$100 Gift Card to spend at Macy's...

[scott916]

I'm currently on the fence between the Shun Classic Hollow-Ground Santoku @$119 on sale, or putting it towards this Anolon cookware set @$199.

What would you guys do?

 

[d33pt]

i would definitely spend it on cookware too. i'd never buy clothes there. I recommend the analon advanced cookset, but it's $100 more. The analon 15pc knife block is really nice too. I don't know how it compares to the shun, but it comes with a nice 7" santuku.

 

[scott916]

Hmm... I'm seriously considering holding onto it for a while and saving up to put it towards some really nice cookware like you mentioned... but damn that Shun is tempting.

 

[pyonir]

I'd sell it in FS/T forum here.

 

[CrackRabbit]

I would end up going for the cookware as well

 

[shopbruin]

i want this: kitchenaid stand mixer

but i also want this:

cuisinart griddler

 

[scott916]

For those who say the cookware... should I go Anolon or Circulon?

Or should I just get one really nice skillet or wok and build it slowly? I'm on a budget as a starving student, so I'm looking for the most cost-effective option. I don't really NEED a ten piece set as I have some other pieces that aren't as nice, but I'd really like something nice for stir-frying and the like.

pyonir: It's quite tempting actually.

 

[mugs]

I'd get 3 pairs of Nautica Jeans.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

Originally posted by: mugs
I'd get 3 pairs of Nautica Jeans.

ppl make fun of me wearing Nautica (it's old school for the young folks) but they are comfortable and im not breaking the bank with $80 sweaters from A&F or Polo.

Me laugh at me in-laws that spend $100 on a pair of jean that looks like my jeans. no wonder they cant afford a car.

 

[masterxfob]

i need some cufflinks, so that's what i'd get.

 

[HannibalX]

Dress slacks.

I have a bad habit of sitting down in chairs with fixed wooden arms and snagging the pocket of my slacks - this tends to rip a big whole in the pant leg.

 

[eplebnista]

Anolon cookware. :thumbsup:

 

[FoBoT]

a shirt

 

[cmdrmoocow]

100$? That's like enough to get a shirt with a little leftover.

 

[shopbruin]

Originally posted by: cmdrmoocow
100$? That's like enough to get a shirt with a little leftover.

you have not developed ultimate ferengi macy's skills. go on a weekend, cruise the clearance racks, and on the weekend you will usually get at least an extra 25% off the reduced clearance price. AND on the weekends, in your local paper, they will usually also run an extra 10% off coupon.

i've purchased many items for under 10 bucks at macy's. it takes patience.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: pyonir
I'd sell it in FS/T forum here.

that or trade it for a store that doesn't suck

 

[Howard]

Leather gloves are nice.

 

[narcotic]

a refund

 

[ObiDon]

Originally posted by: scott916
For those who say the cookware... should I go Anolon or Circulon?

if you get circulon, make sure you don't get one of the sets with the molded-on plastic handles (as opposed to screws or rivets) because the first time you drop it the handle will most likely break off leaving just a metal stub.

 

[XZeroII]

wow, solid gold cookware...or at least it had better be for that price.

 

[spidey07]

5 pairs of Tommy Hilfiger boxers. Those things are incredible.

 

[Mermaidman]

I'm also stuck with $125 in Macy's store credit. I thought I could pick up some nice jewelry for the missus, but Macy's jewelry section was surprisingly suck.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: freesia39

Originally posted by: cmdrmoocow
100$? That's like enough to get a shirt with a little leftover.

you have not developed ultimate ferengi macy's skills. go on a weekend, cruise the clearance racks, and on the weekend you will usually get at least an extra 25% off the reduced clearance price. AND on the weekends, in your local paper, they will usually also run an extra 10% off coupon.

i've purchased many items for under 10 bucks at macy's. it takes patience.

My mom loves Macys because they seem to have sales and then more sales. I don't know how they get business during regular times. They have one-day Wednesday sales with Tuesday being a "preview" day when you can get the sale prices too. WTF... it just seems like you should never shop there at full price.

BTW, I got $150 dress pants for $45 after a coupon and using my wife's Macy's card. The lady at the register pulled out a coupon for me after ours were invalid for it because of the brand name. I just have to say - nice mark-up.

 

[shopbruin]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
I'm also stuck with $125 in Macy's store credit. I thought I could pick up some nice jewelry for the missus, but Macy's jewelry section was surprisingly suck.

nearly bought my wedding band there... they were running half off on all fine jewelry, then another 10% off coupon, and then i was going to open a macy's account for another 10% off.

but the one i liked was too thick. :brokenheart:

Retail: 999.00
after 50%: 499.50
minus 10% coupon: 449.55
minus another 10% 404.60
+ 8.25% sales tax: 437.98

i'll try looking again around... mother's day. or valentine's day. i only shop with coupons at macy's. this was for a white gold band with channel set diamonds.

 

[BarneyFife]

I would visit the store and not order online. They have ridiculous sales all the time.