Questions - Coach / Pandora

[Anonymous]

1. I would like to get DD a coach wristlet - do I have to go to the outlet to get a deal or is there any other way? Last year I got a huge discount on a bag by going to the outlet but just don't have the time or inclination this year. Prefer not to deal with ebay unless someone has a specific seller to recommend.

2. Pandora / Trollbeads - she is into these, but I don't see the point unless I can get more affordably. I tend to really not like knockoffs in general (I'm concerned about things like labor conditions and intellectual property rights- just feels wrong) - is there any way to get the authentic one more affordably?

TIA - not sure if anyone can help, but figured this was a reasonable place to see...

[Anonymous]

I would post on the fashion forum and see if you get any responses. I have boys and am way way out of the fashion loop.

[Anonymous]

Coach does have actual retail stores and a website. Google at retailmenot to see if there are any coupons. Since wristlets aren't that expensive it may be that the cost diff with the outlet isn't worth the gas and hassle to get out there. My dd got one in the retail store because it was less gaudy than the outlet versions.

[Anonymous]

Sign up for the coach.com newsletters/emails. Lately they have been having outlet online sales that last 48 hrs and you need an email invite to get it.

You can get an item for an outlet price online. Or you can go on coach.com and get her a wristlet at 30%.

As for pandora - I've never seen those on sale. Once in a while they'll have a promotion if you spend $100 you can get a bracelet or earrings for free, but not the charms.

[Anonymous]

Re: Pandora
There are some charms that fit on Pandora bracelets that aren't "knock offs" -- just less expensive.

One that I tend to like is Chamilia. ( although those are just as expensive as Pandora) You can start her with one or two "real charms" and then mix and match the rest.