Arnotts sale Dec 11 versus sale Dec 27?

runswithascript · 08-12-2008 4:13pm #1

I want to buy a coat in Arnotts and I was just told over the phone that it will be reduced by 20% in this Thursday's sale but they were unable to tell me until then how much it will be reduced by on the sale beginning December 27th although they have said it's usually a further reduction.

Does anybody know how much men's clothing is usually reduced by in Arnotts in the after Christmas sale?

mathie · 08-12-2008 4:23pm

From my experience it depends on the brand.
Some brands offer 30% and some 50%.

runswithascript · 08-12-2008 4:32pm

Do they normally have a sale this early in December or is it just because of the recession?

I'm not sure if I'd be risking it being gone if I were to wait...

mathie · 08-12-2008 4:37pm

LA3G wrote: »

Do they normally have a sale this early in December or is it just because of the recession?

I'm not sure if I'd be risking it being gone if I were to wait...

Yeah it's not a normal occurance.
I'm not sure if they never have one normally though.

coldfire1x · 08-12-2008 4:56pm

I will be more than 20% come 27th Dec. You are sure of one thing that it's not going to go up.

runswithascript · 08-12-2008 5:04pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

I will be more than 20% come 27th Dec. You are sure of one thing that it's not going to go up.

Yes but it may be gone.

boopolo · 08-12-2008 5:41pm

LA3G wrote: »

Yes but it may be gone.

And the weather is cold.

08-12-2008 5:47pm

You need to think on your feet here!

It's a recession, soooooo

you buy it on Thursday with the 20% off, then, you keep it nice and neat in the bag with the receipt until December 27th, THEN, if it's cheaper on December 27th, bring yours back, get a refund and buy it again!

ORRRR, buy it on Thursday, keep the receipt, go in on December 27th, buy the cheaper one, bring the cheaper one back with the more expensive receipt and get a full refund of the 20% off price.

Phew.

runswithascript · 08-12-2008 6:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

You need to think on your feet here!

It's a recession, soooooo

you buy it on Thursday with the 20% off, then, you keep it nice and neat in the bag with the receipt until December 27th, THEN, if it's cheaper on December 27th, bring yours back, get a refund and buy it again!

ORRRR, buy it on Thursday, keep the receipt, go in on December 27th, buy the cheaper one, bring the cheaper one back with the more expensive receipt and get a full refund of the 20% off price.

Phew.

LOL you're a criminal master mind.

I don't think I could do the former because they'd know what I was doing. I like the latter strategy though!

EDIT

But how can this work if they won't give me cash back? I don't want to be stuck with €220 of Arnotts vouchers.

08-12-2008 6:07pm

they will give you cash back, it's their policy to give a full refund, not sure how long you have to get the refund though, however it would be clearly stated at the point of sale.

I resent the fact that you refer to me as a criminal mastermind, I am simply suggesting that you make use of their refund policy

runswithascript · 08-12-2008 6:15pm

Deleted User wrote: »

they will give you cash back, it's their policy to give a full refund, not sure how long you have to get the refund though, however it would be clearly stated at the point of sale.

How exactly will it be clearly stated, on the receipt? I can't imagine myself asking the teller if this is the case.

Also, and I'm not saying you're wrong because you did say policy, but they're under no legal obligation to give a full refund unless the product is found to be faulty.

copacetic · 08-12-2008 6:19pm

LA3G wrote: »

How exactly will it be clearly stated, on the receipt? I can't imagine myself asking the teller if this is the case.

Also, and I'm not saying you're wrong because you did say policy, but they're under no legal obligation to give a full refund unless the product is found to be faulty.

it will say on receipt, refunds within 21/28 days or similar...

08-12-2008 6:45pm

It will say it at the till point, there's always a sign, it will also say it on the back of your receipt. Once they have stated that they have to legally give you the refund, even if it's not faulty, because they have "entered into a contract"

rocally · 09-12-2008 9:20am

is the arnotts sale only on Dec 11th ...

boopolo · 09-12-2008 10:21am

Deleted User wrote: »

You need to think on your feet here!

It's a recession, soooooo

you buy it on Thursday with the 20% off, then, you keep it nice and neat in the bag with the receipt until December 27th, THEN, if it's cheaper on December 27th, bring yours back, get a refund and buy it again!

ORRRR, buy it on Thursday, keep the receipt, go in on December 27th, buy the cheaper one, bring the cheaper one back with the more expensive receipt and get a full refund of the 20% off price.

Phew.

Method number two is cheating/fraud (bit like yer man on the other thread with the DS lite), although you will be nice and warm for the Christmas.

Boo

SteM · 09-12-2008 2:04pm

A lot of places will NOT give you a refund on sale items - store credit only sometimes. You should make sure you can get a full refund before you buy!

shellyboo · 09-12-2008 2:33pm

LA3G wrote: »

How exactly will it be clearly stated, on the receipt? I can't imagine myself asking the teller if this is the case.

You: "What's your policy on returned items? Do you give cash refunds?"
Teller: "Yes/No"
You: Is it the same in a sale, or is it credit only?
Teller: "Yes/No"

They are not going to figure out your evil plan simply because you're enquiring about their store policy.

Repolho · 09-12-2008 4:05pm

shellyboo wrote: »

You: "What's your policy on returned items? Do you give cash refunds?"
Teller: "Yes/No"
You: Is it the same in a sale, or is it credit only?
Teller: "Yes/No"

They are not going to figure out your evil plan simply because you're enquiring about their store policy.

Don't most places just give you the current selling price as the refunded value and not the price per the receipt?

boopolo · 09-12-2008 6:22pm

Repolho wrote: »

Don't most places just give you the current selling price as the refunded value and not the price per the receipt?

Not M&S. They give you full whack back and say there is nothing illegal about bringing an item you bought before the sale back for refund. Then you can buy the same item in the sale. See daily mail article about last months sale.

Boo

09-12-2008 6:46pm

it all depends on their policy but Arnotts will give you a refund of what you paid.

Gavin "shels" · 10-12-2008 2:50pm

If anyone is heading in there before about 2pm tomorrow can you post if there's anything decent on sale?

Looking for a Henri Lloyd jacket or hoody.:D

rocally · 10-12-2008 4:44pm

Is this sale just on tomorrow ?

macy9 · 11-01-2009 2:43pm

shellyboo wrote: »

You: "What's your policy on returned items? Do you give cash refunds?"
Teller: "Yes/No"
You: Is it the same in a sale, or is it credit only?
Teller: "Yes/No"

They are not going to figure out your evil plan simply because you're enquiring about their store policy.

I used to work in Arnotts, people bring items and then re-purchase them for the lesser sale amount. They always have a smug smile on their face when they do it, as if they were the first person in the world to have ever thought of it :rolleyes:

But keep in mind, you're not entitled to a refund just because you want one.

Arnotts sale Dec 11 versus sale Dec 27?

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