tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post7478645255139784806..comments2024-03-29T05:59:14.581-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: "Looking to VENT" with J.CrewAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-27775581438279504512013-02-07T18:39:56.763-05:002013-02-07T18:39:56.763-05:00What is up with the downtown field jacket? I feel...What is up with the downtown field jacket? I feel like I bought it 4 years ago and it has been rereleased so many time that now I see the thing everywhere I go. Can't there be a smidge of exclusivity. Prices are just insane sometimes too. $120 for cashmere lined leather gloves that I ended up getting in the sale for $26. What the heck with the mark up dudes? Kinda frustrated too.Stratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12012770711628441837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-48639708884405879172012-09-03T15:02:34.872-04:002012-09-03T15:02:34.872-04:00J Crew has a completely spastic rewards program! ...J Crew has a completely spastic rewards program! I have complained various times, and can't get anyone to listen who has a clue about marketing (apparently the program is administered by the credit card company, and those folks don't know or care if it actually works!). The problem for J Crew is that I don't feel rewarded-- I feel suspicious that I didn't get what I should have. What's up with accumulating by seasons? Why are the point totals so ambiguous? Why does it take so long for the cards to get in the mail? Why use plastic cards at all? I have participated in at least five other programs for years, and this one is just annoying.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306284117169621560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-81287341567429187612012-08-24T14:15:18.180-04:002012-08-24T14:15:18.180-04:00I think they just seem more fitting for holiday se...I think they just seem more fitting for holiday season...lunararyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049337496847183902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-57600023024294289392012-08-23T23:54:59.169-04:002012-08-23T23:54:59.169-04:00I love the bow "critter" pants too, lol,...I love the bow "critter" pants too, lol, but not the price...sad face...Sheksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362467778293391112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42150856926447948092012-08-23T21:37:25.996-04:002012-08-23T21:37:25.996-04:00lunarary - I like those pants! lollunarary - I like those pants! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-87579856430592402452012-08-23T19:05:54.248-04:002012-08-23T19:05:54.248-04:00What the HECK with the sequin bow critter pants?!?...What the HECK with the sequin bow critter pants?!?!?!?!lunararyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049337496847183902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50240911154145306482012-08-23T18:57:47.987-04:002012-08-23T18:57:47.987-04:00Tell me about it... used to literally have dreams ...Tell me about it... used to literally have dreams about fall J.Crew wardrobes...lunararyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10049337496847183902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-32135873573179025372012-08-23T15:56:26.441-04:002012-08-23T15:56:26.441-04:00@Caitlin, I'm interested in the code.... :)@Caitlin, I'm interested in the code.... :)CMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400124242685802674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-33061155322806433392012-08-23T09:34:24.075-04:002012-08-23T09:34:24.075-04:00I agree with you emilybethzzz...I am more of a lur...I agree with you emilybethzzz...I am more of a lurker here but I have made/not made several purchases due to JCA reviews, and it's been a great help!<br /><br />The negative comments are informative and often ring true. I'd rather read an honest opinion on an item than something J Crew puts out (which will, no matter what, be positive).Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254722142545014850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41164110939752918752012-08-23T01:19:00.525-04:002012-08-23T01:19:00.525-04:00Cass - I am with you on markdowns. :) My qualm is ...Cass - I am with you on markdowns. :) My qualm is that items are on final sale, which is absurd for the ones that are online only. Not to mention that there are no customer reviews online for non-bloggers & others (that don't know about this site) to share info. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42365141832224053132012-08-23T00:24:33.255-04:002012-08-23T00:24:33.255-04:00Where was the 20% off a $250 purchase in the catal...Where was the 20% off a $250 purchase in the catalog? I saw the VPS insert, but am I just completely blind or does mine not have the discount?Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17362726168807606255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53146453855067830892012-08-23T00:07:33.021-04:002012-08-23T00:07:33.021-04:00Sent it! Let me know if you don't receive it a...Sent it! Let me know if you don't receive it and I'll send again (and maybe check your spam folder just in case). Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172782486495509920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5379207541681026262012-08-22T23:56:40.635-04:002012-08-22T23:56:40.635-04:00Personally, I feel that taking note of J Crew'...Personally, I feel that taking note of J Crew's flaws and areas in which they can improve still qualifies as informative. I really like knowing, before I buy it, that my No 2 pencil in double serge cotton has a pretty high chance of splitting right up the seam. I also like knowing I'm not alone in my opinions on prices & customer service issues.. Something I really like about this blog is that it's a place where the consumers are actually allowed to discuss the problems. I feel like if I wanted 100% positivity all the time I'd just read everything J Crew writes about the product themselves.emilybethzzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704219604662674050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66055589582385249672012-08-22T22:51:42.965-04:002012-08-22T22:51:42.965-04:00I agree. I wish they would have just made it singl...I agree. I wish they would have just made it single color cashmere. I took that thing off faster than fast due to extreme itching. For 178 dollars it should be cashmere.