American Eagle (Clothing)

johnfás · 24-02-2008 10:34pm #1

online code: 29118414
15% off
Expires 25/3/08

Davy · 24-02-2008 11:21pm

Is it worth while buying with what you would have to pay customs??

johnfás · 24-02-2008 11:43pm

We've never been stung by customs through American Eagle (have through Abercrombie and Hollister).

Last purchase was a jumper for the brother, top for the girlfriend and a pair of runners for myself. Managed to get the whole lot including shipping for $74 which at just under 50 euro is probably less than any of them would have cost here.

I think a good rule of thumb is, if you don't want a large customs bill, don't go wild!

Makaveli · 25-02-2008 12:51am

I spent just over $200 including shipping and had to pay €56 customs. The majority of that is VAT. Either way it still worked out cheap so I wasn't bothered. That code would have come in handy three weeks ago.

AE use USPS (United States Postal Service) so if you keep your order total low enough you have a good chance of avoiding customs. Any that use the likes of FEDEX you will more than likely be stung.

Wertz · 25-02-2008 4:13pm

Thanks for that, picked up a 2 tops, 2 tees and a hat for less than €90 delivered. Worth it even if I do get caught for VAT.

Makaveli · 25-02-2008 6:01pm

Check out the clearance section, there are some nice shirts in there for $20 ($16.96 after discount or about €11.50!). The quality of their clothes is quite high. Would recommend it. Also, the shirts just have a little eagle logo on the breast which is usually the same colour as the shirt itself so it doesn't stand out.

the whole year inn · 25-02-2008 7:25pm

linky to the site please

s8n · 25-02-2008 7:34pm

whats their average postage ?

Davy · 25-02-2008 7:39pm

s8n wrote: »

whats their average postage ?

Seems either $30 or $60 dollars.

gob_smacked linky to the site please
Link

the whole year inn · 25-02-2008 8:03pm

ty (I googled it and got it just thought the link should be on the page) going to get some stuff off here little of topic any more sites like this that ye use most helpfull!Either way good work!

The tax man · 25-02-2008 9:20pm

Anyone know how AE sizes compare to ours? Average US or slightly bigger/smaller.

I usually tend to buy tops(t-shirts etc) in a size large here mainly due my height and arm length. Would a safe bet be a medium US size.
Looked at their size chart but it's not making things any easier.All my tops just have "L" on the label no measurements that I can compare with.
Try to measure your arm length on your own:D:D even the dog is giving me strange looks.

Wertz · 25-02-2008 9:35pm

Anytime I bought clothes in the 'States I went for the L size (which I take here) for everything but fitted caps.
I think the way the yanks work it is just adding in a few more sizes after the XL

I think they also have an added size for someone who's tall but skinny.

The tax man · 25-02-2008 10:11pm

Cheers Wertz, Going by my chest measurements I'd be looking at medium from that site. Chest size on their large is massive on me.
The folks brought me back some T-shirts earlier in the year,all large in size but they were either slightly big or comically big. Might take the chance and go for the medium. Me thinks their idea of large is somewhat different to ours.:D

If they don't fit I always have Ebay.

T-b0n3 · 25-02-2008 11:40pm

Trying to order stuff just there, put in the CC details and then clicked purchase or whatever it downloads a payment.jsp file. The site just stays 'processing' for ages and nothing seems to happen. Any ideas??

Adam

//edit... Went and started all over again in IE and worked fine. Things like that make me dislike Firefox, even though its so much better!!

Creamy Goodness · 25-02-2008 11:48pm

they has a sizing chart on the website, which is accurate, because when you buy a 34" waist pair of jeans, they are actually 34".

pity i didn't have this code on saturday, i ordered about $200 worth of stuff (3 pairs of jeans and a shirt).

american eagle seem to be the most plain type clothes out of abercrombie/hollister/american eagle, it's the main reason coupled with the reason above that i have so much of their stuff.

Pj! · 25-02-2008 11:59pm

Theres some more debt on my credit card!

Cheers!!!

yurmothrintites · 26-02-2008 12:06am

2 polo shirts for under 50euro! hell yeah!:D

cosgrove80 · 26-02-2008 3:29am

Cremo wrote: »

they has a sizing chart on the website, which is accurate, because when you buy a 34" waist pair of jeans, they are actually 34".

So if someone normally wears a 32"x32" here they are safe enough ordering the same from the site?

