One of my biggest pet peeves in shopping online is the temptation to buy things that are just “I guess it’s okay” as opposed to “I love it!” because I want in on the free shipping deal or 20% off $100 deal or free samples with a $35 purchase deal.
Ann Taylor Loft is running a promotion where for every $50 you spend, you get $25 off coupon for a future purchase (with another minimum of $50 to redeem it). I really thought about getting $50 worth of stuff so I can “save” $25… but then I realized it just wasn’t worth it. The sales section was looking a little sparse and I didn’t see anything I wanted badly enough to pay full price. So I got a turtleneck ($14.88), paid my $5 standard shipping and $3 tax dutifully, and called it a day.
That’s one of the reasons why I really like Zappos and Shoebuy - I know they must make up for the “free” shipping somewhere, but to be honest, I’d rather pay a bit more on every pair of shoes than to face the temptation.
This is me putting conscious spending into action. 
And um, I just consciously purchased a red leather tote. With some codes and discounts it came out to $68. But it’s so much better to spend $90 on things I like than $75 on things I’m lukewarm about? Right?
Beautiful bag! Any chance you can share the special codes, etc. so that one might acquire the same bag for $68???
That bag is divine! any chance you could share the code?
I used to do the same thing … buy X amount to get free shipping. Nice judgement call on holding back and just getting the turtleneck.
Gorgeous bag!
I do this too, the free-shipping thing. In general, I think the only place it’s worth it is Amazon–the threshold is low enough that you’re usually choosing between just paying for shipping and paying maybe a dollar or two more to add an extra item.
Natalie & Sfgal - go to bagsbuy.com, register (10% off first purchase). Search for Milleni, there’s a wide range of handbags & totes and the one I got should be discounted to $93. Then put in VDAY07 code to get 20% off. It’s also free shipping.
English Major - I know! The temptation is often too great for me. Online shopping is SO bad for my spending.
Is that really leather at $68? that’s a great tote for work and to carry papers, lunch and a phone. they’re out of the black one … are there other sites you’d reccomend looking for this bag?i’ve googled it and all the sites lead back to the original with only a red one.
what other sites do you shop online?
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