After much research I have realized that there really is no difference between the two, you know, the much touted “sample sites” or "invitation only" websites. First off, if you are looking for a certain bag or a designer piece, it may behoove you to search these sites on a daily basis. All you need is an email address to get "in" to find what they consider deals (some are others are not). The links I have included in this post are only to get you to the site so you can sign up on your own or if the link has come from me, it's because you need me to get in! After you sign up, get ready for a barrage of emails, I'm talking daily, non-stop emails, all day long "alerting" you to the next sale. It's great when you wake up and you think business is picking up but no, you get totally pissed when you find out that yet again, there is another 10 emails touting the daily wares clogging up your inbox. I digress. A lot of these sites aren't much better than your local T.J. Max or Marshalls. I have rated them between the number one to number five with five being the best. I'm not going to list the designer's each site carries, you can do that and remember this is just my opinion but my hope is that is saves YOU a little bit of time narrowing down this "exclusive club"!
Haute Look 12345 No Invitation needed
They have a few decent sales, but get there early.
Rue La La 12345 No Invitation Needed
When their website is not crashing they have some pretty good deals.
Secret Style 12345 No Invitation needed referral email optional
It’s like an online Marshalls or TJ Max but with a nice designer thrown in here and there.
The Glam List 12345 Invitation Needed
No confirmation to my “request” to be added to the site for over a month. Why would I want to shop on a site that doesn’t want me? It’s not like they have LV or something.
Gomatta Girls 12345 No Invitation Needed
One deal a day. Should take you about 15 seconds to make the decision to buy or not. The only thing is you should be at the site when the deal breaks or you may lose out. New deals start at….still trying to figure that out! Too many emails about "deals".
Billion Dollar Babes (formally regents secret) 12345 No Invitation Needed VIP $100.00
Okay site, some good deals but the site has gone down a couple of times when I click through the email trying to view sales. They tout brand names, but I have yet to find anything really great.
The Fem Group No Website as of 7/31/2009 12345 No Invitation Needed, Request Address. Premier Membership gets 24 advances on sales.
More of a website to direct you to there live “sample sales” on the West Coast. Online is okay, but not much to offer. Problems with trying to refer a friend.
DD Push 12345 No Invitation Needed
Sends you a confirmation email, then if you’re lucky and a sale is going on, you can shop. If not, nothing. Not impressed at all.
Beyond the Rack 12345 Invitation Needed (click on link to proceed)
I've actually found some cute things on this one but they seem to be few and far between.
Juxzy 12345 No invitation needed, confirmation email
This is one of those sites that you register for under your “other” email address’s and bookmark. Then when you are cleaning out your bookmarks, you check the site and remember why you haven’t been there.
365hangers 12345 No Invitation Needed
This is a one sale a day type of “sample site”. I like it because you see the whole outfit on a real girl and you can buy what you want (sizes available) from the outfit, or the whole thing. There new but so far, so good. You do have the option to “upgrade” to the Front Row for a price and to have access to sale events earlier.
Ideeli 12345 Invitation Needed
They have some really, really good deals on designer goods so just be diligent and you may find that certain designer item you are looking for.
Gilt 12345 No Invitation needed
I like this site but you have to be there as soon as a new offer comes up. I’m still trying to figure out how many items they actually have as it seems like all the good bags or items tend to sell out as soon as you click through your “new sale” email. Deals are somewhat decent if you can get them.
Catwalk to Closet 12345 No Invitation Needed
Great deals on items from Chloe, Pucci, Celine, Alexander McQeen and Missoni to name a few. Everything ships from the U.K. and shipping is fairly reasonable.
Honorable Mention Home Décor
One Kings Lane 12345 No Invitation Needed.
Home Décor. For the home this is a great site and they have had some really great deals!
Again, these are just my opinions but if your looking for really great handbags and accessories and a really great price, try my favorite site, First Class Consignment.
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