Deals Around the Net: Open Thread

[marathon]

How could I replicate this deal if I wanted to try to find this in a 34S? Do I need to go to a store, find a random size that's too big, and then ask? Or could I call a number tonight, provide the item number, ask them to search inventory, and then explain the price in store was $200 minus 40%?

[deebs]

Hey guys, yes, I did do it shortly after the post from Jamie, while they still had the extra 40% off sale items going. It took a bit for the order to go through and the item to come in, so there was a bit of delay. I'm not sure you could replicate it today, as it looks like their extra % off sale has ended, so I apologize. Their customer service has always been great for me (most recently they paid for my dry cleaning on a coat that was stuffed into a tiny box and didn't de-wrinkle after being hung for a week), but I'm not sure how it would apply to this scenario considering the order was automatically placed if they were/are able to find the item in question. However, in-stores promo might still have extra discounts on sale going on, or extra markdowns. FWIW, this is the store that shows up on my jcrew card account for the item I linked: 1625 Chestnut St, Liberty Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Maybe give that particular store a call? If nothing else, maybe next extra discount on sale they run, we can get a thread going for people to post item numbers for what they found and test our luck.

To Marathon: I always believe that it never hurts to ask. I called a store (Oakbrook, IL) and got the item search option that way (honestly, it was random, I had never heard of it and just wanted to see what it was). Wouldn't take but a few minutes to let the rep know you saw something you liked that was oos in your size and ask if they'll honor extra discount if they find it in a store.

[John Hamnett]

That J Crew blazer looks pretty sweet... and close to the Bonobos Nottingham.

[pull]

Hey guys, yes, I did do it shortly after the post from Jamie, while they still had the extra 40% off sale items going. It took a bit for the order to go through and the item to come in, so there was a bit of delay. I'm not sure you could replicate it today, as it looks like their extra % off sale has ended, so I apologize. Their customer service has always been great for me (most recently they paid for my dry cleaning on a coat that was stuffed into a tiny box and didn't de-wrinkle after being hung for a week), but I'm not sure how it would apply to this scenario considering the order was automatically placed if they were/are able to find the item in question. However, in-stores promo might still have extra discounts on sale going on, or extra markdowns. FWIW, this is the store that shows up on my jcrew card account for the item I linked: 1625 Chestnut St, Liberty Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Maybe give that particular store a call? If nothing else, maybe next extra discount on sale they run, we can get a thread going for people to post item numbers for what they found and test our luck.

To Marathon: I always believe that it never hurts to ask. I called a store (Oakbrook, IL) and got the item search option that way (honestly, it was random, I had never heard of it and just wanted to see what it was). Wouldn't take but a few minutes to let the rep know you saw something you liked that was oos in your size and ask if they'll honor extra discount if they find it in a store.

Great follow-up info and I think a thread like you propose could be worthwhile. This experience jives with what I've found with JC and JCF, i.e. you can only get the discounts while that discount is active - this is probably true with most stores, but CS one time told me that they can only apply a code/%/discount while it is active. It sounded like they just couldn't do it technology-wise since the code or discount was expired and they couldn't enter it any longer to get the discount to work.

[fey]

snuff suede AE for RL sandersons on sale for $196, but if you add a filler to get to $200 you'll receive $50 off: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=search

at their best, seconds prices for these are $129. $150 for firsts is a great deal! i own these and enjoy them. they are not a gunboat lwb a la alden, but a sleeker one

[Jamie]

Great follow-up info and I think a thread like you propose could be worthwhile. This experience jives with what I've found with JC and JCF, i.e. you can only get the discounts while that discount is active - this is probably true with most stores, but CS one time told me that they can only apply a code/%/discount while it is active. It sounded like they just couldn't do it technology-wise since the code or discount was expired and they couldn't enter it any longer to get the discount to work.

Also, check to see what the current discount on sale items is in store - I checked yesterday and it was an additional 50% off sale items (Final Sale - no returns/exchanges) - so that would take that jacket down to $100 if they have it. That's a steal for the quality of that particular jacket. I don't know if all stores are offering the 50% of final sale items though... But worth checking out.

[pull]

Great info, Jamie (and thanks for originating this), and I bet they would if you followed the protocol outlined by deebs above. The rub here (and the reason for the increase from 40 to 50%) is that the item will be Final Sale, so usual caveats apply to something you're buying without seeing, trying on, etc.

