Keeping Track of Sales (and a Giveaway!)

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I tend to shop for specific clothes only when I need them. A new coat because my old one has become threadbare, or more recently, a few nursing-friendly shirts in my current size. While I’m browsing for the best options, I invariably come across a few finds that I certainly don’t need, but that I do like a whole lot. I’ll often think ‘maybe I’ll pick this up if it goes on sale’ but then I forget to check up on it regularly. I’ve missed out on many an item that went on sale for a great price, but now I’m using PoachIt to keep track of things so that won’t happen again.

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I’m not exactly jumping up to buy all the things! but I do like to be aware of when the stuff I’ve had my eye on goes on sale, and that info can help me decide what to purchase and when. The service works with over 5,000 stores (I’ve been using it on sites like J. Crew, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and Madewell), and there’s a browser extension (like the ‘pin it’ button) that makes it easy to keep track of items. When the price drops on something you’ve tracked, PoachIt sends you an email, but you can also view your tracked items, follow favorite merchants, and find valid coupons via the website or app.

Besides clothing and things to wear, I’ve been keeping tabs on some of my wish list items for the house. I would love to grab any of these if the day comes that the price is right!

Home Wish List Items

Now with the holiday season upon us, I’ve started using PoachIt for my home and for gift shopping too. I’m not a fan of hitting the Black Friday sales in person, but I do take advantage of the online sales that accompany it and Cyber Monday. Now it will be even easier to pick up the items on my list at a good price (and maybe treat myself to a little something when everything goes on sale again after the holidays).

Giveaway

One winner will win a $100 AMEX giftcard to shop for any item they want! Just go to PoachIt, sign up for an account, then comment back on this post with a link to the item you’d want to buy with the gift card if you won. (I’d probably go for that hat I’m tracking; I can never bring myself to buy a nice hat for myself.) One entry per person, and you must be a US resident and enter by midnight CST on December 1st. Good luck!

Comments

110 responses to “Keeping Track of Sales (and a Giveaway!)”

  1. BB Avatar
    BB

    Where are those lovely leather chairs from?

  2. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I would love to put it towards a Nest thermostat.

  3. Sarah @ 702 Park Project Avatar

    Love PoachIt! I’ve been eyeing these Rag & Bone booties for forever… https://www.poachit.com/product/73949/Classic_Newbury_Booties

  4. Suz C Avatar
    Suz C

    Oooh, I like this site! As new homeowner, I have been eyeing the Nest thermostat. https://www.poachit.com/product/407480/Nest_Learning_Thermostat_with_BuiltIn_WiFi

  5. Dana Avatar
    Dana

    I’d pick up a piece for New Year’s Eve, something like this festive tank:
    http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/4112257231134.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS#/

  6. Amanda Avatar

    I decided 3 years ago that I wasn’t buying another vegan leather jacket until I had a real one first. I can’t ever seem to muster up the courage to click “buy” though! A gift card would help make my leather dreams come true and I could bring home this bad boy: https://www.poachit.com/product/385085/Drape_Front_Leather_Moto_Jacket

  7. Jillian Avatar
    Jillian

    I’ve been eyeing Apple TV this year. Would come in handy for my non-cable, single girl life. :)

    https://www.poachit.com/product/276575/The_new_Apple_TV__Black_MD199LLA

  8. Carley Avatar
    Carley

    I like this idea. I just bought my first home & I love that your can track Home Depot, Lowes, & Overstock.

    I’d consider getting this sconce for my kitchen:

    https://www.poachit.com/product/415135/Portfolio_Ellicott_1312in_H_Galvanized_Dark_Sky_Outdoor_Wall_Light

  9. Caitlin Restivo Avatar
    Caitlin Restivo

    I would buy this crisp white shirt, I need a new one for work.https://www.poachit.com/product/414928/essential_white_boyshirt

  10. amy dolgin Avatar
    amy dolgin

    I use Pinterest for this too – if you type the current cost of an item you pin into the comments, you’ll get a notification of any price change – very useful!

