topic Re: GILI backpack... in Shoes

GILI backpack...

cgil — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:21:19 GMT

I just noticed that they raised the price from $317 to $324 and they also raised the shipping and handling from $12.44 (when I bought it) to $12.47...what??? So glad I got one on "as is"...

Re: GILI backpack...

gigy — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:48:38 GMT

What???? Don't understand that at all. Maybe it's because there is a demand for them right now and people are buying them. I bought mine at the 317 price, which in and of itself is an inflated price.

Re: GILI backpack...

cgil — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:55:02 GMT

I was surprised...I picked up my 2nd (the navy) from the ""as is"" section. It came today in perfect condition except that the dust bag was missing. Quite a bargain - lucky me!

Re: GILI backpack...

tough_kitty — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:55:08 GMT

It was first presented in April last year at $286!!!

Re: GILI backpack...

Chi-town girl — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:04:55 GMT

On 1/20/2015 gigy said:
What???? Don't understand that at all. Maybe it's because there is a demand for them right now and people are buying them. I bought mine at the 317 price, which in and of itself is an inflated price.

Lol, if you can figure out Q's pricing strategy...pray tell! Given that they keep & resell fashion merchandise over 5 years and increase pricing as well as increased s&h, is an anomaly in the retail business. They may think there is a "sentimental" value for some GILI items...harping on the "no reorder"warning, and have nothing to lose by raising the price for a week or month to see what happens. Lol. They must have a significant inventory of the Milano hobo bag. It's been a "featured" item for the PMS show for several weeks, with desperate & ineffective sales pitches from Jayne, Pat & Sandra, suggesting very slow sales. Let's see if it makes the lineup again next week.

Re: GILI backpack...

cgil — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:25:54 GMT

On 1/20/2015 tough_kitty said: It was first presented in April last year at $286!!!

Yes. That was the TSV price, right? I wouldn't expect their "regular" price to rise though...I guess they are capitalizing on Lisa's departure, etc.

Re: GILI backpack...

tough_kitty — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:31:00 GMT

On 1/20/2015 cgil said:
On 1/20/2015 tough_kitty said: It was first presented in April last year at $286!!!

Yes. That was the TSV price, right? I wouldn't expect their "regular" price to rise though...I guess they are capitalizing on Lisa's departure, etc.

I don't think it was a TSV. I remember Lisa was planning to present it on her Friday night show but it sold out fast.

Re: GILI backpack...

cgil — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:35:49 GMT

On 1/20/2015 tough_kitty said:
On 1/20/2015 cgil said:
On 1/20/2015 tough_kitty said: It was first presented in April last year at $286!!!

Yes. That was the TSV price, right? I wouldn't expect their "regular" price to rise though...I guess they are capitalizing on Lisa's departure, etc.

I don't think it was a TSV. I remember Lisa was planning to present it on her Friday night show but it sold out fast.

I wasn't sure...so thanks for "setting the record straight"!