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Wow, clearing out items

Hoovermom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:17:27 GMT

I went to Sam's club last night and found these(SS/18kt) for $69.41 and the matching necklace for $38.71. Scooped them up. Sam's is no longer going to carry any of her items and only had three other items available, all bargain basement prices.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:24:17 GMT

Wow -- good for you. Very pretty pieces. But it just goes to show you how much of a mark up there is on her jewelry. I doubt Sam's Club was selling them at a loss.

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Hoovermom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:30:47 GMT

Puppy Lips: Probably not but we all know jewelry has a huge markup. I think they are gorgeous. Thank you.

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motherinlaw — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:37:58 GMT

Wonderful purchase for you! I have the Eclipse ""Oprah"" earrings in canary and the matching necklace plus two other canary enhancers from the outlets. And now my JR2 estate canary cuff has come in.

Beautiful stone. Enjoy!

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Hoovermom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:43:45 GMT

Thank you Motherinlaw. Your jewelry sounds beautiful too. Wear in good health.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:46:19 GMT

i guess i have to make a trip to sams club.

i have bought items there before online and in-store that were very nice deals for items that would be much more expensive on qvc......and no diamonique, which was a bonus!

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Cookie2025 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:25:54 GMT

SCORE - very pretty set - you could dress up or down. Enjoy

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Hoovermom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:16:09 GMT

On 1/28/2015 sunshine45 said:
i guess i have to make a trip to sams club.

i have bought items there before online and in-store that were very nice deals for items that would be much more expensive on qvc......and no diamonique, which was a bonus!

You better hurry Sunshine45 as my club only had five items left. I told them that Ms. Ripka had sold her company for a lot of money and that probably cancelled their contract with her. They had no idea why the items were so cheap. I asked them when I saw the prices if they were typos LOL. My score.

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Hoovermom — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:17:26 GMT

On 1/28/2015 Pie1993 said:
SCORE - very pretty set - you could dress up or down. Enjoy

Pie1993 - thank you so much. As i said before I thought the prices were typos they were so cheap. This suite I can wear with just about anything and like you said dress up or down.

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MickD — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:56:48 GMT

Hoovermom what a score....WOW!

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:23:19 GMT

How great is that? Good for you, enjoy!

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littleone2 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:40:19 GMT

Hi! Thanks for your post. I visited my Sam's Club yesterday and picked up 4 pieces with a total MSRP of $2,250 for $234 (including tax). I walked away with a great pair of earrings, a Swiss Blue Topaz cuff, a ring and a pair of heart earrings for my granddaughter. It looked they had things marked at 10-15% of MSRP. They usually price things at 50% of MSRP. The gal didn't know if they were dropping the line or not but she wasn't the regular jewelry gal. I regret not buying more last night (The club is 85 miles away so I won't likely go back before the remaining items are gone). They had the gorgeous yellow Oprah's favorite eclipse earrings for $89 (I think those were retail $900) which I wish I had gotten also.

I believe Sam's is hoping for regular Ripka customers to enjoy these items as my club did not even advertise them as markdowns. They did not show the original retail price anywhere on the little price tags that are put in front of the items. When you finally take the item out of the jewelry case, the Ripka tag is on the item, showing the original MSRP and identifying the item.

Enjoy your items Hoovermom! Motherinlaw, that suite is gorgeous!

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Hoovermom — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:48:18 GMT

On 1/29/2015 MickD said: Hoovermom what a score....WOW!

Thank you MickD. I am beyond thrilled with my beautiful new pieces.

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Hoovermom — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:49:47 GMT

On 1/29/2015 FastDogWalker2 said:
How great is that? Good for you, enjoy!

FastDogWalker2: Don't you just love the unexpected find? LOL. Thank!!!

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Hoovermom — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:58:53 GMT

On 1/29/2015 littleone2 said:
Hi! Thanks for your post. I visited my Sam's Club yesterday and picked up 4 pieces with a total MSRP of $2,250 for $234 (including tax). I walked away with a great pair of earrings, a Swiss Blue Topaz cuff, a ring and a pair of heart earrings for my granddaughter. It looked they had things marked at 10-15% of MSRP. They usually price things at 50% of MSRP. The gal didn't know if they were dropping the line or not but she wasn't the regular jewelry gal. I regret not buying more last night (The club is 85 miles away so I won't likely go back before the remaining items are gone). They had the gorgeous yellow Oprah's favorite eclipse earrings for $89 (I think those were retail $900) which I wish I had gotten also.

I believe Sam's is hoping for regular Ripka customers to enjoy these items as my club did not even advertise them as markdowns. They did not show the original retail price anywhere on the little price tags that are put in front of the items. When you finally take the item out of the jewelry case, the Ripka tag is on the item, showing the original MSRP and identifying the item.

Enjoy your items Hoovermom! Motherinlaw, that suite is gorgeous!

littleone2: Wow, you really did hit the jackpot. I only passed on three things, a pendant with a teardop turquoise stone and matching earrings (did not like at all) and a necklace that would have choked me to death. I am somewhat claustrophobic. At my club they had the Sam's price and underneath they had the sale price. Like I said earlier DH and I both thought it was a typo. Got the nice box that the earrings and necklace suite came in also. Your DGD is going to love those presents. Enjoy them.

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Suzytoo — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 06:26:23 GMT

THANK YOU for posting this, Hoover! I had shopped at my Sam's club last Sunday, but the prices on the Judith Ripka pieces were not reduced. After reading your post, I went to Sam's last night and the prices were reduced to 90% off the the MSRP! I was thrilled to scoop up a pair of earrings I had looked at any times before-the Lola earrings in 18k, canary crystal and diamonds for $250! Happy birthday to me!

Ladies, check out your Sam's Club for bargains on Ms. Judie's beautiful pieces!!

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Nonametoday — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:32:21 GMT

Oh, Hoover's mom, I am so envious. I love that jewelry. Wear it with a smile on your face and a skip in your step.

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Q4u — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:47:23 GMT

Thanks to your post, I too ran over to Sam's Club and bought the same necklace you did and a pair of square canary crystal earrings. Also a large pair of hoops with 14k posts and a blue (looks like Iolite) but it's crystal earrings. The necklace was the same price as yours, the canary earrings around $34 and the large hoops for $54. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the prices.

Not much left though and the bracelets were only in a small and the rings a size 7....

Happy Dance~!!

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Hoovermom — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 01:20:31 GMT

On 1/31/2015 Suzytoo said:
THANK YOU for posting this, Hoover! I had shopped at my Sam's club last Sunday, but the prices on the Judith Ripka pieces were not reduced. After reading your post, I went to Sam's last night and the prices were reduced to 90% off the the MSRP! I was thrilled to scoop up a pair of earrings I had looked at any times before-the Lola earrings in 18k, canary crystal and diamonds for $250! Happy birthday to me!

Ladies, check out your Sam's Club for bargains on Ms. Judie's beautiful pieces!!

You are quite welcome. Enjoy your new jewels!!!

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Hoovermom — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 01:21:44 GMT

On 2/1/2015 namealreadytaken said:
Oh, Hoover's mom, I am so envious. I love that jewelry. Wear it with a smile on your face and a skip in your step.

Thank you Namealreadytaken. I wore the earrings this week-end with a black sweater and it was beautiful even I do say so LOL. Awesome prices.