Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus?

shopper_girl8 · Mar 16th, 2006, 12:42 PM

Hi Everyone,

OK...I just wanted to see if anyone else noticed this--

For the second time, I found a pair of shoes on nm.com that was significantly and I mean significantly marked up from everywhere else. The first time was a pair of boots that was $715 on NM and about $660 everywhere else. Yesterday, I noticed some sandals that were $495 everywhere else and $650!!!! on NM. I did a live chat asking if they would price match and they said, "no." Then I asked why their prices were so much higher and they said they didn't have that information.

Those are big markups...do they really need to get even that much more money from their customers?:evil:

bella1 · Mar 16th, 2006, 12:44 PM

I know what you're talking about. When I was shopping for a pair of Frye boots last year, the retail price of it everywhere else was $280, but NM.com had the exact same shoe for $320. And tax/shipping adds up quickly as well. I ended up buying it through Zappos.com w/no tax and free shipping. I was pretty disgusted when I saw that.

jc2239 · Mar 16th, 2006, 12:46 PM

i noticed the same thing on a burberry jacket from a few seasons past........Saks had it for like $25 less than neiman marcus from what i recall......i really didn't understand the markup

Kathy K · Mar 16th, 2006, 12:57 PM

I've noticed this as well. I think they've decided that there should be a premium for the privilege of shopping in the rarified air of Neiman Marcus!

vuittonGirl · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Same here. I saw a pair of Dior shoes from eLUXURY for $280 (onsale last year) and i checked NM, it was $300 something. NM's price is always higher than most places.

bethany · Mar 16th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Yes. Its so lame. But if you need it, you need it. That's capitalism.

shopper_girl8 · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:01 PM

OK - One for the little guy (girl)! I don't know if it's a coincidence, or what...but, I just went onto NM.com again this morning, and they lowered the price to $475! Can you believe it? I wonder what happened?

Kellybag · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:05 PM

My experience was even more disappointing...I saw a Luella bag online at a certain price...when I called the local Neiman Marcus it had a different price. I said, "why is that"? The SA could not answer. (I should add the online price was higher) So, the story goes...the local store did not have the item and she could get it from halfway across the U.S. and send it to me free of charge. Too funny. If I purchased online the charge for shipping was outrageous. That whole thing was strange...two different prices and higher online??

Kellybag · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:06 PM

Shopper girl, they obviously know they have the price point way too high and the consumer isn't buying.

B. Jara · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopper_girl8

Hi Everyone,

OK...I just wanted to see if anyone else noticed this--

For the second time, I found a pair of shoes on nm.com that was significantly and I mean significantly marked up from everywhere else. The first time was a pair of boots that was $715 on NM and about $660 everywhere else. Yesterday, I noticed some sandals that were $495 everywhere else and $650!!!! on NM. I did a live chat asking if they would price match and they said, "no." Then I asked why their prices were so much higher and they said they didn't have that information.

Those are big markups...do they really need to get even that much more money from their customers?:evil:

I question why Gerard Darel bags are more expensive at Bergdorf Goodman (A NM subsidiary) than other places.

I guess they have to make up their rewards prizes somewhere. :evil:

ArmCandyLuvr · Mar 16th, 2006, 02:50 PM

It almost sounds like they are taking advantage of those folks who don't have a NM in their area, and have to use the website. :evil:

wickedassin · Mar 16th, 2006, 03:01 PM

NM.com and NM, the mortar and brick store, are two completely separate corporate entities... I think that causes the price difference. The .com may have more "pressure" to sell or to make a particular profit margin. To be honest, they don't seem to be very familiar with the products that they offer online.

jenna · Mar 16th, 2006, 03:18 PM

That's good to know (price diff between other dept. stores).

No wonder they're also known as "Needless Markup."

Jill · Mar 16th, 2006, 03:30 PM

Actually...I have had the same problem at Saks ......a mark-up on their Prada shirts and handbags..I was peeved...They wouldnt even match the lower price and ADMITTED they were higher!!

