:<br />https://editd.com/blog/2014/06/is-j-crews-problem-product-or-price/Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834801870419880375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6562347012405618742015-06-17T18:49:01.091-04:002015-06-17T18:49:01.091-04:00Thanks ladies. I did send CS an email so I'm h...Thanks ladies. I did send CS an email so I'm hoping for an explanation. In the future I'll avoid their pre-paid label and ship myself. I haven't ordered anything in ages so I'm sad the items didn't work and annoyed it's taking so long to return them!allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105746248597402408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59724528944973384042015-06-17T18:33:57.606-04:002015-06-17T18:33:57.606-04:00OT: A review of the J. Crew Collection Pencil Sk...OT: A review of the J. Crew <a href="http://bit.ly/1GgrMdp" rel="nofollow"> Collection Pencil Skirt in Inky Floral </a> HTH!rynetta PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938304407762738320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53618767021232653292015-06-17T18:25:34.275-04:002015-06-17T18:25:34.275-04:00It will hurt....J Crew. IMOIt will hurt....J Crew. IMOUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-73760803585526966542015-06-17T18:13:41.950-04:002015-06-17T18:13:41.950-04:00I've had returns take a long time, too. Much l...I've had returns take a long time, too. Much longer than they used to. I think it's the new return label. The owner of the shipping store I take my packages to told me that sometimes UPS picks up the package and sometimes it's USPS. My guess is that your package is not lost, just in this new slow moving system. Perhaps contact JCrew's customer service and ask them to explain the system.<br />My on-line orders have been taking much longer to reach me, too.maryebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116049169463885844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-86068581247527937792015-06-17T17:19:04.001-04:002015-06-17T17:19:04.001-04:00Thanks Anne! I knew I should have used ups! Two w...Thanks Anne! I knew I should have used ups! Two weeks is ridiculous- I'll keep checking on my package. Hopefully it's not lost! allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105746248597402408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-23859145737896972182015-06-17T17:01:04.609-04:002015-06-17T17:01:04.609-04:00@allyson this has confused me in the past as well....@allyson this has confused me in the past as well...I haven't had this issue with J.Crew since I usually mail UPS but I've had the issue with other retailers and their USPS returns - it's been up to two weeks before it makes it's way back to the retailer. From what I can tell on the USPS website, they say 2-9 business days for return service so how it actually works is a mystery to me, but I've definitely experienced the same (and gotten nervous!) Anne - The Fab Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235117913749019487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70767794513058312072015-06-17T16:41:35.317-04:002015-06-17T16:41:35.317-04:00Oh my goodness yes, the Half-Tuck was my other ven...Oh my goodness yes, the Half-Tuck was my other vent... so over-used on JC and Madewell websites. As Taylor said, lengths have been all over the place, would like to see the item on, untucked, to get an idea of true length.julielion96https://www.blogger.com/profile/02769063727174242992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77605295948527146152015-06-17T16:40:02.723-04:002015-06-17T16:40:02.723-04:00Interesting! Thanks, Anne! I don't know if thi...Interesting! Thanks, Anne! I don't know if this will help or hurt J. Crew.<br /><br />It was fascinating to click through to frugalmalefashion's posts on J. Crew shopping strategies ... comments about promo/% off patterns and price bouncing from over A YEAR AGO. A whole thread devoted to Factory pricing discrepancies and a note that his readers were annoyed by it. Wow. Shows that there are ALOT of savvy J. Crew superfans out there. ruffleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121478944826442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81917205880387261112015-06-17T16:32:51.668-04:002015-06-17T16:32:51.668-04:00Hi - just curious ( and worried) about a recent re...Hi - just curious ( and worried) about a recent return. I ordered two items and after a disappointing try on, put them both back in the package, attached the pre-paid USPS label and stuck it in my mailbox. It's been over a week and the tracking says "picked up by agent". Does J.Crew use someone other than the post office for it's returns? I'm not sure what recourse I have if this package doesn't make it back to J.Crew. It's very odd, I'm in PA and believe the return center is in VA. Normally two business days or less, but my package is going on a week with no progress. Has anyone else seen this? Appreciate any insight or suggestions. Thanks!allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105746248597402408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6581108829171526122015-06-17T13:02:35.885-04:002015-06-17T13:02:35.885-04:00Stray Cat, Taylor - not to mention that they don&#...Stray Cat, Taylor - not to mention that they don't show the straight side view in many of the online images anymore. I ALWAYS check to see if the top I want has bust darts (a pointless exercise most of the time, I know). Except now the models don't stand straight and are instead posing in overstyled clothes and the side view is taken from a weird angle so it's nearly impossible to determine anything anymore.<br /><br />I do agree that some of the tops have been very oversized, but I question whether it's just the trend. For example, I caught the Tailored tunic in stripe (C2015) on pop back recently in my usual size 4. Not only was the body extremely lose, but the sleeves were so ridiculously wide that my thighs could have fitted in them! Not having a store nearby to try things on makes ordering online very challenging to say the least.Ivankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334229934210336288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81854883400798339172015-06-17T12:30:47.159-04:002015-06-17T12:30:47.159-04:00I have been sitting with items in my cart for over...I have been sitting with items in my cart for over a week now but every item is excluded from the recent promos. They aren't collection items, simply button-down shirts. Would love to pull the trigger but I am not paying full price with the way the quality has been lately. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910091002470534748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-15298762802939158502015-06-17T12:11:59.324-04:002015-06-17T12:11:59.324-04:00Off topic, but a friend sent me the following Refi...Off topic, but a friend sent me the following Refinery 29 article about a new site born out of a Reddit thread that is aimed at helping track fluctuating J.Crew pricing. Looks like the site still has some kinks but will be curious if this takes off at all. Here's the article<br /><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/threadstats-jcrew-shopping-site" rel="nofollow">This Site Will Change the Way you Shop at J.Crew</a>Anne - The Fab Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235117913749019487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33384370400248714482015-06-17T12:06:22.897-04:002015-06-17T12:06:22.897-04:00Cousy, I agree that the shoes have kind of missed ...Cousy, I agree that the shoes have kind of missed the mark and inventory seems pretty high - even all the Sophia Websters from a year ago are still languishing at FP. The collabs this year have interested me the most, but you can get New Balance sneaks and white Birkenstocks anywhere. <br /><br />Remember the days when J. Crew was the go-to for beautiful, Italian-made flats and heels in gorgeous colors and wearable styles? I treat my treasured pairs of Juliets like priceless antiques! ruffleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121478944826442351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-77015464612438146002015-06-17T11:50:12.970-04:002015-06-17T11:50:12.970-04:00not too mention the abundance of malta, cyprus and...not too mention the abundance of malta, cyprus and other slip on sandals. seems every retailor jumped on this type of flat ( no support for walking any distance ...just kind of an expensive flip/flop ) sandal. its everywhere and at a better price than J CrewsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35284110315126581902015-06-17T11:47:11.705-04:002015-06-17T11:47:11.705-04:00I didn't care much for the shoes they made thi...I didn't care much for the shoes they made this spring/summer. Sad. JSRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019374356359095038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7887850281350424892015-06-17T11:46:37.507-04:002015-06-17T11:46:37.507-04:00Its the middle of June and all I want is to see wh...Its the middle of June and all I want is to see what is new for Fall. that is how bored and unimpressed I am with J Crew this summer. even on deep deep sale (which I predict will be huge in a matter of weeks) I will not be purchasing anything. there was nothing that i wanted....what is wrong with me ?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748716793401919727noreply@blogger.com