As many people know, Borders Bookstore is going out of business soon. While I am very sad the store is closing (we adore books and reading in this family), it does mean that some good deals are to be had. We stopped by our local Borders today to check out the sale. Everything in the stores is now 50-70% off.* Some of the items were pretty well picked over, but there was still plenty to browse through. We didn't spend much, but did come out with a few bargains. My girls found some paper doll books that ended up being 80 cents each after the discount (they were bargain priced, with an additional 60% off), I found a book for myself, and we also bought a jewelry craft book. All in all, we spend a little under $7.00 and came out with a few things to keep us busy (for now, anyways!).
*These deals can only be found in Borders stores, and it excludes items from Borders.com.
Showing posts with label Clearance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clearance. Show all posts
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Kohl's Discounts - Just Sign Up For Their Emails
Do cashiers at department stores ever try to convince you to sign up for their credit cards because of the coupons and discounts you will get if you do? This is the script I hear oftentimes when I shop at Kohl's - all the wonderful discounts imaginable will be mine if I just sign up for their credit card (they just don't mention the exhorbitant interest fees on the card that will eventually cancel the discounts out in the long run). Of course, I always decline. I don't want their credit card!
Kohl's consistently offers extra discounts to those who do not hold their credit cards, you just have to sign up for their email. I signed up in the store a few years ago, and I often receive printable coupons and online coupon codes for and extra 10-15% off of my total purchase, and this includes all sales and clearance items too. When I shop at department stores, most of the time the only things I purchase are on the super duper clearance racks. It ends up being an even better deal when I add my coupon. Over the years, I have gotten some really great deals at Kohl's, and I get higher quality clothing at sometimes cheaper than Wal-Mart prices by doing it that way.
You can sign up for the discounts at the store, or online here. Right now when you sign up online, you get a $5 off coupon for your next in-store purchase, and a 10% off coupon towards your next online purchase.
In my experience, the best deals are found in the store, but there are still a few good deals to be found online.
Kohl's consistently offers extra discounts to those who do not hold their credit cards, you just have to sign up for their email. I signed up in the store a few years ago, and I often receive printable coupons and online coupon codes for and extra 10-15% off of my total purchase, and this includes all sales and clearance items too. When I shop at department stores, most of the time the only things I purchase are on the super duper clearance racks. It ends up being an even better deal when I add my coupon. Over the years, I have gotten some really great deals at Kohl's, and I get higher quality clothing at sometimes cheaper than Wal-Mart prices by doing it that way.
You can sign up for the discounts at the store, or online here. Right now when you sign up online, you get a $5 off coupon for your next in-store purchase, and a 10% off coupon towards your next online purchase.
In my experience, the best deals are found in the store, but there are still a few good deals to be found online.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Extra 40% Off at Catherines - Clearance Too!!!
This weekend (Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22), Catherine's is having a great sale! They are giving 40% off of everything, including clearance! I have ordered from them a few times, gotten some great deals, and have been pleased with my purchases. The sale is in stores, and online. To order online, go to http://www.catherines.com/ . For ordering online, enter code 48HOURCA at checkout.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Bargain Shopping at Department Stores
I am a bargain shopper. By bargain shopper, I mean that I frequently buy new things at the same price a thrift store would charge. Basically, I can get new items for the cost of used ones. Awesome! For example, today I took my kids to JCPenney's and ended up buying 10 items of clothing (cute t-shirts, capri leggings, etc.) for around $30 total. My receipt at the end said that I had saved $118.18! Woohoo!!!
I often prefer to shop at places like JCPenney's and Kohl's for my kids, rather than Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc. My reasoning for this is that often times, the clearance at the nicer department stores are priced better than what I could even get at the other places, plus I end up with higher quality clothing for my kids. And lots of times, Kohl's and Penney's have extra coupons that I can use on top of the clearance discount. I have also found plenty of nice, quality clothing for myself and my husband at steep discount prices at these stores.
I have a method to how I shop the department stores. Most importantly, the only things I ever really look at are on the clearance racks. If I have a specific item I need, I always check the clearance items first. Most of the time, the stores will have the clearance sorted by percentage off. I usually stick with the racks that say 80-90% off, or "final clearance". By doing this, I have been able to keep my kids clothed in fashionable items for rock bottom prices (OK, some of the stuff on the clearance racks I question whether anyone would actually wear, but I also find *plenty* of very cute clothes).
One of the biggest drawbacks to shopping this way is that sometimes you have to shop for your kids out of season and estimate what size they will be in when, say winter, rolls around again. Amazingly, this has always worked out for me. If it doesn't end up fitting, you can always donate the item/s or try to sell them on Ebay. Today I purchased summer clothing for my kids, but since we will still have several more months of warm weather, my kids can start wearing them now. My kids have nice things to wear, and I really haven't spent a whole lot of money.
I often prefer to shop at places like JCPenney's and Kohl's for my kids, rather than Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc. My reasoning for this is that often times, the clearance at the nicer department stores are priced better than what I could even get at the other places, plus I end up with higher quality clothing for my kids. And lots of times, Kohl's and Penney's have extra coupons that I can use on top of the clearance discount. I have also found plenty of nice, quality clothing for myself and my husband at steep discount prices at these stores.
I have a method to how I shop the department stores. Most importantly, the only things I ever really look at are on the clearance racks. If I have a specific item I need, I always check the clearance items first. Most of the time, the stores will have the clearance sorted by percentage off. I usually stick with the racks that say 80-90% off, or "final clearance". By doing this, I have been able to keep my kids clothed in fashionable items for rock bottom prices (OK, some of the stuff on the clearance racks I question whether anyone would actually wear, but I also find *plenty* of very cute clothes).
One of the biggest drawbacks to shopping this way is that sometimes you have to shop for your kids out of season and estimate what size they will be in when, say winter, rolls around again. Amazingly, this has always worked out for me. If it doesn't end up fitting, you can always donate the item/s or try to sell them on Ebay. Today I purchased summer clothing for my kids, but since we will still have several more months of warm weather, my kids can start wearing them now. My kids have nice things to wear, and I really haven't spent a whole lot of money.
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