Vista · Mar 16th, 2006, 06:45 PM

Ah that's why my hubby refers to NM as "Needless Markups".

Mar 16th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#1
shopper_girl8 Member Location: Bay Area	Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Hi Everyone, OK...I just wanted to see if anyone else noticed this-- For the second time, I found a pair of shoes on nm.com that was significantly and I mean significantly marked up from everywhere else. The first time was a pair of boots that was $715 on NM and about $660 everywhere else. Yesterday, I noticed some sandals that were $495 everywhere else and $650!!!! on NM. I did a live chat asking if they would price match and they said, "no." Then I asked why their prices were so much higher and they said they didn't have that information. Those are big markups...do they really need to get even that much more money from their customers?:evil:

Mar 16th, 2006, 12:44 PM	#2
bella1 Member	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? I know what you're talking about. When I was shopping for a pair of Frye boots last year, the retail price of it everywhere else was $280, but NM.com had the exact same shoe for $320. And tax/shipping adds up quickly as well. I ended up buying it through Zappos.com w/no tax and free shipping. I was pretty disgusted when I saw that.

Mar 16th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#3
jc2239 Member	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? i noticed the same thing on a burberry jacket from a few seasons past........Saks had it for like $25 less than neiman marcus from what i recall......i really didn't understand the markup

Mar 16th, 2006, 12:57 PM	#4
Kathy K Member Location: Virginia (near Washington DC)	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? I've noticed this as well. I think they've decided that there should be a premium for the privilege of shopping in the rarified air of Neiman Marcus!

Mar 16th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#5
vuittonGirl Member	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Same here. I saw a pair of Dior shoes from eLUXURY for $280 (onsale last year) and i checked NM, it was $300 something. NM's price is always higher than most places.

Mar 16th, 2006, 01:58 PM	#6
bethany Member	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Yes. Its so lame. But if you need it, you need it. That's capitalism.

Mar 16th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#7
shopper_girl8 Member Location: Bay Area	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? OK - One for the little guy (girl)! I don't know if it's a coincidence, or what...but, I just went onto NM.com again this morning, and they lowered the price to $475! Can you believe it? I wonder what happened?

Mar 16th, 2006, 02:05 PM	#8
Kellybag Hermezzy Mod	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? My experience was even more disappointing...I saw a Luella bag online at a certain price...when I called the local Neiman Marcus it had a different price. I said, "why is that"? The SA could not answer. (I should add the online price was higher) So, the story goes...the local store did not have the item and she could get it from halfway across the U.S. and send it to me free of charge. Too funny. If I purchased online the charge for shipping was outrageous. That whole thing was strange...two different prices and higher online??

Mar 16th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#9
Kellybag Hermezzy Mod	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Shopper girl, they obviously know they have the price point way too high and the consumer isn't buying.

Mar 16th, 2006, 02:50 PM	#11
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Location: WI, USA	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? It almost sounds like they are taking advantage of those folks who don't have a NM in their area, and have to use the website. :evil:

Mar 16th, 2006, 03:01 PM	#12
wickedassin Member	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? NM.com and NM, the mortar and brick store, are two completely separate corporate entities... I think that causes the price difference. The .com may have more "pressure" to sell or to make a particular profit margin. To be honest, they don't seem to be very familiar with the products that they offer online.

Mar 16th, 2006, 03:18 PM	#13
jenna flower power Location: Bay Area	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? That's good to know (price diff between other dept. stores). No wonder they're also known as "Needless Markup."

Mar 16th, 2006, 03:30 PM	#14
Jill	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Actually...I have had the same problem at Saks ......a mark-up on their Prada shirts and handbags..I was peeved...They wouldnt even match the lower price and ADMITTED they were higher!!

Mar 16th, 2006, 06:45 PM	#15
Vista Whata Kitty! Location: Alberta	Re: Fishy Stuff at Neiman Marcus? Ah that's why my hubby refers to NM as "Needless Markups".