Sorority Girl Needs...the cheap version

[BCNUQT]

I just have to add that paying a fortune doesn't mean that it's quality - it's just expensive. If you've ever read "The Millionaire Next Door," you'll note that most of the people profiled in the book still clip coupons and shop sales racks. My mother, no matter how successful my father is, will always shop at TJMaxx before she shops anywhere else. It's foolish not too. She'll watch things and wait to buy them, because let's face it - everything goes on sale eventually. Perfect example - my mom paid full price for the little leather jacket she bought me as a gift (about 300 dollars) and she just called me the other day to tell me she saw it for 60 at the end of the season. She couldn't believe her luck. It pays to be patient.

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[Turtlegirl]

OK I'm really interested in the whole designer-bargain hunting on e-bay. Can someone give me pointers on how to do it though because I've never even been to the site. Also, I've heard all those stories about how you'll bid on something and pay for it but never receive it, its fake, or broken, etc. What's a good way to avoid that? Any help would be appreciated

[TigerGirl]

OHHHHHHH....I'm all about bargain shopping. I have it down to an art!!! My sisters and I can go to Marshall's or TJ Maxx and spend hours searching for cute stuff.

I have to agree with juniorgrrl...LSU isn't a dressy dressy campus. Don't get me wrong...you see your share of fraternity guys and sorority girls dressing up. But mostly though the girls just go to class in a party shirt and a pair of jeans or shorts.

My personal needs include lipstick or chapstick...anything to keep my lips moist. I hate chapped lips. Then I need my pomade to keep my hair looking as cute as can be all day. And BREATH MINTS!!!!

Originally posted by Turtlegirl:
OK I'm really interested in the whole designer-bargain hunting on e-bay. Can someone give me pointers on how to do it though because I've never even been to the site. Also, I've heard all those stories about how you'll bid on something and pay for it but never receive it, its fake, or broken, etc. What's a good way to avoid that? Any help would be appreciated

When determining who I do business with, it's all about the feedback. Generally I tend to stay away from those who are fairly new, and I look for the users that have a lot of feedback. Reading the person's feedback gives me either a positive or negative impression on that person, and from there I decide whether or not to place a bid.

If a person has sold a fake or broken item, then usually they'll get negative feedback from the person who bought it from them. Most of the time the sellers will post pictures up with a description of their item. And usually that helps also. If you know your item, then you can usually tell whether or not it's a phony just by looking at the picture.



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[prdlocal]

I must say, bucutie, that I hope that your comment about "class" wasn't directed towards me. Because, I would find that just as tasteless and offensive as some of the other posts that you are referring to. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, so lets just leave it at that.

E-mail me if you have further questions or discussion, please.

thank you

[AlphaChiGirl]

I like ebay, but I've never gotten clothes from there. I'm assuming you all have had good experiences? I've primarily gotten Barbie dolls...

My school, at least within Greeks, is a fairly formal place. I'm sure this is all relative to region, but we have to remember at some schools, people get dressed up. Expensively. All the time.

My whole participation in the 'Sorority Girl Necessities' thread wasn't based on any shallowness...at least, I don't think. Most of the stuff I listed, I told stories about how I got it for less than list price. Also, what I listed was primarily based on observations. I almost thought I HAD to have a Tiffany's bracelet during Rush, since so many of the sisters had them.

[bebe_cHiCk17]

Target has cute bracelets if you are lucky and get there at the right time..! For instance, i got this really cute sparkly bracelet for about $25 from Guess. Then, I bought this bracelet set from Target and i got more compliments on that! So Target is great for cheap really sparkly (if you like that kinda thing) jewlry... and i have a thing for bracelets! o'kay.. and another place to shop for clothes and stuff is Buffalo Exchange! They have clothes from like Urban Out fitters, Abercrombie, and tons of other cute places in there for cheap! I think it's like a used store only the stuff technically isn't "used!" i have only been there once and i got the cutest shirt from 50 bucks down to 11! THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS UP B/C THAT JUST REMINDS ME OF BUFFALO EXCHANGE! YA'LL SHOULD GO THERE IF YA'LL HAVE ONE!

*oh yeah.. sorry about the hole like sorority info question.. i just signed up here so i had no clue that there were a ton of other message topics! sowwies
*dont be so rude next time

[amycat412]

Target--- I am a total fiend for Kate Spade and Prada bags, much to my checkbook's dismay. BUT, I bought this adorable $15 red bag at Target and everytime I use it I get compliments and people asking me if its a Coach bag. I love that! I get such a high from knowing I only paid $15 for it!

[bucutie02]

Originally posted by prdlocal:
I must say, bucutie, that I hope that your comment about "class" wasn't directed towards me. Because, I would find that just as tasteless and offensive as some of the other posts that you are referring to. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, so lets just leave it at that.

E-mail me if you have further questions or discussion, please.

thank you

Hey there... i am sorry prdlocal if you thought i was referring my comment towards you. I was not referring that to anyone specifically. I was just trying to say that if you find someone's comment shallow or even if you dont- you just need to respect others opinion. I didnt name any names and i wasnt even thinking of any post- just stating that you may think whatever you do from someone that posts on here- just be respectful.

[bucutie02]

one more thing prdlocal- the comment i made about OTW was directed towards her and not anyone else. By that- i dont mean that the other people posting on here dont have class- she had earlier posted something about how she thinks some of the posts on here come off as shallow and was sorry for saying that and i simply stated that she wasnt being disrespectful- that was her own opinion- and then i told her i know she wouldnt ever be disrespectful because she does have class. I dont really know how you got the idea that i was referring to you as not having class! i was simply replying to her message.

[prdlocal]

Please e-mail me if you have anything to say, thank you.

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[bucutie02]

i pretty much said everything i needed to say

[dzsweetiee]

Um, let's try not to argue and get back to the original topic.I'm sure you both have too much CLASS to do this publicly!

[TemptingNugget]

im sensing some hostility... QUICK! change the subject... LOL

i'm truly madly in love with target... but then again, im most comfortable in a tshirt and jeans.... target has GREAT little boys tshirts that fit like a tight fitting girls T for only about $6 a pop... plus, targets stuff is quality stuff, its owned by marshall fields, and nobody would think to knock them. *shrugs* i just love target....

oh, and somebody said something about Buffalo Exchange... isnt that only in austin, tx? i've never seen it anywhere else and just thought it was independent.. but yeah, its a great store, and the people inside are super friendly... thats Austin for ya!

i digress.... Target. oh, and burlington coat factory. noone has mentioned that yet, but they've got TONS of great stuff in there, not just clothes and jewelry, but Stuff. it's always a good time

oh and prdlocal........ ani rocks!

[amycat412]

OOO I got a GREAT peacoat at Burlington last year totally cheap!!

And Buffalo exchange we have em here in L.A. and I've seen them in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson too.

But..go Target! I love that place!!