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Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:30:14 GMT

I'm interested in a purse that I found on Zappos.

It is 25% off today and Rakuten is 10% cash back.

I also found it on Hobo's site. Same % off, but less cash back, so they're out.

I haven't seen it anywhere else. So, do I buy today at 25% off and 10% cash back (and free shipping) or see if it's a better deal tomorrow, cyber Monday?

This is totally meant to be a lighthearted thread. I have total perspective and realize this is not at all important in the grand scheme.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

Kachina624 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:38:58 GMT

@gidgetgh. I'd go for it today. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. If it's less tomorrow, you could ask for a price adjustment.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

kaydee50 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:38:14 GMT

How badly do you want the item? If it's a price you're comfortable with now, get it now. How much would you save by waiting, potentially???

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

4kitties — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:39:45 GMT

I feel your indecision. There is a pair of booties I want on DSW. But they may be at a better price tomorrow.

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

stevieb — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:48:19 GMT

@gidgetgh Zappos is part of the Amazon empire and Amazon has been listing Cyber Monday prices since yesterday. Maybe they're doing something else with Zappos, but I sort of doubt it. It sounds like you've got a pretty good deal on offer already.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

KingstonMom — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:43:06 GMT

@gidgetgh

LOL! It's a shame that we have to do disclaimers here these days, but we do!

On the subject at hand, to me it would be a matter of how bad I want it.

Ask yourself, will I be really disappointed if I miss out on this sale, because I hoped for a better deal on Cybe Monday that didn't happen?

The ol' bird in the hand vs. 2 in the bush.........

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cindyNC — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:47:31 GMT

Zappos has such a great return policy, I'd go for it.

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judianne — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:53:08 GMT

A lot of places already have cyber Monday prices , l wouldn't wait

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gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:06:03 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@gidgetgh Zappos is part of the Amazon empire and Amazon has been listing Cyber Monday prices since yesterday. Maybe they're doing something else with Zappos, but I sort of doubt it. It sounds like you've got a pretty good deal on offer already.

@stevieb and others. I don't necessarily think the price of the purse will go lower tomorrow, but I'm thinking the Rakuten cash back % might go higher. I've seen Rakuten go to 15% before for Zappos. Actually, I think it was higher than 10% yesterday and I was undecided, LOL

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stevieb — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:58:11 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
@gidgetgh Zappos is part of the Amazon empire and Amazon has been listing Cyber Monday prices since yesterday. Maybe they're doing something else with Zappos, but I sort of doubt it. It sounds like you've got a pretty good deal on offer already.

@stevieb and others. I don't necessarily think the price of the purse will go lower tomorrow, but I'm thinking the Rakuten cash back % might go higher. I've seen Rakuten go to 15% before for Zappos. Actually, I think it was higher than 10% yesterday and I was undecided, LLL.

@gidgetgh We're all different. The question I would ask myself is how much more am I likely to save if the cash back percentage rises by another 5%? For me, were it only a few bucks, I'd probably pull the trigger and be done with it IF I really wanted the bag. If the savings would be truly significant (and we all define that differently) then I might wait and see.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:05:26 GMT

@KingstonMom wrote:
@gidgetgh

LOL! It's a shame that we have to do disclaimers here these days, but we do!

On the subject at hand, to me it would be a matter of how bad I want it.

Ask yourself, will I be really disappointed if I miss out on this sale, because I hoped for a better deal on Cybe Monday that didn't happen?

The ol' bird in the hand vs. 2 in the bush.........

@KingstonMom - yes, the disclaimer thing is ridiculous but I had a feeling.....

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:08:56 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@gidgetgh wrote:
@stevieb wrote:
@gidgetgh Zappos is part of the Amazon empire and Amazon has been listing Cyber Monday prices since yesterday. Maybe they're doing something else with Zappos, but I sort of doubt it. It sounds like you've got a pretty good deal on offer already.

@stevieb and others. I don't necessarily think the price of the purse will go lower tomorrow, but I'm thinking the Rakuten cash back % might go higher. I've seen Rakuten go to 15% before for Zappos. Actually, I think it was higher than 10% yesterday and I was undecided, LLL.
@gidgetgh We're all different. The question I would ask myself is how much more am I likely to save if the cash back percentage rises by another 5%? For me, were it only a few bucks, I'd probably pull the trigger and be done with it IF I really wanted the bag. If the savings would be truly significant (and we all define that differently) then I might wait and see.

@stevieb - good point. If they raise the cash back to 15%, the difference between the 10% and 15% would be $13.05.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:11:51 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
Zappos has such a great return policy, I'd go for it.

@cindyNC - I wouldn't be returning it, unless it's defective. I already own the style of purse. Just interested in getting another color. But you are right. Their return policy is excellent,

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stevieb — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:13:45 GMT

@gidgetgh I see Zappos is still calling their sale 'extended black Friday'. I have no idea how Rakuten works. If their percent off changes occur daily then for thirteen bucks I might wait until 12:15 or so, if you're able to stay up, and see what they and Zappos do with the price.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

stevieb — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:28:04 GMT

@gidgetgh But wait... I just thought... What if the percent goes down! A true shopper's conundrum... If the difference between 10 percent off and 15 percent off is thirteen bucks, then the bag must be pretty pricey and at today's rate you might be saving quite a bit already. Sorry, I guess I'm no help at all.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:44:02 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@gidgetgh But wait... I just thought... What if the percent goes down! A true shopper's conundrum... If the difference between 10 percent off and 15 percent off is thirteen bucks, then the bag must be pretty pricey and at today's rate you might be saving quite a bit already. Sorry, I guess I'm no help at all.

@stevieb - with Rakuten, you never know, but I wouldn't think it would go down for cyber Monday. But that's where the roll the dice comes in.

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

Etoile308 — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:44:56 GMT

@gidgetgh , Personally I would buy it now and be done with it, knowing the color I wanted was available.

Would it be possible to cancel your initial order and then reorder of the percentages increases?

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:53:14 GMT

I bought a pair of LLBean slippers (regularly $90) on sale and used up my Zappos points. The slippers were on sale for $40 and with my points it took them down to $30 or so. The next day they went to $31 so $21 with my points. I called Zappos and they gave me a credit on my card. I say go for it.

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4kitties — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:54:04 GMT

Broke down and ordered my shoes. In fact I ordered two pair of the same style, just different colors!🤣🤣🤣

Great price!

Re: Hmmm…do I roll the dice?

gidgetgh — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:03:59 GMT

@Etoile308 wrote:
@gidgetgh , Personally I would buy it now and be done with it, knowing the color I wanted was available.

Would it be possible to cancel your initial order and then reorder of the percentages increases?

@Etoile308 - no. Zappos ships extremely quickly. They have 6 left in the color I'm interested in.