  11. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    Winter is coming so I’m going to need these (on sale): https://www.poachit.com/product/153608/Sorel_Tofino_Boot__Womens

  12. Celeste @ Our Fabulous Life in the Suburbs Avatar

    Well…I may be the only blogger left who doesn’t have Hunter boots. So I think I would probably go for that! I just can’t bring myself to splurge on them, but $100 would certainly help nudge me in that direction ;) https://www.poachit.com/product/415470/Original_Tall_Gloss

  13. Grace Avatar
    Grace

    $100 would make the ipad air 2 (slightly) more affordable:

    https://www.poachit.com/product/415467/Apple_iPad_Air_2_64GB_WiFi__Gold

  14. kelsey Avatar
    kelsey

    i’ve had my eye on these boots FOREVER! i can never pull the trigger but i know they would last forever
    https://www.poachit.com/product/179403/KEEN_Womens_Delancey_WP_CNX_Boot

  15. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I don’t really need a new coat, but I’d sure like one — and a $100 gift card would make it a little easier to justify!

  16. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    I like the idea of this! I have a folder in my bookmarks called “waiting to go on sale” and I check thru it once in a while but sometimes I do miss an item going on sale.

  17. Meg Avatar
    Meg

    I love PoachIt! It’s such a great idea. I’ve been so close to pulling the trigger on a media cabinet from West Elm and this might be the time.

    https://www.poachit.com/product/267696/MidCentury_Media_Console__Small_Acorn

  18. carol frederick Avatar
    carol frederick
  19. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    I feel like I had this idea…but of course I didn’t do anything about it. Anyway, great idea! I am tracking these snow boots from Nordstrom, my favorite store, with amazing customer service. We’re getting our first snow of the season tomorrow, just in time for Thanksgiving travel, so even if the price doesn’t drop on these soon, I know I’ll need them in the future.
    https://www.poachit.com/product/415531/Tivoli_II_Waterproof_Boot_Women

  20. Nadia Avatar
    Nadia

    Love this! I’d probably buy some nice new workout clothes!

  21. Bee Avatar

    It’s coats and jackets season and that’s all I’ve been thinking about. I have my eye on this jacket: https://www.poachit.com/product/415988/Petite_Faux_Fur_Trim_Hooded_Anorak. Thanks for the giveaway!

  22. Michelle S Avatar
    Michelle S

    I would definitely be able to splurge on the gorgeous Joules coat I’m loving. https://www.poachit.com/product/411952/Womens_Luxury_Padded_Jacket_Cocoa

  23. AshleyB Avatar
    AshleyB

    I would love a new wool winter coat. My old one looks great on the outside, but the lining is almost completely gone. I’d go for this! https://www.poachit.com/product/415595/Lady_Coat Thanks!

  24. Carly Avatar
    Carly

    https://www.poachit.com/product/407480/Nest_Learning_Thermostat_with_BuiltIn_WiFi I have been toying with the ira of getting a Nest thermostat and would absolutely do so with this gift card.

  25. Virginia (The Heartographer) Avatar

    What an awesome service! This is basically how I use Pinterest but with significant manual overhead removed. Yay! My dream object is this Hex side table from West Elm; I’ve been lusting after it for AGES!

  26. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I would buy this beautiful Kate Spade Saturday coat: https://www.poachit.com/product/416322/ALINE_COAT

  27. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I would probably buy these boots: https://www.poachit.com/product/414623/Oversized_Teardrop_Gore_Bootie

    They are pretty cute, and look like they’d be great for stomping around town in.

  28. StacyShine Avatar
    StacyShine
  29. Kristin Avatar

    I’d sure love to rock this sweater dress this holiday season, but not at full Anthro price. Poach me!

