The CC Gymboree thread.

[Franni]

ARGH!!! I can't believe I didn't get it again. Any ideas as to who I should complain to?

[lee60657]

Franni - try e-mailing customer service. Also, if you pm me your email I can email you the coupon if you want, it says to pass it on.

[alienhost]

it looks like you can get free shipping automatically for purchases over $100 on-line...finnally!

**FREE SHIPPING OFFER:
Offer valid between May 11, 2006, 12:01 a.m. ET and May 14, 2006, 11:59 p.m. ET. Free standard U.S. shipping applies to orders of $100 or more automatically at checkout. Shipping rate is calculated from merchandise subtotal (less discounts, if applicable) and does not include tax. Valid on only one shipping address per order. Promotion not valid on international shipments. Not valid for cash. No shipping adjustments on previous purchases. Offer is non-transferable. Gymboree reserves the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time.

[DisneyGirl]

I was just looking at the new line again and there really isn't anything that wows me. I don't think i will be spending a ton of money this go aroud. DARN!

The new line just is not that cute! Good think i bought all her stuff from the other lines.

[cr8zyforaf]

I agree - not digging the new line. I love the pink tennis shoes but even with the 30% off, they are way over priced IMO...boo hoo.

I am hoping my package arrived today - I ordered a ton of sale stuff for her for the fall...I will need to burn the receipt and box before DH gets home - this is the third order in less than a month!

[Littlelamb11]

yay for free shipping! and yes, i'm psycho--i already got my order in. :p

[alisong]

You're not the only one. ;)

[wagsgirl]

You're not the only two! ;) I had my order in at 12:10, well 11:10 my time! :p

[lee60657]

Smiles33 - check your email :) I just sent you the COF coupon. Happy shopping!

[PrincessCrappy]

lee60657 - Thanks so much for the coupon. I was one of the crazy people outside the store this morning before it even opened. :o

I never know how to get the best deal with their promotions. Is it best to use these 30% deals on full price merchandise or do you use them to get even cheaper prices on already reduced merchandise? I usually go the full price route, but this time I stocked up on a ton of sale stuff. What do you guys usually do?

[jh124]

Is there an online code someone could share? I did not receive an email, and I have been a very loyal online shopper in the past few months.:rolleyes:

ETA - Found it: GYMFRIEND

[malala]

jh124: the code is GYMFRIEND Shop away!

[lee60657]

Princess Crappy: No problem...it sounds like you put it to good use :) I just got back from the Gymboree store closest to me. Unfortunately, it is not a Tier 1 store, so the selection is not as good as some, but its not terrible. No Daisy Chain, though, and I was hoping to get a few items from that line to go with the things I got during Gymbuck redemption. I did manage to find a few things for DD though :)

[purpleorchids]

Love the free shipping! I just went to the store and bought several pieces a little over $100, of course some were socks;) I have tomorrow off and will be heading over to another store since we will be visiting my parents.

PrincessCrappy - you do get the best deals when the item is already on sale, but the further they get reduced, the less chance you will get the item in the size you need unless you are planning to buy it for next year. That is what I do since DD got so many clothes now. During these sales, I also look for birthday gifts & Christmas since I have quite a few nieces and nephews to shop for too.:D

[alienhost]

well I bought some stuff today, after putting it on hold Wed night. It's bad b/c the sales lady greeted me by name when I went to pick it up today!

I mostly got gifts and a few sale items for DD - Two tops from Daisy Chain (the pants were sold out). Debating about driving to another store tomorrow. How do you tell if it is tier1 or 2?

purpleorchids I usually buy marked down stuff, unless there is a new line I can't live without!

[purpleorchids]

alienhost - For the new lines, I have to tell myself to resist buying or I would prob. buy wayto much! :p If you go to gymbohaven http://www.gymbohaven.com/gymbohaven.htm, you can find your store..but it hasn't been updated since last year. Or you can call the store.

[emschwar]

purpleorchids - do you know what "cold" means on that list? My store is apparently a tier 1, but it says cold, and I'm not sure what that means.

[Renrel]

I used the coupon last night and spent just of $100, to get the free shipping, of already discounted clothes. Lots and lots of underwear in present and the next size, it is soo much softer than the hanes character undies. And a lot of things for next year. I can never figure out after a binge like this if I actually saved money or spent money I would otherwise not have spent at all.

[alienhost]

purpleorchids - do you know what "cold" means on that list? My store is apparently a tier 1, but it says cold, and I'm not sure what that means.

hmm, I'd be interested too. All the stores in my area are Tier 2, you'd think in the Boston area they'd have one Tier 1! that stinks! And they all say "cold".

ETA: to fix my post to say Tier 1.

[emschwar]

hmm, I'd be interested too. All the stores in my area are Tier 2, you'd think in the Boston area they'd have one Tier ! that stinks! And they all say "cold".
I *might* have figured it out! I scrolled through the list, and some say "cold", some say "hot", and one or two says "temperate". I recall something about in some of the lines, they'll have long sleeve shirts in some regions and short sleeve in other regions, depending on weather. The TX tier 1's were "hot" stores or "temperate", and the northern ones were "cold" for instance. Of course, NC was cold too, which doesn't make a ton of sense, to me at least.

