Gilt Group
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I've only purchased a Marc by Marc Jacobs dress from Gilt because it was an item from a past season that I wouldn't have been able to get anywheres else. That's a shame you weren't able to get much of a deal on the jewelry, but reading your experience is going to have me make sure to check prices before I buy from them again.
You have every right to my opinion, as do I; however, there's really no need to be angry and offended when someone doesn't agree with you.
I am certainly open to the opinion of others, just when it isn't presented in a rude and insulting manner.
ditto!!!!!
the consumer is responsible for knowing whether or not she's getting a good deal.
The retailer is responsible for making as much $$$ as they can.
Aren't we jumping to conlclusions here? You speak as if you know me. Many other people have made constructive comments that differ from my opinion. Both of you made comments to the effect of "oh well, don't shop there if you don't like it" or "can't be mad at them." I still believe those comments are not constructive.
And yes, jenaywins, your comments were/are rude and insulting. Its a shame that you cant see that and continue to launch insults.
Sorry to jump in here, but...yes. It's all about the money, bottom line. That's business.
as long as they are not breaking any laws, IMO yes.
I do agree that they might be misrepresenting what "retail" is and it's not good for business in the long run to have people feel they were not given their money's worth .....they just lost you and probably a few other people as customers as a result of this.. so even though they have the right to price their goods as they want, they should be smarter about it if they want to get repeat business and build a loyal customer base...I won't do business with anyone a second time if I don't think I was treated fairly the first time.. So I am totally with you there.
but in the end, it is up to us to know what the retail price really is and decide where to spend our money.
I noticed that the pricing on the House of Harlow event wasn't discounted. I was looking at some shoes, but found they were the same price as Shopbop. I prefer to buy shoes somewhere with easy returns anyway.
I think you always have to do your homework before purchasing anything online, because many sites exaggerate the retail price. I've noticed that with the past few purchases I've made with Amazon, even though I really like them. I usually do a search to see which places carry the item I want, and compare the prices. And I always factor shipping and return policy into my decision as well.
Bottom line is the only one interested in whether or not you get the best deal possible is you yourself.
I think you always have to do your homework before purchasing anything online, because many sites exaggerate the retail price. I've noticed that with the past few purchases I've made with Amazon, even though I really like them. I usually do a search to see which places carry the item I want, and compare the prices. And I always factor shipping and return policy into my decision as well.
Bottom line is the only one interested in whether or not you get the best deal possible is you yourself.
the House of Harlow event wasn't advertised as a sale. Gilt was used as another retail outlet to purchase the pieces.
Gilt has extremely easy returns. I've even had them refund my Visa in lieu of store credit several times.