When: Friday 9/12 - Sunday 9/14/2008
Where: 6285 Lookout Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
Link: http://www.golite.com/sale/default.htm
Description:
This sale is in-store only and promises discounts ranging from 30-90% off on outdoor gear.
When: Already in progress, until ???
Where: online, possibly in stores as well
Link: http://www.ems.com/catalog/assortment_featured.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396003407
Description:
K. First off, what’s the difference between a “clearance event” and a “clearance sale?”
I know this is semantics, but I’m genuinely curious… is it just that the business holding the sale doesn’t want to acknowledge that they’re parting with stuff at a lower rate? That they’re “above” sales? Is it that they think listing something as an “event” makes it sound bigger and snazzier? I’ve noticed that car dealerships do this a lot, but somehow the linguistics really stick out more when it’s something, oh, I dunno, not sleazy, like EMS doing the pitch.
Nevertheless, there are stellar deals to be had at EMS right now. I’m a little slow on the draw for this sale, so sorry if you have an unusual shoe size that’s already been snatched up!
Since this is a repeating event, I’ll keep it on my radar and hopefully be able to list it earlier next time!
Thanks!
When: Thurs, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Where: Orvis Flagship Store, Manchester, VT
Link: http://www.orvis.com/intro.asp?subject=425&bhcp=1
Description:
Orvis has this sale at different locations throughout the year. It offers up to 70% off of stock, ranging from men and women’s clothing to fishing gear and even DOG BEDS (something we’re always needing to upgrade in our house).
When: Tuesday, August 12 - Thursday, August 21, 2008
Where: Online or at Patagonia retail stores - look ‘em up here.
Link: Summer Sale Main Page
Description:
First off, please note that Patagonia has a disclaimer about the sale (see below). The most important point, I think, is that Patagonia Outlets and Patagonia Cardiff-By-The-Sea stores are NOT PARTICIPATING. So, if you drop in on either of those types of stores expecting great prices and deals, don’t get your panties in a bunch. I warned you.
This is the disclaimer re: the sale on the Patagonia site:
Sale limited to stock on hand. Sale prices apply only to Patagonia merchandise on days specified. Patagonia Outlets and Patagonia Cardiff-by-the-Sea are not participating in the sale. Surfboards and wetsuits are not on sale. Offer valid in USA only; phone orders from Canada and Australia are also accepted. Not valid with any other offer. Sale ends August 21, 2008. Call us anytime: 1.800.638.6464. ©2008 Patagonia, Inc.
Okay, now that we’ve got the basic parameters out of the way, let’s get into the details - this is a GREAT sale, folks. As with all sales, they’re really only valuable if you’re actually in the market for the goods offered. So, if your idea of a great night “out” is hanging in a church hall for Bingo, going bowling or riding the remote (all perfectly valid activities, btw, some even athletic-ish), dropping in on the annual Patagonia sale and blowing your hard earned money is just stupid.
For other types, who prefer outdoor activities or perhaps like rugged luggage options at decent prices, this is a good spot to pick up some deals. I have a friend, from Colorado, of course, who waits for this sale with bated breath every summer. She scoops in early, gets great deals and is clothed for the better part of the year in well made active-wear that survives her really active lifestyle.
