Comments on: Warmness…mmm… http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/ A personal finance blog for career minded women with small budgets and big dreams. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1752 Paul Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:34:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1752 If you're not careful, most stores would triple the price, it's a highway robbery out there. But for most parts also, you could run away with a 50% discount if their products turn less than what you expect, and they know about it. Lol<br/><br/>Anyways, nice one. If you’re not careful, most stores would triple the price, it’s a highway robbery out there. But for most parts also, you could run away with a 50% discount if their products turn less than what you expect, and they know about it. Lol

Anyways, nice one.

]]> By: Nicole http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1745 Nicole Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:24:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1745 Mapgirl, I do remember your button post. I actually did successfully sew one on after that! Mapgirl, I do remember your button post. I actually did successfully sew one on after that!

]]> By: Ms. Colere http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1744 Ms. Colere Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:14:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1744 10% off seems like a small incentive to purchase damaged goods. I was told be a major retailer that it is their company policy to give only 10%. Any more than that and it’s more cost effective to return the goods to their supplier. 10% off seems like a small incentive to purchase damaged goods. I was told be a major retailer that it is their company policy to give only 10%. Any more than that and it’s more cost effective to return the goods to their supplier.

]]> By: mapgirl http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1741 mapgirl Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:29:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1741 Hm... When I worked retail, we'd give 10% off. However, buttons are usually more expensive than you think if you buy them on your own. (Remember that post I sent you early on about sewing on your own coat buttons? Gosh that was ages ago!)<br/><br/>I think you did the right thing searching online for the item. Just remember though, if everyone does that, then you will eventually not have a store to window shop because they will have gone out of business without your patronage. Hm… When I worked retail, we’d give 10% off. However, buttons are usually more expensive than you think if you buy them on your own. (Remember that post I sent you early on about sewing on your own coat buttons? Gosh that was ages ago!)

I think you did the right thing searching online for the item. Just remember though, if everyone does that, then you will eventually not have a store to window shop because they will have gone out of business without your patronage.

]]> By: Tanya http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1737 Tanya Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:09:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1737 I once got a Chip and pepper jeans for $52.00 (original price $252) because the belt loop was ripped. I got home and fixed it in 5 minutes. Most stores will give you a great discount if there is a problem with the garment. When it comes to buttons most of the time the discount will be less (read easy to fix) then if the seam is ripped or garment is stained. <br/>Good job on finding the deal. I always say that when it comes to coats and boots you just have to spend some money. If you find a good pair of boots or a good coat they can last you for years to come. I once got a Chip and pepper jeans for $52.00 (original price $252) because the belt loop was ripped. I got home and fixed it in 5 minutes. Most stores will give you a great discount if there is a problem with the garment. When it comes to buttons most of the time the discount will be less (read easy to fix) then if the seam is ripped or garment is stained.
Good job on finding the deal. I always say that when it comes to coats and boots you just have to spend some money. If you find a good pair of boots or a good coat they can last you for years to come.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2006/11/13/warmness-mmm/#comment-1734 Anonymous Mon, 13 Nov 2006 04:02:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=252#comment-1734 next time you should check with a sales rep at carson's -- sometimes they'll give you an extra 20% off if something is wrong with the article of clothing (small stain or rip). Maybe missing buttons qualify too, though it sounds like you got a great deal. next time you should check with a sales rep at carson’s — sometimes they’ll give you an extra 20% off if something is wrong with the article of clothing (small stain or rip). Maybe missing buttons qualify too, though it sounds like you got a great deal.

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