https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:47:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1593417 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:24:46 +0000 Alassë 1593417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1593385 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:26:04 +0000 catgirl 1593385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did&nbsp;I post here already?&nbsp; Is there an option for "wait till it's sold out then frantically search and end up paying more on Ebay"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1593374 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:42:25 +0000 Anonymous 1593374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, have an "optimum price" for things. For one thing, I have to factor in how much I'm going to wear an item. If it's formal wear, I need a really good sale to justify the fact that it's going to get worn very infrequently. If it's going to be a wardrobe workhorse, that's a different story, though I still factor in when I think it will get replaced. How long will it last? How versatile will it be? With shoes, my fussy feet are very hard to please, and I almost always end up paying full price. I somehow manage to get decent discounts on sweaters, for example.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1591250 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:31:45 +0000 Anonymous 1591250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You bring up a very good point, Misswarner14. &nbsp;I have just recently come to realize that there is an "optimal price" for certain clothing categories. &nbsp;</p> <p>If I pay less then my personal "optimal price," the quality is never quite what I expect, but if I pay a lot more then that price, it seems I don't get good value. &nbsp;One reason I don't get very good value is that I am afraid to wear it and it sits in my closet gathering dust. &nbsp;This is a huge hangup and I work every day to reinvent my thought process on this subject. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>So, it is not that I am always buying on sale so much as I am seeking optimally priced items. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1591194 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 04:38:11 +0000 misswarner14 1591194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm team has to be under $30(tops/pants) or $50 (dresses) I've found this works well for me because I'm very cheap and those numbers force me to really love something before I buy it. Sometimes clothes will have their tags for weeks so I'm 100% sure I love the piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589546 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 08:43:54 +0000 Gigi 1589546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I too didn't allow myself to buy much of anything at full price until a couple of years ago. I bought a few pieces that I thought I would really love and wear a lot, and I found that those pieces ended up being some of the most loved in my wardrobe. Having those pieces really made an emotional difference in my life. So I learned that sometimes paying full price does pay off.&nbsp;</p> <p>But as another poster mentioned, there are certain lines of clothing that are simply out of my price range. And although I do a lot of shopping at Anthro, I stick to their cheaper lines. I recently splurged on a dress there to treat myself for Christmas, and it was a midprice dress that I had been stalking and got at 25% off. The 25% off made the price doable, although still a little pricey.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't buy anything superexpensive exactly for the reason you mentioned: I know myself well enough to realize that I will be afraid of ruining the item. The only really expensive item I have is a pair of Aquatalia boots that I got for half price. I like wearing them, but I'm always afraid I'm going to ruin the suede or something. So I stick to midprice items as my "expensive" items, since I know that I will not be afraid to wear them.</p> <p>I track CPW too, and like you, I have discovered that there are certain prices above which it doesn't make sense to buy an item because I simply can't wear it enough to get what I feel is my money's worth.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589452 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:22:52 +0000 Anonymous 1589452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to buy on sale, and I do manage to get a lot of clothing that way. However, I'm also keenly aware that buying on sale can sometimes lead to buyer's remorse, so I work within my budget by buying less. If a top is fab but not on sale &amp; I really love it, I'll just buy that one item. That, to me, is better than buying 2+ items on sale that I'm not completely happy with. I also carefully consider whether or not an item is versatile enough to be worth paying full price. I, too, have a budget &amp; completely understand the need for a tight budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589443 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 01:07:56 +0000 DonnaF 1589443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm Team 80% Sale, but recently I've ventured into Full Price Land.