NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!??

sweetierene · Dec 25th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Hi guys,
Not sure if you got a chance to buy this booties before it ran out!! I have been eyesing it forever!! Because I wanted to get one in holts in Toronto, however they ran out my size so I tried NM, BG and NAP!! Finally they marked down this booties. There is the link,http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...equestid=32737

However, from what I remember, this booties should be around $850 to $900. But NM and BG's prices are $1100 in original and then mark down to $462+ after with 25% off in NM so I decided to do some research. I just found out http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:K6XrYZapifsJ:www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D2ER1B2HYMBV1KCQAAKMRACY% 3FitemId%3Dprod42660025%26parentId%3Dcat5130731%26 index%3D17%26cmCat%3Dcat000000cat000141cat000149ca t000199cat5130731+Christian+Louboutin+metallic+lea ther+bootie&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ca

http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=1&gl=ca

From those two links show, that this booties were at $880 in original in two days before they marked down to sale.

I am thinking...did NM & BG try to rise up their price and then give us discount?? WTH??

snowbrdgrl · Dec 25th, 2007, 06:07 PM

I noticed that too on another item that I was eyeing! Very very misleading!

rainyjewels · Dec 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM

wow. that is so sketchy! the google cache thing is so cool, how did u do it?

hurleychic12 · Dec 25th, 2007, 06:43 PM

I noticed NM did that on some Lacoste items (not a huge price difference, but still!)

sweetierene · Dec 25th, 2007, 07:04 PM

This is so awkward...I know we still have good deal..but why they are doing this?

gacats · Dec 25th, 2007, 08:07 PM

I remember many years ago in Colorado, the attorney general there charged The Denver, which was an upscale dept. store, with bait & switch or something similar, for just that same type of practice.
It's been many years ago but I do remember that was to send a strong message to the store.
I really hate that kind of stuff.

berta · Dec 25th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Wow, I just thought I was losing my memory to old age.

I had been wondering the same thing, but chalked it up to my bad memory.

Boy that peeves me.

laundry · Dec 25th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Ah, the internet never forgets. ...But the way they're manipulating their percentages like that is appalling.

Is anyone planning on asking them directly regarding their sale practices?

sweetierene · Dec 25th, 2007, 10:57 PM

Well, I just talked to a live chat person. I was told that $1100 was for spring price, then they marked down to $880. Now they have third mark down so price is $462+...I know this is not true!! And of course I told that person, that price of $880 is in black writing so I don't think it is the price for second cut!! But she insists that is their sale price and just now they have further reduction!! I hate this as well...they make us feel we have SUPER deal by rising up price and give you more % off. This is kind of stupid isn't it? We are no blind!!

crazybump · Dec 25th, 2007, 11:07 PM

i hate them, insanely overpriced, check this out:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...0760cat9010780

for the same boots, here is ShopBop link: http://www.shopbop.com/lug-sole-cuff...all-shopbysize

ciatta · Dec 25th, 2007, 11:09 PM

Wow, that's a shock! Good thing that you're a smart shopper!

Fesdu · Dec 25th, 2007, 11:16 PM

I am speechless!!!

gingarita · Dec 25th, 2007, 11:26 PM

that is a horrible practice and possibly illegal no?

i remember disney store doing it at xmas sale time...for instance they had pajamas on sale for a week at 28 dollars ...we got several pair they were so cute then the big sign went up the next week 50!% off sale so we assumed they would be 14 dollars and ran to get a few for xmas gifts for ladies and kids...
the price on the TICKET was 48 dollars and marked down to 24!!!
we even brought in our receipts from the prior week and got nowhere...a lot of stores do this and make people think they are getting a big sale

we need to be vigilant and keep each other informed!

good catch!

lelgin · Dec 25th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingarita

that is a horrible practice and possibly illegal no?

i remember disney store doing it at xmas sale time...for instance they had pajamas on sale for a week at 28 dollars ...we got several pair they were so cute then the big sign went up the next week 50!% off sale so we assumed they would be 14 dollars and ran to get a few for xmas gifts for ladies and kids...
the price on the TICKET was 48 dollars and marked down to 24!!!
we even brought in our receipts from the prior week and got nowhere...a lot of stores do this and make people think they are getting a big sale

we need to be vigilant and keep each other informed!

good catch!

I've heard Crate and Barrel does this as well.

jesoon · Dec 26th, 2007, 01:14 AM

What kind of hogwash is this???I just went to neiman's to look at a men's jacket I was interested in and they claim teh original markdown was 10%....and then now they do an additional 25% which makes it more or less similar to their original 1st cut prices#?$?#$?#$? It's gotta be a mistake. Did anyone confirm this by phone?

