Online Outlet Malls - Bargain Hunting at its Best

Let's face it: our pocketbooks are bare. Whether it's from the latest vacation, school shopping, or a recent gas purchase (yup, everyone's complaining so you can too) most of us are greeting our monetary balances with a cringe. As the seasons change, we greet the promise that a new day has dawned and that the perfect bargain will magically appear, transforming us into better dressed, better smelling, better seeming people. With the lack of bank, most of us are willing to spend our time clawing through overcrowded discount racks hoping to find the cheapest price on the latest designer items.

Before you pile into your car and make another long drive out to your discount mall, take a look at what has been uncovered online. You don't have to go standing elbow-to-elbow with that greedy woman who keeps snatching stuff right out from under you. Instead, you can live the life of luxury and find the best bargains in discount products right from your own home, and have someone else bring it right to your doorstep for you (yay for snail mail!).

Old Navy Outlet (Official Online Store)
http://www.oldnavy.com

What they Offer : Old Navy remains one of the giants of retail apparel. With a combination of high quality, large variety, and affordable prices, Old Navy provides a simple place to shop. Their online shopping experience is pleasant with a user-friendly look, easy navigation, and visual appeal. Their site offers a Fashion Funway link, but their real star is the merchandise. Style, accessorize, all affordably; and they even give you some tips on customizing clothing.

Payment and Shipping: The official Old Navy Outlet will let you make payment with American Express, Discover, Japanese Credit Bank, MasterCard, their Store Credit Card, and Visa. All shipping is made standard UPS delivery.

Drawbacks: You must gain membership to the site, which is free, but takes a few minutes to complete. Completing the ordering process also takes a few minutes.

Best Online Deals: Grab coupon codes for Old Navy merchandise from Viva Shopping - http://www.vivashopping.com/en/coupons/old-navy.htm - and don't forget about eBay. Several eBay sellers specialize in Old Navy merchandise. One of the most highly rated sellers, eHerp Direct, has a store that you can access at http://www.eherp.com/oldnavyoutlet.html


Gap Outlet (Official Online Store)
http://www.gap.com

What they Offer: Gap outlet malls offer boatloads of customers the chance to pay 1970's prices for one of the most recognizable brands in the world - if the customer is willing to weed through the piles. Online, the Gap store provides a crisp, clean website that offers their enormous variety of popular products in a very easy to access format. They offer clothing for women, men, boys and girls and a lot of accessories too.

Payment and Shipping: The official Gap Outlet will accept most major credit cards including MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. All shipping is made standard UPS delivery.

Drawbacks: Their website seems to undergo reconstruction about twice a year, and you're stuck waiting on the store to re-open.

Best Online Deals: Grab coupon codes for Gap merchandise from Coupon Mountain- http://www.couponmountain.com/Gap - and don't forget about eBay. Several eBay sellers specialize in Gap merchandise. One of the most highly rated sellers, Brennan and Marley's Closet, has a store that you can access at http://stores.ebay.com/Brennan-and-Marleys-Closet_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm


Pottery Barn Outlet (Official Online Store)
http://www.potterybarn.com

What they Offer: Pottery Barn specializes in the most luxuriant, rustic, and/or romantic home décor for every room in your house. They have specific divisions, as well, for kids and teens. Their customer service is top-notch, and their online store has more than enough information to answer every question you might have, and a ton of questions you'd never even think of.

Payment and Shipping: Shipping is made on a table rate, which will give you the best deals. They accept most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, as well as the Pottery Barn Credit Card.

Drawbacks: Really?- there weren't any. Their return policy is amazing (30 days full refund from receipt for satisfaction, 1 year full refund or replacement for defects).

Best Online Deals: Grab coupon codes for Pottery Barn merchandise from Find Savings- http://www.findsavings.com/coupons/Pottery-Barn-Coupons.asp - and don't forget about eBay. Several eBay sellers specialize in Pottery Barn merchandise. One of the most highly rated sellers, Jane Avenue, has a store that you can access at http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?GetResult&sid=7880659&query=Pottery+Barn&fp=0&srchdesc=y