&nbsp; But then those items were marked down, but too late to get an adjustment. I've made bad decisions buying at brick'n'mortar stores and in thrift/consignment stores, so I try to avoid them.&nbsp; I also know I'm not always accurate in predicting which items will become workhorses so as to justify paying a higher price for them.&nbsp; I am very temperature sensitive, so I think this partly has to do with the particular temperatures in a given year.&nbsp; And to be honest, partly not.</p> <p>I tend to have the most luck with Nordstrom and their return policy, so this is my solution:</p> <p>Items that interest me I put in my Wish List to marinate.</p> <p>Some brands always go on sale eventually, like NYDJ and Halogen; I refuse to pay full price for them.&nbsp; And sometimes the color I want will sell out in my size.&nbsp; Oh well; I can still get dressed without it/them.</p> <p>Other stuff gets removed after the flush of initial excitement or even after it is marked down because I've decided I don't want it that much any way.</p> <p>I just bought a few things full price but at 3X and 10X points respectively, styles that are difficult for me to find and fit.</p> <p>The jury is still out whether I will pay full price for a bag and jewelry, even at 10X points. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589385 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 21:16:37 +0000 Lyn D. 1589385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To add that I try to buy (a PPP item) &nbsp;WHEN it goes on sale rather than (a random item) just &nbsp;BECAUSE it is on sale- if this makes sense :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589363 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:50:52 +0000 celia 1589363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling I am happy that you found a way to work within your budget comfort level. It is not easy to do it when there a are so many powerful mix messages all around us.<br /> I always find interesting on how background influences our choices and actions .<br /> I come from a culture that has no price adjustments, 2 sales seasons a year and almost no returns possible.<br /> Thanks to YLF I learned that I can wait for a couple of weeks to get cheaper prices( I just waited for black Friday to buy a pair of boots). However I still have ingrained the idea that you buy an item if you really like it , goes with your existing wardrobe and lifestyle and if you have the budget for it ( no matter if it is full priced or not). So, the joy of getting something I love far exceeds the joy of getting a great deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589326 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:40:40 +0000 gradfashionista 1589326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also returning to echo the sentiment that a fellow YLFer picked up on: if we choose to buy something full-priced, or even only mildly reduced, we shouldn't let any subsequent price reductions mar our happiness with the item. This observation from Angie will see me through the holiday season.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sterling, like you, I also buy shoes full price because I can't afford not to. Athletic gear is also full price. With the odd exception, however, most items I buy are usually on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589298 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:34:31 +0000 Summer 1589298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to say that there are a few brands that are beyond my budget at full price. &nbsp;For those, I <i>have</i> to wait for the sales unless the item is small and/or relatively inexpensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589227 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:33:22 +0000 lyn67 1589227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's all good, Sterling, each on their own:-). <br />I usually have to pay full price for "needs" and try to buy sales for "wants"...as too many times have &nbsp;found my size is gone by then...Sales are great of course but it's very frustrating when buying full price -&nbsp;then still finding my size discounted only 2 weeks later-for half the price!&nbsp;Makes me feel I waste the money.... Unfortunately later price adjustments are really unheard here...:-(.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589221 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:56:12 +0000 Anonymous 1589221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I expressed my sentiment too much in terms of black and white. &nbsp;<br />Somehow I misread the <u>intent</u> of Angie's original blog (I have an idea of why I might have focused on the "full price" thing, but that is a matter for another day). &nbsp;Many of the posts on this thread gently corrected my frame of mind. &nbsp;</p> <p>In reality, I too buy full priced items as well as sale items. &nbsp;I <u>have</u> to pay full price for shoes because I require solidly made shoes with great support in wide width. &nbsp;Nothing else will suit my needs. &nbsp;When I find a wide width in a shoe, I buy it <u>immediately</u>. &nbsp;I can't ever remember regretting those decisions because I tend to wear my shoes into the ground. &nbsp;</p> <p>But I have also purchased a full priced blouse that is gorgeous beyond belief. &nbsp;I have worn it exactly twice. &nbsp;It sits in my closet, not so much because it was a mistake, but