tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post3316431831226967225..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew's Red Card {it's white!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-45056667392491779602010-10-08T10:18:45.305-04:002010-10-08T10:18:45.305-04:00I am hoping to buy a coat and other goodies this w...I am hoping to buy a coat and other goodies this weekend, but I did not get the red card! It is SO silly to spend the extra 25% when you don't have to....I am in the NYC area is there any kind red card holder out there who is done with theirs and might share theirs?? Even if just for a quick trip? Thanks!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418153747509455979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-61651592045909017862010-10-03T15:48:43.983-04:002010-10-03T15:48:43.983-04:00This is so exiting I hope that I get one too! I am...This is so exiting I hope that I get one too! I am in college now and there is not a J.Crew very close to me, but I am willing to make the 45-minute drive to go see what I can indulge in. This is especially exciting because I love J.Crew’s fall line every year, maybe that is just because fall is my favorite season. But I love to bundle up and layering is always nice. Also I seem to think that everyone looks slimmer in fall clothing compared to the quite skimpy summer clothing, which is next to nothing shorts and barely there tank tops. I just don’t feel as comfortable in that seasons clothing which is probably another reason why I welcome fall with wide-open arms! I’m sure that I will be needing a new winter coat soon!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769690668946876431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29362071432620959972010-09-29T13:32:27.904-04:002010-09-29T13:32:27.904-04:00DinoSupremo, it may appear to be a childish thing ...DinoSupremo, it may appear to be a childish thing to not shop a retailer because of a perceived or real snub. I respectfully disagree. The lingo on the white card includes "for our most loyal." Yet the card is supposed to be random. I feel each and every cardholder should have received the discount. And I'm not a cardholder. <br /><br />This week JC has a rolling online promo. If you're not aware, different codes are popping up. Some ppl see a code for 20% off + fs on $100 or more. I have tried multiple browsers and each showed a code for 20% off + fs on $175 or more. I think there are 4 codes in all. It's their choice if they want to have different tiers, but it's folly given that all of this is shared on the Internet. Perhaps JC is doing some market testing, but in the process they are creating a climate of confusion and mistrust. None of this is too smart in our post Enron (& other offenders) economy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10846975781489703992010-09-29T13:10:01.991-04:002010-09-29T13:10:01.991-04:00I do not compare this promo to what teachers do fo...I do not compare this promo to what teachers do for my children or for this country. There is no comparison. <br /><br />I do pay full price and I buy a lot. If they do not appreciate my business then there is no point in rewarding them with full priced purchases. <br /><br />The teachers of this country receiving a discount is not something I begrudge. I applaud it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675063796680537865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4953286893438958702010-09-29T12:52:58.372-04:002010-09-29T12:52:58.372-04:00When you buy things at full price, do you refuse t...When you buy things at full price, do you refuse to purchase if there's a teacher in line who's going to be buying the same item for 15% less?<br /><br />Doubt it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49179507048476202602010-09-29T09:16:27.058-04:002010-09-29T09:16:27.058-04:00If you think I'm going to pay 25% more than ev...If you think I'm going to pay 25% more than everyone else standing in line you're silly. Why would I do that? Why would anyone?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675063796680537865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36013420128469130382010-09-29T02:52:56.434-04:002010-09-29T02:52:56.434-04:00I think boycotting J.Crew because you feel snubbed...I think boycotting J.Crew because you feel snubbed is silly. I would bet that J.Crew does not bother to hire someone to sit in their office and think, "Hmm...I think this time, I'm not going to send Jane a discount card."