https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1723985 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:00:42 +0000 chadya 1723985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Vix</p> <p>&nbsp;I am a Bloomingdale's shopper and you can get some great buys during a sale there, don't cross them off the list </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1723984 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:59:00 +0000 chadya 1723984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jamie</p> <p>thanks for your post, was not sure if I am alone in my opinion here, as Nordstrom seems to be a favorite.&nbsp; </p> <p>As for Paul Green, I just bought a pair of booties last week, and have received many compliments while wearing them.&nbsp; Sometimes you can find them on sale at Bloomies but picked over sizing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1723971 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:16:16 +0000 Jaime 1723971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>totally agree Chadya- a lot of NAS is made specifically for the sale by designers and of inferior quality than their typical products. I have noticed this most in handbags and shoes.&nbsp; <br />I figured it out a couple years ago that the NAS stuff goes on discount in September so have tempered my purchases. So much of the stuff I "like" at NAS is seen through the frenzy and with sale goggles. Once Sept hits I don't love it as much anyhow.&nbsp; That being said-the 2 true bargains I regret not snapping up are the Paul Green loafers and the Gentle Souls heels. These won't be going on sale anytime soon I don't think and I am actually considering full price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1723966 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:52:01 +0000 chadya 1723966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My take is that the NAS items, lets exclude some of the high end designers from this, are now quickly and cheaply made just for the sale. Once it's over they are marking down those to get them out </p> <p>I see a marked difference in the quality and selection of NAS items now and in years past. It's a different game in 2016 than t was a few years ago<br /> went to the sale there was nothing that was worth buying that looked<br /> Nordstrom worthy</p> <p>This is just my view </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1722836 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 00:53:26 +0000 unfrumped 1722836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mostly I try to focus on checking oug those items that might be HEWIs of outfit- makers, in my size for a fair-to-me price and not sweat an extra $10 discount<br /> I've not even got a Nordstrom card so I don't get early access !<br /> I WAS surprised, as per Liz, at things going on deeper sale well before Labor Day. It's a bit more off - putting than, say, October.<br /> It sounds as if I could get a price adjustment, but may not have the energy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1722804 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 23:35:40 +0000 Susie 1722804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to come back to say that I am quite pleased- I&nbsp;had an online chat&nbsp;with a CS Rep and she gave me credit for the difference on all 4 items, no questions asked.&nbsp;(She just needed order numbers.)&nbsp;Two pieces&nbsp;were just that necklace so only $8 each but the jacket was a $50 credit and the top was $65 so that was worth 10 minutes of my time. I told her that I would certainly be spending the credit at Nordstrom...in fact I already have (and then some) with the pants and shoes I ordered yesterday!</p> <p>So I'm glad I vented here but even more glad that I contacted them. I'm impressed!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1722757 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:36:54 +0000 Janet 1722757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect many people will do just that in the future, Gaylene. I know this practice Nordstrom has adopted will make me less likely to drop a lot of money at NAS from here on out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1722721 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:47:00 +0000 Gaylene 1722721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted my thoughts on the other thread, so I won't do so here. I think everyone who is upset at post NAS reductions ought to follow Vix's strategy. </p> <p>NAS is a marketing tool, not a customer service. If Nordstroms' pricing strategy bugs you, it might be less frustrating to do as Vix does and wait until you see if a post NAS price makes more sense to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/3#post-1722642 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 20:16:55 +0000 Vix 1722642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, your follow up comment is my view:</p> <p><i>"I'm not really a person who tracks a sale price either. I normally just comparison shop heavily at the time that I need something, buy it for the best price available, and move on. But I do find it very bad form that the new fall items have gone on sale again for less than the NAS price prior to fall even starting. Any other sale would not bother me nearly as much."<br /></i><br />Disclaimer: I like Nordstrom, shop their various sites/stores (mothership, Rack, Haute Look), appreciate their CS.</p> <p>BUT: I've never been a big NAS shopper as I hate to tie my clothing budget up 3-4 months in advance (~ 2 is ok) for a season I like dressing for, but overall dislike. I tend to buy a couple of items that are extremely trans-seasonal (lightweight silks, sleeveless dresses etc).</p> <p>Until last year, it never *occurred* to me Nordstrom would discount NAS items at or greater than NAS prices before fall was really underway. I discovered that when I went to write a review of a splurge-for-me item and found it <b>60% off in late September. </b>Luckily my size had circled back in stock and CS gave me the adjustment.</p> <p>1) So now I just wishlist NAS and other items and check in every now and again to see if something's in stock at a price that works for me. For kicks I had a super-spendy NAS suit on my list this year (figured I might buy if it dropped to 80% down the road) and it too hit 50% off -- and it's clearly a cooler-temp suit. So I feel for everyone, but especially those who bought bigger ticket items!