Our first introduction to J. Crew was the store on Madison-- a smart corporate move since it's one of the only retailers on the Avenue that consistently has a steady flow of customers. Our second orientation was though First Lady O, who we admire for not depending on the "status" quo to look great. After, we heard that a Crew Cuts was opening in Carnegie Hill and we were sold.
Following some very through investigating we found out that the Madison Avenue store does not participate in sales. One associate told us that the company, "rather ship the merchandise to another store than mark it down here." So off to another store we go. Well, to the web, that is.
Today J. Crew online started what they call, "Final Sale." It's scary - no returns. no exchanges- but the discounts are significant. We found a crystal flower ring that was $50, marked down to $29.99. We really like a pair of Prada-like jeweled flat sandals that were $238 and are now reduced to $110.
Hmmmm...For $135 more we can just get the real Prada sandals. Well, it's your call.
4 comments:
Those exact Prada sandals can be found at the DSW at Union Square for $199.95. Saw it there two weeks ago.
When I see "Final Sale" I think deep discounts. THese prices seem to be regular sale prices. I could understand if this were a Sample Sale or like Neiman Marcus's "Last Call" but it's basic J Crew.
I concur with: "when I see FINAL SALE I think deep discounts." It must be the "Js" as J. Jill pulls the same garbage: they offer something like 20% off and call it FINAL SALE with no returns. More like: NO SALE. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb
Agreed.
Don't waste your time on itmes you can't return.
I'm sure checking out the actual retail store will yield better finds.
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