Just wanted to give everyone a final update regarding the Fall 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. 

First, if you read my previous post with the price list, well - you can officially chuck it out the window.  On most items, the prices have been significantly reduced!  In the past, I have always hit the sale on the first day, and although I knew the prices dropped as the sale progressed, I had no idea how much they dropped!  Typically, I always spent so much on the first day that I avoided it after that first visit (gotta maintain the marital bliss, after all).  But today, I stopped in again, and I am so glad I did. 

Here are some examples of the deals for Saturday... [Read more...]

I just returned from the Fall 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale, and below you will see the price list.  I typed it out while watching the VP debate, so I will apologize now for any typos (I'm not the best at multi-tasking). 

Just a few comments about this sale.  First, well...it ROCKED!  The selection and prices seemed better than what I have seen in the past, and I was surprised at how many 2008 fabric patterns were available: Puccini, Frankly Scarlett, Night Owl, Raspberry Fizz, Yellow Bird.  Of course, there were also plenty of recently retired patterns.

The prices were really good too!  It seemed in the past that most items were 40% off.  I think at this sale the majority of items were 50% off and more, and that's just the first day of the sale.  As it goes along, and especially by Sunday, the prices will drop even more. 

My personal top "bargain hunter" pick - the Vera Bradley silk scarves.  They normally retail for $40.00, but at the sale they were only $5.00!  I stocked up, to say the least.

Well, enough chit chat.  Here's the list! [Read more...]

I just received word a couple of days ago that the Fall 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale will be held here in Fort Wayne the first week of October (Thursday 10/2 - Sunday 10/5).

If you are a regular visitor to this site, you may already know that Fort Wayne is my hometown. So, of course, I am completely thrilled that I will be able to attend the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale yet again this year! However, I almost feel bad about posting this, knowing that this location is not convenient for many of my readers. Although Fort Wayne usually is the site for the spring event, the fall sale is usually held in another state.

If you are considering making a road trip to Fort Wayne to attend the sale, you may want to check out some pictures I took when I attended it this spring, as well as the price list. The majority of items were 40% off, although I did hear that some things were further reduced as the sale progressed. I only attended the first day, and although I wanted to make a return trip, I couldn’t fit it into my schedule.

For those of you thinking of visiting Fort Wayne to attend the sale, the first week of October is a great time to visit! The autumn leaves are at their peak, and the weather is usually beautiful (as long as it’s not raining). Kendallville, a little town north of Fort Wayne, also has their Apple Festival scheduled for the first weekend of October. The Apple Festival is one of my favorite local events, and I look forward to it all year long. It has hundreds of craft booths, as well as some of the best homemade food you will find anywhere (famous Indiana pork tenderloins, vegetable soup, beef and noodles, apple cobbler, and much more...).

As you can see, I could go on and on, but to make a long post short, if you have any questions about the Vera Bradley outlet sale, or even about Fort Wayne and the surrounding area, feel free to leave me a comment below, and I will see if I can answer it for you...

Here are some pictures that I took at the 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne...

This is a picture of the Allen County Memorial Coliseum,
the venue for this year's sale.

This is just one of many aisles of discount Vera Bradley
products.  Enough for everyone!

Piles and piles of Vera Bradley bags - all on sale!
Don't you just love the Vera Bradley Capri Melon...

Checking out at the sale wasn't too bad -
there were sixty registers in all!

As promised, here are the remaining Spring 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale prices... 

p.s. Click here to read the first part of the price list.

Microfiber Collection

Baby Bag $65.00
Bangle Bag $28.00
Chain Handbag $54.00
City Tote $54.00
Colette $15.00
Crescent Cosmetic $15.00
Double Kisslock Wallet $27.00
Garment Bag $96.00
Grommet Tote $54.00
Hipster $42.00
Large Hobo $48.00
Large Toggle $53.00
Lilly $41.00
Margie $39.00
Petite Coin Purse $11.00
Pleated Handbag $46.00
Shoulder Bag $37.00
Small Toggle $28.00
Tall Hobo $40.00
Travel Backpack $57.00
Turn Lock Handbag $44.00

Denim Collection

Abby $47.00
Ashley $11.00
Madison $53.00
Olivia $35.00
Taylor $47.00

Highlands (Fall 2007 Tweed) Collection

Cargo Satchel $81.00
Carry-On Cargo $105.00
Newsie Hat $27.00
Saddle Bag $72.00
Tab Shoulder Bag $72.00
Three Pocket Tote $78.00