Dec 25th, 2007, 06:01 PM	#1
sweetierene Member Location: little paradise	NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? Hi guys, Not sure if you got a chance to buy this booties before it ran out!! I have been eyesing it forever!! Because I wanted to get one in holts in Toronto, however they ran out my size so I tried NM, BG and NAP!! Finally they marked down this booties. There is the link,http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...equestid=32737 However, from what I remember, this booties should be around $850 to $900. But NM and BG's prices are $1100 in original and then mark down to $462+ after with 25% off in NM so I decided to do some research. I just found out http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:K6XrYZapifsJ:www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D2ER1B2HYMBV1KCQAAKMRACY% 3FitemId%3Dprod42660025%26parentId%3Dcat5130731%26 index%3D17%26cmCat%3Dcat000000cat000141cat000149ca t000199cat5130731+Christian+Louboutin+metallic+lea ther+bootie&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=ca http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=1&gl=ca From those two links show, that this booties were at $880 in original in two days before they marked down to sale. I am thinking...did NM & BG try to rise up their price and then give us discount?? WTH??

Dec 25th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#2
snowbrdgrl Member	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? I noticed that too on another item that I was eyeing! Very very misleading!

Dec 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#3
rainyjewels eat me Location: NYC	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? wow. that is so sketchy! the google cache thing is so cool, how did u do it?

Dec 25th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#4
hurleychic12 Member Location: California	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? I noticed NM did that on some Lacoste items (not a huge price difference, but still!)

Dec 25th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#5
sweetierene Member Location: little paradise	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? This is so awkward...I know we still have good deal..but why they are doing this?

Dec 25th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#6
gacats love me some bags! Location: Georgia	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? I remember many years ago in Colorado, the attorney general there charged The Denver, which was an upscale dept. store, with bait & switch or something similar, for just that same type of practice. It's been many years ago but I do remember that was to send a strong message to the store. I really hate that kind of stuff. __________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom My 2009 wish list: Chanel Ultimate Soft medium handbag in black Louis Vuitton Panda pochette Something Goyard- yeah, that'll happen.....

Dec 25th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#7
berta Member Location: So. Florida	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? Wow, I just thought I was losing my memory to old age. I had been wondering the same thing, but chalked it up to my bad memory. Boy that peeves me.

Dec 25th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#8
laundry Resident Lurker Location: Toronto	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? Ah, the internet never forgets. ...But the way they're manipulating their percentages like that is appalling. Is anyone planning on asking them directly regarding their sale practices? __________________ 'Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.' -- Epictetus Next up: Anna Corinna Gunmetal midi-City; Chanel black lambskineast/west, timeless clutch; Gerard Darel Saint-Germain; Jenny Yuen Gatsby Sapphire; Rebecca Minkoff Matinee Midnight Pewter, Matinee Wine, MAMini mocha also: lanvin ballet flats; vivienne westwood silver knuckle duster; hermes collier de chien, ulysse pm Last edited by laundry; Dec 25th, 2007 at 08:51 PM.

Dec 25th, 2007, 10:57 PM	#9
sweetierene Member Location: little paradise	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? Well, I just talked to a live chat person. I was told that $1100 was for spring price, then they marked down to $880. Now they have third mark down so price is $462+...I know this is not true!! And of course I told that person, that price of $880 is in black writing so I don't think it is the price for second cut!! But she insists that is their sale price and just now they have further reduction!! I hate this as well...they make us feel we have SUPER deal by rising up price and give you more % off. This is kind of stupid isn't it? We are no blind!!

Dec 25th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#10
crazybump Member	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? i hate them, insanely overpriced, check this out: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...0760cat9010780 for the same boots, here is ShopBop link: http://www.shopbop.com/lug-sole-cuff...all-shopbysize

Dec 25th, 2007, 11:09 PM	#11
ciatta Member	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? Wow, that's a shock! Good thing that you're a smart shopper!

Dec 25th, 2007, 11:16 PM	#12
Fesdu Member	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? I am speechless!!! __________________ find your next dream destination: http://bluelagoon.joystar.com

Dec 25th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#13
gingarita Ginger Location: NYC	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? that is a horrible practice and possibly illegal no? i remember disney store doing it at xmas sale time...for instance they had pajamas on sale for a week at 28 dollars ...we got several pair they were so cute then the big sign went up the next week 50!% off sale so we assumed they would be 14 dollars and ran to get a few for xmas gifts for ladies and kids... the price on the TICKET was 48 dollars and marked down to 24!!! we even brought in our receipts from the prior week and got nowhere...a lot of stores do this and make people think they are getting a big sale we need to be vigilant and keep each other informed! good catch!

Dec 26th, 2007, 01:14 AM	#15
jesoon Member	Re: NM & BG increase their price before they mark down it to sale!!?? What kind of hogwash is this???I just went to neiman's to look at a men's jacket I was interested in and they claim teh original markdown was 10%....and then now they do an additional 25% which makes it more or less similar to their original 1st cut prices#?$?#$?#$? It's gotta be a mistake. Did anyone confirm this by phone? __________________ "Some guys are supershoppers too!"