How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet?

PyAri · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:02 PM

This spun from the 'katy tote at the outlet thread'
This really upsets me.
I bought it less than 2 weeks ago and it's still unused.
The outlet price is a 100 bucks difference.
That's much needed accessories!
The store closest to me has one on hold.
The others won't ship.
I even tried to see if they or the boutique or even the 800 would do a price adjustment.

Even if I return it, I wouldn't get it back at the discounted price.

I guess this probably happens all the time, but it's my first and it's annoying me to no end. So I'm sorry for the thread. I just needed to vent.

How do you guys deal with it?
Any suggestions on what I could do?

upswife · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PyAri

This spun from the 'katy tote at the outlet thread'
This really upsets me.
I bought it less than 2 weeks ago and it's still unused.
The outlet price is a 100 bucks difference.
That's much needed accessories!
The store closest to me has one on hold.
The others won't ship.
I even tried to see if they or the boutique or even the 800 would do a price adjustment.

Even if I return it, I wouldn't get it back at the discounted price.

I guess this probably happens all the time, but it's my first and it's annoying me to no end. So I'm sorry for the thread. I just needed to vent.

How do you guys deal with it?
Any suggestions on what I could do?

I have a full price Katy that is still in it's box that I'm now going to return to the boutique since I got one at the outlet. Coach doesn't do price adjustments. I know when I buy at the boutique, I'm risking it making it to the outlet and getting it cheaper. So, I make sure what I buy at boutique is what I REALLY want and don't want to chance it not going to the outlet, i.e. my Nicola flats in Turquoise. I just saw a wallet at the outlet that I had just returned to the boutique - same exact wallet.

It would kind of bug me, but I know I take that risk anytime I choose to buy from the boutique.

LizCordova · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:17 PM

I get real upset about it, but there is nothing we can do about it. The problem is that one really does not know if a bag you like will end up at the Outlet - it's a 50-50 chance. I love the Ergos and bought alot of them. I understand from my SA that they are selling very well and they can't keep them in the store. If I wait to see if the bags will be transferred to the Outlets I may not have one at all. To reconcile this I do purchase the bags that I love, love, love. If I just am so, so about a bag I wait to see if it hits the outlet. If it does I score a great deal, if it does not make it to the outlet it's not as if Coach will not be making any more bags I like so I have learned to live with it.

Case in point, I liked the Soho Pewter Hobo No. 10593
but did not want to spend $300 on it. It was transferred to my outlet and I bought it for $150. This was a great deal but I did not love the bag enough to pay $300 for it. On the other hand I love my Ergo Vintage Tote so much so as to have paid full price for it.
But I was lucky and did purchase it at the last PCE.

LivinLuxuriously · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:37 PM

This is one of the main reasons I went from Coach to higher-end brands without outlets - but then I got over myself ... lol

TejasMama · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:41 PM

Hi!

I live close to a great Coach outlet, and they do get lots of recent styles but it is really hit or miss. I've waited a few times for styles to come to the outlet and then lost out b/c they sold out at retail first.

I've been put on a call list for a certain style at our outlet, and they are very good about following up with me.

It's always a risk.

handbag helen · Apr 6th, 2007, 10:49 PM

I agree with TejasMama. It really is hit or miss at the outlets. Do you love the Katy tote? If you do I would just be happy you got one. Its a gorgeous tote.

shelbell77 · Apr 6th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Honestly...I don't let it bother me...I used to only buy from the outlets..and I'd wait and wait for something I wanted to get to the outlet so I could get it....and too many times things I really wanted NEVER went to the outlet and I ended up missing out. And then I'd be upset for not buying it at the boutique.

