There seemed to be no end to the lines at the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale today!  I arrived this morning (right around 8:30) with the thought that even if I did have to wait in line, it wouldn't be too long.  After all, the sale had just opened half an hour before my arrival.  I have also attended on previous years at that same time, never having much of a wait.

Wow - was I wrong!  The line outside was long, but it seemed to be moving at a good pace, so I took my place at the back and started chatting with the ladies who were waiting with me.  Here's a picture I took while outside, but to be frank, it doesn't even begin to tell the story.  To get a true picture, I would have needed to take an aerial shot!

Within an hour, we were walking in the front doors of the Coliseum, thinking it was time to do some shopping.  But no, it wasn't time for shopping - it was time for more waiting.   [Read more...]

I know everyone has been anxiously waiting to see the price list for the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale (me included!). The sale officially kicks off Thursday morning, April 29, 2010. Anyway, I was able to get a peek at a copy of the price list, and here are the starting prices. As a side note, many of these items will be discounted even more as the sale progresses over the next few days.

Luggage/Travel

Garment Bag $49
Large Duffel $49
Miller Bag $45
Small Duffel $39
Super Tote $39
Weekender $55

Handbags

Amy $12
Audrey $12
Baby Bag $49
Backpack $35
Betsy $29
Bowler $27
Bucket Tote $27
Gabby $23
Handbag $19
Hannah $12
Hipster $25
Holiday Tote $15
Katie $7
Libby $19
Lisa B $29
Little Betsy $19
Maggie $35
Mailbag $25
Messenger $32
Mini Hipster $19
Mini Laptop Case $29
Morgan $23
Olivia $15
On The Go $23
Pleated Tote $39
Reversible Tote $35
Saddle Up $35
Small Tic Tac Tote $15
Stephanie $39
Tall Zip Tote $25
Tiki Clutch $25
Tiki Tote $39
Tote $22
Vera $39
Villager $35

Whew!  That's not all - here's more... [Read more...]

Well, the 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale officially kicks off tomorrow!  I plan on going as soon as I drop my sixth grader off at school.  Unfortunately, I will be bringing my preschooler along for this first round.  I'm sure he won't be too happy about it, but maybe I can bribe him into helping me carry a few things!

Vera Bradley has shared some sneak peeks that I thought I would pass along to all of you.  First, here's a picture of the ladies setting up at the sale on Tuesday night...

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As you can see, they are all wearing Vera Bradley aprons.  If you are at the sale and need assistance, look for people wearing these aprons.  I guess you could call it their "uniform".

I also received an email this morning with some of the prices.  Here they are... [Read more...]

Online pre-registration for the spring 2010 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale is now available.  The cost to pre-register is $5.00 per person.  You can sign up online from now until April 23, 2010.

Registration is only required for sale attendees who plan to purchase items at the sale.  It is not required for admittance to the sale.  For example, if you want to take your husband or children, and they will not be buying anything, there is no need for them to register.  Registration is only needed to check out and is used to verify that attendees do not exceed the $2,500 per person purchase limit.  In addition to the registration confirmation form, you will need to provide a photo ID when you check out at the sale.

Online registration is available until April 23, 2010.  If you miss that date or do not want to register online, you can do it at the sale.  However, there's a few advantages to taking care of it in advance:

1.  One less line to wait in!  Registration is not handled at the checkouts - it's in a separate area.  If you are like me and hate to wait in lines, it's a good idea to take care of it online.

2.  Coupons!  If you pre-register online, you will receive an outlet sale coupon for $10.00 off any purchase of $50.00 or more.  However, keep in mind that this coupon is only good for Friday, April 30, 2010.

3.  Sale Updates - Vera Bradley will send out sale updates during the event.  Keep an eye on your e-mail to learn about markdowns and specials that occur during the three day event.  In addition to email, another good place to get updates is through the local radio stations.  FM 95.1 usually broadcasts from the sale, and I always listen to them to receive updates. [Read more...]