It's just the length on the chart is the inseam length rather than the leg length

the whole year inn · 26-02-2008 3:51am

how long does it take to get them?

johnfás · 26-02-2008 9:32am

gob_smacked wrote: »

how long does it take to get them?

Always been within a week for me.

Stepherunie · 26-02-2008 1:43pm

Yeah they're very quick delivery and good tracking system.

Found them very slow for shipping orders in November but much better since then.

Creamy Goodness · 26-02-2008 9:52pm

cosgrove80 wrote: »

So if someone normally wears a 32"x32" here they are safe enough ordering the same from the site?

It's just the length on the chart is the inseam length rather than the leg length

yeh their leg measurements are spot on too well i find compared to other high street (hate using that term) stores.

Jimbo · 26-02-2008 10:15pm

Cheers for the code OP. Works out pretty cheap even if customs catches me

Steak · 01-03-2008 7:00pm

johnfás wrote: »

online code: 29118414
15% off
Expires 25/3/08

nice one johnfás.

just a quick question before I order. I work full-time and therefore won't be at home for the usual business hours when my goods should be delivered. who will deliver the goods to my house? An Post or USPS? if it's An Post that's grand because they can do the usual leave the note and I can head in some other time but if it's USPS what happens if I'm not there?

Stepherunie · 01-03-2008 7:15pm

USPS is United States Postal Service so An Post will deliver it to your house.

Wertz · 01-03-2008 7:30pm

lol I kinda forgot about making this order till this thread got bumped...checked my account and the tracking ID shows the package as having arrived in ireland yesterday (friday)...so I should have it monday morning....f*ckin' hell, that's fast.

Stepherunie · 01-03-2008 7:33pm

Judging by my last few deliveries it'll take a fair while to get from there to your house.

Last time it took 4 days go go from dublin airport to ucd.

Steak · 01-03-2008 8:04pm

Stepherunie wrote: »

USPS is United States Postal Service so An Post will deliver it to your house.

thanks Steph.

Scoobydooo · 01-03-2008 8:16pm

Does anyone have any codes like this for the hollister website ??

Steak · 01-03-2008 8:33pm

yeah it would be much appreciated if people could give out other codes for any other clothing websites they might have.

The tax man · 01-03-2008 9:21pm

Wertz wrote: »

lol I kinda forgot about making this order till this thread got bumped...checked my account and the tracking ID shows the package as having arrived in ireland yesterday (friday)...so I should have it monday morning....f*ckin' hell, that's fast.

Yeah just had a look at my tracking number and my stuff is this side of the pond too.
Does anyone know if GLS(spits) still handle USPS items when they arrive here. If so, I should have my new threads in time for Christmas.:(

Oh thank god......

USPS will not be renewing its package delivery contract with GLS.

United States Postal Service based its decision not to renew its contract with General Logistics Systems, which is owned by Royal Mail, on service and fee complaints by its customers. The new contract will go to Deutsche Post and, indirectly, the switch represents yet another blow for Royal Mail.

....and that's going back to 2004. It's that long since I've bought stuff from the US where USPS are involved,I just go nah ,means GLS pick up the ball here and drop it. Would only buy from the US when DHL/UPS are the courier.
Should be lookin' well smart in me new threads before the week is out.:D:D

johnfás · 01-03-2008 9:40pm

Scoobydooo wrote: »

Does anyone have any codes like this for the hollister website ??

They don't exist unfortunately. The Abercrombie owned shops (Abercrombie, Hollister and Ruehl) don't give out discount codes.

Steak · 01-03-2008 10:22pm

johnfás wrote: »

They don't exist unfortunately. The Abercrombie owned shops (Abercrombie, Hollister and Ruehl) don't give out discount codes.

hate that. just out of curiosity where (or how) did/do you get the discount codes?

AdrianC · 01-03-2008 10:59pm

Makaveli wrote: »

I spent just over $200 including shipping and had to pay €56 customs. The majority of that is VAT.

How was the calculated? What was the breakdown?

fifib · 02-03-2008 10:10am

if you sign up for their email alerts you get a code for free shipping when you spend over $50

Jimmy81 · 02-03-2008 11:01am

johnfás wrote: »

online code: 29118414
15% off
Expires 25/3/08

Thanks for posting this. Much appreciated.

zod · 02-03-2008 11:59am

what determines the shipping going from 30 to 60 .. is it weight, price or no. of items?

karltimber · 02-03-2008 1:01pm

fifib wrote: »

if you sign up for their email alerts you get a code for free shipping when you spend over $50

even on international orders ??

