ModCloth Stylish Surprise Grab Bags

[aliciaaa]

Ooh! Dresses shipped already! 3 small dresses weighing 2.5lbs. That seems too light to be something super exciting.

 

[kawaiimeows]

According to their facebook it looks like some people got the memo of the stylish surprise hours before the official launch, hence why they didn't post it on facebook or send out an email, they said it was through the mobile app. I find that odd because my friend who uses the app didn't get the notification until hours after we placed our orders. Neither one of  us would have known if I hadn't seen this thread get bumped and punched her in excitement in the middle of bankruptcy class bahahah.

I'm happy I got something, but I hope they make it a bit more "fair" next time, because even though I didn't plan to spend that much to begin with, I definitely would have gotten an accessory and apartment thing if I could have!

 

[curled]

According to their facebook it looks like some people got the memo of the stylish surprise hours before the official launch, hence why they didn't post it on facebook or send out an email, they said it was through the mobile app. I find that odd because my friend who uses the app didn't get the notification until hours after we placed our orders. Neither one of  us would have known if I hadn't seen this thread get bumped and punched her in excitement in the middle of bankruptcy class bahahah.

I'm happy I got something, but I hope they make it a bit more "fair" next time, because even though I didn't plan to spend that much to begin with, I definitely would have gotten an accessory and apartment thing if I could have!

I also find that weird, because like I said I was on my phone a couple hours before I got the notif when almost everything was already sold out at the time. Maybe their app is in a need of an update?

 

[kawaiimeows]

I also find that weird, because like I said I was on my phone a couple hours before I got the notif when almost everything was already sold out at the time. Maybe their app is in a need of an update?

Maybe so.. Either way, thankfully a lot of dedicated fans made it known that they weren't happy with the way it was handled this time. I have faith that Modcloth will handle things better next time.

Though, I think this go round is a testament to how popular their stylish surprises have gotten. Back when they first started in like 2013, it used to last a couple of days. I could see the next one being a lot more "cut throat" (for lack of a better word) bahahaha.

 

[MelissaJohnson]

Maybe so.. Either way, thankfully a lot of dedicated fans made it known that they weren't happy with the way it was handled this time. I have faith that Modcloth will handle things better next time.

Though, I think this go round is a testament to how popular their stylish surprises have gotten. Back when they first started in like 2013, it used to last a couple of days. I could see the next one being a lot more "cut throat" (for lack of a better word) bahahaha.

Another reason could be because Modcloth has a perk program of sorts for select customers that started just in the last few months. I know because for some reason I am on their "perk" or preferred customers list. At the start of the month I get an email sometimes with a special coupon code for 15% off sale items or early access to upcoming sales and new vintage items added to the store.

I don't know how I got on this elusive list since you cannot sign up yourself. It might be because I have been a customer of ModCloth for several years (well before they exploded with popularity) or have spent more than I realize at their site? lol Who knows. 

I knew the Stylish Surprise deals were coming, just not exactly when. The perk email I got on the 3rd told me that early access to the Stylish Surprise & sale most-loved styles is one of the perks for the month. So I was more or less stalking my email everyday waiting for the blast. I got notified via email at around 12:30pm the day the sale went live. But I didn't read the message until closer to 1pm because I was out and even then the Apartment and Accessories sales were out of stock! 

But I did manage to score 2 shoe sales and 3 dress sales in my sizes. And I got a notice yesterday that they had already shipped out! So, now I and wait and see if my birthday treats to myself was worth it this time around. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Kelli]

My friend is also on this list and she got the email at 12:30. She saw it at 12:38 and they were already out of accessories and quite a few shoe sizes, I think she said . So, things did go pretty fast it seems or they really just had super low inventory of a lot of stuff. (I was still able to get dresses at 3:30, but that was all that was left and only sizes xs,s,3x &4x were available).

 

[kawaiimeows]

Another reason could be because Modcloth has a perk program of sorts for select customers that started just in the last few months. I know because for some reason I am on their "perk" or preferred customers list. At the start of the month I get an email sometimes with a special coupon code for 15% off sale items or early access to upcoming sales and new vintage items added to the store.

Wow! I didn't know anything about this preferred customer thing! That's great for you, but I wish there was some more transparency on their end, they didn't mention anything about THAT at all on their facebook, but I'm willing to bet that was a huge reason some people knew early. 

 

[kawaiisquawks]

My friend is also on this list and she got the email at 12:30. She saw it at 12:38 and they were already out of accessories and quite a few shoe sizes, I think she said . So, things did go pretty fast it seems or they really just had super low inventory of a lot of stuff. (I was still able to get dresses at 3:30, but that was all that was left and only sizes xs,s,3x &4x were available).

Are y'all talking about eastern time? I can't remember exactly when @@danipeach posted here (sooo glad I was subbed to this thread with immediate replies) but I went and checked my first order confirmation and it was 11.30ET.. So either modcloth sent out the emails to preferred customers in waves or there's another group of people who got tipped off even earlier.
ETA: and I had requested modcloth email me if the stylish surprise came back in stock in my size with their little "oh no, out of stock! Email you when it's back?" feature and I never got a single email.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Are y'all talking about eastern time? I can't remember exactly when @@danipeach posted here (sooo glad I was subbed to this thread with immediate replies) but I went and checked my first order confirmation and it was 11.30ET.. So either modcloth sent out the emails to preferred customers in waves or there's another group of people who got tipped off even earlier.