</p> <p>2) I always thought Neiman Marcus (and even their Last Call outlet), Bloomingdales etc was out of my budget but in searching for an event dress I found they're actually very competitive pricewise with Nordstrom and often have fantastic deals on current season merch. [Same for Saks but they pissed me off years ago with a return situation so I won't give them my money.] Plus if you have an American Express you can use Shoprunner for free 2-day shipping/free return (you don't have to pay with the AmEx).&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722632 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:58:24 +0000 JAileen 1722632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Auburn, buying a new item at the lower price and returning the original unworn item with tags at the higher price is what I did at Sierra Trading Post. FYI, they fired me as a customer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722630 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:52:11 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1722630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just got off chat with Nordstrom and no questions asked. just typed in order numbers and item name and done! hope others have good service as well!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722629 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:49:21 +0000 Beewee 1722629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got off the phone with Nordstrom Customer Service. They gladly adjusted the prices on eight items I purchased online. My bank account thanks you for starting this thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722620 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:20:58 +0000 Liz A. 1722620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, the SA's commission was something I hadn't thought of. &nbsp;Although I will say it's extremely rare that a sales associate does anything more for me than open a dressing room or ring me up. &nbsp;Maybe that's why they are treating the in store purchases as a separate case. &nbsp;If I thought the SA had truly earned a commission off of my purchase, I might reconsider my stance on returning and re-buying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722591 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 18:26:56 +0000 Eliza 1722591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some aspects of this are starting to feel absurd. I don't know how you turn away a sale after a "legal" return. Perhaps in their efforts to protect their sales associates' earned commissions, the management is inadvertently making a compelling case for both buying online and not feeling "now or never" about everything. Things have changed at Nordstrom.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722577 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 18:13:01 +0000 Auburn 1722577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just an update that my sales associate (who I was certain would handle my price adjustments on my big ticket items) just reported that her managers are refusing all NAS price adjusting.</p> <p>That is frustrating in light of those saying they have had luck by calling in; inconsistency is surely one way to alienate shoppers!</p> <p>And yes, I could still return a few items with tags on and repurchase online (and may do so for one or two things) though I know that does affect the associates who work on commission (for items purchased in store). &nbsp;My sales associate said the managers are even preventing you from returning and repurchasing on the spot, as they view that as a price adjustment! &nbsp;I think Angie is totally right--soft sales are spurring a harder line by the company this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722529 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:32:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1722529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Especially since Nordstrom's flexible return policy means that you could return and re-buy even if you've already taken the tags off and worn it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722519 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:57:29 +0000 Janet 1722519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year when I encountered resistance about a price adjustment, I pointed out that I could return the item I'd already bought and re-buy it at its lower price. I would think that making a price adjustment is an easier process that processing the return and then the new sale.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722469 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:26:51 +0000 Eliza 1722469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Customer service yesterday adjusted online purchases to the new sale price on later NAS purchases that were less than 30 or 31 days ago. Anything over that time frame required the item to still be in stock in my size. The unevenness of the policy described in this thread is confusing. I wonder how much discretion the ever gracious customer service people have and if the customers who are more persistent prevail. I try not to leave money on the table, yet accept that I chose to purchase something at a particular price at a moment in time. Chasing every penny down can be costly in other ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722349 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 05:44:57 +0000 Liz A. 1722349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not really a person who tracks a sale price either. &nbsp;I normally just comparison shop heavily at the time that I need something, buy it for the best price available, and move on. &nbsp;But I do find it very bad form that the new fall items have gone on sale again for less than the NAS price prior to fall even starting. &nbsp;Any other sale would not bother me nearly as much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722344 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 05:02:50 +0000 rachylou 1722344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe then the post-sale sales are down? I personally don't check back on prices. And while a sale can draw me in, a sale like NAS, I don't pay that much attention. Don't coupon either. I read somewhere one that coupons and so forth can ultimately contribute to higher prices. But mostly it's a matter of time for me. Having something when I need it and can go get it is worth something to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722264 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:14:28 +0000 Susie 