What is private shopping club
Private online shopping clubs (also known as fashion sale, private sale, sample sale, designer sale, flash sale sites) offer designer clothing for men, women, kids at discounted prices. These members only shopping clubs allow members to buy fashion clothing as well as other stuff at a 30-90% discount. Private shopping clubs organize sales events for its members that typically last 1 to 6 days.
Because online shopping clubs are private, a user
a) has to be invited
b) only after sign up users can see the goods and services on offer
Private online shopping clubs protect the brand owners distribution channels, brand and price points. True private shopping clubs source their products only directly from the brands, and don’t buy liquidation stock from retailers.
Membership is free. To become a member, one needs to be invited by another member.
Invites for online private shopping clubs 2011
- Invitation code for Ideeli
Ideeli – U.S. private shopping club, featuring women’s, men’s, kid’s, home and travel deals. Many sales for women daily, fewer sales for men and kids.My favorite private shopping club for women’s designer clothing. Made 12 orders already. Bought Calvin Klein, Ed Hardy, DKNY, Tommy Hilfiger, Adreienne Vittadini, M Aghal, Kenneth Cole, Longon Fog, None West, Max and Cleo, Columbia, Nautica, Fila, Reebok, … dresses, coats, sweaters, jackets, pants, t-shirts, hats, gloves,…
12 orders on Ideeli
Shipping to addresses in the continental US, Hawaii and Alaska. No shipping to FPO addresses, or hotels.
Accepts international debit and credit cards. Ships to freight forwarding companies like Shipito.
- Invitation code for RueLaLa (Rue La La)
RueLaLa (Rue La La) – U.S. private shopping club, featuring women’s, men’s, kid’s, home (living), local and travel deals. Great sales (called boutiques here). This is my second choice after Ideeli.Shipping to USA, including Alaska and Hawaii. No shipping to PO Boxes.
Accepts international debit and credit cards. Ships to freight forwarding companies like Shipito.
- Invitation code for Zulily
Zulily – U.S. private shopping club offering sales for kids, pregnant women, moms.Great selection of clothing for kids. Some sales feature toys, children books, clothing for moms and pregnant women, …
My favorite private shopping club that offers designer clothing for kids, moms and pregnant women. Made several orders. Bought nursing dresses, lots of great clothing, shoes and toys for my kid. Prices might be higher than on Ideeli, RueLaLa, but Zulily offers an unbeatable selection of top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids.
Shipping to street address in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), plus all US territories and APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Ships to freight forwarding companies like Shipito. Ships internationally using its partner FiftyOne.
- Invitation code for HauteLook
HauteLook – private shopping club featuring women’s, men’s, kid’s, home, beauty and travel deals.Ships to USA and Canada only. HauteLook does not currently ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses. But it ships to freight forwarding companies like Shipito.
Doesn’t accept international credit and debit cards.
HauteLook currently only charges sales tax on orders shipped to members who reside in California and New York. For shipments to Canada the international surcharge of 18% covers all GST, PST and duty fees.
- Invitation code for Modnique
Modnique is a US private shopping site featuring Apparel, Accessories (including jewelry and watches), Shoes, Women, Men, Gifts deals. Modnique offers designer merchandise at highly discounted prices. Modnique offers shipping not only to the USA and Canada, but also to most countries in the world.
- Invitation code for Myhabit
Myhabit is a USA private shopping club featuring women’s, men’s and home deals. Myhabit was founded by Amazon. Myhabit offers priority international shipping to 50+ countries for a $25 flat rate, and expedited international shipping to selected countries at a $15 flat rate!
Accepts international debit and credit cards.
- Invitation code for Gilt
Gilt – U.S. private shopping club, featuring women’s, men’s, kid’s, home and travel deals. Offers more sales than other private shopping clubs. Many sales not only for women, but also for men and kids. Items are usually more expensive items than on Ideeli, RueLaLa and Hautelook.Shipping to the United States only, including APO and U.S. post office boxes. If you live in Japan, visit http://www.gilt.jp.
- Invitation code for BeyondTheRack (Beyond the Rack)
BeyondTheRack (Beyond the Rack) – US and Canadian private shopping club, featuring women’s, men’s, kids/babies’, home deals. Great offers and their selection. Items are usually more expensive than on Ideeli.Shipping to USA and Canada. Ships to freight forwarding companies like Shipito.
Doesn’t accept international debit and credit cards.
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What private shopping clubs do you use?
Have you ever used US private shopping clubs in the USA or from abroad? What private shopping clubs do you like and why?