[alienhost]

I *might* have figured it out! I scrolled through the list, and some say "cold", some say "hot", and one or two says "temperate". I recall something about in some of the lines, they'll have long sleeve shirts in some regions and short sleeve in other regions, depending on weather. The TX tier 1's were "hot" stores or "temperate", and the northern ones were "cold" for instance. Of course, NC was cold too, which doesn't make a ton of sense, to me at least.

Good detective work.. What I don't understand is why isn't this tier thing explained on the official gymboree website? Is it some sort of secret code thing? :D I've always suspected Gymbo to be a cult the way I've gotten sucked in...:D

[wildcat]

I really like the new lines...I think I'm in the minority!! I spent about $150 over the weekend! Here's a few of the purchases:
http://www.billyandashlee.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060514/normal_IMG_3306.jpg
http://www.billyandashlee.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060514/normal_IMG_3315.jpg
http://www.billyandashlee.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060514/normal_IMG_3320.jpg

And, we just discovered over the weekend that we can do pigtails!! So I had to make a trip to Gymboree over lunch to get matching curly's for Island Fun and Daisy Chain! There really needs to be a Gymbo-anonymous!!
http://www.billyandashlee.com/gallery/albums/wpw-20060514/normal_IMG_3335.jpg

[goldengbridge]

Wildcat- OMG. Your DD is beautiful! Love the pigtails:D

Even though I didnt really love the new line I still ended up spending $180:eek: I got over $90 taken off the total too. when they orginally rang it up it was 270. So I didnt do bad.

And yes, Gymbo is a cult. I always joke about that too. I need serious help!

[shellbell516]

Widcat - Your DD is just precious!! I haven't even thought of trying those curlys for pigtails. Do they work well with fine hair?

[wildcat]

Thanks for the compliments on my DD!

shellbell - I put in teeny tiny hair bands (wrapped 3 times!) in her hair first, and then put the curly's over top of them...worked great!

[Aug2002Bride]

I also do the curlies over top of DD pigtails. They work great for that and dress up the pigtails! You can see a pic in my avatar and here is another..

http://www.winkflash.com/photo/imagew2.aspx?i=53683609&c=1758906&z=0&v=tryfibgd2wtf0xsffeuccp0vcrh6qrj439leneitorpfzfph iddxeqloi8ubdrrwnykjt904trkvinqx


Excuse the Pb&j mess!!

[savannahgrl]

I'm only pregnant and have already become a gymbo addict. I understand that you can buy past season collections on Ebay. Does anyone have any favorite sellers who they buy from?

[cr8zyforaf]

Oh my gosh Wildcat - Lauren is adorable!

[DisneyGirl]

June 5th a new line..I hope its cute! I have some b-day money to spend..LOL

[goldengbridge]

Has anyone heard what the new lines will be? Nothings up at gymbohaven.

[jbemommy]

The info so far from the San Francisco test store is pink, orange, and blue with a Summer Safari theme for girls. Boys is armadillos. (This is according to gymborebel.)

[cpbride8203]

Jen - I think it is June 5th.

[goldengbridge]

Thanks for the info.

Armadillos? Yucky. I'm tired of the alligators and other reptiles type animals. :confused:

[DisneyGirl]

Thanks for the info.

Armadillos? Yucky. I'm tired of the alligators and other reptiles type animals. :confused:

YES ME TOO!!! So far everything that i bought for my DS has a damn animal on it!

[DisneyGirl]

20% off sale items this weekend..

[alienhost]

Gymbucks earning starts today....great, just what I need to do spend more $ at gymboree!

earning period through July 16th (is this promo always that long? seems like a long time this go around.)

ETA that redemption is July 20th through July 30th.

[DisneyGirl]

I really don't need to be buying anything else..but with gymbucks and the new line coming out I maybe in for some trouble..lets hope the new line isn't that great..I need to save money for the fall stuff.

[JAYLIN]

Oh, I'm such a sucker for gymbucks! I just can't help myself!

Funning thing is I was just there on Saturday, I needed to get some gifts for 2 birthday parties this weekend plus I bought a Fiesta shirt for my DD (full price) and then I get the email yesterday about Gymbucks AND the Fiesta line is now 20% off. So of course I'm annoyed, so I throw the kids in the car and we went back to the mall. They were very nice about it, she let me return all my stuff and rebuy it with the new discounts and the Gymbucks.....and of course I spend another $125 on top of it.

I'm getting delusional....I can't believe I get excited when a shirt goes on 20% off sale....I'm still paying $17.99 for a stupid t-shirt that my DD will roll around in the dirt in.....I definately need Gymbo therapy!

And to make matters worse, I found a tier 1 store at a mall near me, which has 5xs the selected of the store I was usually going to....so that means they have everything in the size I need plus plenty of older lines in my size, and 4 marked down racks.....oh this is going to be sooooo bad!!!!

[Franni]

I am off to gymboree.com.

I think I should have the stuff delivered to work....hehehehe

[PrincessCrappy]

June 8th starts the Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion! Good on everything in the store!

