I'm meeting up with a girl from this forum at 1pm today to go look around - I didn't read the fine print so I don't think anyone will let me get the legacy cosmetic bag BUT I may just pick up fragrance instead (if they have it, my regular store is under construction and this other
coach store in the same mall is the tiniest one I've ever seen *sigh*)
LOL, I know exactly which store you're talking about, and actually it can be a bit worse..but not much! I know it's frustrating.
Just to clear everything up because there is a lot of misinformation floating around regarding PCE (and some inconsistencies within stores)... ALL accessory items that are not bags (bags begin with a "1" in the style number) are fair game for PCE in all lines, including Legacy. So you will be able to get that cosmetic case!
Also certain other Legacy pieces, including bags, that are stocked at JAX and NOT Legacy shop exclusives that can't be obtrained from JAX ARE included for PCE (again, as long as they are NOT on the exclusions list). They have a specific list of bags that are excluded, and it's very specific...so some things that you might thing you can't buy, you can. However, you're not supposed to be allowed to purchase Hamptons, Hamptons Vintage, Legacy (new stuff), and Zoe...although some stores "bend" the rules for the cheap Hamptons bags (carryall and hobos). I don't think KOP will bend the rules for that, or at least the Ardmore store did not...and they are also handling some of the KOP II crowd.
Always challenge the store by asking them about the exclusions list if they tell you "no" when you know it should be included. Sometimes I think particular SAs just are not informed and don't know any better (same with managers unfortunately). I had no problem here in NJ ordering a Peyton and Legacy mini skinny on PCE yesterday. But of course, some stores can't be "told" any differently, even when they are challenged...but at least you can try is the way I look at it. I would ask to speak to a manager if you have any problems. Some of these PCE issues have been cleared up when the manager contacts the district manager.
The thing is maybe Coach really didn't intend for us to be able to purchase some of these bags, and they don't want to sell them at PCE price (my guess is the Peyton is one)... but the problem is they shot themselves in the foot by making a specific exclusions list that didn't include some of the bags. That means unless they want to be an *ss about it, they are honoring the discount. Assuming that the SAs can actually "read" (sometimes I wonder!), there should be no confusion regarding what is and what is not excluded!
Good luck!!
