How to sale shop in Perth

I emailed Sonia yesterday, passing on info that a local brand clothing store (Ojay) had 40% off storewide. She in turn said that she had a sale voucher that allowed 25% off storewide for Pumpkin Patch including sale items, would I meet her there at lunch time?

I spotted these cute little grown up shoes for my little man. I moseyed around then went to the counter to pay and the lady pointed out a sticker that said "Buy 2, get 50% off" and the 25% off applied on top of that. It took me a while but I finally decided to get the same pair but in a bigger size. There are times when I love an item of clothing on Ro so much but he outgrows it. The shoes were originally priced at $34.95. I got 2 pairs for $39.90!

After work, went grocery shopping, but I couldn't resist going to Pumpkin Patch at Garden City. And I spotted jeans that were already on sale and also a 2 shirts also on sale. Oh and the heavenly 25% off the marked price.

So around town we are having the 'End of Financial Year' sale. Probably similar to the Great Singapore Sale in terms of timing. But I feel that we get better bargains here. I noted the following sales:

CUE : Up to 50% off

Witchery : further mark downs up to 50%

David Jones (Various local designer wear) Up to 60% off. 20-30% off Cosmetics & skincare and almost everything.

Jeanswest: 40% off

Borders: Up to 50% off CDs. (This week)

Crabtree & Evelyn: 30% off

Saba: up to 50% off

Sportsgirl: Up to 40% off

NOW is the best time to buy something that you have been eyeing in Perth. Or rather just a day ago. This is the scoring time, the dawn before the actual sale fever hits. Retailers are trying to generate the Sale fever, so they throw some juicy bargains for 1 day to build the spending frenzy. Get the consumer really greased up, happy and loose handed with their cash. In these early days, you have more chance of getting your size. And 1 note, size 8 sells out the first. This is the prime time to stock up on basics like toiletries. It is also the time to score some X'mas gifts as well. In 6 months time, most people will forget how much that expensive hand cream was on sale for.

In the following weeks consumers will naturally spend, because of the that red sign that is plastered on the windows. And I have noted that there are some shops that have done the dodgy by sticking red sale stickers, with the sale price which is actually the original. 1 particular shoe shop has done that. A pair of ankle boots was $69 3 weeks ago, RRP. This week, its on the sale rack with the red sale sticker, but the price was supposedly slashed down from $139! Cheater cock. It usually pays to wander the shops in May. in fact it pays to wander the shops all the time, so you know what is a true bargain or just a gimmick.

The EOFYs sales continue for the next 4-5 weeks (like world cup). If you see something, but can't make up your mind about it. Buy it. 3 day think-about-it rule cannot apply during these times. You end up with a lot of heart ache and regret. And hell, if you change your mind, flog it on Ebay.

The end bits of the sales is a bargain hunters dream. Go with an open mind and not look for anything in particular. This is when the major department stores put the last odds and ends on the rack with 75% off the marked price. But its usually odd sizes and odd pieces maybe from 2 seasons ago. I once picked up a $780 dress for a crazy $69, but that's another story....