AJWright: Stretching the Dollar Yet More

A few weeks ago, I had dinner with some of the AJWright team, and we discussed their concept of off-price retail.

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It was one I am familiar with: I had flown out to Boston last fall to have a similar meeting with TJX (TJMaxx/Marshalls, of which AJWright is a family member) and learned a lot – about how their buyers get the deals, and just how far the deals can take you. Essentially, they take advantage of department store overstock, and end up with current-season merchandise at a fraction of retail.

But even I wasn’t ready for this experience. AJWright is sort of to TJ Maxx what Old Navy is to Banana Republic – the seen-as-scrappy little brother who will be the one who save the world.

OK, not the world. But tons of money.

Armed with an $100 gift card, I ventured out with my mom today to see just how far I could stretch the dollar. (Or, $100, as the case may be.)

Within an hour, I left with two heaping shopping bags.

Inside:

a totally hot pink lace nightie

matching g-string

two thongs

mini food chopper

pink polka dot flannel pjs

spatula

thigh-high gray “suede” boots (OK, they aren’t real, but no one knows that)

mustard thigh-high “suede” boots

black long-sleeve t-shirt (no name, but a staple)

six pairs of black knee high socks (LIVE in these)

pink print opaque tights

baking pan for mini cupcakes

baking pan for regular-sized cupcakes

a box of fancy chocolate

shower curtain

**** I think that’s it….total cost: $80.89!!!

Is that unbelievable or what? This is all totally cute stuff, at up to 70% off discount and chain store prices! Crazy. It’s like better than a sample sale, and you can try on too!

Just so you can experience a little bit of this on your own, I am awarding one reader a $50 gift card to AJ Wright. To have your chance to win, please share the best buying bonanza experience you ever encountered…how much you spent, and how much you got for it! Deadline to enter is December 1, good luck! Please earn extra entries by RT-ing this contest on Twitter. (I am @alywalansky)