  30. judy Avatar
    judy

    I have always wanted to create links to sites I thought the Bloggers I follow would find interesting but never knew how it is done. Can anyone give me a tutorial. Thanks

  31. ryan Avatar
    ryan

    i really need a dyson. i just got a second dog and the extra hair that accumulates in my house now calls for heavy artillery!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/415779/Dyson_DC59_Motorhead_Cordless_Vacuum

    1. HS Avatar
      HS

      kraftmaking at gmail dot com (HS)

  32. Emily Peck Avatar

    I signed up! I need this in my life! I’m really pining for a pair of gorgeous stackable rings like these: https://www.poachit.com/product/336024/Deco_Stackable_Rings

  33. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I’d probably use it on the 3 drawer filing cabinet from CB2

  34. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Poach It is a great idea! Thanks for sharing! https://www.poachit.com/product/416909/Morten_Table_Lamp__White

  35. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    I’d love this Madewell vest – so festive. https://www.poachit.com/product/382571/woolrich_buffalo_plaid_vest

  36. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    Anything from Anthropologie really! Especially this pencil skirt!

    https://www.poachit.com/product/415344/Slit_Jacquard_Pencil_Skirt

  37. Peggi Avatar
    Peggi

    Is it lame to buy fuzzy slippers? I don’t care; it’s already feet freezing weather where I live!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/414477/Womens_metallic_shearling_lodge_moccasins

  38. Melissa S. Avatar
    Melissa S.

    Cool service! I’m kinda digging these jeans: https://www.poachit.com/product/387707/Josefina_Rolled_Hem_Jean

  39. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    What a neat service! I’m in desperate need of new maternity clothes:
    https://www.poachit.com/product/417314/New_Look_Maternity_Heart_Print_Cut_and_Sew

  40. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I’m not that sure about joining Poach it, but I need everything in that second photo – the leather chairs, lamp, wallpaper, and that table! Can we get sources for those?

    Thanks!!

  41. Michelle R Avatar

    I love this idea! I’m always pinning or bookmarking things I want and then totally forgetting about them. https://www.poachit.com/product/417540/Frye_Calf_Hair_Bull_Keychain

  42. kelly Avatar

    Okay so I while I’d love to have $100 to spend on myself I would most likely use it on my little ones. Seeing them open a present that makes that happy is way better.

    So my 2 year old has become Frozen obsessed and as much as I hate to admit it, it is actually quite adorable. Her singing in that tiny voice… or yelling “It’s coronation day” from her crib is priceless. I’d love to snatch this up for her pronto: https://www.poachit.com/product/401148/Anna_and_Elsa_Doll_Gift_Set__Disney_Animators_Collection

  43. claudia Avatar
    claudia

    What a clever site! I signed up and put a nintendo 3ds on my tracking list. My kids really want one for christmas! https://www.poachit.com/product/108981/Nintendo_3DS_XL__Blue_Nintendo_3DS_XL

  44. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    I’d love this light fixture in the Dining Room. I just need a sale, coupon code, or a $100 gift card!

    http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-orb-chandelier-w755/?pkey=cchandeliers&cm_src=chandeliers||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_–_-

  45. Elizabeth Williams Avatar
    Elizabeth Williams

    I love this Elizabeth and James Maru cuff– amazing.

    https://www.poachit.com/product/417664/Elizabeth_and_James_Maru_Cuff

  46. iamalighthouse Avatar
    iamalighthouse

    I really like this lantern!

  47. Natasha Avatar
    Natasha

    WOAH. That site is AMAZING!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing it! This would be my magical purchase.. I’ve been visiting this lamp online for over a year, and I need a lamp for my desk so badly!

    http://www.landofnod.com/gold-rock-lamp-base/s310638

  48. Hannah Thomas Avatar
    Hannah Thomas

    I’d definitely be picking up this:
    https://www.poachit.com/product/393323/tailored_tee

  49. Debra C Avatar
    Debra C

    I would use it to buy the Sanctuary Suede boots from Nordstroms

  50. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Oh thank God! Ever since Hukkster closed, I was wondering how I was going to keep track of when things went on sale. I have a problem where I’ll see something I really like, bookmark it, and then when I go back to check on it, it’s been marked down and sold out. Which, while good for my wallet, isn’t conducive to finally finish decorating my home.