So for me..if its a MUST have...I buy it at the boutique...if I like it but its not totally to die for ... then I'll consider it when it hits the outlet.... I never would have paid full price for either of my madisons.....but at the outlet they were a steal and I was glad... but I would have been really upset to miss out on my rose leather flap...so I bought it and the striped french wallet when they first came out.

noshoepolish · Apr 6th, 2007, 11:30 PM

I get mad when I buy something to sell thinking it is going to be a hot item and it's a bust. Case in point is the Soho Laced Line... They made it to the outlets & I can't "give" mine away... without taking a HUGE hit.

Anyway, if anyone spots a Katy in SE PA area (Lahaska, Lancaster or Reading), send me a PM so I can get the store to hold one for me...

Kansashalo · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:40 AM

I don't live close to any outlets so it doesn't bother me.
Plus, I'm also not a "trendy" person so I like to invest in classic pieces that will go with anything, so I don't mind paying full price for something that I can use forever.

elongreach · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:44 AM

I don't get too caught up with it. I used to be a full price store only gal. I only recently started looking into outlets on occasions. If I'm happy with the bag, I don't care what I spent.

kallison · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:57 AM

if you love it enough to pay full price, it shouldn't matter. you obviously loved it enough to not "chance it".

reddianasaur · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:39 PM

I never look at my bag if I see it in the outlets so I won't get sick but I loved it enough to pay the price I did, and I would hate to risk it not going to the outlets so I have no regrets but I refuse to look at the outlet price!

batgirl0711 · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:46 PM

if i love it, i will pay full price to get it then and now (if i can financially) and it doesnt bother me to see a bag at the outlet that i bought at the full price store.

katrynar · Apr 7th, 2007, 02:32 PM

it happens every day with things that arent bags... like groceries or an expensive dress.. they all go on sale sometime... when that happens i usually go get the one on sale and return the regular priced one!

cupcake · Apr 7th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shelbell77

Honestly...I don't let it bother me...I used to only buy from the outlets..and I'd wait and wait for something I wanted to get to the outlet so I could get it....and too many times things I really wanted NEVER went to the outlet and I ended up missing out. And then I'd be upset for not buying it at the boutique.

So for me..if its a MUST have...I buy it at the boutique...if I like it but its not totally to die for ... then I'll consider it when it hits the outlet.... I never would have paid full price for either of my madisons.....but at the outlet they were a steal and I was glad... but I would have been really upset to miss out on my rose leather flap...so I bought it and the striped french wallet when they first came out.

ITA and I am the same way. If it's something I really like I'd rather pay full price for it than risk waiting for it to hit an outlet and possibly never getting it.

Apr 6th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#1
PyAri Rani Bonani Location: .7.5.7.	How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? This spun from the 'katy tote at the outlet thread' This really upsets me. I bought it less than 2 weeks ago and it's still unused. The outlet price is a 100 bucks difference. That's much needed accessories! The store closest to me has one on hold. The others won't ship. I even tried to see if they or the boutique or even the 800 would do a price adjustment. Even if I return it, I wouldn't get it back at the discounted price. I guess this probably happens all the time, but it's my first and it's annoying me to no end. So I'm sorry for the thread. I just needed to vent. How do you guys deal with it? Any suggestions on what I could do? __________________ View My COLLECTION!

Apr 6th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#3
LizCordova Member	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I get real upset about it, but there is nothing we can do about it. The problem is that one really does not know if a bag you like will end up at the Outlet - it's a 50-50 chance. I love the Ergos and bought alot of them. I understand from my SA that they are selling very well and they can't keep them in the store. If I wait to see if the bags will be transferred to the Outlets I may not have one at all. To reconcile this I do purchase the bags that I love, love, love. If I just am so, so about a bag I wait to see if it hits the outlet. If it does I score a great deal, if it does not make it to the outlet it's not as if Coach will not be making any more bags I like so I have learned to live with it. Case in point, I liked the Soho Pewter Hobo No. 10593 but did not want to spend $300 on it. It was transferred to my outlet and I bought it for $150. This was a great deal but I did not love the bag enough to pay $300 for it. On the other hand I love my Ergo Vintage Tote so much so as to have paid full price for it. But I was lucky and did purchase it at the last PCE.