[DisneyGirl]

June 8th starts the Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion! Good on everything in the store!

Thanks for posting that!!!:D I'll have to write it on my calender..LOL

[Franni]

PrincessCrappy Does this apply online or just retail store? Does it include outlet?

[PrincessCrappy]

I don't know about the outlet, but I do know it's good online in addition to the regular stores!

[Renrel]

Do you know if on line you will be able to order different color/styles/sizes of the same item type. Like the same shorts in green, red and gray or the same style and priced t-shirt with differnent graphics? Otherwise it seems the sale will mostly be good just for things like underwear and socks. Who needs three pairs of the same exact t-shirt, dress or pants?

[April1234]

Renrel,You are able to buy different atricles of clothing. Like if you order online Gymboree arranges your order from most expencive to least and every third item on the list is free...such as...

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009858?$126x160$ $25.99

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140010160?$126x160$
21.99

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140010156?$126x160$
$14.99...but its FREE


and so on.....

Hope that helps! Its my fave sale!

[Renrel]

April - thanks for explaining. Are you sure it is every third item would be free, rather than say the three least expensive out of an order for 9?

[emschwar]

last time they did it, it was every 3rd item. That way you didn't buy 3 shirts and 3 shorts and get the 3 pairs of socks for free, for example.

I actually used the sale last year to stock up on bubbles. 3 bottles of the bubble refills and we're only halfway through the 2nd :)

[jbemommy]

The items are placed in descending order by price and every 3rd item is free, although they actually will deduct a percentage of the price off of each of the previous two items. It works the best to buy things in groups of 3 as close in price as possible. For instance, if you buy 3 things that are $12.99, the price for each one on your receipt will be 33% off of $12.99.

[Renrel]

Thanks for the lesson girls! Now I have to plan out my shopping stragy and hope they still have things I want in my sons size by the time the sale starts. I have to also figure out if the 25% off new visa card deal this weekend with a $25 bonus coupon is worth doing or if I just wait for the sale next week. Not that I really NEED anything.

[April1234]

I was weighing in on which sale (the Visa drive or the 1-2-3 sale) and for the things I had in my shopping cart I would save more money doing next weeks sale. I cant wait!!!:D

Oh and I thought I would post a link to the new lines coming out on Tuesday for you girls....

http://junkjungle.com/gymjune2.html

[amygrrl]

what's the coupon code for the buy 2 get 1 free sale? i started to place an order, but the adjustment didn't show up in my shopping bag.

thanks!

[malala]

The promotion starts on 6/8

[moderngal]

what is with all the orange for little boys?? I can't believe yet another new line is coming out with so much orange!! ugh.

[DisneyGirl]

last time they did it, it was every 3rd item. That way you didn't buy 3 shirts and 3 shorts and get the 3 pairs of socks for free, for example.

I actually used the sale last year to stock up on bubbles. 3 bottles of the bubble refills and we're only halfway through the 2nd :)


are there bubbles that great? They seem quit expensive

[DisneyGirl]

the girls stuff looks so cute....

I guess i will use the buy 2 get 1 promo for socks and other small things

[emschwar]

The bubbles are expensive, but they last a long time, and they're much better than regular bubbles. They land on surfaces, so kiddos without much speed can still have time to get to them and pop them. Also, sometimes you can catch them on your fingers without them popping! They're a lot of fun.

[JAYLIN]

Hi all, first off, I LOVE the new baby girl's line....so cute!

Anyway, does anyone know if the sku#s are the same online as the items in the store. The item # online doesn't seem to match. I bought a bunch of stuff as gifts and I'm considering rebuying them during the buy2 get1 free sale online then returning them at the store with my old receipt.

I definately waste too much of my time trying to get the "best deal"!

[goldengbridge]

I hate the baby boys new line. So over the orange and green and especially the reptiles:(

The girls stuff is really cute though:o

[alienhost]

Hi all, first off, I LOVE the new baby girl's line....so cute!

Anyway, does anyone know if the sku#s are the same online as the items in the store. The item # online doesn't seem to match. I bought a bunch of stuff as gifts and I'm considering rebuying them during the buy2 get1 free sale online then returning them at the store with my old receipt.

I definately waste too much of my time trying to get the "best deal"!

I've done the reverse, bought on-line then returned at store using on-line receipt after getting a better deal at the store. I'm assuming the skus are the same, since I didn't have a problem returning but can't swear by it.

[wagsgirl]

I think they'd have to be the same. Can you imagine trying to keep records if every.piece they sold had 2 SKU's???

I'm not too thrilled with the baby/big girls line. The colors are too muted for me. I like BRIGHT!

Not thrilled about the boys' either. Enough with the orange and army green please!!

[emschwar]

I hate the baby boy line. Enough orange already.

Love, love, love the newborn lines, but of course Noah's stocked for the summer and I can't justify any more clothes for this season. Next year I could stock up for, but it's newborn and won't fit him next summer. Stupid gymbo - why have a dinosaur line that doesn't fit the kids old enough to like dinosaurs?

[DisneyGirl]

the sku numbers for on-line and in the store are the same.

