https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:42:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-1530692 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:35:25 +0000 Jenn 1530692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this was a 4-year-old zombie thread. Oh well. My comment still applies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-1530691 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:34:35 +0000 Jenn 1530691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be careful ordering things you're going to return to qualify for promotions. That works some places, but I was reading Boden's policies the other day, and they included this gem:</p> <p>"And when returning goods which you bought using a discount or offer, we will adjust the refund accordingly to reflect any failure to meet the original requirements for a discount/offer, as that discount or offer will no longer apply. " </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277100 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:31:38 +0000 Cilleena 277100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm terrible about using Ebates. I always forget.</p> <p>Brilliant idea on ordering multiple sizes! Why didn't I think of that? I am between sizes at the moment and this will be perfect to get me to free shipping. Hopefully, they have the multiple sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277094 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:21:19 +0000 nicoleb 277094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm i guess i try to just keep my eyes open for the "right" deals. But i'm also pretty frugal. If i'm on a shopping ban i try to immediately delete any emails i get from stores to avoid temptation. Deals i keep my eyes out for is free shipping on any amount and extra %off on clearance/sales items</p> <p>I'm not really fond of get $off when you spend $ or free shipping when you spend $50 or whatever unless i plan it out. It's not something that makes me want to randomly put more things in my cart.</p> <p>Also i try to remember to go through ebates first! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277080 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:48:52 +0000 cciele 277080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to shop only at places with free shipping and free returns, or free shipping and instore returns. I sometimes order extra stuff to hit the free shipping limit, and then return what I don't need in the store. Usually it's items in multiple sizes though. </p> <p>But like many a shopper, I'm a sucker for X% off sales -- especially if it's greater than 50% off. That holds true online and in store I'm really trying to retrain myself though, and go for quality/filling holes in my closet rather than buying an item because it's a great deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277051 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:02:13 +0000 Lisa 277051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will add items to get free shipping, if there are items I want anyway. If I need a few things to push me to free shipping numbers, I usually look at basics that I stock up on anyway such as socks, bras, hose, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277016 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:16:41 +0000 Becky 277016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to be wise about such offers and take advantage of them if there really is something else I can use to achieve free shipping, but I won't order something just to put me over the magic amount. I know which stores offer such things as free shipping for exchanges (vs. returns, which I have to pay shipping for), and will exchange for things I know I'll use (like Nordstrom and the BP camis). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277015 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:15:44 +0000 Tanya 277015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I take advantages of those offers, but I live in the area where there are plenty of stores so there is no problem returning something in the store for free. Often I would add either a small practical item ( like socks) or something I want to try even tough I might not end up keeping just tog et the free shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277011 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:12:50 +0000 mamaKate 277011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I play the game right back at them and order stuff that I may want but probably just end up returning. I pre-calculate whether the deal is still worth it if I have to spend $X to return an item (for those places that don't offer free shipping on returns). Their jedi mind tricks don't work on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-277001 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:01:24 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 277001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stalk things... I know the deals that often come up in the places I shop online. Boden is a classic example. I try to order when it's 15% off + free shipping and returns to try things. Otherwise I'm very strict with myself and don't get fooled by the offers - if it's that much off, it's normally because it hasn't sold well for good reasons!</p> <p>Now is a good time to buy because there are lots of discounts so I just wait.</p> <p>On the other hand, if you factor in time spent shopping on foot and transport etc the postage becomes more reasonable comparatively so if I am really keen I just pay full price and accept I may have to return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/online-shopping-and-ordering-gimmicks#post-276996 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:55:29 +0000 Cilleena 276996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do things like free shipping if you spend X amount get you when you were only looking at one thing? Or percent off sales if you order by X date?</p> <p>I am an almost exclusive online shopper due to store scarcity in my area. I feel like I get scammed a lot because it's hard to pass up a 45% off deal. You know when you think, why not buy a few more things since it's 45% off. Or the hardest one for me to resist is the free shipping for ordering a certain amount when I only planned on buying one thing and it doesn't meet the requirement. If I was standing in the store, it would be so much easier to just buy one thing and go.</p> <p>Do you capitalize on such "deals" or is it a scam like it seems? What game plan do you use with online ordering? </p>