Apr 6th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#4
LivinLuxuriously Surprisingly Content	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? This is one of the main reasons I went from Coach to higher-end brands without outlets - but then I got over myself ... lol __________________

Apr 6th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#5
TejasMama Member	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? Hi! I live close to a great Coach outlet, and they do get lots of recent styles but it is really hit or miss. I've waited a few times for styles to come to the outlet and then lost out b/c they sold out at retail first. I've been put on a call list for a certain style at our outlet, and they are very good about following up with me. It's always a risk.

Apr 6th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#6
handbag helen Sofa King Banned	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I agree with TejasMama. It really is hit or miss at the outlets. Do you love the Katy tote? If you do I would just be happy you got one. Its a gorgeous tote.

Apr 6th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#7
shelbell77 Member Location: Harrisburg, PA	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? Honestly...I don't let it bother me...I used to only buy from the outlets..and I'd wait and wait for something I wanted to get to the outlet so I could get it....and too many times things I really wanted NEVER went to the outlet and I ended up missing out. And then I'd be upset for not buying it at the boutique. So for me..if its a MUST have...I buy it at the boutique...if I like it but its not totally to die for ... then I'll consider it when it hits the outlet.... I never would have paid full price for either of my madisons.....but at the outlet they were a steal and I was glad... but I would have been really upset to miss out on my rose leather flap...so I bought it and the striped french wallet when they first came out. __________________ See my collection: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...Uy=br7ki2&Ux=0 Check out my blog:http://shelbell77.blogspot.com

Apr 6th, 2007, 11:30 PM	#8
noshoepolish Addicted to Coach	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I get mad when I buy something to sell thinking it is going to be a hot item and it's a bust. Case in point is the Soho Laced Line... They made it to the outlets & I can't "give" mine away... without taking a HUGE hit. Anyway, if anyone spots a Katy in SE PA area (Lahaska, Lancaster or Reading), send me a PM so I can get the store to hold one for me...

Apr 7th, 2007, 12:40 AM	#9
Kansashalo Michelangelo's muse Location: take a guess...	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I don't live close to any outlets so it doesn't bother me. Plus, I'm also not a "trendy" person so I like to invest in classic pieces that will go with anything, so I don't mind paying full price for something that I can use forever.

Apr 7th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#10
elongreach Fellow Iphone Owner Location: Maryland	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I don't get too caught up with it. I used to be a full price store only gal. I only recently started looking into outlets on occasions. If I'm happy with the bag, I don't care what I spent. __________________ I've been shot with the shopping bug!!!!! Add me as a friend on Myspace! Willie is too sexy for his own good.

Apr 7th, 2007, 12:57 AM	#11
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: atlanta then anchorage in december!	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? if you love it enough to pay full price, it shouldn't matter. you obviously loved it enough to not "chance it". __________________ [the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones who do.] [love is a revolution.]

Apr 7th, 2007, 12:39 PM	#12
reddianasaur Sofa King Banned Location: Roak Land	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? I never look at my bag if I see it in the outlets so I won't get sick but I loved it enough to pay the price I did, and I would hate to risk it not going to the outlets so I have no regrets but I refuse to look at the outlet price!

Apr 7th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#13
batgirl0711 Sofa King Banned Location: PVD/Central Cali	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? if i love it, i will pay full price to get it then and now (if i can financially) and it doesnt bother me to see a bag at the outlet that i bought at the full price store.

Apr 7th, 2007, 02:32 PM	#14
katrynar Coach-a-holic on ban Location: Loving my SO	Re: How Do you Feel When an Item You Paid Retail 4 Ends Up at the Outlet? it happens every day with things that arent bags... like groceries or an expensive dress.. they all go on sale sometime... when that happens i usually go get the one on sale and return the regular priced one!