Comments on: Outlet Sale Closes Early on Friday http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/ Anything and Everything About Vera Bradley! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:14:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bonnie http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8457 Bonnie Fri, 07 May 2010 19:50:16 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8457 Never again will I go to the outlet sale !! 3 hours to get in, 2 hrs. 45 minutes to check out. THEN , they have the nerve to let an AARP group come in the back, and directly onto the sales floor, then AHEAD of everyone for checkout !! And believe you me, not everyone in their group was over 50 !! I picked up two kisslock coin purses that will not open without a crowbar - no exaggeration - mu husband and son (who is a body builder ) both tried to open them. My husband said the closures were machined wrong. Also, I think they let the "gathering on the floor" get out of hand - the year before they had someone on the P.A. continually telling people to not sit on the floor. And why don't they have special hours for seniors and the disabled ? We followed a woman in a wheelchair who should have been allowed in ahead of the crowd. The whole time I was there, I saw ONE coliseum security person and ONE cop. Unbelievable !!!!! Never again will I go to the outlet sale !! 3 hours to get in, 2 hrs. 45 minutes to check out. THEN , they have the nerve to let an AARP group come in the back, and directly onto the sales floor, then AHEAD of everyone for checkout !! And believe you me, not everyone in their group was over 50 !! I picked up two kisslock coin purses that will not open without a crowbar – no exaggeration – mu husband and son (who is a body builder ) both tried to open them. My husband said the closures were machined wrong. Also, I think they let the “gathering on the floor” get out of hand – the year before they had someone on the P.A. continually telling people to not sit on the floor. And why don’t they have special hours for seniors and the disabled ? We followed a woman in a wheelchair who should have been allowed in ahead of the crowd. The whole time I was there, I saw ONE coliseum security person and ONE cop. Unbelievable !!!!!

]]> By: Jane http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8455 Jane Fri, 07 May 2010 16:15:32 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8455 FYI...We traveled over ten hours (4 states away) to attend the outlet sale on Saturday. Waited 2.5 hours in line and got in to find that many of the items were sold out and others only available in one fabric that apparently no one wanted (Puccini) Talked to a Vera employee who said they were sorry but were overwhelmed by the response. Markdowns were minimal...at most 50%, but many things not even that. Went to the checkout line and took another 1.5 hours to check out. Came outside and saw the long line still winding around the entire parking lot. Heard later that some people waited in line for 6.5 hours that day only to have the whole thing close down before they got in. While sometimes things like that can be considered a "fun experience", I really think the Vera company messed up and should reexamine their plan. Pre registration numbers should have clued them in as to how many people would be coming. Preregistering should have given customers a specific hour to shop on a specific day, and limit the number of people there at any given time to adhere to fire codes. They should have continued to put items out all day, every few hours, instead of allowing greedy people to get all the great selections. Sleeping in the parking lot, waiting in line for hours to see a two hour, one-time concert is not the same as a four day multi-million dollar outlet sale. If they have that much product, they can distribute it more evenly over the days to give everyone a little enjoyment. However, if all they are doing is trying to make a buck and they don't care about their customers....well, I'd say it was a grand success! FYI…We traveled over ten hours (4 states away) to attend the outlet sale on Saturday. Waited 2.5 hours in line and got in to find that many of the items were sold out and others only available in one fabric that apparently no one wanted (Puccini) Talked to a Vera employee who said they were sorry but were overwhelmed by the response. Markdowns were minimal…at most 50%, but many things not even that. Went to the checkout line and took another 1.5 hours to check out. Came outside and saw the long line still winding around the entire parking lot. Heard later that some people waited in line for 6.5 hours that day only to have the whole thing close down before they got in. While sometimes things like that can be considered a “fun experience”, I really think the Vera company messed up and should reexamine their plan. Pre registration numbers should have clued them in as to how many people would be coming. Preregistering should have given customers a specific hour to shop on a specific day, and limit the number of people there at any given time to adhere to fire codes. They should have continued to put items out all day, every few hours, instead of allowing greedy people to get all the great selections. Sleeping in the parking lot, waiting in line for hours to see a two hour, one-time concert is not the same as a four day multi-million dollar outlet sale. If they have that much product, they can distribute it more evenly over the days to give everyone a little enjoyment. However, if all they are doing is trying to make a buck and they don’t care about their customers….well, I’d say it was a grand success!

]]> By: Erin http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8436 Erin Wed, 05 May 2010 23:24:06 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8436 I went to the sale on Thursday and I had a great experience! Granted this was my first time there so I don't have anything to compare it to. I am really curious about how the sale was on Sunday. Could someone post some info about the lines, wait time, prices and selection? The reason I ask is because I was considering going on Sunday this year but it just didn't work out but I am thinking ahead to next year. Thanks! I went to the sale on Thursday and I had a great experience! Granted this was my first time there so I don’t have anything to compare it to. I am really curious about how the sale was on Sunday. Could someone post some info about the lines, wait time, prices and selection? The reason I ask is because I was considering going on Sunday this year but it just didn’t work out but I am thinking ahead to next year. Thanks!

