2012 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale Ticket Information

January 25, 2012 By 2 Comments

It's that time of year again -- the 2012 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is just around the corner! Tickets for those who want to attend the first three days of the sale (April 11, 12 & 13) will be available starting February 1, 2012.

Not much has changed since last year. Tickets are once again $5.00 per session and will be available through Ticketmaster.com, as well as the Allen County Coliseum ticket office. As a side note, if you purchase your passes through Ticketmaster, be prepared for their fees! Last year Ticketmaster's convenience charges and processing fees practically doubled the price of the tickets that I purchased.

If you do not want to purchase tickets, you can still attend during the weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday (April 14 & 15).

Tickets are required to attend the sale on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (April 11-13, 2011). There are four session times on each day, with 4000 tickets available for each session. Last year, there were 3000 tickets for each session, so expect slightly larger crowds this year. [Read more...]

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New Vera Bradley iPod App

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The other day I saw a Facebook post on Vera Bradley's wall about their new iPod catalog app:

Looking to do some holiday shopping tonight? We're excited to launch our new iPad catalog app, available now in the iTunes App Store!

Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Vera Bradley iCatalog on the App Store. Download Vera Bradley iCatalog and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Well, I don't have an iPad, but I do have the iPhone. Being the fan that I am, I immediately hopped on my phone and did a search in the app store for the new Vera Bradley app.  Unfortunately, nothing came back! [Read more...]

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The Vera Bradley Good Book Cover is Back!

October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Vera Bradley Good Book Cover was retired a few years ago, despite being a very popular item.  However, there is good news for those who missed it - it's back!  According to the description on the Vera Bradley website, this zip around case can be used to "tote your favorite classic or the latest bestseller". Unfortunately, the description left out the only "Good Book" I had in mind - the Bible!

The dimensions of this cover are 10-1/4" x 7-1/2" x 2".  It sounded as if it may be big enough, but I had to pull out my ruler and make sure.  The dimensions of my Bible are 9-1/2" x 7" x 1-3/4".  I think it will fit! [Read more...]

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Higher Vera Bradley Prices Starting in July

June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I hate to be the one to bring bad news, but starting in July 2011, prices on all Vera Bradley products are set to rise five percent.  According to the Fort Wayne News Sentinel, "company executives said they plan a 5 percent increase in prices with the fall collection, which will be released July 7."  According to the article, "older patterns will be 'retagged' at that time, too, in line with the price increase."  Here is a link to the full article:

http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110602/BUSINESS/106020322

Although the company's net revenues were up in the first quarter, its net income was down, due to an increase in the amount of income tax it paid ($200,000 this quarter last year compared to $7.5 million this year - ouch!).  I am no tax expert, but I can't help to wonder if all this has something to do with the company recently taking its stock public.   [Read more...]

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Final Markdowns at the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

April 21, 2011 By 5 Comments

Hi everyone!  I have had a few people send me emails and ask me questions here regarding what the prices and selection were like on the last day of the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale.  I took some notes when I was there Sunday afternoon, and I have posted them below for you to look over.  Of course, it's too late for this year, but it might be helpful for next year.

Also, my notes are a little rough, and I'm sure I missed some patterns when I was jotting things down.  They actually had a lot more than what you see listed here, but I had my six year old with me, and he got a little impatient with me (poor kid!).  Because of that, I do not have any information here regarding the selection and prices for the stationary and specialty lines, such as the microfiber and frill.

It was easy in and easy out Sunday afternoon.  We had no wait to get inside the sale, and surprisingly, there was also no wait to check out!  Overall, from my own experiences and from what I have heard from others, the 2011 sale ran much smoother than last year. [Read more...]

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General Admission Days at the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

April 15, 2011 By 14 Comments

It's Friday!!!  Today is the first general admission day of the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale!  No tickets are needed to enter the sale today, nor are they needed on Saturday or Sunday.

The first two days of the sale went smoothly, but that's no surprise, seeing that admission was limited to 3,000 ticket holders per shopping session.