because I am afraid to wear it. &nbsp;It is a constant reminder the problem I have with wearing really expensive items. &nbsp;I just can't bare to wear it for "fear" that it will be ruined. &nbsp;</p> <p>I like the idea of having an idea of how much an item is worth and being willing to pay that amount regardless of whether it is on sale or full price. &nbsp;This makes the most sense to me and I think I do use this strategy (although I only discovered this strategy within the past year or two). &nbsp;</p> <p>By tracking CPW I discovered there is a "set point" for wardrobe types (pants, blouses, shoes) that work within my budget and give me great value. &nbsp;I am willing to pay much more for pants and shoes then blouses. &nbsp;I get a lot of wear out of my pant and shoe collection. &nbsp;I rarely make mistakes and I am always happy with my choices. In contrast, I have much more turnover in my top collection. &nbsp;I am still trying to understand what I like in tops and I have a lot of failures. &nbsp;Tops rarely last two full season in my closet. &nbsp;This is a constant disappointment to me. &nbsp;</p> <p>I always pay full price for athletic wear leggings and shoes. &nbsp;I am difficult to fit and when I find a pair of leggings that fit me, I buy them immediately. &nbsp;I buy athletic tops at the deepest discount possible. &nbsp;</p> <p>I never pay full price for lounge or sleepwear. &nbsp;The sales are nearly constant. &nbsp;I can find exactly what I want on sale. &nbsp;Oh, I also try to buy panties on sale as well. &nbsp;This is more of a "stock up" item that I buy twice a year. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have succumbed to overbuying when I find things on sale. &nbsp;The deal just seems so great that I have difficultly walking away. &nbsp;That is why Gaylene's comment struck a nerve with me. &nbsp; I recognize this behavior in myself and am working on it. &nbsp;</p> <p>Finally, my dream is to eventually achieve a wardrobe foundation that will allow me to add fewer pieces throughout the year. &nbsp;I don't anticipate lowering my budget so that will translate into buying fewer, but more expensive, pieces. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all for listening to me and taking the time to try to help me understand Angie's original blog. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589219 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:40:58 +0000 Summer 1589219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I wish I had time for a longer reply, because this resonates so much with me. &nbsp;I, too, have a very small budget, and I'm certainly not one who can just buy what I want on a whim. &nbsp;I buy very few clothes, but I let my budget accrue until I have a reasonable amount to spend, then shop according to my wardrobe needs. &nbsp;I buy what is affordable for me, whether at full or reduced price. &nbsp;I do shop carefully, and track items that I like to see if they go on sale. &nbsp;<b>BUT</b>, if I see something that is perfect for my wardrobe, is on my shopping plan and is at a price I can afford, I will <b>sometimes</b> buy at full price. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589210 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 06:27:22 +0000 Brooklyn 1589210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely a sales lover. I tend to lust after things that are a bit spendy (Frye boots for example) and there is no way I can afford full price for them. But even on more affordable items, I, like most people, have a budget and like to get maximum value for my dollar. And sales are so frequent these days. I will pay full price if I think it is competitively and reasonably priced, and I really love it. Especially if I think I might miss out otherwise. Zara springs to mind - stock turnover is so high and sales are infrequent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589205 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 05:46:38 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1589205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mostly do sales shopping as a mother of four, it became ingrained to get better quality for our large family. Of course, like in all things there is a balance. I have set rules of my own making of limits on items and just won't let myself go above it unless it's a to die for dream item. Normally $150 is the max I would spend on a coat for my DD24, but her coveted green one I could see myself allowing wiggle room. I am very proud of how well I've clothed my family on our one income and tickled that they all have or are developing their own. I loved my son29 sharing with me that he had stalked Jcpenney for these Navy Oxfords and succeeded in getting them at $35, from $120. As a college student this was his only shot at getting them. It's a good feeling to get a deal for something outside our price range, at least in my world. I have favorites that I paid more than I thought I ever would as well as those I bought off season clearance for ridiculously low price. I think it's completely set in at this point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589201 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 05:26:45 +0000 CocoLion 1589201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling you are wise to put your money in your home not in your closet. Clothing has poor resale value (spoken as one who tries to re-sell her mistakes on eBay, always at a substantial loss even when they're still new with tags).