Comments on: Peeking in the Clothing Box http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/ Good stewardship in action. How do you do it? Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:10:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Pamela http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2322 Pamela Tue, 06 May 2008 19:21:57 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2322 I'm so with you on Sears sales. My mom recently retired from there, but still gets the discount. We buy the baby's clothes a season in advance, solely from the clearance racks. We get things so cheap that going to the thrift store seems expensive. I’m so with you on Sears sales. My mom recently retired from there, but still gets the discount. We buy the baby’s clothes a season in advance, solely from the clearance racks. We get things so cheap that going to the thrift store seems expensive.

]]> By: Aunt Wonnie http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2296 Aunt Wonnie Mon, 05 May 2008 01:28:01 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2296 Have to share with you about my "wedding" outfit. My brother just got married and his bride is crazy about purple, and everyone wanted to please her by appearing in her favorite color. Of course, there was plenty of lavender out there for Easter, but not much PURPLE purple, and certainly not in my price range. I was getting desperate enough to pay almost anything when I stopped by Ross' and found a plum jacket marked 99c. I went to the clerk and said, "This is a joke, right?" He said, "Uh, I see, it's missing the belt, I can give you a discount." Ten percent off for the missing belt got me my jacket for 89c plus tax, and I paired it with an old skirt that had been given to me long ago (but being polyester, still looked new) and proudly went to the wedding, and kept my secret as people complimented me on my nice "suit." While that kind of thing works for me, my growing child has required several expensive purchases of clothing and shoes which turn out to be one-wear wonders, recycled to the little cousins. As mentioned elsewhere, you scrimp in one area in order to splurge elsewhere, and sometimes you get lucky! Have to share with you about my “wedding” outfit. My brother just got married and his bride is crazy about purple, and everyone wanted to please her by appearing in her favorite color. Of course, there was plenty of lavender out there for Easter, but not much PURPLE purple, and certainly not in my price range. I was getting desperate enough to pay almost anything when I stopped by Ross’ and found a plum jacket marked 99c. I went to the clerk and said, “This is a joke, right?” He said, “Uh, I see, it’s missing the belt, I can give you a discount.” Ten percent off for the missing belt got me my jacket for 89c plus tax, and I paired it with an old skirt that had been given to me long ago (but being polyester, still looked new) and proudly went to the wedding, and kept my secret as people complimented me on my nice “suit.” While that kind of thing works for me, my growing child has required several expensive purchases of clothing and shoes which turn out to be one-wear wonders, recycled to the little cousins. As mentioned elsewhere, you scrimp in one area in order to splurge elsewhere, and sometimes you get lucky!

]]> By: Brandy http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2263 Brandy Fri, 02 May 2008 22:34:40 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2263 We have a huge kids consignment sale here every Spring and Fall with 100+ consignors. I not only get a lot of clothes for my children, but I sell clothes and get 75% of the profit, minus the $10 consignor fee. For myself, I have to say that L.L. Bean does have good quality clothes that last forever. Sometimes I can get to their outlet store when we go on vacation and get really great deals. I also have their credit card so I get free shipping and for every so many dollars I spend, I get $10 gift cards. I get about $60 a year. They also have a great return and replacement policy. I agree with the above poster that consignment stores are a great place to get a special occasion dress. We have a huge kids consignment sale here every Spring and Fall with 100+ consignors. I not only get a lot of clothes for my children, but I sell clothes and get 75% of the profit, minus the $10 consignor fee.

For myself, I have to say that L.L. Bean does have good quality clothes that last forever. Sometimes I can get to their outlet store when we go on vacation and get really great deals. I also have their credit card so I get free shipping and for every so many dollars I spend, I get $10 gift cards. I get about $60 a year. They also have a great return and replacement policy.

I agree with the above poster that consignment stores are a great place to get a special occasion dress.

]]> By: TopazTook http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2260 TopazTook Fri, 02 May 2008 03:52:09 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2260 My mom uses Joe's New Balance Outlet http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/ for hard-to-fit, high quality women's shoes. She says they have a very generous return policy if they don't fit. (You can find sandals by choosing "Shoes" under "Women" in the left sidebar; you'll then go to a page where you can select the style of shoe you're looking for in the sidebar.) My mom uses Joe’s New Balance Outlet http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/
for hard-to-fit, high quality women’s shoes. She says they have a very generous return policy if they don’t fit. (You can find sandals by choosing “Shoes” under “Women” in the left sidebar; you’ll then go to a page where you can select the style of shoe you’re looking for in the sidebar.)

]]> By: Milehimama http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2258 Milehimama Fri, 02 May 2008 00:02:17 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2258 I buy my boy's pants at Sears, because they have Kidvantage. If they bust a hole in them, I can get a replacement pair (must be same size). But I have three boys all in a row! It has saved me lots of money. Kohl's has amazing clearance sales as well. I got a jacket for a funeral for $5.10 - originally, $60! (For a black cotton jacket? Are you kidding?) I buy my boy’s pants at Sears, because they have Kidvantage. If they bust a hole in them, I can get a replacement pair (must be same size). But I have three boys all in a row! It has saved me lots of money.

