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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:22:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Suz on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335272 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:00:07 +0000 Suz 1335272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, it is an admirable goal, Shannon, and good for the community. And the skirt will make somebody else very happy.  Transcona Shannon on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335270 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:54:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1335270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know, I've thought about doing the border crossing shipping/pick up thing - but I just can't be bothered. I think every once in a while I need an expensive reminder that I'm trying to commit to purchasing within my own area to support my local economy. This excludes my EF eBay purchases of course as there is no EF distributors in Winnipeg. No biggie - will list the skirt on eBay. Kimberley on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335120 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:16:38 +0000 Kimberley 1335120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Like Suz and Dianthus, I order from Nordstrom and other US vendors and have it shipped to the US border - free shipping and returns that way.  I even try the stuff on before I bring it back into Canada so I can reduce any duties to be paid.  Better yet, I find someone who is going to the States to bring the parcel back for me = no duty to pay at all. Is this an option for you, Shannon?  kerry on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335105 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:59:03 +0000 kerry 1335105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes. I know this too! I ordered the Munro Robyns and Nicole Miller dress during NAS. I was thinking about trying another size in the Robyns but it was prohibitively expensive to do.There was no duty because they're made in the US and no shipping because there was a promotion. But ... when I decided to return (I've never done this with Nordstrom before) I was told there was a $42 fee to ship. When I raised an issue with this I was told I could ship it back myself but wouldn't be refunded the duty (in this case tax). Is it Nordstrom or Borderfree that makes this so costly? Neel on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335096 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:52:17 +0000 Neel 1335096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh boy! What a frustrating situation to be in. But I love Dianthus' idea! Sell and let someone else enjoy while you collect the money for the fab red items in your shopping list. cheryle (Dianthus) on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335085 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:41:05 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1335085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As a matter of fact, I am planning to drive over the border later this week.  It is about an hour to Pembina from my home so about 2.5 - 3 hours round trip.  Well worth it given that the shoes I bought online for $45 were on sale for $110 here. Suz on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1335034 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:54:41 +0000 Suz 1335034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, man, I FEEL your pain, baby. It really is expensive...even when items work out, it is quite a lot of money with exchange rates now. I like Dianthus's plan of listing it on ebay. I hope you find a buyer pronto.  Shannon, does Dianthus not sometimes do the "my US address" thing for cross-border orders? I don't know how long it is to the border, but honestly, for me this system works out really well.  I do not order from the US very often. At the NAS, and maybe once or twice more per year. Now, Mr. Suz and I do have occasion to go to the US either for pleasure or to visit family, and this usually happens once a year. So one of my trips at least is a longer one (allowing me to bring back more should I want to, and tying in to other family priorities, so not costing me "extra" in time or money).  But the other trip or two are just quick cross the border and then cross back. It takes about half a day or a bit more. The beauty is that I try on items in the pick up location, decide quickly, and simply return whatever does not work immediately -- at no charge, of course.  Now and again there's an item I'm not sure about. I might end up paying the duty to bring it back. But that is (eventually) refundable if I do return it. And for me, making the trip across the border to do that is actually easier than any other option!  It's about 45 minutes to the border from where I live.  Janet on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334976 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:10:39 +0000 Janet 1334976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, ouch! I'd try ebay too. We're pretty spoiled by Nordstrom here in the US -- I tend to forget how awful all the extra charges are for Canadian shipping. lyn67 on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334923 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:08:08 +0000 lyn67 1334923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL Beth Ann, and a hug for you Shannon!:-) Angie on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334922 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:07:38 +0000 Angie 1334922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OOOOH. That's daylight robbery.  Great suggestion from, Dianthus. xo Transcona Shannon on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334920 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:04:14 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lol Beth Ann! So right you are Beth Ann on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334917 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:01:58 +0000 Beth Ann 1334917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great solution, Shannon!  I'm behind on the forum, so I just saw the skirt, but I agree that it's not worth less than a third of the price to return.  We all have to do some "shopping math" occasionally to evaluate whether we're shopping as wisely as possible.  For me, I'm trying to learn more about garment quality per dollar.  I think I fall into buying cute tops from Kohls and Target as a fallback.  I need to stay more strategic.  While these shirts range between 15-35 dollars each, I'm never financially ready to buy a coat, or a nicer pair of boots.  When you feel blue, looking at the marvelous Nordies items, unavailable at the Bay, I want you to remind yourself ----------- those Yanks don't have Danier! Transcona Shannon on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334916 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:58:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aaaaahhhhh Dianthus - EXCELLENT idea! Thank you, thank you, thank you cheryle (Dianthus) on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334913 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:54:34 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1334913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, why don't you list it on ebay instead.  You can probably get back at least $40-50 since you can charge shipping.  If you add another $30-40 for wonder woman, that brings the skirt up to $129 for an item that dosen't work for the intended purpose and doesn't fill a hole in your wardrobe AND more importantly, sucks up funds from your jar that could be put towards a fab red item you love. Emily on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334909 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:49:45 +0000 Emily 1334909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sure the skirt will look fab once it is altered, so from that perspective, I'm glad you're keeping it! But ugh, the borderfree return shipping & whatever charges!  Absurd.  I feel your pain. From a cross-border perspective I'm pretty impressed with Amazon.com.  You pay the tax and duty up front, but if you return you get a refund without ridiculous handling fees.  When an item qualifies for free returns (eg shoes) they'll refund you up to $15 towards return shipping from Canada.   Anonymous on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334890 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:29:38 +0000 Anonymous 1334890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maybe once they open in Canada, they will have online shipping for us that isn't so expensive! I am in the same boat -- I refuse to pay high shipping and duties. It definitely restricts the pool of fashion I have access to, but I don't want to throw money away, especially if the items might not work. Von on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334889 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:28:56 +0000 Von 1334889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For the price, keeping it is the right decision.  It doesn't need that much work to make it right, and I think it could be a really good piece for your style this fall -- but in the future, Nordstroms sounds very cost prohibitive.  If it were me, I wouldn't buy anything else without exact measurements and intent to keep whatever comes. Transcona Shannon on "A lesson learned by the Tildon skirt" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-lesson-learned-by-the-tildon-skirt#post-1334885 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:24:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So yesterday I posted a K/R thread about the broken dot Tildon tube skirt <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kra-tildon-tube-skirt" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....tube-skirt</a> and have learned a  lesson through this purchase. I love Nordstrom and its selection and amazing return policy. Unfortunately I need to order from them now and again to remind myself that the cross border shipping and duties is not worth the item. Here's the math - the cost of the skirt was $53 and once shipping/taxes/duties were added, the total came to $89. In contacting Nordstrom last night to get my Return Authorization form,  I was informed that with return shipping and reverse charges, I would receive a credit of $22. So I essentially lost $67 to try a skirt out. Not only is the return not worth it financially, I would have to physically take the package to the DHL location in my home town (which is NOWHERE near my end of the city and closes before I could get there after work). Grrrr... So I have decided NOT to return the skirt and instead, pay Wonder Woman to alter it to fit. With the tights issue, it won't be wearable in the cold weather but I should be able to wear it for the month of September and then again in the spring. I am thinking of asking Wonder Woman if it's possible to remove the self fabric lining and attach a slip lining instead to make it wearable with tights. Gotta make lemonade out of lemons, right? And Nordstrom - I love ya, but I won't be ordering from you again :(