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Has Anyone Ordered From Vermont Country Store?

ECBG — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:21:35 GMT

I love to brouse their catalog. Their items are SO unusual. I did order a fleece bed jacket in the winter because I don't like the weight of a full robe when I'm getting ready in the morning. The item wasn't available anywhere else, unfortunately, and their postage is extremely high.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:31:26 GMT

I have ordered a nightgown and some pj's, also a tablecloth. I don't order often because of the shipping, but the quality of the items that I ordered was first rate.

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terrier3 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:33:35 GMT

Their prices can be high, but they have some items I haven't seen anywhere else. I live in Buffalo - home of Gurley candles. I still have some from my mother - 50s vintage. She had a stash that she never burned.

I bought some for presents for my cousins - we had relatives who worked at the candle factory!

I have some beautiful tableclothes from them - their basketweave type and a modern version of vintage floral cloths by April Cornell.

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silentgirl — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:32:34 GMT

Yes...for many years and I love being in the store-

They can be a bit pricey on some things and yes, the postage can be high-but, I love that they consistently carry certain items year after year-they are usually the first place I go for nightgowns. And, whenever I'm looking for old fashioned candies-interesting stuff-

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cherry — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:34:40 GMT

I have used them in the past , but they can be pricey at times, especially their beauty products

I have found the same thing, at less than 1/2 the price, elsewhere

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RedTop — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:35:53 GMT

Yes, I have ordered from this company several times. I only order when they offer free shipping.

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OceanDreamer — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:40:39 GMT

I like browsing the site but haven't 'pulled the trigger' lol.

Nice variety imo.

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Moonchilde — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:41:42 GMT

I have ordered more from them in the past than I would now. The types of things I order, they are very overpriced, not just a little, and there is rarely if ever any kind of real price break, s&h or otherwise, for me.

In my own experience with them, they have not been the greatest customer service-wise either, in terms of communication.

The fact that what I would order never goes on sale, they're overpriced to start with, and the s&h means I'm "over" Vermont Country Store. I used to buy at least 2-3 times a year but no more. I've found alternatives.

Their quality is good in most instances, but that's not enough to keep me from feeling ripped off.

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Julie928 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:46:13 GMT

@terrier3 ~ Love Gurley candles! I have so many ~ I've been collecting them for years! (Gurley & Tavern candles). I even have some still in the original packaging, never opened. I decorate with them every season ~ right now a large rabbit and yellow chicks are on the mantel.

@ECBG ~ I haven't ordered from them in awhile but whatever I have ordered I really liked. My mom loves their flannel nightgowns so I usually get her one from there every Christmas. Like others have mentioned, the shipping is high but I try to wait for a free shipping if you spend so much offer.

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silentgirl — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:50:57 GMT

Yes, it is worth a mention, that their shipping can also be a wee bit sloooow-

But, I used to send things to my Mom and it was the one place I could actually trust without worry, that the gift box and ribbon would be pretty and the quality would be good-so I accept the rest.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:55:06 GMT

I used to live in VT and I loved shopping there!

Of course, no shipping was involved.

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Nomorebirthdays — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:58:56 GMT

Yes I have a quilt and a Chanille bedspread. Very good quality. I have bought soaps for gifts.

The place to look for perfumes from 60s and 70s. Gee your hair smells terrific, tabu, white shoulders, tweed etc. I did not buy them like to look. No bargains.

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Perkup — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:11:59 GMT

I love to browse their catalog. I have ordered a few things - mostly things from their group of "old things" that you can't find anymore. A couple of little kitchen items for sure. No problem with their shipping costs as I was happy to find some treasures they don't seem to make anymore.

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deedledeedeedle — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:12:35 GMT

I've ordered from VCS many times over the years. I their selection of "forgotten" and unusual items. I don't mind paying the extra $$ for shipping because I have never received an item with the QVC quality control issues. Their product is wonderful old brand names or recreated from the original weave, mold, recipe, etc. It's just a cool place to shop. Wish I lived close enough to visit in person.

Sometimes they will offer free shipping if you spend a certain dollar amount. A couple of months ago I believe it was $69.00. Sign up to get the paper catalog and order a non pricey item. Once you do, I imagine you will be sent free shipping offers in the future. Don't quote me on it, but that was my experience.

dee

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deedledeedeedle — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:18:15 GMT

I've received several Lanz gowns & P J's, a Bates bedspread, and a summer hat, all first rate. I had trouble with the hat sizing and CS could not have been more helpful. None of their products are "dumbed down" or "created specifically for the Q customer" i.e. cheap. If you are used to and demand quality, VCS is your place.

dee

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ladyroxanne — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:25:07 GMT

@deedledeedeedle

well said!

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ladyroxanne — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:32:36 GMT

i have ordered from them and i am very impressed. if you can no longer find something that you love, this is the place to go.

i'm happy that we have this company available. so, it may cost a little bit more, but just finding something you really love is worth it.

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ShowMe — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:34:15 GMT

I have ordered from them several times...... And am very pleased with the items. Especially the tablecloths. I have a 40" dining table....and like to use a 52" square cloth on my table. I recently ordered 2 of them because they are sometimes very difficult to find one I really like..... Got free shipping on them..... Also ordered a pink candy bowl...... It is really pretty. That was included in the order of the cloths.

Just got an e-mail this afternoon from them for anything for a complete Easter breakfast. Not just food..... Some very nice things available.

Remember the raspberry filled candy that was usually sold at Christmas time at the grocery store or drug store.....well, they sell it there. Put in an order for them, each piece individually wrapped. Will be putting them in the pink bowl I got.

They do sell some very beautiful Eileen West things too......but haven't ordered any of that yet. A little on the expensive side.

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terrier3 — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:36:15 GMT

I have also ordered some Moser glass items from them too.

I collect old jadeite and it's difficult to find footed cake plates. I got green and pink versions from the Vermont Country Store.

I like the way that they support old, established United States businesses. Yes, they cost more, but some things are worth it.

I like to buy American...another reason why I love Penzey's too!

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EdithEllenLily — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:40:21 GMT

I tend to order around Black Friday and Christmas sales. The past two years I bought nightgowns and jammies at about 1/3 of their cost. I like their unique selection of products, too. One time I bought a dress and I thought it looked matronly in person so I sent it back; some shipping costs were deducted but I received a prompt credit according to their return policy. I love reading their catalogue!