NOT SO HOT (shipping)!!! $15 off $15 at Eddie Bauer

[rawsushi]

Saw this on an MSN site ()

MODS: This was posted on a very public M$FT site, so I'm guessing the coupon code should be "postable"... if it's not, I'll edit it later on.

I saw a biz card holder for $15, and a 3 pack of socks for $15... didn't have time to see what else was close to $15.


Receive $15 off toward your next order of $15 or more at eddiebauer.com!

At Checkout, enter Holiday15 in the Promotion Code box on the Payment & Delivery page. We'll adjust the order total for you. It's that easy. This offer expires 11/13/2001.


I'm at work, so didn't have time to check if it's already posted (for you repost-flamers).

http://www.eshop.msn.com/eshopframe.aspx?merchId=2430&catId=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eeddiebauer%2Ecom%2Fxt%5Fenterstore%2Easp%3Fplacement%3D10282

 

[peterframpton69]

here comes the anandtech effect

nobody gets nothing!

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NOT TOO HOT - SHIPPING + TAX + HANDLING FEE

KILLED THIS DEAL

 

[Overzeetop]

This is great to have it you were planning on getting something at EB. I haven't tried this particular coupon, so I can't confirm if it works or not. However, be warned that EB has one of the lamest shipping/handling/tax deals going. If your state has a sales tax you get charged, since they have a nexus in every state. You get charged foolishly high shipping - standard UPS ground rates (somebody tell these guys about FedEx ground for gosh sakes). I mean $6 for a small shirt in a plastic baggie - that's nonsensical. Then, to add insult to injury, they throw on a $3 handling charge on every order.

Don't get me wrong (and I really didn't intend to thread crap...really) I like Eddie Bauer's stuff. Hell, most of my casual stuff comes from them. But unless they'll let you use the coupon in the B&M stores, the S/H/T thing just kills it for me. BTW - if you order from the phone in a retail store, they'll waive the shipping charge (but not the handling). Just remember that your $15 "freebie" is going to run you $9 after the coupon but applying the s&h.

Then again, if your wife likes the $45 jeans they sell and you find 'em on their 2 for $50 sale, apply the coupon...now you're talking some savings - practically buy one get one free! (Did it last year...what a coup!)

Enjoy!

 

[kitkit201]

thanks for the post!~!! my order came out to $9 + tax, around $10 even.. i think ill pass on this one but thanks for posting it up! =)

 

[RossMAN]

How do Eddie Bauer jeans compare to Old Navy?

I miss the durability of Levi's but I refuse to shell out $50 for a pair of jeans.

 

[Mangos]

keep in mind that you're not saving money by spending money...

 

[wakeboarder]

Product Ultimate Crazy Mazes i22 805 0253 Style/Size Set of Two, Size: ONESZE
Color One Color
Qty 1
Status In stock
Regular $12.00
Adjusted $12.00
Total $12.00

*Estimated Delivery $4.95
Handling $3.00
Promotional Discount $0.00
American Red Cross $0.00
*Estimated Tax $0.60
Monogram/Gift Wrap $0.00
*Estimated Total $20.55

*Your actual order total is determined when item(s) are shipped. Applicable taxes, delivery (shipping) charges, gift certificates, and promotions meeting order conditions and rules will be applied to the order at that time. Your credit card will be charged for balances due.

$8.55 in other charges, I think I'll pass.

 

[Vincent]

Over the past several months I've received 6 postcards in the mail with these $15 off $15 coupons. I wonder what the heck is going on with their advertising strategy.

 

[Suline]

 

[KeyzerSoze]

Nice coupon, but those charges are too high. Passeth.

 

[Suline]

Checked it out.. not a deal after shipping and handle.. but thanks for the post : )

 

[sablok]

thanks for suggestions. Will pass this one.

 

[rawsushi]

Holy crap.... sorry, I kinda jumped the gun on posting... should have checked the shipping rates (it got stuck on processing when I added stuff to my cart). Plus, after spending quite some time trying to figure my old password/login for Anandtech, I gave up and created a new one and just posted this first thing...

Yeah, that shipping and handling is crazy and kills the deal... damn EB!!!

(Look at me... crapping my own thread.... )

 

[LesliePear]

I have an Eddie Bauer B&M near me and got one of those postcards. So I went into the store and bought 3 pair of socks for 16.50 - 15.00 = 1.50 (I could have gotten 3 pair for 15 exactly, but liked these better.)

I don't think this deal is as good if you don't have the B&M store, though.

 

[matrixvision]

I'll pass but thanks anyways for the post

 

[Overzeetop]

Yeah, if you get one of the cards in the mail, the B&M is the way to go. I've never tried calling in one of the codes from the store (no shipping charge). I also haven't seen a paper one lately, so I don't know if they're "no photocopies or reproductions" limited.

As for the jeans, I've found them to be just a notch below Levi's in durability, and every bit as comfortable. I, too, gave up on Levi's when the price of their seconds passed the $40 mark. The standard 5 pocket EBs run $30 all the time, and rarely go on sale (see my above post about occasional 2 for $50). I'm pretty hard on clothing, but have no complaints. Of course, YMMV.