topic Re: No real bargans that I see in Fashion

No real bargans that I see

halfpint1 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:23:07 GMT

They think $5 off is a sale. Maybe you see $10 but no 50 percent off. I am not buying anything.

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grooms — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:29:14 GMT

Agree. QVC where are your after Christmas sales (and they were NOT before Christmas because there were no sales that were really sales). The only big company without any great sales after Christmas......sorry, but I spent a lot at Macy's - you loose.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:56:07 GMT

The convenience of shopping from your sofa doesn't come cheap. If you want bargains you need to get out and shop in dtores.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:06:00 GMT

@Kachina624 No need to get out to a store. They all have websites most with free shipping at a specific price point.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:29:54 GMT

This is nothing new!

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ECBG — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:12:03 GMT

I want something from the Vermont Country Store and there are no discounts!!! (Just cute guys!!!)!

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SilleeMee — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:18:57 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The convenience of shopping from your sofa doesn't come cheap. If you want bargains you need to get out and shop in dtores.

That's sort of true. But by the time you get to the store, look around and can't find a thing and get back in your car to drive around to other stores....you've spent gas money and wear and tear on your car...not to mention the traffic.

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SharkE — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:32:29 GMT

I was at Kohl's the other day line to checkout out was out the door threw down my item

and left not standing in some line for an hr. around coughing people and screaming kids.

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stevieb — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:31:48 GMT

Vintage QVC, they define 'sale' like nobody else. That said and in fairness, I'm not seeing great deals at a number of other retailers either. Target, for one, and despite their frequent television ads, was offering better sales on many things before Christmas. The TJ Maxx online 'clearance' leaves something to be desired too.

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cherry — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:34:07 GMT

I sort of think we might be seeing higher clothing prices soon. I read something on Forbes that sort of said this is going to happen

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Msfitness — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:18:40 GMT

@stevieb I've also noticed that Bath & Bodyworks' semi annual sales are not what they used to be either. I may or may not go there before it is over. I went to their semi annual sale this past summer and it was not all that. I remember years ago when I loved getting great sales.

The only after Christmas sales that I may look into would be Macy's, Stein Mart and J.C. Penney.

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CAcableGirl2 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:11:53 GMT

Home Goods had 50% off their Christmas items yesterday when I was in. I almost got a big Spode Christmas Tree bowl for $20, but I don't need any more dishes.

I think it's smart for retailers to give great discounts prior to Christmas. That way they can have more sales purchases instead of competing with other retailers after the holiday. The price they pay to get the items on the shelves is the same before the 25th or after, so they might as well push as much inventory out before all the stores are doing the 50% discounts.

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Tinkerbell3 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 07:58:30 GMT

Nope, never a "real" bargain at QVC. A "sale/clearance" is typically equivalent to 30-70% off, BUT not at he Q! lol

They think a $5-10 markdown is BIG NEWS

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cherry — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:52:03 GMT

I just got 2 blouses, prior to Christma,s from Q. One was Dennis Basso and one Joan Rivers , they were both 1/2 off

I got Cashmere sweaters at about 75% off from Isaac Mizrahi. You have to hunt for them. You won't find them on air. Look online

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KCDiva — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:47:22 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
The convenience of shopping from your sofa doesn't come cheap. If you want bargains you need to get out and shop in dtores.

I never go to stores but I got some great sweaters from Kohls online with free shipping for 9.00 each. I don't usually like Kohls but I wanted some light weight cowl neck sweaters. I love them. I'm not spending QVC prices for clothing. I am an online shopper. Actually on the rare occasion I go into a store the selection is very limited. But you are right. For the opportunity to see the items on TV, you will pay for it.

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Boehm Collector — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:51:57 GMT

@Kachina624 .... Many online vendors offer great sales. No need to go to Brick and Mortar stores. Check out the Macy's website.

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Nonametoday — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:37:18 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
I want something from the Vermont Country Store and there are no discounts!!! (Just cute guys!!!)!

@ECBG

Yes, they are worse than Dillard's which, both, sell Eileen West and do you think there is a discount on either? Nooooooo. I usually buy RL's robes from Dillard's (terry, thick, lush) when they are on sale in summertime and just wear the ragged-out ones until the sale but this year, my DH wanted me to have a newish one so I got an Ugg's. Just $10 cheaper than RL and about half as thick.

So my theory is get what you want, pay the price so you won't have to look back. I once made the mistake of buying a Barefoot Dreams robe. My washer/dryer and bank account hate me for that.

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Effie54 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:49:01 GMT

I agree - no rreal bargains to be had. A mere $5.00 off here and there....on already high priced clothing (mostly polyester).

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Effie54 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:50:12 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
I want something from the Vermont Country Store and there are no discounts!!! (Just cute guys!!!)!

I love their catalogs, and I too am looking at a barn coat.....but they rarely discount. Their prices are high.

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Effie54 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:51:26 GMT

@cherry wrote:
I sort of think we might be seeing higher clothing prices soon. I read something on Forbes that sort of said this is going to happen

If that happens, sales will be down. At some point the "convenience" becomes cost prohibitive.