1722264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know that I will bother trying for an adjustment or not, though I probably should. In addition to the jacket, the Lafayette tunic I bought is at a lower price now too. I did notice that some NAS items had reviews that were from earlier this year so it's clear that while it might be new stock for the sale, it's not necessarily just styles that are brand new for Fall 2016. I've never had an issue with seeing things go on sale later in the season because I prefer to shop early. But this is different and I find it a bit of a turn off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722262 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:13:29 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1722262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is all the economics of retail supply and demand ... as demonstrated by what people bought or didn't buy (and was left over) from NAS. If my demand for a certain item is high, I am price elastic. So I don't feel duped if the price changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722254 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:02:47 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1722254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like last year and this year, there were a lot more items that popped back into stock and on sale about a month after the sale. I don't remember it happening as much in prior years. </p> <p>I don't know if it's that N's is doing a worse job predicting demand, that they're intentionally ordering more stock because they don't want to run out of things, or what. Part of it is that almost all items are available online now, and available to everyone not just N's card-holders, so all the pricing changes are visible to customers without much effort which is not the way it used to be.</p> <p>I try to think about prices when I buy something and make sure I'm OK with them, no matter what, and try not to get het up when I find out I could have saved more. It is an investment of time, after all, which Angie mentioned in the other thread. </p> <p>I do wish that N's would clarify their price adjustment policy and be consistent. They supposedly changed it so that they won't price adjust after 21 days unless the same item, color and size, is still available, but it sounds like others have gotten them to go back to their earlier, less stringent policy. IMO that's unfair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722206 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 22:08:21 +0000 Elizabeth P 1722206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, how you paid for it shouldn't make any difference, give them a call...</p> <p>I'm wondering if I should try for a price adjustment on that necklace.  May as well I guess!  Doesn't seem quite right, as I have worn it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722201 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:49:57 +0000 Traci 1722201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been really bummed by this in years past when I let myself get swept away in thinking these were magical items that I might never see again at these prices. Now I view them as good deals and a timeframe that I need to take advantage of if I'll be crushed later if my size is gone.</p> <p>This year I love every item I kept and I'm glad I got them. I won't really be bent out of shape if they show up a little cheaper because I've learned how this goes from past years.</p> <p>I actually think this year may be later with the discounts. I could swear one year some items went on sale the day after NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722196 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:37:33 +0000 Fern 1722196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the tips, all! The infamous gilet and the Vince boat neck sweater are both on greater discount now. I called and received $60 credit total (which will help take the sting out of the gigantic Nordie's bill I just received). Both still have tags waiting for cooler weather. I guess I'm also in the camp who feels a little bit duped, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722187 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:18:24 +0000 Suz 1722187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, in my experience the policy is flexible. I have phoned for price ajustments after the date when they are supposed to expire and received them. Others have been refused. I've been granted ajustments on items that were no longer available in my size or colour as well, although only in conjunction with other ajustments at the same time and in the context of rather large orders. (So they could see it might be worth hanging onto my business. ). I think it depends on the SA and on the particulars. They may have some discretion. It doesn't hurt to ask. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722181 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:54:01 +0000 Susie 1722181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Question- so if you purchase online, to get a price adjustment the item has to currently be available online in the same size, is that right? </p> <p>I just checked one item- a leather jacket- and it's&nbsp;now $50 less than the NAS price. If it's truly new merchandise, why would it be half off before the season even starts??</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722180 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:50:45 +0000 Susie 1722180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to add that while I appreciate being able to return items, I do think it's wrong&nbsp;to keep something for months before returning it. Not only does the store lose out, but so do the other shoppers who may have wanted it. Those generous return policies translate into higher prices and I&nbsp;don't like&nbsp;paying more because others take advantage of the policies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/disappointment-about-nas-items-now-on-sale-again/page/2#post-1722179 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 20:47:19 +0000 Susie 1722179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't checked other items yet, but this necklace was $40 during NAS. I bought it for me and for one of my daughters. The other one saw it and thought it was fun so I decided to see if they still had it, thinking I'd have to pay the regular price. Instead, it's now $29! Not a big difference but I do feel a bit, I don't know, duped? </p>