eBay - USE eBay!! It is where I get most of my designer stuff for dirt cheap. The only problem is you need to really watch out for fakes. Check out this post for tips on buying on ebay: Bangin' Bargains: eBay Tips!
TJ Maxx/Marshalls - TJ Maxx, Marshalls and similar stores are great places to find affordable designer fashions! I always head right to the clearance sections first to check out what they have and then I move on to the other sections. In these stores you are going to have to search, but you can find some great gems.
Examples from my purchases: DKNY cozy for $20, Theory dress for $29, and tons more!
GoodWill - GoodWill is another great place to find designer clothes for cheap. Once again you will have to do a lot of digging but you can find great deals such as: BCBG blazer for $12 or a quilted purse and Ralph Lauren sweater for $14! You may have to dig through a lot of junk but there are gems within the dirt.
COUPONS! - Another big money saver is a coupon, duh! If you are shopping online make sure to check sites like retailmenot or just search google for "bluefly coupon codes" or whatever store you are shopping at. You can also search for printable coupon codes as well! A lot of stores have one or two coupon codes floating around at any given time, so you should be able to find one.
Clearance Section - The first thing I do when I go to any store (in person or online) is head straight for the clearance section since I know I will not want to pay full price for something even if its awesome (because eventually it will end up in clearance too). If you don't find anything in clearance, then by all means head over to the non-sale stuff, but always check clearance first because you never know what you'll find!
I guess that's enough tips and me rambling for now.
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Thanks for the tips! It's always nice to have things reiterated as a reminder of how to save money and still not have to sacrifice quality. :)
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great tips i love the coupon part, im all about saving money and finding one -of - a kind pieces, awesome ideas..
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These are great tips, especially the info about ebay. I just joined up with it, and I think the info/links you provided should really help a ton! :D
ReplyDeletefabulous tips! the thrist stores are me best friend.. I've gotten designers from Dior to Oscar de la Renta.
ReplyDeleteGreat, great tips! I love Goodwill!
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I need to become a better Ebay shopper... so many people get great things! Thanks for sharing. xx.
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i suck at ebay shopping
ReplyDeleteAnother incredibly useful post :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a big ebay shopper - there are some amazing bargains!! x
I always check out retailmenot...you can save a lot of money shopping online by just using the coupon tip. Unfortunately, TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Goodwill stores are only as good as the cities they're in...I live in a smaller, mostly unstylish town, so most of the stuff at those stores here are COMPLETE junk. Meh!
ReplyDeleteExcellent tips from one of the best bargain shoppers I have seen!
ReplyDeleteI have got to start using eBay!
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I love all of your suggestions... I introduced the boyfriend to retailmenot and he's now using it for electronics and such all the time!
ReplyDeleteEbay overwhelms me some times but I LOVE etsy...cheap cheap vintage designers all the time. Also, have you tried thrifting at Savers? They have a 99 cent deal on Thursdays for old stock... and I've gotten a blazer still with the Nordstrom price tag of $150+ for 99 cents one time.
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Thanks for the tips! Your eBay post is really good too :) x
ReplyDeleteSuch great advice! I always head to the back of the store to the clearance section. It's just not satisfying buying anything full price!
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good deals are the best!
ReplyDeletethia is so true! i rarely get expensive things full price, and i always look for things marked down, or ways to get them for cheaper. Thanks!
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Great tips. I shop clearance and thrift stores all the time. In fact, I always donate a few items before I buy anything at thrift stores. Not only does it make more room in the closet, but it makes you feel like you did a good deed!
ReplyDeleteI also shop etsy (www.etsy.com)! Etsy is very similar to eBay, but its only vintage and/or handmade items. Instead of bidding, sellers list a price, but you can always send the seller a note to haggle over price! I bought my dad some vintage lunchboxes for his birthday, Star Wars collectibles for my boyfriend and beautiful skirts for myself off etsy!
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I think I need to learn to practise more patience in vintage shops - the amount always overwhelms me. I think it's why I enjoy ebay os much more
ReplyDeletegreat tips! I love a good cheap find, but who doesn't :) I love sifting through racks and racks of other people's discarded treasures, thrifting really feels like a treasure hunt to me!
ReplyDeleteI love TJ/Marshalls when I have time to look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks sooo much for these tips!
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ebay that green dress, you are the ebay queen!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I should say that is good to know that there are many sellers from Asia on ebay that use to show a picture of the product but when it comes home is not the same thing! I got my lesson now ;)
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What a helpful post hunnie...thanks for these great suggestions:)
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Gosh, such a usefull tips !
ReplyDeleteBut because I dont live in America, it is quite difficult to try bid on Ebay :(
It is kinda expensive with the shipping cost to Asia :)
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yes! these tips are so true and what i use.
ReplyDeleteI just started buying vintage clothing on ebay, although I hate getting email notices about being outbid. Boo. You should share some of your fave ebay stores, if you have any! And I looove Goodwill and the clearance section! xo Sherrie
ReplyDeletenice tips! i'm the same way; i hardly ever, ever purchase clothes full price. it's so much more rewarding (and possible) to find really good deals and quality finds!
ReplyDeleteYou know I can't get enough of TJMaxx or clearance racks. It is almost never worth it to pay full price for anything!!
ReplyDelete(once in a while you'll miss out because your size isn't left when it moves to the back of the store, but if you are really determined, sometimes it can be found on ebay. haha)
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it's ridiculous how much i spend in a weeks time on clothes and accessories. need to find better habits and quickly!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a post and great ideas period!
ReplyDeleteNice tips! I've always been a sale and clearance buyer, but this has been my first year really using ebay, searching the internet for coupon codes, and hitting up goodwill on a regular basis. Your such a pro!
ReplyDeleteYay for bargain shopping. I'm also a big fan of outlets and consignment shops! I've scored DVF flats for $30 at Neiman Marcus last call and a Teenflo blazer for $30 at a consignment shop, hehe!
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The number of comments on this shows how useful it is :) and it's mroe detailed and interesting than others around!
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I totally hit the clearance rack first - you just never know what made its way there (or what was just returned)!
ReplyDeleteI intentionally misspell designers' names when I search on eBay. I've found some pretty awesome pieces that way .