]]> By: Carrie http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8426 Carrie Tue, 04 May 2010 16:29:02 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8426 A friend and I traveled 10 hours for the sale. It was our first time to experience the "VB Madness." We did have to wait a long time on Friday to enter the sale and to check out. We had prepared ourselves for anything. We also had a fabulous time. The good folks at Vera Bradley had no way of knowing exactly when people were going to show up. All of the staff was extremely nice and helpful. While not all products were a particularly fabulous deal, when I look at my total purchases as a whole I averaged 75% off. That is a great deal in my book. A few friends gave me cash to shop for them and were very pleased with what I brought back for them. I am going to attend next years sale...with bells on. A friend and I traveled 10 hours for the sale. It was our first time to experience the “VB Madness.” We did have to wait a long time on Friday to enter the sale and to check out. We had prepared ourselves for anything. We also had a fabulous time. The good folks at Vera Bradley had no way of knowing exactly when people were going to show up. All of the staff was extremely nice and helpful. While not all products were a particularly fabulous deal, when I look at my total purchases as a whole I averaged 75% off. That is a great deal in my book. A few friends gave me cash to shop for them and were very pleased with what I brought back for them. I am going to attend next years sale…with bells on.

]]> By: Vicki http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8403 Vicki Mon, 03 May 2010 00:27:28 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8403 If all else fails I would try selling it on Ebay. You may not get what you payed for it but their are people out there who would be willing to purchase it at the right price so that they could fix it themselves. Good Luck! If all else fails I would try selling it on Ebay. You may not get what you payed for it but their are people out there who would be willing to purchase it at the right price so that they could fix it themselves. Good Luck!

]]> By: Dawn http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8400 Dawn Sun, 02 May 2010 22:54:23 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8400 Hi Nancy, That's a bummer! Because there are factory seconds at the sale (and all sales are final), I always closely inspect the items before checking out. I have found a few items that with defects, but so far have been lucky with what I bring home. If you don't sew or know someone who does, you might be able to take it to an alteration shop/tailor. I'm not sure how much they would charge, but I think they should be able to replace the snap fairly easily and inexpensively. Hope that helps! And if anyone else has an idea for Nancy, please leave a note here in the comments... Hi Nancy, That’s a bummer! Because there are factory seconds at the sale (and all sales are final), I always closely inspect the items before checking out. I have found a few items that with defects, but so far have been lucky with what I bring home. If you don’t sew or know someone who does, you might be able to take it to an alteration shop/tailor. I’m not sure how much they would charge, but I think they should be able to replace the snap fairly easily and inexpensively. Hope that helps! And if anyone else has an idea for Nancy, please leave a note here in the comments…

]]> By: Nancy Bowen http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8399 Nancy Bowen Sun, 02 May 2010 19:16:37 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8399 I purchased a Bucket Tote at the Outlet sale on Thursday only to get home to find one of the snap closures missing. Any ideas on what I can do, I bought it as a gift for a friend but don't want to give it as is. Thanks I purchased a Bucket Tote at the Outlet sale on Thursday only to get home to find one of the snap closures missing. Any ideas on what I can do, I bought it as a gift for a friend but don’t want to give it as is. Thanks

]]> By: Shelley http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8395 Shelley Sun, 02 May 2010 18:13:34 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8395 Last year was my first time attending the Outlet sale - My family and I (8 of us) drove from Columbus Ohio for a girls day out to attend the Sale - Last year we walked right in - this year we left Ohio at 5:30am and got into the parking lot at 9:00am just to wait 2.5 hours - but I will say that it was a long wait but we made it fun!! I am an EMT and I had to help a lady who passed out while we were waiting in line. I am sorry to see negative responses from people - its all in how you make it!! Thanks Dawn also for your response!! Last year was my first time attending the Outlet sale – My family and I (8 of us) drove from Columbus Ohio for a girls day out to attend the Sale – Last year we walked right in – this year we left Ohio at 5:30am and got into the parking lot at 9:00am just to wait 2.5 hours – but I will say that it was a long wait but we made it fun!! I am an EMT and I had to help a lady who passed out while we were waiting in line. I am sorry to see negative responses from people – its all in how you make it!! Thanks Dawn also for your response!!

]]> By: Anne http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8394 Anne Sun, 02 May 2010 17:35:55 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8394 Very nice response, Dawn. Thank you. Very nice response, Dawn. Thank you.

]]> By: Dawn http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/outlet-sale-closes-early-on-friday/#comment-8366 Dawn Sat, 01 May 2010 21:45:39 +0000 http://discountfabrichandbags.com/blog/?p=466#comment-8366 MyTimeIsWorthMore, Okay. I considered deleting your post. Obviously, you don't much care for Vera Bradley products, and that's your choice. You are free to express that sentiment here. However, if you post again, please refrain from personal attacks. Although you may not care to wait in long lines and attend the sale, others do enjoy going - and no, they are not drinking any special "Kool-Aid" and they are not acting "like cult members". There are people willing to spend hours in line to buy tickets to concerts, or drive hours to go to sporting events - this really is no different. Many people enjoy the sale, enjoy the bargains, and yes, even a crazy few enjoy the lines. If it's not for you, that's fine, but there is no reason to degrade others who do look forward to attending the sale. MyTimeIsWorthMore,

Okay. I considered deleting your post. Obviously, you don’t much care for Vera Bradley products, and that’s your choice. You are free to express that sentiment here. However, if you post again, please refrain from personal attacks. Although you may not care to wait in long lines and attend the sale, others do enjoy going – and no, they are not drinking any special “Kool-Aid” and they are not acting “like cult members”. There are people willing to spend hours in line to buy tickets to concerts, or drive hours to go to sporting events – this really is no different. Many people enjoy the sale, enjoy the bargains, and yes, even a crazy few enjoy the lines. If it’s not for you, that’s fine, but there is no reason to degrade others who do look forward to attending the sale.

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