Sateen Collection

Alicia $48.00
Casey $17.00
Holly $41.00
Julie $41.00
Nicole $44.00
Patchwork Coin $10.00
Patchwork Cosmetic $13.00

Jacquard (Winter 2007 Holiday) Collection

Clutch $42.00
Handbag $75.00
Tall Tote $81.00

Miscellaneous

Daughter's Apron $11.00
Long Sleeve Tee $19.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
PJ Pants $28.00 (new markdown - now $15.00)
Short Sleeve Tee $16.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
Slippers w/ Pouch $18.00

Beach/Sport

Beach Towel $20.00
Bottle Sleeve $10.00
Golf Glove $14.00
Racquet Cover $39.00
Shoe Bag $23.00
Straw Sandals $13.00
Straw Tote $46.00
Sun Hat $16.00
Visor $12.00

Home Accessories

Napkin $4.00
Padded Hangers (3 pack) $9.00 (new markdown - now $5.00)
Placemat $7.00

Pet Items

Pet Collar $9.00
Pet Leash $10.00
Pet Porter $58.00 (new markdown - now $10.00)

You might also note that Vera Bradley is further discounting some of the items as the sale progresses.  If you do manage to find time to attend the outlet sale this year, you may be pleasantly surprised to find you can get an even better discount on certain items than what is listed here :-)

The 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is now in progress and will be continuing until Sunday!  Here is a partial list of the discounted prices you can find at the sale:

Handbags

Amy $18.00
Baby Bag  $55.00
Backpack $30.00
Backpack  (Large) $50.00
Backsack  $33.00
Betsy   $38.00
Bitty Betsy  $15.00
Bowler   $43.00
Bucket Tote  $34.00
Cargo Sling  $54.00
Curvy Tote  $37.00
Handbag   $30.00
Hipster   $32.00
Hobo   $37.00
Katie   $16.00
Lindsay   $40.00
Little Betsy  $35.00
Little Toggle Tote $28.00
Lola   $38.00
Maggie   $24.00
Messenger  $49.00
Metro   $48.00
Mini Hipster  $27.00
Molly   $26.00
On The Go  $38.00
Sherry   $29.00
Small Tic Tac Tote $33.00
Tie Tote  $35.00
Tote   $26.00
Vera   $47.00
Villager  $43.00

Travel/Luggage

Garment Bag  $78.00
Large Duffel  $48.00
Little Travel Case $25.00
Luggage Tag  $ 5.00
Miller Bag  $50.00
Satchel $52.00
Small Duffel  $41.00

Accessories

Belt   $12.00
Brush & Pencil Case $11.00
CD/DVD Case  $13.00
Cell Phone Case  $15.00
Checkbook Cover  $11.00
Coin Purse  $ 8.00
Curling Iron Cover $10.00
Ditty Bag  $15.00
Eyeglass Case  $10.00
Ella Wristlet  $15.00
Good Book Cover  $15.00
Hanging Organizer $29.00
Jewelry Case  $20.00
Jewelry Roll  $ 5.00
Laptop Case  $23.00
Large Bow Cosmetic $20.00
Large Cosmetic  $14.00
Medium Bow Cosmetic $18.00
Mini Jewelry Box $12.00
Mini Zip Wallet  $15.00
Out to Lunch  $15.00
Paperback Cover  $ 9.00
Pocket Wallet  $15.00
Purse Cosmetic  $22.00
Readers Case  $ 9.00
Reversible Belt  $16.00
Sash   $ 9.00
Silk Scarf  $24.00
Small Bow Cosmetic $13.00
Small Cosmetic  $11.00
Tortoise Link Watch $48.00
Travel Companion $11.00
Travel Cosmetic  $29.00
Travel Organizer $25.00
Travel Pouch  $ 9.00
Tune Case  $15.00
Umbrella   $19.00 (new markdown - now $12.00)
Wallet w/ Strap  $25.00
Wristlet  $15.00
Zip Around Wallet $23.00
Zip ID Case  $ 6.00

This is just a partial list of the 2008 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale prices.  I still need to add information for the following collections: Microfiber, Denim, Highland, Sateen and Jacquard.   I should have that posted in the next couple of hours (UPDATED:  Here is the rest of the price list for the 2008 Spring Vera Bradley Outlet Sale).  I will also give you my personal review of the sale (I attended it last night)...