I keep lookingat the girl line and i'm not so sure I will be buying anything this go around. ITs cute but I don't love it. I think there is a shirt or two i may pick up.

I'm going to give the bubbles a go though..My 2 yr old LOVES bubbles!

[jeggink]

Well, we got some stuff today, part of the buy 2 get one, $5 shipping and one gymbuck. I was going to get more but decided not to, I would wait till redemtion period!

Here is what we got
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009751?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009571?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009749?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009527?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009750?$240x305$
http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140009518?$240x305$

We need socks still but I can get those somewhere else less expensive and we found some awesome bubbles at Walmart, I think they are called ultimate bubbles, they are fantastic as well.

I agree, enough of reptiles and orange, why not lots of red. I am thinking robots, although I think they made an earlier line with that.

[DisneyGirl]

this the buy 2 get 1 good in stores as well?

[jeggink]

Disneygirl I assume so, I got an e-mail stating this, so it should be good in stores & online. The pricing worked as stated above :).

[ladybug]

new to this thread but YES, the sale is in stores as well!:D

[chefker]

I LOVE the new dinosaur line! Gotta agree about the overabundance of orange though--even though it is Ian's favorite color!

Does anyone have this book from Gymboree?

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140014569?$240x305$

I'm considering buying it, but wondered if it's worth it.

[mel7dog]

Did anyone else get up in the middle of the night to assure they got the items they wanted? Or am I the only gymbo fool :o :D I had my cart full of everything I wanted (in multiples of 3 of course) and purchased them at 3:30 when I got up to go the bathroom. 5 tops, 2 pairs of shorts, a hat, and socks all for less than $60!

I agree with everyone else on the new boys lines. Why not some nice shades of blue or green!

[Franni]

met7dog I think we might be neck-and-neck here. I had my shoppping cart locked and loaded by yesterday afternoon. Only one item got sold-out.

YES, ladies, I have gone and done it again. I have spent way too much money on gymboree. SIGH...

[alisong]

mel - you obviously need to move to the west coast - here you can begin shopping at 9pm!

[alienhost]

Gymboree is evil. I went to return some things (gifts that I ended up not needing b/c the sizing was off) and I came out w/ another bag of stuff and a gymbuck.

I couldn't resist these overalls (of course she has the one w/ the giraffe in the pocket already, but that's OK):

http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Gymboree/140011324?$240x305$

I didn't love the new girls lines, too pale pastel IMO but I still managed to find some older stuff to buy...must stay away from the website and resist buying more....

[JAYLIN]

Count me in with the crazies! I stayed up last night until midnight so I could put my order in. I spend most of Wed. organizing my cart to make sure I got the best deals. I ordered 24 things!!!!! (all clothes) Here's my rational, I got the buy2 get1 deal plus gymbucks plus my 5%off from my gymbo CC. I actually did a spreadsheet to work out all the numbers (I'm an accountant...comes in handy sometimes!) I love the new baby girl line so even though its full price I got alot of it. I plan on selling my gymbucks on ebay, so that will recoup some of my spendings.

After everything, I will have gotten my total order for 61%off, which is including all the new line stuff. I'm pretty excited about that.

Now, I just have to make sure I sell those gymbucks instead of spending them!!!!

[DisneyGirl]

Jaylin your awesome!!!!!! I wish i had the know how to make sure i got the best deal.

[Renrel]

I was good, concidering. I had my shopping bag up over $200 at one point, but I ended up ordering just 6 items for which I paid $55, thus getting me one gymbuck. Each item, other than one free items were on sale, so without all the sales prices I would have spent another $45. So it was close to half off without counting the gymbuck. I am hoping the two full price items I wanted will be on sale by redemtion time. And I really think we needed the items purchased. Three solid color pull up shorts, to get us through our first summer potty trained, two striped shirts that should go with most if not all of his shorts and pants and one green hoodie. So all good solid basics. Next summer will be tough though. I bought so much stuff a year in advance with the last gymbucks and have so many items MIL purchased for our summer trip to Florida that are still to big I amy not be able to justify any purchases next year. boohoo.

[alienhost]

So I looked at my receipt and basically they discounted each item individually (no item is listed as zero). So if I return one item I still get the partial discount off the other two items? Does that make sense? So I'm thinking if any of you ladies don't need items in multiple of three, you can buy something extra close in price to two other items and to get the "one free" but if you return it you still get somewhat of a discount.

Too much trouble I'm sure but if there are only two or 5 things you must have it might work...

[yby1]

Do Gymbo clothes generally run small or just the pj's? I bought a couple of pj's in the 3-6 month size for my 13-week old DS. When we tried them on at home, they were skin tight and the length was perfect...too perfect. I guess I'll have to return them and get the 6-12 month size.

[dana b]

yby just the pj's, they're skin tight b/c they're cotton. you'll notice the baggier pj's for older kids are only polyester. the lady at the store once told me to shove my hands through the sleeves before putting them on, it does make it much easier to get them on.

[Renrel]

Just to give more infor on the prior post- For safty reasons, kids pj are either suppose to be skin tight, so as to make them less likely to brush against something and catch fire or made of fire resistant fabric.

