Frugal Tip: Coldwater Creek Sale

December 24th, 2008

For the women out there, Coldwater Creek, an American women’s clothing store, has their 50% off sale going on on their website. All items on the site are 50% off. If you shop in the outlet section the
deals are great — $4.50 for a nice T-shirt! Also, shipping to Japan is reasonable.

The website is:
http://www.coldwatercreek.com/

Use offer code: WXH6419 when prompted at checkout to get the 50% off your total. The sale is until 12/28.

Happy shopping!

Recommended by SS on the Frugal Japan mailing list.

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