</p> <p>I like to shop sales, because I like high quality/designer merchandise but cannot afford to pay full price for them. &nbsp;I will wait anywhere from 2 months to a year to get some designer item at the price I can afford. &nbsp;So you are not alone!</p> <p>Of course there are always those items where I treat myself and pay the full price. &nbsp;Shoes especially! &nbsp;But when I look down at my happy stylish feet, and get compliments throughout the day, I think, it was worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589196 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 05:03:52 +0000 Gigi 1589196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *wish* I could be Team Sale, since I don't have a lot of money, but I eventually had to face the fact that my size sells out quickly, and if I want items that I really like, I have to pay full price more often than I'd like. </p> <p>At certain places where I know the sale cycle--BR, for instance, or AT--I will wait for a sale because I know that one will come up probably within a week. Even J. Crew online will have 25% or 30% off pretty frequently. But some of my favorite clothes come from places like Anthro, which rarely has sales except for merchandise that has been on the floor for a while and is a bit picked over. At places like that, I will splurge for full price, since I have many times tried to buy something from there only to find that my size is already gone. However, I still stick within a price range. If I see, for instance, that a top costs $150 but I really don't think it's worth that, or if I simply don't want to spend $150 on a top, I won't buy it but will bookmark it and keep checking back for a sale. And if it's gone, too bad; I won't overspend myself on something that I don't think is worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589154 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:19:17 +0000 kerlyn 1589154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very much a Team Sale girl. &nbsp;I very rarely pay full price for anything. &nbsp;But I really do enjoy the hunt and the thrill of finding a great bargain. &nbsp;But like a few others mentioned, I really only look within my price range. &nbsp;So the occasional full-priced item won't break the bank. &nbsp;I think I've become more discerning over the last couple of years, though, and I'm less likely to buy less-than-perfect items just because they're a good deal!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589152 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:16:50 +0000 Laurinda 1589152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Sale! It is a rare splurge, something I need ASAP, or else a relatively inexpensive item when I will pay full price. Looking back over the past year the only times I paid full price were for a sun hat and for work gloves.</p> <p>In the US we are well-trained that there will be always be a 40% off sale in the next couple weeks, and if I pay full price I will feel that I was cheated. I can't say I've ever been disappointed to miss out on anything -- there is always something comparable popping up.</p> <p>It makes me wonder how much clothes cost to produce, and what are the markups for apparel, especially for imported items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale/page/2#post-1589151 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:10:15 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1589151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think of it as a competition with other people; I think of it as a competition with myself! But then I do find scouring sales racks to be a fun and engaging activity when I'm in the mood for it.</p> <p>One of my goals for 2015 was to spend more on clothes, and I have increased my spending per item but mostly because I stopped thrifting. Surprisingly, I just haven't found that when I do spend more for something it gives me more joy or is higher quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589150 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:05:46 +0000 Maneera 1589150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an interesting conversation, Sterling. I find it fascinating to know that quite a few of you lovely ladies prefer shopping sales. And why not!!?? You get the same thing at a discounted rate --- that's totally fab! </p> <p>Things work differently for me but that's because a couple of things happen differently here in India. I'll explain:</p> <p>1) There is no concept of price adjustment in India. If I buy something, and it goes on sale tomorrow, I just have to live with it! So I have inbuilt training for relaxing into missed bargains. </p> <p>2) In India, actual brick and mortar stores don't have sales every week. A couple of brands have regular sales, but its always just a small portion of merchandise that goes on discount - not the whole store. We have 2 Sale Seasons here, when absolutely every store runs sale. This is January &amp; February; and July &amp; August. A lot of people buy new season stuff during sales, and refresh their wardrobe twice yearly. I used to be one of those people. </p> <p>3) Online stores have more regular sales and it can sometimes make sense to