Comments on: Day One of the Spring 2009 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:16:24 +0000

HI I attended a graduation party yesterday and the hostess told me about this sale. She invited me to go with her to the Fall Show and I am wondering if you know anything about a date or if it is still to be? Thank you for emailing me the answer! Sue

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:25:44 +0000

I agree completely Ann, lower the limit and quanity if your not wanting items to be resold. For the life of me I can’t understand why anyone would take a child to this sale. Its a great sale they do a great job they just need to make a few changes to calm down the crowd. I couldn’t get my hands on the large tic tac tote either and then we were all punished cause they pushed workers so then they wouldn’t bring any more out.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:35:39 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I too attended the Vera sale this year…. Friday & Saturday. It was an experience both in patience and respect. We did have to wait in line to get in for about 2.5 hours Friday and about 1 hour to pay. We received a small paper tablet for the inconvience. That helped, but not much. I think Vera tries to put on a good sale….. unfortunately there are always those people who are overly greedy. Like when the tic tacs went out and it was a free for all…. Several people took out stacks of those. I am talking 10 to 15 of the very same pattern. I personally think Vera needs to change their policy on this. I mean they don’t want people to resell these but then I feel they should limit like say 5 of any one style. It was really a shame to see a stack of about 20 of the very same bag go through checkout when some people didn’t even get one. SAD!! They almost hurt other people including Vera’s workers. And then there was the man with 9 pink garbage bags. I say lower the limit for any 1 buyer like to $1000.00 per buyer. I seriously doubt that anyone needs that many bags of goodies. Also, there needs to be some consideration to those in Wheel chairs or using canes. Really felt for those people. I just didn’t see any consideration for those people. And then the children. Why do people put those kids through all of that? And strollers just plain should not be allowed. The aisles are too busy with people. I hope Vera takes a look at my suggestions. Let me know what you think. The ladies I was with felt the very same way as this was the discussion on our 5 hour trip home. Thanks very for another terrific sale, I just hope you consider making some changes. Oh and I think the reason Friday was so busy was the $10.00 Coupon.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 04 May 2009 19:02:07 +0000

@ Terri – Thanks for all the good information! I debated about going again on Sunday (now I wish I had!). It sounds like you picked up some great deals…

@ Stephanie – I’m not sure why there were so many long lines this year. It’s normally not so bad. I did hear rumors that on Friday there were problems with the credit card processing equipment. Perhaps that was the cause…

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:20:06 +0000

Hi Stephanie
What I bought & prices I paid as follows-
tech cases $4.00 each -very limited patterns available
medium cosmetic cases $1.00 each -lots of patterns available
medium bow cosmetic cases $1.00 each -lots of patterns available
cargo sling purses $10.00 each –nice selection of patterns
garmet bag $23.00 — only 2-3 patterns available – but they had lots of them
pencil/brush case $4.00 — lots of patterns available
There was tons of the black/brown microfiber purses — 3-4 styles,around $15-25 each — my mom bought some of these –she really likes them.
Zipper clip key chain/coin purses $5.00 lots of them — but limited patterns
We had a great time, and since we were buying gifts for a girls youth group — the great prices on cosmetic cases, etc. were fantastic for us!
Theck check-out line was long , but moved quickly, and we talked with lots of nice folks while waiting in line! THe cashiers/workers were all very nice too! Hope this info. helps.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:58:12 +0000

To Terri or Dawn,
Thanks for the input. I just learned of this sale early last week and for me, a 4 hr drive alone, one way, was daunting. Didn’t know what to expect so have been checking everyday the posts to get a feel. Sure hope there is one next fall.
I’d too be intersested in what you got on the last day and what the prices were like. The long waits seem too bad. Do they need a bigger facility? Sounds like more check outs would be good as well. Most seem ok with the wait because of the great deals.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:53:22 +0000

Terri, I would be interested in some examples of your selections and prices for Sun. I wasn’t sure Sundays would be worth it or not. We went Sat. and had to wait out side until the long line inside the building got in. Then we had to wait an hour for check out. This has never happened was very disappointing.

By: Terri

Terri — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:14:40 +0000

Hi all,
I’m excited to report that I went today (sunday), and it was worth the trip (3 hours) for us. My daughter, mom and I had a great time. Bought lots of goodies, and did a ton of christmas/birthday shopping. I did see a huge sign announcing the 2010 sale, but nothing about a fall sale. I asked a couple of workers, and they didn’t know if there would be one or not. If anyone wants to know exactly what we got, and prices, just let me know.

By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:11:53 +0000

Any talks of a Fall sale?!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:35:38 +0000

Hi Heather,

I don’t think I will be going to the sale today, but I have talked to a few people who went this morning. It sounds like they are extremely busy once again, and things are really getting picked over. I’m not sure how the selection will look on Sunday…