    If I’d win, I’d get these to:
    https://www.poachit.com/product/419103/Signature_Womens_LLBean_Boots_16_ShearlingLined_Colorblock

  51. Kaitlyn Avatar
    Kaitlyn

    I would buy pretty much every basic on Madewell’s site!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/419725/essential_white_boyshirt

  52. AliceB Avatar
    AliceB

    I’ve been looking for a simple, geometric rug in navy for our bedroom, so I’d have to get this: https://www.poachit.com/product/416133/Knotted_Diamonds_Wool_Rug__Regal_Blue

  53. Erin b Avatar
    Erin b

    I joined but I can’t seem to get a Poachit URL like everyone else. I’m on my iPhone and when I use Safari to access Poachit.com it only lets me follow stores? Anyway I need a new iPad (hence the surfing on my phone only these days!) and I added a few to Poachit to let me know when the Black Friday prices hit! Good timing.

  54. Emma Avatar

    I recently got a DSLR and now I think I’d quite like a tripod. So how about this one: https://www.poachit.com/product/365733/Sunpak__PlatinumPlus_Ultra_6000PG_61_Tripod

  55. lucinda Avatar

    How lovely and generous of you. I’m in the process of finishing up my home office/studio and think this settee would be an awesome addition. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

    https://www.poachit.com/product/301358/Captains_Settee

  56. JB Avatar
    JB

    I’m pretty sure I’d hunt for all sorts of things, but since I need to pick…
    https://www.poachit.com/product/424168/Rayne_Stone_Tassel_Pendant_Necklace

  57. Cortney Avatar
    Cortney

    I would love to buy this chair. Been coveting it for awhile now! https://www.poachit.com/product/422100/Huron_Large_Lounge_Chair__GraySeal

  58. etta Avatar
    etta

    Thanks for recommending this site! It will be super useful for tracking things. I’d love to buy these boots!

    https://www.poachit.com/product/427687/Nylah_Leather_Military_Boot_Women

  59. Jeanne Avatar

    Where could one buy the leather chair with the wood frame (upper left of your post)? Love it.

  60. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I really need a good vacuum. As un-sexy as it is, mama needs a good tool since she has to use it all. of. the. time!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/427750/Dyson_DC33_MultiFloor_Bagless_Vacuum_20506201

  61. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    I have been eying this dress for a while. Thanks for introducing me to Poachit!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/421132/Chevron_Panel_Dress

  62. Katie Avatar

    LOVE this. I am constantly trying to keep track of all the things I don’t NEED but want (therefore not wanting to spend full price on whatsoever). In the Christmas spirit, I kinda love these cute (but totally unnecessary) Christmas pajamas from J. Crew:
    https://www.poachit.com/product/429225/Pajama_set_in_holiday_lights

  63. Aubrey Avatar
    Aubrey

    This is a great idea! I would get a duvet for my new home!

    https://www.poachit.com/product/430451/PB_Essential_Duvet_Cover__Sham

  64. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    I would love pretty much anything from School House Electric, but especially these sheets!
    https://www.poachit.com/product/431980/Woodland_Meadow_Sheet_Set

  65. Emily M Avatar

    I’d buy a reading lamp for my bedroom! My second is going to be born in February and it would be so great to have for all of those nighttime nursing sessions!

  66. Emily M Avatar

    I’d buy a reading lamp for my bedroom! My second is going to be born in February and it would be so great to have for all of those nighttime nursing sessions! https://www.poachit.com/product/273769/Isaac_PlugIn_Sconce_Brass__Short_Arm

  67. Emily S Avatar
    Emily S

    Well I love lots of things, but I always love a blanket… https://www.poachit.com/product/409360/Threshold_Cable_Knit_Sherpa_Throw_Blanket__Cream

  68. K Laurance Avatar

    This duvet is just beautiful :)

  69. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    I would buy some sweet black ankle boots.

  70. audrey Avatar
    audrey

    I’m dying for these chairs! http://www.westelm.com/products/sloan-upholstered-chair-h214/?pkey=e%7Csloan%7C2%7Cbest%7C4294967200%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||Category-_-Furniture-_-NoMerchRules haven’t figured out how to poach them yet, but I’ve signed up and can’t wait to start poaching! :)

  71. Whitney Avatar
    Whitney

    I’ve been using PoachIt for my wardrobe wishlist but never thought of it for home goods! Currently tracking some new workout gear but definitely could add a few apartment items