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269765732570391120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-83620018768611006992012-08-22T21:03:08.937-04:002012-08-22T21:03:08.937-04:00I love the Jules dresses but was disappointed to s...I love the Jules dresses but was disappointed to see the snowcat print in a synthetic fabric and not silk, ill pick it up at a deeply discounted price but certainly not anywhere near full price. Why did JCrew issue another navy and white Jules dress? No wonder it's already deeply discounted. With that said I love the Jules dress in the collection foulard print, I'm hoping and fairly certain it will go on sale and I'll pounce. It will be one of my splurges this season, I think it's lovely. katertotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753296265256829722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-5347814793913299682012-08-22T20:15:38.057-04:002012-08-22T20:15:38.057-04:00Thanks for the link - I remember seeing that 20% r...Thanks for the link - I remember seeing that 20% red card and just could not remember which blog.Jcrewcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585718528028326665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-52628471629325045812012-08-22T20:13:34.125-04:002012-08-22T20:13:34.125-04:00The reply button isn't working for me, I apolo...The reply button isn't working for me, I apologize.<br />I posted that comment in this section because it seemed the most appropriate place, but when I was commenting on the negativity I wasn't only talking about in the vent posts, it seems to permeate other areas as well, even posts about an upcoming sale or markdowns. I don't mean to sound critical, but it does take the fun out of some blog posts on an otherwise informative and interesting blog. mmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11817798757761547523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-28187267235121708322012-08-22T19:45:36.945-04:002012-08-22T19:45:36.945-04:00LOL @ "Mickey Drexler killed my cat"!LOL @ "Mickey Drexler killed my cat"!Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-70298041212295285842012-08-22T19:42:00.096-04:002012-08-22T19:42:00.096-04:00This was the whole reason the vent post was create...This was the whole reason the vent post was created! this section is supposed to be about negativity and complaints! if you don't want to read about it then don't click on the section please:-)(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90078684838409689462012-08-22T19:38:42.150-04:002012-08-22T19:38:42.150-04:00The coupons that XOXO had were not for a VPS and o...The coupons that XOXO had were not for a VPS and only $150 minimum spend but only online.SparklesAndShineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647300087607668075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-316938090725216022012-08-22T19:36:31.324-04:002012-08-22T19:36:31.324-04:00@Jcrewcrazy it was XOXO on her pencil skirt review...@Jcrewcrazy it was XOXO on her pencil skirt review post. Here is the link.<br /><br />http://willwork4shuz.blogspot.ca/2012/08/jcrew-reviews-no2-pencil-in-double.htmlSparklesAndShineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06647300087607668075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-1919264171815854122012-08-22T19:34:02.565-04:002012-08-22T19:34:02.565-04:00Jcrewcrazy.....yah, they're really pushing the...Jcrewcrazy.....yah, they're really pushing the VPS thing. I've been getting that in all my packages...in lieu of a discount coupon I might add. straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54187276392118938232012-08-22T19:32:30.312-04:002012-08-22T19:32:30.312-04:00Luckily I have very understanding store managers t...Luckily I have very understanding store managers that do price adjustments outside of the designated time frame because they are aware of the very fast debut then onto sale marketing scheme. I'm not talking months out, but a reseasonable time. They realize that it's stupid, expensive and time consuming to rebuy and return, so they'd rather keep me happy and just do the adjustment. And I'm thankful. straycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313899825381484936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38914970273054136262012-08-22T19:32:05.027-04:002012-08-22T19:32:05.027-04:00One of the bloggers on the JCA sidebar list posted...One of the bloggers on the JCA sidebar list posted a pic of the 20% off cards they received (one for them and a friend) - I can't remember who, but the cards were red and so was I for being pissed off that my orders received "nada" - but I did receive the VPS card asking me to try them out and the strange thing is I already have one ... Go figure they really need to get their act together and they are clueless.Jcrewcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585718528028326665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50139148690967012412012-08-22T19:10:55.086-04:002012-08-22T19:10:55.086-04:00Regarding the rapid markdowns, I will never compla...Regarding the rapid markdowns, I will never complain about markdowns! I almost never pay full price, and if I do because I have to have something right away, I have to accept that the trade off is that someone else might be able to buy the same item 1-2 weeks later for significantly cheaper and/or I will have to play the buy/return game. <br />I think customers are just balking at the ridiculous starting prices. For example they jacked up the price of the double serge wool pencil skirt from last year and made it in a lower quality fabric--customers are not stupid and now it costs $68 with the promo (about what it's worth with the cheaper fabric) rather than $130. Last year when they were still made out of the nice thick fabric they didn't go on promo until way late in the season, like November.<br />I think the merino tippi tiger cardigan went on sale so fast, even though the item seems to be good quality, because they just rehashed the same design everyone bought last season in the pullover style but added buttons. People probably don't want to own both. The Jules dresses are marked down so quickly because as everyone has said, they cheaped out on the length. Etc. Etc. They just need to put out original, wearable designs made with good fabrics at fair prices and they won't have to mark things down so quickly...WRAFPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652924141617999701noreply@blogger.com