invitations for all sample (sales)

Today’s USA Today had an interesting story on the effect of online sample sales on the new retail habits of consumers. It looks like I could be a person of interest in the story, as I’m guilty of checking my email daily at 8am for what is going on sale that morning… and often spending a few minutes “browsing the racks” just to see if there isn’t a bargain I’m missing out on. And when there is something that I want, the 10 minute buying clock makes me go crazy, and I often just snatch up everything I’m thinking about and put it in my cart “just in case” I want to buy it… because if I don’t it might be gone before I know it!

I can see how easily one could get caught up in spending fever online each morning, and how dangerous it could be for overspenders. Yet, on the other hand, I adore that I have access to great prices on merchandise that I wouldn’t be able to find at Off 5th or Nordstrom’s Rack even if I stalked their inventory daily. Just seeing coveted items for low prices makes me happy, even if I’m never the one buying them.

One of the other key points from the article mentions the allure of exclusivity that “invitation only” sites promote. In all honesty, I think it’s lame, because it keeps people out… or just makes them google around for a link to join the site. But just in case you don’t already subscribe to these sites, I’ve listed all of the invite links I have below in one location. I mean, who am I to keep anyone away from a bargain before the holidays arrive!

Totsy.com – invitation link to join

Gilt.com – invitiation link to join

Ruelala.com — Invitation to Join  ($10 credit for your account until Dec. 24th)

(another baby sample sale site)

BTrendie.com — Invitation to Join

Billion Dollar Babes — Invitation to Join

Beyond the Rack — Invitation to Join

Hautelook — Invitation to Join

ideeli — Invitation to Join

Hope you enjoy your 15-minute daily shopping break as much as I do!