<br /><br />I'm surprised to see so many grown ladies on here acting as if this were pre-school. So you didn't get the card, this is not the end of days. I do not believe a boycott will change the situation or rectify the situation in the future. <br /><br />It might make you feel better, like you've shown J.Crew what's up. If that's the case, go ahead and do what makes you feel best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-29160388738913420382010-09-29T02:11:17.307-04:002010-09-29T02:11:17.307-04:00I received this card and bought two things using i...I received this card and bought two things using it. I don't think I will keep any of my items...perhaps I bought on impulse. Either way, make sure you save your receipts, as the policy has changed!M-a-m-a-mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571789014149273122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-54665546931458141872010-09-28T23:50:07.720-04:002010-09-28T23:50:07.720-04:00I was completely shocked to see that I received a ...I was completely shocked to see that I received a card! I received it a couple of days ago... I have not shopped at J. Crew for a couple of months, despite the constant % off promotions. When I did shop, I only purchased sale items, and returned 40 to 50 percent of what I purchased (since my size is only available online, and I cannot try on in store)<br /><br />Someone stated that the stores may have a list of customers who are supposed to receive the coupon. I never shop in the store (maybe twice a year), but the last time I went in, I had an absolutely horrible experience. I sent a customer complaint to the j.crew online, and got a response from the local regional manager. She emailed me then gave me a personal call to get a better understanding of the situation. She completely apologized for the whole thing.<br /><br />This may be why I was deemed worthy to get one... maybe I was put on the list to get me to come back to the store.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220180917210412714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-13602466067128774292010-09-28T22:11:37.450-04:002010-09-28T22:11:37.450-04:00I'm w/ Genny, no one knows me at my store. I ...I'm w/ Genny, no one knows me at my store. I got a card and I did buy some items but typically I shop exclusively online. My husband thought that the cards might go out in a higher volume to areas where store sales are lacking. After shopping with JC for so long, it was very nice to get the card. And I'm even more excited at hearing that we can use it on red phone purchases.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259079991551960605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-22590730005845026512010-09-28T21:28:14.622-04:002010-09-28T21:28:14.622-04:00@Elizabeth: So true about "good customer pena...@Elizabeth: So true about "good customer penalty." <br /><br />@Tara: I'm a JCrew Silver card holder and I didn't get it this time nor last year. As with Gigi, I am going to cancel it sometime soon and just use my Amex.jcrewphdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024534767917425350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35226083320563099892010-09-28T21:22:26.584-04:002010-09-28T21:22:26.584-04:00The store might have a list with my name on it tha...The store might have a list with my name on it that they got from JCrew online but no one and I mean no one knows me in my local store. I have no PS there and the last thing I bought was on Mother's Day and one other time last Christmas! Newer to the area and rarely (as you can see by my store purchases:) make it to a store. The other few times I have gone I did not buy; just looked around a bit.(original) Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209889879826124486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-84389109856346889122010-09-28T21:09:10.288-04:002010-09-28T21:09:10.288-04:00FYI....if you're still wondering whether you w...FYI....if you're still wondering whether you will receive a white/red card, call your local JC store where you normally shop. They have a list of all the local customers who were supposed to receive a card. At least you can get the suspense of checking that mailbox daily over with. The first time the red card was offered I didn't receive it in the mail, but the manager asked me why I didn't use my card. Only then did I learn he knew who was supposed to receive them locally. Hmm, makes me wonder if the stores themselves submit a list of clients they would like to have the card sent to. I didn't receive one this time around. I've bought more from the website over the last year and little from the store so who knows.cmghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716718094929801769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-10705725461685735582010-09-28T20:27:53.847-04:002010-09-28T20:27:53.847-04:00Do you have to have a J.crew credit card to reciev...Do you have to have a J.crew credit card to recieve the red card??Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127913029512699746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49330611002205502912010-09-28T18:13:41.095-04:002010-09-28T18:13:41.095-04:00I haven't received the card yet and I've w...I haven't received the card yet and I've watched as the Dark Pewter Crosstown Peeptoe Shoes in my size disappeared in one day. It's fine if it shows up and it's fine if it doesn't. The irritation is done and since I buy so much, I can't help but think this has become a "good customer penalty" which can be easily remedied. I'm really happy that Alexis and so many others got the card though, especially Alexis since it's long overdue!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675063796680537865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7090195880689565622010-09-28T18:05:29.528-04:002010-09-28T18:05:29.528-04:00Good news! Thanks, AppGal! Bonbon coat, here I com...Good news! Thanks, AppGal! Bonbon coat, here I come!