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Flash shopping sites or private sales boutique sites have really taken off lately. Most flash shopping sites offer some time of limited-time, curated shopping experience and are member only, though most invitation-only memberships involve simply asking for an invitation. Most offer designer brands at discounted prices that you won't see anywhere else. Sales range from Womens Wear, Mens Wear, Home Furnishing, Kids Clothing, Travel Deals, and even Gourmet Food.
We've tried to list some of the popular ones here along with how they describe themselves and where they fit in the online commerce space. Many of the flash shopping sites will offer you a free membership if you follow the links on this page:
Rue La La
Rue La La is the invitation-only destination for a life of style. Where Members delight in discovering private sale Boutiques that open daily – and stay open only for a short time. A community where Members shape the experience – and enhance the excitement – by inviting their friends. RueLaLa is a place where they discover some of the most sought-after brands in fashion, accessories, footwear, home, travel, wine, gourmet food, local services, and more.
Gilt
Gilt Groupe's member only shopping provides instant insider access to today’s top designer labels, at up to 60% off retail. Become a member and find something new every day for women, men, kids and home as well as exclusive local services and experiences, and one-of-a-kind travel packages.
All sales take place only on www.gilt.com and our full collection of merchandise is always available at the start of the sale, so be sure to log on early.
To introduce each brand, designer bios and reels give you an advanced preview of upcoming sales, must-have pieces and featured designers.
Gilt Group includes Gilt.com, with sales for Women, Men, Baby & Kids, Home; Gilt City; and Jetsetter.
Beyond The Rack
Beyond the Rack is a private shopping club for women and men who want designer brand apparel and accessories at prices up to 80% off retail. We obtain authentic designer merchandise and provide it exclusively to our members through limited-time events. Each event starts at a specific time and typically lasts only 48 hours. After each event ends the merchandise is no longer available. Due to the exclusive nature of the merchandise in our events, quantities are often limited and certain styles may only be available in a narrow range of sizes. Members are notified by email in advance of each upcoming event according to their preferences. Sales include Women, Men, Kids & Babies, and Home.
- You can be invited by a friend who is already a member
- You can get a special invitation from one of BTR's marketing partners
- You can request a membership
HauteLook - now Nordstrom Rack
HauteLook is where you will discover thousands of the top fashion and lifestyle brands at amazing savings. Each day at 8 AM Pacific, shop new sale events featuring the best names in women's and men's fashion and accessories, beauty, kids' apparel and toys, and home décor at up to 75% off. Membership is free and everyone is welcome!
MyHabit closed and wrapped into amazon.com fashion or amazon.de in Germany and amazon.es in Spain
The Foundry
Closed and now part of www.hayneedle.com
Private Sale Invite Links (click for invite):
Gilt Invitation
Rue La La Invitation
Beyond the Rack Invitation
Some other great sites with daily deals: steepandcheap , nordstrom rack , amazon.com , 6pm.com , overstock , half.com . And don't forget the sites like www.bhphotovideo.com www.woot.com, www.groupon.com and www.livingsocial.com or for entertainment try fandango.com www.staples.com, easycanvasprints.com and for menswear jackthreads.com and lastcall.com for neiman marcus deals and barenecessities.com for swimwear and underwear and Saksoff5th.
For travel deals check www.hotels.com, www.agoda.com , expedia.com , skyscanner.net , www.hertz.com and also home of the gnome travel.travelocity.com or booking.com
If you are looking for tours check out GetYourGuide
Or you can go directly to hotels sites like Marriott or Hilton
For good prices on European air travel try SwissAir or SAS EasyJet or BrusselsAir
Of course you can always go to the travel sites like Priceline or Skyscanner
If you're looking for luggage check out the Away luggage.
Another good place to find travel deals is Kayak
And alamo for car rental.
If you are looking for deals to get outdoors and out on the water you are going to want to check out austin kayak for outdoor www.sierratradingpost.com or www.backcountry.com eastbay.com orvis.com Eddie Bauer Scheels and www.theclymb.com
If you are looking for e-bikes, Rad Power Bikes get consistently good reviews at a good price.
If you are looking for new unique sneakers check out JD Sports and keep an eye out for the latest drops at Nike
Current favorite site for gear and clothing is Huckberry.com
Homedepot.com can be a great place to find deals on tools for home as well as Lowes.
Of course Costco has a good variety of products to check.
For furniture and decor FrontGate.com is a good spot to look. CB2 also has a lot of nice modern and mid-century modern furniture.
For computers and electronics Dell is a great site.
If you are looking for streetwear try End Clothing or Juice Store.
For mobile service tmobile and verizon are often considered the top plans, tmobile with better pricing but verizon with better coverage.
For tools, yard equipment sears has their highly rated crafstman line. For electronics www.bestbuy.com always has a deal of the day.
For tickets you can find deals on stubhub.com
If you are getting in to Saltwater Reef Tanks then BulkReefSupply is the place to go.
If you are in the market for a new mattress one of the top rated foam mattresses is the Lisa Hybrid.
And for beds shop at Thuma and for linens, sheets, towels and robes head to Brooklinen.
If you are looking for home meal kit services give blueapron homechef or sunbasket a try.
And if you are looking for something from across the USA you can find a lot of food to order at Goldbelly.
You can also order groceries to deliver to home or pickup at your car at Walmart.
If you are looking for deals on musical instruments check out Reverb
You can find some good sales on shoes at Rocket Dog or if you are looking for the classic chunky or punky shoe check Dr Martens and of course Nike
It's hard to go wrong with a classic pair of Converse
Or maybe you need a comfortable pair of Crocs
If you are looking for treats you might want to try MilkBar for cookies and cakes.
For some winter warming try Hotel Chocolat.
If you are looking for online flower deliver or flower subscription boxes UrbanStems and Bouqs are consistently rated among the top flower deliver services.
If you are searching for Funko Pop Figures you can often find unique ones at Hot Topic.
If you are looking for some new lightweight, great for travel sneakers check out On-Running
If you need skin care try Ulta.com
For battery backup or travel chargers Jackery is a great option.
For a unique take on the classic watch try Todd Snyder x Timex at ToddSnyder.com
For hype sneakers and collectables check StockX
For tickets to the big event try Viagogo
For rail travel or train tickets in Europe try Trainline or Eurostar
If you are looking for mattresses try Leesa.com
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