[lee60657]

FYI: Gymbohaven has put up a couple of pics and a description of the new line for girls...not sure about boys.

[jeggink]

I saw them as well, the girls line looks cute, don't really like the boys line, oh well.

[DisneyGirl]

heading over there to check it out....

Wonder why lately the boys line haven't been so great..they really need to step it up a notch.

[emschwar]

The boys lines have been pretty dismal lately. We only buy gymbo on sale or with the gymbucks we get from the play class. This time, our re-enrollment date didn't correspond with gymbucks earning, so for the first time in over a year, we won't be doing gymbucks shopping for the next season. Honestly, I'm not really that upset. The boys stuff just keeps getting worse and worse, and I can find cuter stuff for Noah at Penney's and Target for cheaper.

[goldengbridge]

Great more orange and green, just what we need:mad:

[QPDoll]

My gymbo store said on the boys lines, this year its been alternating a dark colored line, then a bright colored line. I hope this holds true and we get a bright, fun line next. (there will be a new line just before redemption, so end of July or so) I bought a couple of the Armadillo things (hoodie, khaki jeans a striped shirt) - in a size up to stash away for fall; they are nice fall colors. Im still loving the surf line. When it went on sale, I scooped up what they had in the right sizes. I *really* wish I could have gotten two more of the bright multistriped onsie shirt though! (18&24 month, or at least an 18mo). Its easier to find sizes now that my boys are in different sizes.

[emschwar]

My gymbo store said on the boys lines, this year its been alternating a dark colored line, then a bright colored line.
What I want to know is why one of the colors ALWAYS has to be orange.

[Littlelamb11]

What I want to know is why one of the colors ALWAYS has to be orange.

word. i'm so freaking sick of orange and i won't buy it so i've been striking out pretty badly for boys stuff. well, girls stuff too. buying for 2 kids, i still managed to earn a few gymbucks but it was all on random sale stuff. On the contrary, there is a ton of great stuff on sale for boys at J&J and i'm about to place a big order for The Beefcake. :)

i heard a rumor that the RHDS is starting tomorrow. can anyone confirm?

[QPDoll]

Yep! It starts tomorrow - Thursday, 6/22.

[chefker]

Does anyone know when Gymbucks redemption is? I don't think I missed it...certainly hope not!

[DisneyGirl]

gymbucks is from july 20-30th.

[alienhost]

i heard a rumor that the RHDS is starting tomorrow. can anyone confirm?

I still don't know all the Gymbo lingo, what is RHDS? I hate to miss out on something important! :D

[jki]

I still don't know all the Gymbo lingo, what is RHDS? I hate to miss out on something important! :D

RHDS = Red Hot Dot Sale ;)

[mrstim]

Yup - it's up online. i got the email this morning!

[alienhost]

thanks jki, had I checked my e-mail first I would have known what it was! :)

[DisneyGirl]

Anyone know when the new lines comes out???
Gymbohaven said today but I don't see it online.

[lee60657]

Disneygirl: I was wondering the same thing :)

[kimbers]

The new line for girls is Cherry Pie and boys is Start your Engines. Gymbohaven shows they come out July 9th. ETA: Which must be wrong since that is a Sunday?! I think lines come out Tuesdays, right?

[QPDoll]

Blah. Not liking the look of the new boys line. Damn, and I have 6 gymbucks! Anyone know how long redemption will be going on? Im sure I will like the Varsity line again this year.

[goldengbridge]

The girl at our store said that the new lines will come out next week- week of 4th of July.

I dont understand why their having a car line, a football line, AND a construction AGAIN! She said they usually dont roatate through the lines that quickly. WTH? They just had all those lines this past year.

[DisneyGirl]

redemption is jult 20-30 of july.

I think the girls line is really vute..well maybe i think that because i love cherrys. However, the boys line isn't that great again! I haven't really been overly happy with any of the boys lines lately.

[DisneyGirl]

I only have one damn gymbuck! I hope i don't love the line too much otherwise I'll be buying some gymbucks someplace..like e-bay..LOL

[QPDoll]

How do you umm..."sell" gymbucks, if you got them all on one receipt? Would they be able to be split up or would they all have to be redeemed by the person with the origional receipt?

[jeggink]

Goldenbridge ITA, I saw those 3 boys lines on Gymbohaven and just don't like any of them. Have to figure out what I will get with my 1 gymbuck, i am sure I can find something from an older line i hope. If not, we will be getting a lot of socks :).

[goldengbridge]

Judi- I hear ya!

I got a 20% coupon in the mail today. good from july 6-19:D I never get coupons! What a nice suprise

[jeggink]

Goldenbridge Ohhh, that is nice. I wonder if i will get one, crossing my fingers, not that I will get anything. To bad it's not good during redemption!

[DisneyGirl]

I want a 20% off coupons..LOL I'm sure I won't be getting one. I always get the coupons for the stores i never shop at..LOL

[kimbers]

How do you umm..."sell" gymbucks, if you got them all on one receipt? Would they be able to be split up or would they all have to be redeemed by the person with the origional receipt?