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383849022571878696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-21451290323559934932010-09-28T17:34:16.151-04:002010-09-28T17:34:16.151-04:00Carnivore girl, how interesting that the SA was so...Carnivore girl, how interesting that the SA was so hell bent on confirming your identity. I used my card in the store today and the SA just asked that I signed the back of it. I don't have a JC credit card. After I was finished at the register, a different SA helped me place an order for something on the red phone and they honored my Red/White Card without even asking for the barcode number on the back. <br /><br />I wish JC would get their act together a little bit and start enforcing policies (and sending out promos) a little more uniformly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-30966223148943927442010-09-28T16:54:18.093-04:002010-09-28T16:54:18.093-04:00pastystone: yes, the red phone is used to order me...pastystone: yes, the red phone is used to order merchandise that either your store doesn't carry or has sold out of, which would include online/catalog-only items. For full-price items, shipping from the red phone is free!AppGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357132357374563505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-38752060640706239442010-09-28T16:51:40.536-04:002010-09-28T16:51:40.536-04:00SO happy for you, Alexis, that you got one! I hav...SO happy for you, Alexis, that you got one! I have shared my views, so I'll just skip that part :)<br /><br />Word to the wise: each store does have a list of customers who received the (apparently random) promo. It appears to be an effective at getting people in to buy, just based on what I observed in the store and all the JCAs who've commented on their purchases.<br /><br />O/T, the rollout for this week is a small one and it's already online.mommydearesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137723736975393130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49783720617306922842010-09-28T16:33:44.594-04:002010-09-28T16:33:44.594-04:00I'm sorry--can someone tell me what the red ph...I'm sorry--can someone tell me what the red phone is? I have seen those phones in the stores but have only used them when I am returning/exchanging something I purchased online and I thought the red card couldn't be used for online purchases? Does this mean I can order something that's catalog only and use the red card?? (please, please, please)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383849022571878696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-42858723904935682762010-09-28T15:54:04.134-04:002010-09-28T15:54:04.134-04:00I didn't get a "red (white) card" bu...I didn't get a "red (white) card" but was not disappointed since I don't live within 2 hours of ANY J Crew store. I got the "red card" a few years ago, and ended up throwing it away as it was of no use to me. I have no choice but to do all my ordering online. Blah.jcrewjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279036028304223599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67070183149631501362010-09-28T15:41:31.726-04:002010-09-28T15:41:31.726-04:00Alexis, I am so happy you got your card. No one d...Alexis, I am so happy you got your card. No one deserves it more! Hope you're right about there still being hope. Every evening, I go to the mailbox and wonder if the mailer will be there. So far, nothing. Maybe today will be the day!shopalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386489288596221420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-44647177922233247392010-09-28T15:11:05.210-04:002010-09-28T15:11:05.210-04:00Thanks everyone! I am really happy I got the card ...Thanks everyone! I am really happy I got the card too.<br /><br />As for those who are still waiting for one & are upset... I totally get it! I too was sad/ upset last week when I kept checking the mailbox to find nothing. I was also convinced I wouldn't get one because so many on the east coast already got theirs too.<br /><br />I honestly think J.Crew is sending them out in batches. So there is still some hope that you might get one. :)Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-90063130780072826642010-09-28T14:42:42.194-04:002010-09-28T14:42:42.194-04:00No card for me still. :( Maybe I've spent to...No card for me still. :( Maybe I've spent to much lately, lol! <br /><br />Hoping one finds it's way to me . . .but if not, my wallet thanks me!CCShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098955741052365723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-18775142044666322242010-09-28T14:31:17.680-04:002010-09-28T14:31:17.680-04:00I'm thrilled to have received one, but I would...I'm thrilled to have received one, but I would be extremely mad if I hadn't. It seems their method is a bit random and that has me shaking my head. I think the loyal customers should be rewarded with their promos no matter what. I am not a card holder, but I spend a lot of money there (online and in store) every month. I am so excited that I can use it on sale items as well.<br /><br />I did not know we could use it on red phone orders either! That opens up a whole new world for me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com