Kohl’s has amazing clearance sales as well. I got a jacket for a funeral for $5.10 – originally, $60! (For a black cotton jacket? Are you kidding?)

]]> By: N. & J. http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2256 N. & J. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:08:28 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2256 I buy most dress or work clothes off of Ebay these days since you can get the high quality brands at a fraction of the cost and they have usually only been worn a couple times. I buy most dress or work clothes off of Ebay these days since you can get the high quality brands at a fraction of the cost and they have usually only been worn a couple times.

]]> By: katmaxx http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2255 katmaxx Thu, 01 May 2008 19:36:29 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2255 I found some good sandals at Walmart last week. They are by Dr.Scholl's and called "Reanna". They are black, cost $19, and have velcro straps on the ankle and over the top of the foot. What makes them so comfortable is they have a shock absorbing sole. I think they come in wide widths. The other Dr. Scholl's shoes I have are very durable and comfortable so the sandles should last awhile. I just wish they made them more stylish. I found some good sandals at Walmart last week. They are by Dr.Scholl’s and called “Reanna”.
They are black, cost $19, and have velcro straps on the ankle and over the top of the foot. What makes them so comfortable is they have a shock absorbing sole. I think they come in wide widths. The other Dr. Scholl’s shoes I have are very durable and comfortable so the sandles should last awhile. I just wish they made them more stylish.

]]> By: Ann at mommysecrets http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2253 Ann at mommysecrets Thu, 01 May 2008 14:43:43 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2253 The other great thing about your Sears' purchases, is that they have an outstanding exchange policy for kids clothes that wear out before your child grows out of them. I just posted more about it at www.mommysecrets.com. Congrats on your great finds! The other great thing about your Sears’ purchases, is that they have an outstanding exchange policy for kids clothes that wear out before your child grows out of them. I just posted more about it at http://www.mommysecrets.com. Congrats on your great finds!

]]> By: Greener Pastures http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2250 Greener Pastures Thu, 01 May 2008 11:43:16 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2250 I think it's not just about getting a great price. How long could you go without buying something new? Besides food, I mean, ha ha. I found this quote at Bankrate. I wrote a whole piece about it- just click on the link if you are interested. Sorry about the plug- I just feel passionately about this! Anyway, here's the quote from Bankrate. Once an item is no longer new, there are several ways to make money or save money Reuse it- for its original purpose or a new purpose. Give it away- to someone who can use it. Sell it- recoup original cost while reusing. Buy it used- reuse it and save money. Best, Lisa I think it’s not just about getting a great price. How long could you go without buying something new? Besides food, I mean, ha ha.

I found this quote at Bankrate. I wrote a whole piece about it- just click on the link if you are interested. Sorry about the plug- I just feel passionately about this!
Anyway, here’s the quote from Bankrate.
Once an item is no longer new, there are several ways to make money or save money
Reuse it- for its original purpose or a new purpose.
Give it away- to someone who can use it.
Sell it- recoup original cost while reusing.
Buy it used- reuse it and save money.

Best,
Lisa

]]> By: Edi http://frugalhacks.com/2008/04/30/peeking-in-the-clothing-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2249 Edi Thu, 01 May 2008 11:27:43 +0000 http://frugalhacks.com/?p=566#comment-2249 One thing I've noticed...a couple of times recently I've bought new things (boy's jacket and purse for moi) at Walmart and within a very short time things have broken on them. The jacket was a 2 or 3-in-1 variety - so it could be worn for winter and spring/fall...so what happens - the zipper breaks and the piece goes missing after maybe one or two washings. My purse - keychain breaks, zipper breaks all in a very short time. At the time the jacket seemed a good deal b/c it was on sale - but by the time I used it (next season) I no longer could return it due to the obvious defects. I find that thrift store clothing/purses/shoes hold up better. Often they are of a better quality to begin with and if they've held up long enough to be donated - they'll probably hold up longer for me. One thing I’ve noticed…a couple of times recently I’ve bought new things (boy’s jacket and purse for moi) at Walmart and within a very short time things have broken on them. The jacket was a 2 or 3-in-1 variety – so it could be worn for winter and spring/fall…so what happens – the zipper breaks and the piece goes missing after maybe one or two washings. My purse – keychain breaks, zipper breaks all in a very short time.

At the time the jacket seemed a good deal b/c it was on sale – but by the time I used it (next season) I no longer could return it due to the obvious defects.

I find that thrift store clothing/purses/shoes hold up better. Often they are of a better quality to begin with and if they’ve held up long enough to be donated – they’ll probably hold up longer for me.

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