QPDOLL:
I was thinking you can sell them but specify that it is in $25 increments and for purchases only online and then provide them the code. But then if they do go over the $ amount, the code may use up the other gymbucks too. So I don't think you can do it.

People will want to buy 6 gymbucks though. Check on ebay and you'll see what they are going for. Or you can also use whatever you want and sell the leftovers. You'll just have to shop early in redemption and them list for a shorter time.

[QPDoll]

QPDOLL:
I was thinking you can sell them but specify that it is in $25 increments and for purchases only online and then provide them the code. But then if they do go over the $ amount, the code may use up the other gymbucks too. So I don't think you can do it.

People will want to buy 6 gymbucks though. Check on ebay and you'll see what they are going for. Or you can also use whatever you want and sell the leftovers. You'll just have to shop early in redemption and them list for a shorter time.

Thanks! I never thought to check EBay! Look like they are going for about $10 each - individually or in bulk like mine are.

[lee60657]

Just thought I would pop in and say the new line is up online and my store had it out on Monday so I bought DD a few pieces. I really liked the accessories and got DD all of the barrettes/hairbows and the cherry tights and socks. I also got her the pink cardigan. I plan to pair all of that with jeans or a denim skirt. Now I just have to wait until Gymbuck redemption. I hope the next line is cute b/c I have 3 to spend now!:)

[DisneyGirl]

lee Thanks for posting the new line is up!! Off to go see if I can earn some more gymbucks! I love cherries!

[jeggink]

I took a look at it earlier. The boys line isn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I still don't see a whole lot that I like. There are a few shirts though. The girls cherry line is very cute though! The newborn girl line is also VERY cute, makes me wish I knew of someone that was having a girl :).

[emschwar]

New line pics!!!
Tiny pics
http://junkjungle.com/sq.html

Bigger Pics
http://junkjungle.com/sq3.html

Even bigger pics
http://junkjungle.com/sq2.html


I'm so excited! The baby boy line is actually CUTE!

[Dotsie]

oh, I am loving the new boy lines. When do they come out?

[pixiecat]

omg! I am loving the little squirrel themed outfits!

[QPDoll]

Cute!!! I hope they will all be out before redemption. I think they are, all with the exeception of the yet-to-be shown Varsity line.

QUESTION - So, my boys seem to be tapering off of their growth spurts. I still have clothes from the Whale Watching spring line that fit. They will be 1 year old next weekend, and are in a 9 month pant (I buy them 12 month and deal with the fact that they fall off when they crawl) and one is in a 12 month shirt the other is in an 18 month shirt. They have TONS of clothes from all the spring training and summer lines.

My problem. Do I continue to buy in the sizes they in, or buy up a size? Im just not sure WHEN they will go into the next size and I don't really want them in a short sleeved shirt in winter. LOL But really, they still have tons of summer themed stuff.

[goldengbridge]

The new line comes out this coming week. Gymbucks redemtion starts thurs!! Yay, i think the boys line is cute for once!:D

[DisneyGirl]

cute line! Can't wait to use spend my $100 in gymbucks!

[Marisa]

I don't know if this was mentioned before, but if you have a Gymbo outlet store near you -- the newest boys' line there is the Cowboy/West line from last year. I know that they've just duplicated many of the pieces, including the "Big Bully" yellow T, and the "Horsin' around" cream-colored T, as well as the cowboy hat and boots. (I'd have looked more, but DH was with me... If I get back to the mall again I'll give it a closer look. :))

[Dotsie]

I live in Philly. Where is the closest gymbo outlet? Does anyone know? TIA.

[Marisa]

If you go to http://www.gymbohaven.com/gymbohaven.htm and click the "Outlets" button on the left menu, you'll see a list of all the stores that are currently open as well as those that are planned.

Since I was there I found some pictures -- these are the items that I know I saw:

http://www.gymbohaven.com/wildwest/cowboy46.jpg
http://www.gymbohaven.com/wildwest/cowboy45.jpg
http://www.gymbohaven.com/wildwest/cowboy8.jpg
http://www.gymbohaven.com/wildwest/cowboy10.jpg

The hat that I saw was a lighter tan, looks like last year's hat was dark brown.

[lee60657]

FYI: The new lines are up online.....happy shopping :)

[DisneyGirl]

Thanks Lee! Off to see what I can buy with my gymbucks! YAHOO

[lee60657]

Disneygirl: No problem :) I already have a few things in my shopping bag, but I am actually considering running by the store near me tonight and putting everything on hold ;) and then buying it Wed when redemption starts. I already bought quite a few pieces from the Cherry Line, so I am not sure what I will get. I do like the new line, but I don't LOVE it. I think the squirrels are cute, but some of the pieces have too many on them for my taste. I need to see it in person I think. Either way, I am sure I will find a way to spend my gymbucks :rolleyes: I always do!

[goldengbridge]

WOOHOOO! No Orange and NO reptiles for the boys!:D

[JAYLIN]

I am actually happy that I don't like the new girl's line. I was a good girl and sold my gymbucks on ebay (I actually got more than 1/2 their value). I just don't like the squirrels and all the peter pan collars they've got going on. Which is better anyway because I LOVED the safari line and went crazy with that one.

