tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post7144064136186416286..comments2024-03-19T01:27:26.707-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: "Looking to VENT" with J.CrewAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82621415099219214582016-02-13T20:45:19.072-05:002016-02-13T20:45:19.072-05:00@Nan, Nordstrom does this for the Anniversary sale...@Nan, Nordstrom does this for the Anniversary sale & it works great. In fact, they give cardholders early access to make purchases; creates an incentive to have Nordie's charge card or debit card. Wish JC would think like this...I use my Nordie debit just as much as I use my cc since both earn points/rewards, have free alterations, etc.Mygoddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240250626088757693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29545819383302150552016-02-12T17:42:38.641-05:002016-02-12T17:42:38.641-05:00JenniferD - I forgot about that. Guess that's ...JenniferD - I forgot about that. Guess that's off the table, too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64943775409051273062016-02-12T17:30:40.357-05:002016-02-12T17:30:40.357-05:00Oh, that's so disappointing! I've used the...Oh, that's so disappointing! I've used the charge-send option with stores who have that "sold-out" item that CS will swear isn't available but which the SA manages to have sitting in his/her hand (and I am so glad they found it!). The last time I did this, the store manager had to make the transaction. I remember a long time ago that I could only do this if a VPS was the go-between. I definitely understand about security, but I hope this option stays for JC cardholders at least.JenniferDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05330952312382241389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76150204880751754692016-02-12T13:39:49.436-05:002016-02-12T13:39:49.436-05:00Ema, I think it's security and the chip, like ...Ema, I think it's security and the chip, like TM93 mentioned. I know that Kate Spade doesn't hold any credit card information in their system that the in-store employees can access. <br /><br />Shopping Celle - Agree with you, esp about the JC credit card. <br /><br />Cate, after I gave my email or phone number, the in-store J. Crew assoc were able to see my address & the last 4 of my credit card. I only had to give the expiration & the 3 digit code from the back. But yes, there were customers without profiles that were giving card numbers over the phone. I know there's a lot of fraud out there and the thieves stay brazen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66400217643306479962016-02-12T12:28:03.096-05:002016-02-12T12:28:03.096-05:00Very distressing. I have a lot more energy trackin...Very distressing. I have a lot more energy tracking down items than the JC staff generally, and I've learned which JC stores will do a stock check/item locator search for me. <br /><br />If JC wants to save money by avoiding merchandise losses, they'd do better to concentrate on better clothing construction and better care of the merch while it's in transit - thus minimizing returns and damage. My 2©wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-25441581215823217822016-02-12T11:00:53.549-05:002016-02-12T11:00:53.549-05:00I don't understand why JC doesn't make the...I don't understand why JC doesn't make the new style guide available when it gives "early buy" access to some. <br />Wouldn't it be so much nicer if we all could browse the new style guide while waiting for the rollout? Oh well..<br />Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200499671412538490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59174221015986047222016-02-12T07:18:56.976-05:002016-02-12T07:18:56.976-05:00Nan thanks so much, that was fun to look at!Nan thanks so much, that was fun to look at!catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-34682429785268353132016-02-12T07:17:53.519-05:002016-02-12T07:17:53.519-05:00I admit I have never liked getting on the phone in...I admit I have never liked getting on the phone in a store and reading a credit card number out loud. Maybe that's what they mean by security? catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-43827703209492126812016-02-11T23:30:37.021-05:002016-02-11T23:30:37.021-05:00Cool. Thanks Gigi!Cool. Thanks Gigi!himmiefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270899946791612366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-79793332390883620462016-02-11T23:13:03.448-05:002016-02-11T23:13:03.448-05:00Another crazy pricing game. The Sloan suede d'...Another crazy pricing game. The Sloan suede d'orsay flats are full price and final sale! Lol!Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62427199961913923522016-02-11T22:50:09.600-05:002016-02-11T22:50:09.600-05:00This no charge send business seems kinda crazy to ...This no charge send business seems kinda crazy to me especially if you are using the Jcrew credit card. They should have every speck of info they need to to ship items from the store to my billing address. Bah!Shopping Cellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609287005914939866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1350267734969869352016-02-11T22:01:32.158-05:002016-02-11T22:01:32.158-05:00Gigi, a few months ago I read a post on Effortless...Gigi, a few months ago I read a post on Effortless Anthropologie and how they to are doing away with the charge -send option as well. I know it has to do with security , but I forget the exact reasoning (could it have something to do with the Chip system that credit card companies are trying to implement?) Simply can't remember, but nevertheless, it seems to be affecting the way some of our favorite stores do business. Definitively an option that will be missed for the reasons you mentioned. :-(TM93https://www.blogger.com/profile/18166897306461544844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36059467835071503022016-02-11T21:01:17.843-05:002016-02-11T21:01:17.843-05:00@Nan, thank you so much! Hoping the lemon is a tru...