Working The System

Ten days. That’s all you get. It used to be fourteen days but now it’s only ten. That’s how long Old Navy will give you to obtain a price adjustment. Did you even know this was possible? Probably, but I doubt very many people take advantage of it because the sales people always look surprised when I arrive at the counter with only my receipt and demand for a refund.

I stopped by there on a Saturday afternoon which was a big mistake. I usually let everyone else have Saturdays and I do my shopping on a week day to avoid the crowds. I walked out of there with an armload of clothes. Some of them on sale in addition to using my Gap card and getting an additional 10% (I think) off. Then ten days later I went back with my receipt and got a refund. Here’s how it played out:

Original ticket - $206.49
After discount - $154.99
After refund - $127.21

So I got almost 25% off originally and another 18% off for stopping by their store for five minutes.

I do this everywhere I shop for clothes because they get marked down so fast. As I’m checking out, I ask how many days they allow and I mark it in my calendar. Then I plan my errands for that day so I don’t have to make a special trip to town. I always know right where my receipt is of course and it’s almost always worth the small bit of trouble. Don’t we all love to save money? Besides, if you don’t do it then you’re just a Turkey Noodle Brain.