wait for an item to go on sale. Some brands are notorious for dropping prices after 15 days. But while I may find item A from brand B on sale online, I may not find it on sale at a real B&amp;M store of brand B. </p> <p>Now, as you see, my situation is different. I'm Team Full Price. I'll explain why:</p> <p>A couple of years ago I decided that I'll refresh my wardrobe during sales because they always happen at the same time. I bought a horde of stuff, I felt great that I got wonderful bargains, and I was happy. But the strategy didn't work for me in the long run at all. </p> <p>1) I like to shop more often and big shopping sprees twice a year are too restrictive<br /> 2) I bought a lot of stuff only because I looked at the price tag and thought it was too good a deal to pass up on<br /> 3) I bought way more than I needed....and then some more, because everything was cheaper </p> <p>And then the sales ended, and I continued to still shop through the season. </p> <p>After I joined YLF, I understood that I needed to shop smarter. I already have a large wardrobe, so I don't need to shop a lot. But if I never 'compromise' with what I want and buy the best thing I possibly can, I've realized that I feel more satisfied and satiated. </p> <p>I don't go looking for deals anymore. I stay away from stores during 'sales'. Let's suppose I have 'red shirt' on my list. I'd rather buy one that I absolutely absolutely love, than one that I like ok and it's far cheaper. I find that when I compromise, I go back to buy that original piece I loved and have wasted money in the process. </p> <p>My shopping philosophy has changed because this works best for me, my lifestyle and my wardrobe. While I still don't have a shopping budget, I never look at stores that are out of my budget. I don't go shopping at Gucci and LV; I stick to brands I can afford. So while I'm willing to PAY MORE for the sake of saving my time and buying convenience, I shop FAR LESSER because no one ever has unlimited funds. That, for me, is another appeal of Full Price. I wanted a inbuilt way of controlling my expenses and this works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589146 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:52:03 +0000 Gaylene 1589146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think both sides present sensible, responsible arguments for their buying behaviour--and yet both attitudes can lead to making dubious choices. Refusing to even consider paying full price if the price is within my budget doesn't make sense to me. Nor does buying something simply because it is 60% off. And the justification that I can have more for a given amount seems weird when I'm not looking for quantity. </p> <p>What stirred me to comment this morning, though, was Angie's gentle reminder for us to ENJOY our purchases. My happiness at wearing something I love ought not to be tainted simply because another woman is able to enjoy that item at a different price point. It's not a competition where one of us "wins" and the other "loses" as long as both of us made the right choices for ourselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589142 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:41:48 +0000 Jaime 1589142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I don't often buy retail - most of my clothes are second hand, and then it is as often as not the sale price. Lately my examples come down to jeans:<br />Bought Angie recommended C/E cut offs during NAS. NAS is a funny kind of sale because it is the new season stuff but it is still a sale. I have worn them tons and am very happy with them.&nbsp;<br />Bought full price Gap black jeans when I wanted them because although I knew they would be on sale in December (Gap Israel does not have the same amount of sales as GAP USA). Figured I would wear them all the time and have.<br />(I have since thrifted similar jeans, but that is a story in itself.)<br />Bottom line - agree with Gaylene nothing wrong with any strategy as long as it doesn't lead to spending on things you won't really enjoy instead of the things your &nbsp;really need and want.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589140 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:34:27 +0000 anne 1589140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa wrote<br />"Maybe I'm weird, but I find no enjoyment in having to go through a rack of single sale pieces of things looking for something interesting. I just don't have the mental bandwidth, patience, creativity , imagination nor interest to do that. I'd rather be home reading a book."</p> <p>This is so me too!! Not saying that I don't sometimes do it, but only very infrequently. And I'd sure prefer to be home reading a book too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589139 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:30:57 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1589139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was brought up to hunt for bargains on sale racks, and I settled for many a less-than-satisfactory item as a result. </p> <p>Presently my method is to primarily buy items in my price range, regardless of whether they are on sale or not. And I am rigorous about returns. </p> <p>That doesn't mean I don't buy things on sale -- I may like something super expensive and stalk after it it hopes of finding it on the cheap. Unfortunately that often seems to be YSL and I never see it again and am yet to own a piece, but I can live with that.