Yes, the handbag selection I saw was terrible both days I was there. It was so bad I didn't even want to put my hand into the bins to dig for fear of what might be lurking in there!
Last Chance ~ Phoenix
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Yes, the handbag selection I saw was terrible both days I was there. It was so bad I didn't even want to put my hand into the bins to dig for fear of what might be lurking in there!
Yes, I looked too, and their prices are pretty high for most items. These sellers have alot of money invested in inventory and most of it is pretty boring.
I finally got to Last Chance while in Phoenix for a business trip. I scored brand new Aquatalia boots for $71 (love!), two pairs of the comfiest Cole Haan flats for $25 each and two pairs of jeans for $8.50 each (women's pants were half off today). I so wish I lived close by!
Also, I saw tons of fantastic shoes - YSL Tributes in size 6 black for $99 (alas, not my size), tons of Pradas and ALGs, which were $49. (But the Cole Haans are more comfortable to me!) Some in better condition than others.
The purse bin was a bit of a hot mess - just a huge pile of bags in various condition. Didn't see anything interesting there - some Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs. One Lanvin bag in really bad shape.
Oh! I was so surprised to see that they had a small wedding gown section! Does Nordstrom even carry wedding gowns??
It was crowded but not too bad and only a small line to the dressing rooms. I'm going to try to go again before I leave. Im curious to see what tomorrow's deal is. Hmmm, maybe it's a good thing I don't live close by...
Also, I saw tons of fantastic shoes - YSL Tributes in size 6 black for $99 (alas, not my size), tons of Pradas and ALGs, which were $49. (But the Cole Haans are more comfortable to me!) Some in better condition than others.
The purse bin was a bit of a hot mess - just a huge pile of bags in various condition. Didn't see anything interesting there - some Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Marc Jacobs. One Lanvin bag in really bad shape.
Oh! I was so surprised to see that they had a small wedding gown section! Does Nordstrom even carry wedding gowns??
It was crowded but not too bad and only a small line to the dressing rooms. I'm going to try to go again before I leave. Im curious to see what tomorrow's deal is. Hmmm, maybe it's a good thing I don't live close by...
Love those Aquatalia's! Great deals all around.
Yes, Seattle has a bridal salon; 2nd floor I think.
Thought I'd update with my last visit to LC this last weekend:
Prices are getting higher each time I go and this was no exception. I saw Vince tops for $79, a Gucci dress for over $200 and it had a broken zipper, a few size 14 Jason Wu for $200 something and they had ripped lace pieces.....everything I pulled out in the clothing section had something wrong with it-a rip, broken something etc. There was literally nothing I could even consider purchasing-it was that bad.
The handbag bin was really low and upon looking at it, nothing remotely interesting was in there. I didn't see any designer bags at all, and it was a very small amount-maybe 50 bags dumped in there.
The only saving grace appeared to be the shoe section. I was able to find 4 pairs of unworn shoes for a great deal-$100 with the 30% off. Lots of Paul Green, Monroe, Aquatalia, and then lots of high- high heels. There were almost no premier designer shoes-I saw one pair of Dior Fusions.
Last Chance is pricing themselves out of the market. The backroom appears full and I think there are too many other people getting into that coveted area ( I know someone who barters for frequent visits), before customers get the merchandise. An employee told me all the new stuff is put out first thing in the morning and it goes quickly. I was there mid morning, so perhaps I missed all the goodies. I'll still pop in when I'm in town to check it out, but I no longer feel Last Chance is a must see. The poor quality and no return policy makes it a questionable value for me.
Prices are getting higher each time I go and this was no exception. I saw Vince tops for $79, a Gucci dress for over $200 and it had a broken zipper, a few size 14 Jason Wu for $200 something and they had ripped lace pieces.....everything I pulled out in the clothing section had something wrong with it-a rip, broken something etc. There was literally nothing I could even consider purchasing-it was that bad.
The handbag bin was really low and upon looking at it, nothing remotely interesting was in there. I didn't see any designer bags at all, and it was a very small amount-maybe 50 bags dumped in there.
The only saving grace appeared to be the shoe section. I was able to find 4 pairs of unworn shoes for a great deal-$100 with the 30% off. Lots of Paul Green, Monroe, Aquatalia, and then lots of high- high heels. There were almost no premier designer shoes-I saw one pair of Dior Fusions.
Last Chance is pricing themselves out of the market. The backroom appears full and I think there are too many other people getting into that coveted area ( I know someone who barters for frequent visits), before customers get the merchandise. An employee told me all the new stuff is put out first thing in the morning and it goes quickly. I was there mid morning, so perhaps I missed all the goodies. I'll still pop in when I'm in town to check it out, but I no longer feel Last Chance is a must see. The poor quality and no return policy makes it a questionable value for me.
I agree, it's gotten horrible. The prices have gone crazy, but they seem to be inconsistent - like if someone doing the pricing isn't the most knowledgable about brands, you can get a higher end item slip through the cracks and get marked low. I noticed they started writing the price on the label in black sharpie marker, not just the line they used to put. That might put a crimp in eBay sales!
The Phoenix Last Chance is hit or miss. Plus about 50% of the staff, especially the security guards are rude and actually harassed me, and made my kids cry, from the way they were talking to me. I sent two letters to Nordstrom and dos not hear back from them. Sad. But I heard that another Last Chance is being planned and built in Chicago. They plan to open in three months