But for the first time ever, I actually really like the boys stuff! My 3 1/2y/o loves construction stuff. I don't know if I can break down and buy stuff for him. It's different buying the girls stuff, because you get the socks&bows&shoes so everything matches. For the boys it's just the clothes....kinda boring!

Well maybe the next line in August will excite me. What will I do with myself until then??

[goldengbridge]

Jaylin- The boys lines have hats and socks to match that are cute!

[DisneyGirl]

Not sure what I will be buying from the new lines. I know I will be buying my DS a few shirts since he likes trucks and Like golden said there is NO orange or reptiles..YAHOO

Now, the girls line on the other hand..well, I'm not so crazy about it. I was really hopping for a line where i could buy almost the whole thing. There are 2 outfits that are a must buy..One being the brown sweat suit..SOO CUTE!

I have a $100 in gymbucks so that mean i need to find $200 worth of clothing..I should be okay since I have two kids to shop for..and worst case I'll just buy my DS a few more pants for when he starts Preschool on the fall.

[JAYLIN]

Hey girls, I don't know if I'm allowed to do this, but I just posted over in the Classified sections. I started making Hair Bows to go with all my DD outfits. They are turning out really cute. Here she is in her safari tank.
http://static.flickr.com/48/192604752_b58a500084.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/58/192605967_d389dc5a73_m.jpg


Go check it out and let me know if you need any.

p.s. sorry if I'm not allowed to do this, just let me know and I'll remove it.

[Renrel]

I like alot of the boy stuff but will be waiting for them to go on sale before buying any. Hopefully the ones I like best will not sell out. My 1 gymbuck will go towards marked down summer shirts and shorts from the old lines. I actually under bought this season not realizing that he still would not fit in the shorts MIL bought him for his Florida visit that past winter and that with potty training we would need spare left at daycare, in the diaper bag and the car. It is not that he goes through the spares but they are not available to be used for day to day wear.

[lee60657]

Jaylin: cute hair bows :)

I checked out the squirrel line in person yesterday. I am just not that thrilled with it. The big girl's line had so cute pieces, but DD is only 17 mths. I just cannot get into the squirrels and acorns on everything. That said, there were a few pieces I will pick up with my gymbucks ;)

[DisneyGirl]

I went to the Gymboree today and the girls line I'm still not loving. Oh well, I thought once I saw it in person I would like it..NOPE

[DansGirl]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but... If I have Gymbucks do I have to use them in this redemption period, or can I wait till the next one? TIA

[DisneyGirl]

they have to be used during redemption which is july 20th-30th.

[DansGirl]

thanks DisneyGirl

[AJX]

Hey, I really appreciate this thread for giving heads up on when things are happening at the web site. I just ordered a bunch of Start Your Engines and Dig Dig Dig b/c my 20 month old DS love all that stuff. He'll especially like the socks b/c he can take off his shoes and point at the socks. I held him on my lap and had him help me select which items to buy. If the stuff goes on sale, I might get more in larger sizes for him. I don't see him not liking cars and trucks any time soon. ;)

[DisneyGirl]

Thoses that bought stuff from the new baby girls line what did you buy? I'm having a hard time deciding.

[lee60657]

Disneygirl: I managed to spend enough to use to Gymbucks. I will try to describe what I got her since I don't want to hotlink. I got her the brown riding style boots, the crochet flower hairclips, 5 pairs of socks (the solid ones in fall colors) and that long sweater..the brown one with the stripes on it. So basically I got the two more expensive items and then a few little things to get to $100. In person, I was not in love with the squirrels. Just ok, I am just not a huge fan of having critters all of DD clothes, esp now that she is a bit older. I actually liked the big girl line alot more than the little girl line. Have you gotten anything from the Cherry line? I got DD several pieces from that line, I think it is cute. Good luck deciding!

That said, Gymbohaven has a few pics of the new line up...this time around its dogs. The color combo is ok, but I don't know why they have to have dogs on every shirt!! Oh well, it is only a few items, hopefully there are some pieces without the dogs.

[DisneyGirl]

Lee: Yeah, I bought a few peices from the Cherry line. I happen to like that line a whole lot better than the current line. I still have yet to use my gymbucks because the new line for some reason just is not doing it for me. I think there me one def. outfit i'll be buying for DD and a few shirts for DS.

I'll have to head over to gymbohaven to see the newest line. I just really wish a super cute line would come out already.

[alienhost]

I'm not loving the new Gymbo stuff either - the squirrels aren't doing it for me. I bought the Cherry hoodie for the fall. Got a sale outfit as a gift and one other thing for DD. I'm glad I only had 1 gymbuck.

[DisneyGirl]

Anyone know if there are any coupons coming out soon?

[QPDoll]

There is a back to school coupon coming out on specific lines only, and then mid-to-late august is friends and family again.

[DisneyGirl]

QP Thanks! I guess I will wait for F&F coupons before I buy a few things from the new line that will be out next week.