ETA: and I had requested modcloth email me if the stylish surprise came back in stock in my size with their little "oh no, out of stock! Email you when it's back?" feature and I never got a single email.

This was my thought exactly.

I was also curious if employees got early access to the sale? At Old Navy we always got early access to their $1 flip flops and $3 tank sales, maybe black friday too but i don't remember, but its not like we bought enough to deplete the entire stock.

However, I think its more plausible that someone who was on the preferred list just happened to stalk the site daily and saw them pop up (because you could type in stylish surprise in to the search and find them) and then it just spread like wild fire. If I knew in advance that they were coming I would've done this like every day ahhaha.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

This was my thought exactly.

I was also curious if employees got early access to the sale? At Old Navy we always got early access to their $1 flip flops and $3 tank sales, maybe black friday too but i don't remember, but its not like we bought enough to deplete the entire stock.

However, I think its more plausible that someone who was on the preferred list just happened to stalk the site daily and saw them pop up (because you could type in stylish surprise in to the search and find them) and then it just spread like wild fire. If I knew in advance that they were coming I would've done this like every day ahhaha.

I can't remember who it was, but there was someone here or in the enablers thread who said she used to work for modcloth and that employees weren't allowed to purchase the stylish surprises. But yeah, it was probably just someone who was stalking the site, got lucky, and spread the news.

 

[kawaiimeows]

I can't remember who it was, but there was someone here or in the enablers thread who said she used to work for modcloth and that employees weren't allowed to purchase the stylish surprises. But yeah, it was probably just someone who was stalking the site, got lucky, and spread the news.

A lot of companies have strict policies on buying stuff like that, so that doesn't surprise me. My fiance works for verizon and employee accounts aren't allowed to get the new iphone release for like 3 month or so (might be longer i can't remember), so I'm glad modcloth does too. Old Navy always has a ridiculous amount of stock so I figure that's why its never really a problem there bahahha. They probably get an amazing discount though I bet.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

A lot of companies have strict policies on buying stuff like that, so that doesn't surprise me. My fiance works for verizon and employee accounts aren't allowed to get the new iphone release for like 3 month or so (might be longer i can't remember), so I'm glad modcloth does too. Old Navy always has a ridiculous amount of stock so I figure that's why its never really a problem there bahahha. They probably get an amazing discount though I bet.

I swear I learn new things about company policies every day lol, I was honestly shocked at how many tiny rules you'd never really realise mattered actually existed in industry when I started working for a company that's part of EPM. Oh man, if I worked at modcloth I wouldn't have a paycheck, it'd be going right back to them lmao. If I didn't hate people ( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />) I would totally have tried to get a job at one of the stores I love just for the employee discount /shameless

 

[randerso]

Here's the nitty gritty on the loyalty program:

"Program Terms & Conditions: The select group of customers participating in ModCloth's pilot program

for loyal customers is determined on the basis of purchasing history and behavior"

Translation: I spend waaaay too much money and time on the ModCloth website.

 

[roguewolf]

I have a bad habit of checking Modcloth at 11am (when they release new arrival) everyday, so I found out about the SS through that. But now I really want to get in their loyalty program. I shop Modcloth all the time.

I ended up getting 4 XS dress and 3 XS apparel items. Now I am just constantly checking my email waiting for a confirmation email. I know a few people last time got their orders canceled because they ran out of stock. I would be so disappointed if that happened to me.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Here's the nitty gritty on the loyalty program:

"Program Terms & Conditions: The select group of customers participating in ModCloth's pilot program

for loyal customers is determined on the basis of purchasing history and behavior"

Translation: I spend waaaay too much money and time on the ModCloth website.

I'm too poor for dat, hence why I wait for the stylish surprise sales to get my fashion on ahhaha.

 

[Kelli]

Yeah, I think people found it before the email went out. My friend is in central time, I believe, (she is right on the border between central and eastern, so I never remember which she is actually in LOL)  and got it at 12:30 her time and I know people were ordering prior to that.

She is part of that loyalty program and buys a lot from them, and has been for years, and even bought her wedding dress, so that's probably why she is a part of it.

 

[kawaiiwoofs]

Got my shipping notice!

 

[naturalactions]

Me too! Should be here Thursday, I can't wait! 6.6 lbs for 3 shoes, 2 dresses and 3 apparel...I hope I get some awesome boots for fall!

 

[kawaiimeows]

Me too! Should be here Thursday, I can't wait! 6.6 lbs for 3 shoes, 2 dresses and 3 apparel...I hope I get some awesome boots for fall!

I got some vegan combat boots last time (so in the March one), so I have a sneaking suspicion this will be a lot of spring/summer clothes for this SS, since the last one had a lot of sweaters, coats and boots and typical fall/winter wear (also there was a hideous santa sweater a ton of people got cursed with lmao).

Last go around my package weighed 3.3 pounds (just looked it up in the thread), and that was just for a pair of boots, shoe box included.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Got my shipping notice!

still waiting! hopefully this means they're saving something good for me bahahahha.