Saks Fifth Avenue is an iconic fashion department store synonymous with luxury and prestige. It’s not the kind of store you are likely to find yourself clipping coupons for, but there are still several ways to ensure you save some cash when shopping at this store. If you like getting extra value for money read on for several tips and tricks to use.
Shop During Friends And Family Sales
From time to time Saks Fifth Avenue runs a Friends and Family sale. The event typically runs for up to one week in store and you will usually find a coupon code to apply online. During the last event in April 2013 they offered 25% off. There are generally a few items excluded such as cosmetics, fragrances and certain designer collections, but you can reap massive savings on many great fashion brands. Here at BluePromoCode we list when Saks Fifth Avenue events are taking place.
Sign Up TO The SAKSFIRST Rewards Card Program
The SAKSFIRST rewards card program provides you with points every time you make an eligible purchase. These points accrue and at the end of the year if you have met the minimum you will receive a gift voucher. The voucher is equal to 1% of your points. The minimum voucher amount is $25. Membership is tiered based on your annual spending. Those who spend more qualify for higher points per dollar spent.
Premier–up to $4999 annual spend= 2 points per $ spent
Elite–$5,000- $9999 annual spend= 4 points per $ spent
Platinum–$10,000-$24,999 annual spend= 6 points per $ spent
Diamond–over $25,000 annual spend= 6 points per $ spent
At times, Saks Fifth Avenue runs bonus points promotions these can help you stack up points much more quickly. If you don’t want to wait until early each year to receive your reward voucher you can phone customer service to request one, or use your points online.
You will also be offered other incentives during the year based on your membership level.
Upgrade To A Saks Store Card Or The Little Black Card For Extra Benefits
With a Saks store card, or the little black card you are automatically enrolled in the SAKSFIRST rewards program. Plus, you get 10% off your first purchase using the Saks store card. It is a wise idea to sign up before making a large purchase as this could equal significant savings. Cardholders also get free shipping on online orders and private access to sales and events.
The little black card is a MasterCard that can also be used to earn points at places outside of Saks Fifth Avenue. You will earn 3 points at salons/spas, 2 points at dining, gas and grocery stores and 1 point at other stores.
You can apply for a little black card if you are a Saks Fifth Avenue store card holder and your account is in good standing. Little black card holders also qualify for more points during double and triple point events.
Find Online Coupons And Try Combining Them At Checkout
You might not find coupons to clip in a circular, but you will find Saks Fifth Avenue offer codes online. At BluePromoCode we keep up to date with the latest offers. For example, we currently have a coupon that provides you with a free 3.1 Phillip Lim silk scarf with any 3.1 Phillip Lim women’s apparel purchase. Use coupon code: PLIM2 (coupon link).
Some Saks Fifth Avenue coupons state they cannot be used with other offers, but others are eligible for stacking. The online ordering system accepts up to five coupons at checkout so always enter codes you have just in case.
Search For Discounted Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards
At times you will find people reselling unwanted Saks Fifth Avenue gift cards on sites like eBay or GiftCards.com. You can reap savings of around 4-20% off the regular price. As gift cards are accepted like cash this discount can be combined with other offers.
Stay Tuned For Flash Sales
At times Saks Fifth Avenue runs fantastic short lived sales at short notice. For example, for one day or even just one hour they will discount a brand by up to 50%. To find out about these offers sign up for the Saks Fifth Avenue email list, or follow them on their social networks on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.
Score A Bonus Gift
Saks Fifth Avenue frequently has gift offers running, mostly in their beauty and contemporary fashion departments. For example, you could score a free tote or a travel cosmetic kit with a minimum purchase.
Make Use Of Free Alterations
When you make a full price purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue many of their alterations services are complimentary. If you make an online purchase you are eligible to take the item into a store for the same service. Free alterations include taking up or lengthening basic hemlines. If you require this service it can save you between $10-$20 per item. Not all stores that sell designer fashion offer this service so it is a point of difference that can make the end product cheaper.
Buy At The End Of The Season
As Saks Fifth Avenue is a premium department store they are focused on upholding a certain image. This means they don’t run sales haphazardly. Other than the suggestions mentioned above another way to score yourself a bargain is to buy out of season. Products are marked down to clear them out. You can often find summer items discounted by 20-50% from June on and winter items from February on.
Hit A Saks Off Fifth Outlet
If you are looking for designer gear that is routinely discounted Saks Off Fifth outlet stores are worth checking out. Things that don’t sell in store eventually end up here. There is also an online site you can check out. SAKSFIRST cardholders can still earn points at Off 5th stores and can also redeem their reward vouchers at these outlets.
Keep An Eye Out For Deals through Group Deal Sites
Sometimes sites like Living Social have Saks Fifth Avenue offers that you can take advantage of. For example, in April, Living Social offered $40 Saks Fifth Avenue off 5th avenue vouchers for $20. This represented an automatic 50% saving. Add to that, since all merchandise at their outlets stores is already discounted and you could bag yourself a real bargain.
Although it's not easy to get bargains at an exclusive department store like Saks, with a little homework, and a little digging, you, too, can have designer duds for a fraction of the price.
