With all the raves about online designer sample sales, specifically Gilt and superb prices it offers on designer goods, we challenged ourselves to find a better price elsewhere.
In our quest for a better deal, we targeted Marc by Marc Jacobs Swim sale that Gilt features today. Gilt prices on Marc by Marc Jacobs swimwear are on averages discounted to 48% off. We found better prices at another favorite destination, 6PM.
This Marc by Marc Jacobs Ruffle One Piece swimsuit retails for $164.
Gilt price is $79 (49% off) vs. 6PM price of $56.60 (60% off).
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This star adorned Marc by Marc Jacobs bikini, retails for $72 and $85 (Top and Bottom).
Gilt price is $34, $38 (Top and Bottom) -48% off . 6PM price is $28.80 and $34(Top and Bottom) - 60% off.
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The moral of the story: shop around and don’t assume that an item is cheaper, just because it is on Gilt.
