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Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

Say Nay — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:51:18 GMT

I forgot that they do this in October.

I was glancing through their online selection (some are cute but would hurt my feet) and noticed that 80% of the purchase price goes to benefit breast cancer research and education which is fabulous. I thought in past years that it was 100% of the purchase price. Does anyone remember?

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

Preds — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:54:15 GMT

I don't think it's ever been 100%. Seems like I remember that being discussed on here before and it was probably do to costs for the Q to ""handle"" everything.

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lovescats — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:56:04 GMT

I thought it was a 100% before too but I still think it' a lot better than products where only a very small percentage is donated.

Congrats to everyone who was able to buy those pink ugg boots before they sold out.

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

Say Nay — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:57:39 GMT

I found an old blog that promoted the Fergie Footwear sold on the Q's FFANY Shoes on Sale back in 2010. It says that 100% of the net proceeds go to breast cancer research.

I don't know.

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

Say Nay — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:58:22 GMT

I saw those Ugg boots too. Pretty color.

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brii — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:21:49 GMT

There is a difference between net proceeds and purchase price, right?

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

Say Nay — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:30:01 GMT

On 10/3/2014 brii said:
There is a difference between net proceeds and purchase price, right?

Yes. But according to the description the 80% of the purchase price excludes s/h and taxes, which would be net proceeds. 80% is still good though but for some reason the Q is now taking 20%.

The description:

All October, shop our full selection of donated shoes below at half their manufacturer’s suggested retail price*, with 80% of the purchase price** benefitting breast cancer research & education. Plus, we have more than shoes!

*Based upon suppliers’ representations of the value. No sales may have been made at these prices.
**Purchase price excludes shipping, handling & tax.

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

brii — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:35:02 GMT

Thanks, Mom.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:20:07 GMT

I specifically remember it being 100% of the net proceeds.

I'm not sure I think net proceeds and purchase price are the same. Wouldn't net proceeds be the proceeds minus s/h, tax, salaries of those involved like the host, crew, etc., overhead for studio use, etc.?

Am I thinking of this wrong?

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

sunala — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:03:22 GMT

When the FFANY shoe sale first started, I sat with my phone in hand, dialing every number but the last one, waiting for the perfect shoes, and then I'd hit the last digit. The line was ALWAYS busy so you had to act fast.

I was recently going through my closet and found some of the shoes I bought over the years from the FFANY sales. I found a gorgeous pair of J.Renee very high heels from the early 1990's that I'd kill to wear, but I could never even get them on my feet, let alone walk with them, especially after I broke my foot a few months ago. I also have a pair of Enzo Angelini shoes, and beautiful leather Angelini boots that are like buttah. I know there's more in my closet but I can't reach the boxes.

I looked forward to the FFANY sales for many years, and actually got moist palms while waiting on hold. That's crazy

Re: Question on FFANY Shoes on Sale

lovescats — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:13:29 GMT

I remember dialing the customer service number trying to get thru. And then I remember when they would put the pages of shoes up at 6pm on the computer before the gala in New York and you could start putting stuff in your cart early. I got a lot of good bargains but I sent back a lot of stuff too. I think it loses something when the big show isn't done live. I haven't bought anything from qvc in over 2 years but I might have bought those pink uggs but I don't need them.