A lot of people (me included!) have been wondering what these final three days of the sale will be like, and really, it just depends on how many people show up to shop.  For safety reasons, the number of people allowed into the shopping area is limited.  Once they hit the cap, the wait begins.  Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water and a snack, pack an umbrella (there's rain in the forecast for Friday & Saturday).  It's much easier to tolerate the long lines if you're prepared. [Read more...]

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Outlet Sale Giveaway #2: A Vera Bradley Mailbag

April 14, 2011 By

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for the Vera Bradley Mailbag! Comments are now closed, and the winner has been selected.

I have another giveaway for all of you!  This time it's a Vera Bradley Mailbag in Hello Dahlia.  The Mailbag retails for $68.00, but I got it for $35.99 at the outlet sale (almost half off!).

This style is one of my favorites (I know, I say that about all of them, don't I!).  The front flap has a long zippered pocket and stays closed with magnets.  Under the flap, there's another zippered pocket.  Open it up to find slip pockets and four credit card sized slots.  The interior compartment has a zipper closure and three more slip pockets.  The strap is adjustable. Here is a picture...

This bag is roomy and the interior compartment is deep. It can be used for many versatile purposes.  If I return to the outlet sale this weekend, I plan to pick up a few more of this style for my nieces - I think these make the perfect book bags for school.  It could also be used as a tote for netbooks or smaller laptops, or even as a compact diaper bag.

Anyway, I think I have rambled on long enough!  You probably want to know how to enter to win it, don't you?  Here are the rules: [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Yoga Mat Giveaway!

April 13, 2011 By

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for the Vera Bradley Yoga Mat!  A winner has been selected, and the comments are now closed.

I purchased several things at the Outlet Sale today for giveaways here over the next few days.  The first item I have is a Vera Bradley Yoga Mat in Night and Day.   The yoga mat normally retails for $48.00, but I was able to purchase it at the sale today for $18.99.  Awesome deal, huh!  As much as I want to keep it (and I really do!), it belongs to one of you.

The yoga mat case has a pocket for your water bottle, and there's a slot at the bottom to place your I.D.  The strap is adjustable, and the top has a drawstring closure.  Here's a picture of the mat and case:

It's easy to enter the giveaway.  Here are the rules... [Read more...]

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Patterns & More at the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

April 13, 2011 By 16 Comments

I promised I would provide another update about the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, and I'm finally now doing it!  First of all, if you have not read my post from earlier today, check it out because it has the price list for many of the items at the sale.

Some have commented that the prices seem a little high compared to prior years, and for the most part, I have to agree.  Looking at the price list from last year, it seems that many of the signature handbag styles were priced $5 to $10 higher this year, although a few styles were about the same.  The Reversible Totes were my favorite bargain today, at just $25.99 this year (compared to $35.00 in 2010).  Prices on the wallets, stationary, and accessories were comparable to last year.

As far as patterns, I think this year had the greatest variety I have ever seen at the outlet sale!  I saw Java Blue, Sittin' in a Tree, Paprika, Loves Me, Blue Rhapsody, Carnaby, Purple Punch, Calypso, Twirly Birds Navy, Twirly Birds Pink, Bali Blue, Bali Gold, and Imperial Toile. For newer patterns (which usually sell out quickly), I saw Night & Day, Slate Blooms, Very Berry Paisley, Baroque, and Folkloric. There were also some older patterns too (probably left over from last year’s outlet sale), including Puccini, Pirouette, and Frankly Scarlet. I'm sure I left some out too! [Read more...]

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Price List for the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

April 13, 2011 By 114 Comments

Hi everyone! I just returned home from day one of the 2011 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale.  I know a lot of you are anxious to see the price list.  I have just finished typing it, and you can find it below.

I also have pictures, but I need to get them off of my phone and into my computer.  As soon as I do, I will post them, along with a few of my thoughts about this year's sale.

One more thing about the price list...

I wish I would have looked at it while I was at the sale, but I just grabbed it, put it in my bag, and set off on my big shopping spree.  I did not realize that it was not as detailed as prior years, and the prices of many of the products that were at the sale are not listed on it (i.e. cosmetic, tech and sunglass cases, many of the travel bags and accessories, microfiber and other specialty collections).  If I had realized it while I was at the sale, I would have jotted down prices on these items to share with you.   [Read more...]

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