In other news, JCF has added a bunch more stuff to their clearance/sale. They currently only have no extra discount code running, but just a sale of 40-50% on women's stuff. HOWEVER, I just entered the previous code (as a lark) of SALE40 for an extra 40% off on some of those items while in my shopping bag, and it still worked! I was able to pick up several of the blazers from the Dappered Best of 2013 at $59. Tweed, Herringbone, etc. Thought I'd pass on this info to my Dappered brethren. Hope some can benefit before they figure out it's still active.

[John Hamnett]

Great info, Jamie (and thanks for originating this), and I bet they would if you followed the protocol outlined by deebs above. The rub here (and the reason for the increase from 40 to 50%) is that the item will be Final Sale, so usual caveats apply to something you're buying without seeing, trying on, etc.

In other news, JCF has added a bunch more stuff to their clearance/sale. They currently only have no extra discount code running, but just a sale of 40-50% on women's stuff. HOWEVER, I just entered the previous code (as a lark) of SALE40 for an extra 40% off on some of those items while in my shopping bag, and it still worked! I was able to pick up several of the blazers from the Dappered Best of 2013 at $59. Tweed, Herringbone, etc. Thought I'd pass on this info to my Dappered brethren. Hope some can benefit before they figure out it's still active.

Heck yes! Wanted a charcoal tweed jacket. Should get plenty of use before the winter is over. Between this and the Bonobos Nottingham, set on my winter blazers going forward.

I'm typically a 40L but rolling the dice on a 40R. May look decent, that whole new chopped jacket trend and such. Should be able to extend the arm length. If not... look for it listed here soon.

[trash]

snuff suede AE for RL sandersons on sale for $196, but if you add a filler to get to $200 you'll receive $50 off: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=search

at their best, seconds prices for these are $129. $150 for firsts is a great deal! i own these and enjoy them. they are not a gunboat lwb a la alden, but a sleeker one

A few more suede models on sale:

Slaton for $210: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22796406
Stratford for $210: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22796416
Singleton in suede for $196: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22960126

I assume the Slaton and Singleton are made by AE, but the Stratford says made in Italy so not sure who makes that.

The extra discount is $20 off $100, $50 off $200, and $150 off $500, so if you buy three of them it comes out to about $150 each

Also, because of your post I found myself browsing the RRL sale section as well, and my wallet just ran away in fear.

[marathon]

Thanks for the J Crew Factory SALE40 tip; got a brown herringbone tie for $12.

[pull]

Thanks for the J Crew Factory SALE40 tip; got a brown herringbone tie for $12.

Glad I could help. I got the same one - it looks awesome.

[fey]

A few more suede models on sale:

Slaton for $210: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22796406
Stratford for $210: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22796416
Singleton in suede for $196: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...uctId=22960126

I assume the Slaton and Singleton are made by AE, but the Stratford says made in Italy so not sure who makes that.

The extra discount is $20 off $100, $50 off $200, and $150 off $500, so if you buy three of them it comes out to about $150 each

Also, because of your post I found myself browsing the RRL sale section as well, and my wallet just ran away in fear.

the slaton and singleton are definitely AE. i am all sueded out for now, but they are also great deals!

[Lukeduke]

I assume the Slaton and Singleton are made by AE, but the Stratford says made in Italy so not sure who makes that.

The Stratford is made by Allen Edmonds and I believe it does say 'Made in the USA' somewhere on the shoe. Must just be an error on their website. I own a pair that was purchased from the shoebank.

[dackman]

Thanks for the J Crew Factory SALE40 tip; got a brown herringbone tie for $12.

Looks like the SALE40 code also works on the khaki chino Thompson jacket, can be had for $44.

[Vicious49]

snuff suede AE for RL sandersons on sale for $196, but if you add a filler to get to $200 you'll receive $50 off: http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=search

at their best, seconds prices for these are $129. $150 for firsts is a great deal! i own these and enjoy them. they are not a gunboat lwb a la alden, but a sleeker one

Looks like I contemplated the purchase too long and they're now sold out in a size 9. Oh well. The Slaton is the one I really wanted but that was sold out in 9 since I first learned of the sale. Not sure why 8.5, 9.5, 10, etc are all available but 9 is the 1st one to sell out.