topic Re: Sale Prices in Fashion

Sale Prices

Barks2005 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:15:39 GMT

A lot of the markdowns are down right laughable. Taking $3 off a a $40 item, $4 off a $45 item, etc. - I'm not running to the phone to order.

Re: Sale Prices

wagirl — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:15:44 GMT

Agreed---QVC has a block about what a real sale is----for me, taking a measly few bucks off something doesn't make me want to buy ----especially ,by the time my sales tax and s/h fees kick in, I've paid just the same if not more.

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Bookplate — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:48:59 GMT

I've noticed that a lot of the discount amounts are 9%. Really? You can't even make it 10%?

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wilma — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:05:18 GMT

QVC has been doing these small dollar markdowns for many years. I've seen some better sale prices the past few years.

I still think it makes more sense to do deeper discounts on existing inventory. There's such a huge markup in clothing that I would think they could still make a profit. Lots of other retailers seem to be able to have good sale prices. Makes more sense to me than keeping all that stuff in inventory.

Have a Good Weekend!

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disneynut57 — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:20:37 GMT

HSN has great markdowns. Percentages off certain days that can be used on TS

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:28:09 GMT

I get more excited on free shipping day than marking a few dollars off something.

If I really want something, I'll buy it. If it's something I can wait on, I'll add it to Wish List and watch it.

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santorini — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 18:15:15 GMT

Sometimes I wonder if there is a method to their madness. By putting it on "sale" for a few dollars, that prevents it from being eligible for using a (rare) coupon. It also exempts it from any possible 30-day price adjustments. So these tiny sales end up saving money for Q.

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bells4me — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:53:30 GMT

Their clothes are so high I shop elsewhere. Just got a PeaceLoveWorld dress for $22 & free shipping. It was $59 +$3.50 on Q. Also got a handbag & my favorite cleanser. $48 on the website & I paid $7.50 & free ship.

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DebNYC31 — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:52:06 GMT

Ha...you are so right. Also,I have notice the TSV is maybe $5 off regular price but you also pay S&H. So if you wait for a free shipping day (and get to see reviews on the item so a dud which is most of the time) you dont pay S&H and then pay like $1.50 more for the item but likely to keep based on reviews so dont pay return S&H

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febe1 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:28:24 GMT

Retail understands everybody wants to buy something on sale. To satisfy, they give these cheesy few dollar "sale" prices.

I consider a sale 50% or 75% after July 4. Or big deal, they offer buy two or more with $3. off. It doesn't even cover S&H.

All and many more "tricks of the trade."

Re: Sale Prices

Sooner — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:44:39 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
I get more excited on free shipping day than marking a few dollars off something.

If I really want something, I'll buy it. If it's something I can wait on, I'll add it to Wish List and watch it.

@San Antonio Gal But the problem is FREE SHIPPING is often $3.50 on an item. Which often is around $50 or more. So the percentage off for free shipping is a joke--except if. you are buying multiples. Most places don't charge shipping on each item.