@Nan, thank you so much! Hoping the lemon is a true yellow but the pic looks greenish to me. I'm liking a lot in this style guide and really hoping I get a copy as I didn't get Feb. and I don't think the Canadian stores did either. :) janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257918991247030517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-25536945542667173062016-02-11T20:55:16.463-05:002016-02-11T20:55:16.463-05:00I agree Gigi, this will be very inconvenient for m...I agree Gigi, this will be very inconvenient for many people both living close and far from stores. It may not impact sales overall because stores can be used to fulfill online orders in the US but regular customers will be bothered like us jcas who do the charge-sends.<br />Sorry to hear about your closest store, I know how a bad vibe in store can ruin the experience and make you want to stay away. Hopefully the situation will turn around. <br />I just did a charge send over the phone this week so I'm interested to see if it's changed here too. janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257918991247030517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-71037100496457811572016-02-11T19:38:54.732-05:002016-02-11T19:38:54.732-05:00I don't know, it is probably more a problem of...I don't know, it is probably more a problem of the VPSs in store needing to assist customers in the store as opposed to being on the phone placing orders. Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85082988949880188162016-02-11T19:17:39.073-05:002016-02-11T19:17:39.073-05:00@Jan, Skirt Micro Pleated Midi - E8691 - in lemon ...@Jan, Skirt Micro Pleated Midi - E8691 - in lemon sorbet , dusty ginger, vivid lilac and navy -000-16, also in petite. $118Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12200499671412538490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57883654101228964222016-02-11T19:06:16.750-05:002016-02-11T19:06:16.750-05:00Another point...the store I liked calling (twice t...Another point...the store I liked calling (twice the distance) is knowledgeable about the merchandise and my personal style. <br /><br />When I call to ask questions/order at the customer service center, I consistently get men. Which is fine because they're courteous and some might even have an opinion about style, but they've never tried on the clothes. <br /><br />Ok, I'm done. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19341273580674893172016-02-11T18:59:20.455-05:002016-02-11T18:59:20.455-05:00jan - I imagine it's a credit card security is...jan - I imagine it's a credit card security issue, but I'm going to miss the convenience. Take today, for instance. I made a store run and have frozen items in the freezer. They will be sitting in the car if I go around to J. Crew, then get my daughter, then go home. First world probs, I know. I think I'm mostly disappointed about my closest store taking a turn for the worse. If I enjoyed visiting like I used to, I wouldn't feel inconvenienced.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29601383693069143942016-02-11T18:42:30.632-05:002016-02-11T18:42:30.632-05:00No way, wow, this is very disappointing! Thank you...No way, wow, this is very disappointing! Thank you for sharing, Gigi. I hope this doesn't apply to Canada as its already hard to find some items online (some sellout quite fast) since they don't ship inventory from stores to fulfill orders like in the US. janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257918991247030517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-64723841428168074672016-02-11T18:38:57.991-05:002016-02-11T18:38:57.991-05:00Thank you, Nan! Can anyone please tell me the pric...Thank you, Nan! Can anyone please tell me the price and details of the skirt that is on page 6? It is shown with a gingham shirt and looks citron. Thank you! janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257918991247030517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47137871477958396392016-02-11T18:35:03.562-05:002016-02-11T18:35:03.562-05:00Today I learned -- no more calling a store to orde...Today I learned -- no more calling a store to order over the phone. Customers must be present to swipe card when order is placed. <br /><br />I don't like it. I don't like trekking to my store and I can't always reach my online VPS during her hours. Not her fault. They're on EST. <br /><br />In-store customer service has become very spotty and I don't like getting the vibe that I'm putting someone out. Esp after I just spent time looking for parking, walking, etc to get there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87415415515952433282016-02-11T18:29:07.255-05:002016-02-11T18:29:07.255-05:00himmiefan - The dulcis are the rare j crew heel th...himmiefan - The dulcis are the rare j crew heel that's tts. I take 7.5 whereas I usually have to go up to 8 in j crew wedges and heels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-73907011552862793922016-02-11T14:46:48.860-05:002016-02-11T14:46:48.860-05:00And unbelievably, the Elsie suede d'orsay pump...And unbelievably, the Elsie suede d'orsay pumps that somehow were $79.99 with 40% off two days ago and then sold old, miraculously found their way back into my shopping bag at full price, $255(!!!) yet final sale. thanksbutnothanks. . Suz Hashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13861014424535094375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7978356540415631352016-02-11T12:09:38.461-05:002016-02-11T12:09:38.461-05:00Are the Dulcis true to size, or do you have to go ...Are the Dulcis true to size, or do you have to go up a half size like with the Martina wedges? himmiefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270899946791612366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66552269190980304992016-02-11T12:07:37.196-05:002016-02-11T12:07:37.196-05:00Taking so long...it better arrive before next week...Taking so long...it better arrive before next weeks roll-out. Grrrr...JSRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00019374356359095038noreply@blogger.com