Monday, December 1, 2008

Off On A Tangent: Gap Inc, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, and Ralph Lauren

(1) Gap Inc is offering free shipping today on any purchase (no min!) at the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy, with promo code ONEDAY. (2) The Gap is also offering 15% off your entire purchase with promo code GAP15. (3) "Thanks!" to Rosie (in this post) who let us know that Banana Republic is offering 10% off your entire purchase with promo code EXTRA10. (4) "Thanks!" to FabulousFloridaMommy (in this post), who let us know that Old Navy is offering 20% off purchases with promo code SAVENOW, and (5) that Piperlime is also offering 20% off purchases with promo code MONDAY. All the offers expire, today, 12/1/08.

(1) Anthropologie is offering free shipping on U.S. orders of $200+. (Click here for more details). This offer expires 12.19.08. (2) Also, "thanks!" to Anon at 4:21 PM (in this post), who let us know that Anthropologie is offering free shipping on "all orders to international destinations". (Click here to learn more.) This offer expires 12/7/08.

Ann Taylor is offering 30% off your entire purchase and free shipping with promo code MONDAY30. This offer expires today, 12/1/08.

(1) "Thanks!" to FabulousFloridaMommy (FFM) who let us know that Ralph Lauren is offering 30% off all merchandise (sale and regular priced) with promo code HOL2008 (click here for more info). This offer expires 12/8/08. (2) FFM also let us know they are offering free shipping on all orders (click here for more details).

43 comments:

  1. Another special is for Origins. Get $10 off any Origins.com order of $35 or more until Dec. 4th. Enter code tenoff at checkout.

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  2. Old Navy has 20% off today only...code: SAVENOW

    Piperlime also has 20% off today only...code: MONDAY

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  3. Thanks! WOw, Banana has the extra 10 AND free ship!

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  4. Thank you so much everyone for contributing!!! :) All this info will really help other Aficionadas & Aficionados today! :)

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  5. here are the others i've gotten today in case anyone's interested :):

    ae: free shipping no minimum Dec 1st only
    urban outfitters: free shipping $75 & up ends Dec 1st - FREEBIRD08
    kate spade: 25% off markdowns - GOODCHEER
    Dogeared: free priority shipping until Dec 16th - FreeShipHoliday08
    Apple - free shipping on all items Dec 1st
    Threadless - $5 off $50; $10 off $75; $15 off $100 (most likely until Dec 8th)

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  6. Thank you, Alexis, for all of your hard work and updates on this blog. The site looks great, very festive as well.
    Jan

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  7. Thanks Lauren for the additional promotions!

    Thanks Jan for the nice words! That is really sweet of you. :)

    Happy Cyber Monday everyone!!! :)

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  8. the loft also has 30% off everything and free shipping too with code: GIFTS
    also, thanks alexis! love the blog

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  9. Cute, cute stuff at Antropologie, but no store near me, boo hoo.

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  10. I LOVE free shipping (I know-on and on like a broken record ;)

    Thanks for letting us know about these

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  11. OT-I so totally hate to go here BUT I am going to use this as more of an FYI.
    My TURKEY order (largest JC order ever placed) from Tue AM is MIA and there has since been a cancellation for a clutch that there were more than 99 of when I ordered. My very sweet CSR is going to "track" my order and keep watch (last time they did this--I hate to say I was a better CIA agent and I wasn't under the same roof). So, I KNOW things will be canceled before it finally arrives.
    It is a flashback to summer and for all those who are anxious to SCREAM I told ya so--PLEASE don't! This is just notification that things are going to be screwy as they still cannot handle that huge influx of orders. It will happen with this new code and all others that they continue to send going into the holiday season.
    Also, there are going to be SO many more non-regular J Crew buyers as well because they buy for loved ones that covet all things J Crew (hopefully one of you;) Ugh--it will probably only get uglier:(

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  12. Alexis, there is an update on the Ralph Lauren code. They are now offering an extra 30% off PLUS free shipping...enter code: HOL2008 at checkout. :)

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  13. Btw...the 30% off is on Full Price AND Sale merchandise, with FREE SHIPPING and NO MINIMUM PURCHASE AMOUNT. :)

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  14. Thanks again to everyone for your great comments!

    FFM: Thanks for letting us know about the RL 30% off code. I just updated the post with that info.

    Bug Pin: First, I adore your screen name! :) Second, I am so sorry to hear about your order being MIA. Although it seems like J.Crew's system is getting better, I am honestly still surprised that they are having so many problems still. I hope you are able to get all your items ordered! :)

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  15. bug pin,
    Sorry about your order. I can relate. I am not ordering b/c of what you are going through.....JCrew really sucks right now....yes, I love them but they suck! Big time!:)

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  16. Bug pin,
    Sorry about your order...really. Unlike Alexis, though, I am not surprised. shame on JCrew...you guys and your new system are just pretty worthless right now when it comes to consistency or lack thereof.

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  17. Ooh, thanks for all of the special codes!

    Is it just me, or is the JCrew site down? All I get it this error message:

    Error:

    JSP_EXECUTION_FAILED

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  18. site is down for me too

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  19. I LOVE the holiday theme, Alexis! :-) It brings a smile to my face!

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  20. JCrew's website is down for me as well.

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  21. It seems all the sites are down, J.Crew, Gap, Banana Republic... odd.

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  22. yeah, what the heck is going on? Old navy and gap are down... I'm sad. Wanted to delay studying with a little online shopping...

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  23. I wonder if some anti-consumerist hackers brought the sites down? Certainly not a choice day for BR/Gap, J.Crew etc. to have their websites down.