</p> <p>For things I'm on the fence for, from stores that are known to have frequent sales (Banana, J Crew), I will certainly wait for a percent-off to find me.</p> <p>And totally agree with LisaP </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589137 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:26:03 +0000 Anonymous 1589137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This really is a different situation for every single one of us. Some people get a thrill out of hunting for deals, shopping the sales racks, and persisting to get the best price. I have a close friend who dresses herself on that philosophy, and she doesn't have to, financially speaking, but to her it's enjoyable. Then there are those &nbsp;whose lifestyle choices and financial positions make sale shopping a way of life and a necessity. I am pretty sure we have ALL been there at one point or another. I never get the feeling anyone is judging anyone else here on the forum, or I'm really dense and missed it if they are. &nbsp;I just don't look at things beyond my price range. I know what pieces in pretty much every brand out there cost, and I just don't bother looking at things that are way beyond my reach. I may fondle them lovingly in a store, but I sure as heck don't wait for them to go on sale in the hope I can find a piece. Maybe I'm weird, but I find no enjoyment in having to go through a rack of single sale pieces of things looking for something interesting. &nbsp;I just don't have the mental bandwidth, patience, creativity , imagination &nbsp;nor interest to do that. I'd rather be home reading a book. I agree with the others in that so many of our favourite retailers have trained us to wait for 40% codes. &nbsp;Even Hudson Bay, which is our Nordstrom/Macy's type hybrid, has sales so often , that one can usually count on winter boots (for example) being on sale at least 3 times during the season. That's where unless one is desperate or totally without financial restrictions, paying full price is kind of a waste. Their house branded cashmere sweaters (which are GREAT) , go on sale at least 2-3 times &nbsp;during the winter, so again, one can always buy those at a reduced price. Anyways, and again , I didn't get a sense of anyone looking askance at sale buying - it's just a fact of life that we're not all in the same boat at the same time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589131 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 02:20:35 +0000 anne 1589131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I buy most of my stuff on sale too. But that's not because I wait for it to go on sale; it is more that I don't get around to shopping all that often and often miss the beginning of the season and therefore shop in one of the earlier waves of discounts. I don't find much in clearance though as my size usually is gone.</p> <p>Price adjustment is not an option here in Australia, and returns are not automatic either. I can think of just one example where I bought something and returned it because it had gone on sale - usually I would have worn it already by then.</p> <p>Like you, I'm on a strict budget, and certainly look at price tags.&nbsp;&nbsp; But I don't usually hold out for sales if something is affordable and I'm willing to pay full price for some things - most notably shoes, as they frequently sell out in my size.</p> <p>But I am much more on the non-buying end of the spectrum that most of YLF and I think of you too. Sterling. It takes a lot for me to actually buy something, even if affordable. I don't enjoy shopping particularly, and have to really juggle to find the time to do it. I don't even get much time online at night to look at things - and I find even small amounts of online shopping tiring anyway. I will frequently go months without buying anything (apart perhaps from socks/ stockings/ undies) and that's partially to allow the funds to build up again in my clothing allowance, and partly for the reasons already mentioned.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-pay-full-price-versus-team-buy-on-sale#post-1589116 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:44:12 +0000 Peri 1589116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm both too, like most of us. I will pay full price for something when I've been looking for it, if the price is reasonable. If it is too extravagant then I might stalk it on sale or might just keep looking for something else. But I don't mind full price where the price doesn't seem too bad...I just ordered a sweater I like the look of for around $80, full price but reasonable.</p> <p>My issue is seeing the sale, and then looking for something to buy. Most of the time that is actually okay...since I'm not much of a shopper I usually have some needs that could be filled. Currently it is for lighter weight sweaters, so I looked for those in the recent sales. I don't usually buy something I don;t need just because it is on sale. But...this is where FOMO comes in...I do feel driven to check out every sale, just in case there is something good. So I take from Angie's message that I could relax more here...another good deal will be just around the corner. If I miss out, there will be another one soon.</p>