Shopping Simplified: Gilt on the Go
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
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Hello there, shoppers! When it comes to shopping apps, the variety offered is grand, isn’t it? From scanner apps that allow you to scrap all of those key cards or look up competitive prices to apps that help you find your favorite stores or parking at any mall, they save us time, frustration, clutter, money … I could go on and on. Definitely Shopping Simplified.
But do you know which aspect of shopping I think is helped out most by handy-dandy phone tools? Sample sale shopping! That’s especially true with Gilt on the Go (offered for iPhone (and iPad) Android and BlackBerry devices).
When it comes to sample sales sites, I’m a huge fan. Right off the top of my head, I can count at least 15 memberships that I have to such sites. And when it comes to the best sales, consistently, among a wide range of categories, I’d have to go with Gilt as my absolute favorite among them. The brands and products they feature for women, men, children, the home and even travel (with Jetsetter), always seem to be the ones I want most or are super-appealing options from lesser-known designers that I quickly learn to love. Plus, there’s free shipping on returns.
The only problem with sites like Gilt: If you’re like me, often when you have time to view the sales, you’re not by a computer. For instance, let’s say when the Citizens for Humanity, American Apparel, Missoni Accessories, Tumi and Paolo Costagli & Donna Vock sales begin today at noon, you’re out for lunch sans laptop. No problem. Just pull up the free Gilt on the Go app on your phone and survey the options before even signing in (other apps like the one for Rue La La make you sign in first). See something you want? Order it via your phone in under a minute.
Bet your drink order or lunch buddy won’t have even arrived by then.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
PS. Don’t miss four great deals on Specialicious today!
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