ShoulderChip · 02-03-2008 1:04pm

zod wrote: »

what determines the shipping going from 30 to 60 .. is it weight, price or no. of items?

It happens when the value of goods exceeds 50bucks there are loads of levels check their site think its 60 for 50=200 bucks though

Makaveli · 02-03-2008 1:14pm

AdrianC wrote: »

How was the calculated? What was the breakdown?

VAT = €34.20
Customs = €17.45
Post Office Clearance = €5 (was not impressed with that one)

Total €56.65

The tax man · 03-03-2008 10:08am

Well me stuff arrived this morning and I should of listened to you Wertz.:o
All my tops were just a tad on the small side. This crowds sizing doesn't fit the American norm of being huge. They certainly follow the sizes we are used to here. (that's for t-shirt/tops at least)
Have to send mine back to get everything in a Large

cance · 03-03-2008 10:19am

sorry to hear that taxman

This is an excellent deal, my utmost thanks to the OP.

Chardee MacDennis · 03-03-2008 10:27am

my stuff arrived this morning, great deal and super fast shipping. nice work OP!

fifib · 03-03-2008 10:33am

karltimber wrote: »

even on international orders ??

well i signed up for the newsletter i specified Ireland as the country and got an email back saying welcome etc... and a code to get free shipping when i make my first order

so i presume so ya

The tax man · 03-03-2008 10:35am

cance wrote: »

sorry to hear that taxman

Ah well at least I'll know the next time. I've the LG 32" lcd on it's way today so that will brighten up my day.:D:D

sweetie · 03-03-2008 11:24am

Anyone have problems getting their order through security?
I've received two emails, the first asking me to conform my billing address and telephone number and now today they want a copy of my credit card bill and driving license. :eek: Thinking of telling them to toss off. Maybe it's cos I gave my work address for delivery but I also tried to ask my cc co. to allow the order to be processed. Might try again with the free code above.

karltimber · 03-03-2008 11:25am

Call_me_al wrote: »

my stuff arrived this morning, great deal and super fast shipping. nice work OP!

Is the size you ordered ok ?

Medium is 40-42 inch
Large is 43-45 inch

whats the best way to order - add an extra inch or 2 inches to your chest size ? and order based on above or just get what you get here ?

k

karltimber · 03-03-2008 11:27am

sweetie wrote: »

work address for delivery .

|I think when ordering from the US - be it international or within the US - the credit card has to have the same billing address.
Some sites offer a different postal address for a package but most need both the same.

K

The tax man · 03-03-2008 11:53am

karltimber wrote: »

whats the best way to order - add an extra inch or 2 inches to your chest size ? and order based on above or just get what you get here ?

k

Well going by my stuff,if you take a large here,order the large. Wait till someone that ordered a large to come back and post if the large is loose or tight. If I order again I might even go for the large(tall).

Signed up for their newsletters and got the code for free shipping but I don't qualify. Think it's only good for the US and Canada.

Wertz · 03-03-2008 2:40pm

The tax man wrote: »

Well me stuff arrived this morning and I should of listened to you Wertz.:o
All my tops were just a tad on the small side. This crowds sizing doesn't fit the American norm of being huge. They certainly follow the sizes we are used to here. (that's for t-shirt/tops at least)
Have to send mine back to get everything in a Large

Ah that's a bummer. Everything I've ever bought in the US has conformed to EU sizing though; AFAIk it's an international standard
Got mine this morning too and on one top, I'm half sorry I didn't go for an XL (I like the baggy look).
Lovely gear though and at Penney's prices. Big thanks to the OP...but that said, this would have been a bargain even without the additional 15% off...

The tax man · 03-03-2008 3:07pm

Wertz wrote: »

I'm half sorry I didn't go for an XL (I like the baggy look).

So would I be right in thinking that even their large is a bit tighter then our large sizes. I'd be into the baggy look over a close fit. Christ you could nearly see the hairs on my chest through one t-shirt it was that tight.:D:D

Already off loaded the hoodie I got,just need to find someone skinny that whats to buy the T-shirts. Too much hassle sending them back.Think I'll re-order and go a couple of sizes up

American Eagle (Clothing)

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