Okay... hope I don't hear all the bashing for this being a non-tech deal... but I think this is pretty hot. I just found out recently that a baby I have on the way is going to be a boy (99.5% sure) and since our last was a girl we are going to be hurtin' for the boys clothes. Usually The Children's Place Clothes stores are pretty expensive but right now they are haveing a large sale they call their MONSTER SALE. Signs are all over the store that advertise up to 50% off... but don't be fooled!!! I found many things that are 75% off and others up to 90% off and more!! I went to two stores and both were using the following scheme:
1 red line through tag 33% off
2 red lines through tag 50% off
3 red lines through tag 75% off
BE WARNED... some of them are wrong... I found that they were being lazy and some of the 2 line stuff was ringing up 75% as well... etc.
90% off was random and happened to some of the merchandise that appeared to be only 75% off.. Socks... hats and stockings mostly.
YES this is a B&M deal... but I did notice that some of the deals applied to their on-line site as well and the shipping didn't look too bad.
If the deals are not obvious (many in one of the stores were not) ask the workers... they know the current prices in and out... they didn't even have to scan the things and knew them off the top of their heads at my stores. I found $10 printed tee-shirts and mock turtle necks for for only 99cents (usually $10 each) and some cute stretch knit Capri pants for only 99 cents (usually $10 as well.)
I saved HUNDREDS and got some really nice duds for the little critters... and critter to be.
On another note... you can usually get more money on consigment stores for the brand name clothes after the kids are through w/ them. This is significant since you are paying so little for them now that the net result could actually be free to you if you have a good 2nd hand store in the area and don't want to keep them after...
1 red line through tag 33% off
2 red lines through tag 50% off
3 red lines through tag 75% off
BE WARNED... some of them are wrong... I found that they were being lazy and some of the 2 line stuff was ringing up 75% as well... etc.
90% off was random and happened to some of the merchandise that appeared to be only 75% off.. Socks... hats and stockings mostly.
YES this is a B&M deal... but I did notice that some of the deals applied to their on-line site as well and the shipping didn't look too bad.
If the deals are not obvious (many in one of the stores were not) ask the workers... they know the current prices in and out... they didn't even have to scan the things and knew them off the top of their heads at my stores. I found $10 printed tee-shirts and mock turtle necks for for only 99cents (usually $10 each) and some cute stretch knit Capri pants for only 99 cents (usually $10 as well.)
I saved HUNDREDS and got some really nice duds for the little critters... and critter to be.
On another note... you can usually get more money on consigment stores for the brand name clothes after the kids are through w/ them. This is significant since you are paying so little for them now that the net result could actually be free to you if you have a good 2nd hand store in the area and don't want to keep them after...