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  24. First off, bug pin, I'm so sorry to hear about your dilemma; I've yet to get a tracking order no. for my "TURKEY" purchases. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Second, I love your screen name too! :D

    Third, and finally, the site is down for me too (I'm on the East Coast, if that matters any), with a "Stay Tuned" screen. :(

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  25. I had just placed an order last night for the tartine cardigan Melanie button cuff (plus one Melanie as a gift) with the free shipping and of course they offer 30% off today! I called CS and they gave me the "one time courtesy" speech and applied the discount so I'm happy :)

    (didn't say but I'm assuming they took off the free shipping)

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  26. Hi JCAs,
    I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!

    I have a quick OT question for you...

    I ordered two skirts (taffeta a-line) from a store and they quoted me $39.99 - great! I had never seen the skirt in real life, so I ordered two colors to see which better matched my sequin shell. When they came, though, they had been rung up with an extra 20% off, making them final sale!! Not only did I intend to only keep one, but they are too big, so I need to return both.

    What do I do?!? The SA i spoke to never mentioned final sale or additional percent off (and this order was placed about 2 weeks ago when not every store was giving % off). Should I take them to my local B&M and plead my case or try CS (although they've had problems helping me with send-sale transactions before since it doesn't go thru the CS computer)?

    Just hoping someone has had an experience like this and might be able to offer some advice.

    TIA!!

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  27. Correction: Should say "tartine cardigan *and* melanie button cuff"

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  28. Hello everyone! Thanks to all of you who let us know that the site was not working- I really appreciate it! :) Just as I was about to create a post on J.Crew's website not being available, it became available! ;) So chances are many of you will be able to access their site now (although it might be running slowly). :)

    Smarty: First, I am sorry to hear the items did not work out. Second, I think if you called J.Crew's customer service (CS) and explained your situation, they would have no issues with you returning the item. J.Crew's CS is very good about these things and usually (9 out of 10 times) resolve them without any issues. Good luck with your returns! :)

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  29. It seems like the web sites weren't prepared for CyberMonday traffic - Gap, Piperlime and Banana are still down for me.

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  30. Bug Pin...

    Same thing happened to me, I ordered Wed to take advantage of Turkey and Free Shipping....

    Didnt receive a confirmation email (ordered over the phone too)...called back..and my order is MIA as well..

    Sad thing is I was able to reorder and get free overnight shipping..but 2 of my items are out of stock in my size now! When there was plenty on Wed.

    Its really sad, since this is the 2nd time they have somehow "lost" my order.

    But oh well, I hope I still get my stuff tomorrow.

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  31. smarty: I don't know the answer to your question, but it kind of sucks that they didn't mention the additional discount that made your purchase final sale. :( They probably thought they were being helpful. I hope it works out!

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  32. Smarty: I would return the items, and tell them exactly what you've told us. You weren't informed they were final sale, and they are not what you expected, so you need to return them. I don't think they should have a problem with it...good luck! :)

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  33. Cole Haan is offering an extra 30% off your online orders today through midnight PST and free ground shipping. Doesn't apply to new arrivals or gift cards though. Code is HOLIDAYSALE.

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  34. Thanks ladies!
    I'm going to head over to my B&M today, so I'll let you know how it goes!

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  35. bug pin: Did you ever get a confirmation for your order, or tracking #'s? the reason why I ask is that my 2 orders are MIA from last Wed and Thurs. BTW this is not a complaint but a FYI, no need to respond with I told you so)

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  36. anon 1:39p
    I did get confirmation of the order but it is just sitting with open status. This is a large order so now thinking their ridiculous system of checking large orders via credit card company (as mentioned by the JC associate)has held the whole thing off. I called my CC and they said they have a credit authorization for that amount on the day it was placed (the 25th) but now JC is just sitting on the order. It's frustrating because my stuff will be gone--many items were super cheap! Others were newer.

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  37. bug pin: Hopefully when you ordered it pulled the item from inventory for you so when the order gets moving it will be still there. In the past I have had orders stuck in Open status and a JC associate will help to get the order moving for you. I found that explanation from the JC associate very helpful yesterday hopefully everything works out for you.

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  38. Just got a pair of old navy's driving mocs for $11 and free shipping... they are real leather so I'm happy. Obviously they will not be as cute as JCrew's but I am a student so, can't afford! Thanks for posting all these codes! I love this blog (even though it makes me shop way more, which I didn't think was possible!)

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  39. I just placed an order for Gap and Old Navy. They let me use three codes! Why, oh why won't JC be as generous???

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  40. Or why can't J.Crew come up with one code that allows BOTH a certain % off AND free shipping? Doesn't seem like it would be that difficult to me, especially as their competitors are doing it.

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  41. they make money on shipping and don't care about their competition

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  42. Smarty: I ordered a cashmere sweater in two sizes because I wasn't sure which one would fit. When I received them it said "final sale" on both (WITHOUT any additional % off applied)

    I went to a store with both sweaters and explained the situation to the manager-she didn't ask me any additional questions and let me return the one that didn't fit. It was a breeze, I was so relieved! :)

    P.S. I have a store nearby and I stop by every once in a while; majority of SAs know me and greet me every time they see me-they are EXTRA friendly which really helps when something like this happens! HTH!

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  43. Thanks FFM and Alexis! I just ordered a couple Ralph Lauren cashmere sweaters (on sale + 30% off + free ship)! Such a great deal. Hoping the cashmere quality is good -- or at least better than some recent jcrew purchases I sadly returned (loved the colors/style but the cashmere was so darn thin!).

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