Websites Lure Shoppers with Big Discounts on Big Ticket Items

Updated: Monday, 06 Sep 2010, 8:20 AM MST
Published : Monday, 06 Sep 2010, 8:16 AM MST

PHOENIX - Wondering where your friends and co-workers are just around lunch time? They could be shopping - online - browsing for good deals on high-end products.

Here's how it works: certain sites offer merchandise at reduced prices, which they aquire by getting low-selling or overstocked inventory from luxury retailers.

"Every day at 11 o'clock boutiques launch. Our members find out about these boutiques through an e-mail. They go in and these boutiques last 48 hours. They're is access to the best brand names in the world in a very exclusive, exciting setting where those who get in first get in best," said Rue La La's Stacey Santo.

What's offered can vary day to day and these sites feature more than fashion.

"From travel to wine to fashion to experiences like your favorite spas," said Santo.

Part of what makes Rue La La exciting is getting access.

Santo says "Friends find out about this unique shopping experience by hearing it from their friends. You have to have an invitation to get in. Once you join membership is free."

You're in luck - there's an invitation for all FOX viewers at RueLaLa.com/FOX. And guys, you don't have to feel left out, Rue La La also has items for men.

In fact, if you're in the mood to shop, Gilt Man is specifically for male shoppers. It provides access to clothing, accessories, sports equipment and 'experience' categories.

Gilt Man's Editorial Director, Tyler Thoreson says "All of it hand selected. So it's really from the best of the best brands. And that's a key facet of Gilt. Another key facet is it's available for up to seventy percent off. You can actually go to gilt.com/fox for exclusive access."

You have to act fast. Gilt Man sales are over within 36 hours.

"I think it's a really good fit for the way guys shop. I mean they're more target focused. It's almost like shopping as a competitive sport," said Thoreson.

Now it's not only about fashion, there are home websites like One Kings Lane - again it's members only and free to join and you're instantly connected with really fun stuff for your home and accessories. All sales start at 8:00 a.m. and they last 72 hours.

Online:

RueLaLa.com/FOX
GiltMan.com/FOX
Gilt.com
GlamList.com
HauteLook.com
OneKingsLane.com

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