Gilt Group
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I went yesterday. They made you check in your coats and bags. The only thing you could carry was a credit card. They offered drinks & snacks. I headed straight to the bags and shoes, but didn't see much that I thought I was going to see. I was hoping for an AW Rocco, but only saw Cynthia Rowley, Juicy, Kooba, RM, and other random brands. Overall, I was not too impressed. I walked up to the register with a $25 Vince sweater, $50 Cole Haan pumps & $35 MBMJ sandals which I eventually put all down because I was just kind of meh about them. The only thing I walked away with was a $100 black Paul & Joe Sister Pyros bag. I maybe would go again in hopes of better items, but I'm still glad I went for the experience.
It never fails, whenever I see a non-fashion item there (books or music), guaranteed it's less expensive elsewhere w/free shipping to boot!
Gilt has steadily had higher prices over the past few years i my opinion...they have different cash disbursement policies than Haute Look, etc (more favorable). I don't shop there anymore....you can usually find way better deals that you can try on at the NM/Saks sales.
How does everyone feel about Gilt's new shipping protocol? I received a dress that I ordered for around $100 yesterday in a plastic bag - not a box. No hanger to speak of, and the dress and packing slip were both badly crumpled; the poor little bag had clearly been through a lot.
Today, I received another order I placed for just under $400 - none of the dresses had hangers like they usually do.
I had called Gilt yesterday, and they said that this was basically their way of going green.
Has anyone else experienced their new shipping protocols? How do you feel?
Today, I received another order I placed for just under $400 - none of the dresses had hangers like they usually do.
I had called Gilt yesterday, and they said that this was basically their way of going green.
Has anyone else experienced their new shipping protocols? How do you feel?
^^ I thought of you when I posted this thread and for some reason knew you'd respond! I was hoping for your input! 
I typically try to use the boxes to ship things in, but the reason I was concerned over the bag is the condition in which my item arrived. As for the hangers, I only use plastic hangers with my clothing, but DBF likes the kind that come with my Gilt orders typically... Idk.
I typically try to use the boxes to ship things in, but the reason I was concerned over the bag is the condition in which my item arrived. As for the hangers, I only use plastic hangers with my clothing, but DBF likes the kind that come with my Gilt orders typically... Idk.
Yes, definitely you are right - some orders are still coming in boxes!
I guess I'm just turned off by the crumpled state in which my item got to me yesterday.
I have not purchased from Gilt in a long time BUT just because they are going green does not mean that they have to be careless with the items. I have sent clothing before and folded it neatly and placed it in a bag. I have not seen the bags and unless the item is small and the bag real big the dress should stay somewhat folded during transit.
I do, too! I always try to ship in those boxes, as dabble in selling on eBay, and as I said DBF uses the hangers and loves that they are free.
I'm sorry you got a wrinkled dress.
ush: Agreed.
The other curious thing is that when I called Gilt yesterday to ask when they started the new bag thing, I also asked how they expected their customers to return items without the box. The rep thought for a minute and said, "Good point. I guess you'd have to go get a box."
Ok.