You know, I keep hearing about all these amazing sales going on right now, but I have yet to see anything resembling a major discount. I went to Nordstrom after work today, and to a local running/fitness supply store (which was advertising a huge sale), but neither impressed. The fitness store had some big markdowns, but only on stuff that tends to be 50% off this time of year (tank tops, light weight jackets). My sister went to Target today, and sold it was primarily Christmas stuff on sale.

That’s interesting, Cedar. I have the opposite impression. Generally, I have never seen American retail as marked down as it is right now. And a lot of this happened before Christmas. Nordstrom is not completely on sale yet but they are getting there. As for the rest of the department stores, the online bargains are exceptional when you punch in a discount coupon code. Give it a little while. Most of what you’re after will go on sale soon enough.

I’ve managed to pick up several high end things at significant discounts. I’ve been very pleased so far!