[lkendra00]

I am head over heels in love with Gymboree. Unfortunately my wallet can't handle my love. I am waiting for a lot of it to go on sale. I've picked up old pieces that I loved before I found out I was pregnant on ebay brand new with tags for 1/3 of the price in store. My son's closet is slowly filling up with Gymboree though. I really like the new Well Loved, Gone Campin' and Start your Engine line for boys. A part of me is thankful I'm having a boy because the girls collection would leave us bankrupt!

[DisneyGirl]

I am head over heels in love with Gymboree. Unfortunately my wallet can't handle my love. I am waiting for a lot of it to go on sale. I've picked up old pieces that I loved before I found out I was pregnant on ebay brand new with tags for 1/3 of the price in store. My son's closet is slowly filling up with Gymboree though. I really like the new Well Loved, Gone Campin' and Start your Engine line for boys. A part of me is thankful I'm having a boy because the girls collection would leave us bankrupt!

I have a little girl and Bankrupt isn't even the word..LOL :D

Can you really find stuff cheaper on E-Bay? I never thought to look on there.

[jrdhbunny]

Disney- eBay can definitely be cheaper, except with some of the more popular lines because there are occasionally bidding wars that can make certain pieces more expensive. That's only happened to me once or twice and I have bought ALOT of Gymboree on eBay!

[lkendra00]

I bought a 6 piece lot of Gymboree of one of the older lines. Retailed for $200 and I got it for $65. But like already said, bidding wars are huge. One piece I was watching started at $.99 and ended up going for $40 and I watched that one like a hawk. I gave up when it hit $30.

[DisneyGirl]

HMM..thanks for the E-bay info. I'm going to look into a few things right now and see if I can maybe get a few things for the fall.

[goldengbridge]

I LOVE the baby boy line! So cute!!! What do you guys think?

[DisneyGirl]

did someone say new line..LOL I'll be back to post my thoughts!

[jeggink]

Jen I really like the jr varsity line as well, very cute!! I also like the newborn lines as well :). But for once I actually like the baby boys line better than the baby girl line, go figure.

[Franni]

ebay Something to remember. Always have a price in mind when bidding. Because once you get sucked into a bidding war, it's easy to lose track of how much you really wanted to pay for it.

That being said...I get a lot of stuff from ebay also. I do tend to get used stuff there for DD's play clothes. I love the style of gymboree but when DD goes into daycare and gets paints all over the shirt that I just paid a pretty penny for, I have a small heart attack. So with ebay, she gets to look cute but I didn't break bank either.

[lee60657]

I just checked out the new line. I like several pieces, but I am not crazy about the puppies all over everything :( Oh well, I guess it just saves me money!

As for ebay, I have never bought DD anything off ebay, but it sounds like you can get some good deals. There is a Janie and Jack sweater from last season that I really want to get DD, and I finally found it on ebay and it is already more than it retailed for!!! That is just crazy!

[malala]

Do you Gymbo experts know if Gymboree does price adjustment?

Last week I bought among other things the Daddy's girl T (online, using my gymbucks), and today I saw it's about $3 cheaper now. Do you think they'll adjust the price for me? If the answer is yes, how should I go about it?

TIA:)

[Marisa]

You can always ask at the store -- bring your receipt and the item just in case -- but I'm almost positive that they don't do price adjustments on things bought with Gymbucks. I think they would if it were just bought during a normal sale and then it went down in price the next day.

They always mark stuff down right after Gymbucks.

[DisneyGirl]

ebay Something to remember. Always have a price in mind when bidding. Because once you get sucked into a bidding war, it's easy to lose track of how much you really wanted to pay for it.

That being said...I get a lot of stuff from ebay also. I do tend to get used stuff there for DD's play clothes. I love the style of gymboree but when DD goes into daycare and gets paints all over the shirt that I just paid a pretty penny for, I have a small heart attack. So with ebay, she gets to look cute but I didn't break bank either.


Yeah, i hear you on having a small heart attack when you child comes home with paint or soemthing on a shirt you paid 19-25 bucks on and now its stained..

[DisneyGirl]

If thats the case and they don't do price adjustments on stuff bought with gymbucks i would return the shirt then rebuy it if it saves you 3 bucks.

I wonder if any of the stuff I just bought when down..I hate when they mark stuff down so fast..they could at least wait a few days until I get over the feeling of paying to much for stuf just so I could use my darn gymbucks.

[malala]

Thank you Marisa and DisneyGirl for answering my question.:)

I guess I'll call the store and ask if they do it. If not, I'll do what DisneyGirl said (how didn't I think of that?, I do it at Baby Gap all the time:o )

[DisneyGirl]

Thank you Marisa and DisneyGirl for answering my question.:)

I guess I'll call the store and ask if they do it. If not, I'll do what DisneyGirl said (how didn't I think of that?, I do it at Baby Gap all the time:o )


I worked at the Baby Gap for many many years before having baby #2 and I would tell customers to do that all the time..though I was not suppose to..LOL :o :p

[lkendra00]

ebay Something to remember. Always have a price in mind when bidding. Because once you get sucked into a bidding war, it's easy to lose track of how much you really wanted to pay for it.

That being said...I get a lot of stuff from ebay also. I do tend to get used stuff there for DD's play clothes. I love the style of gymboree but when DD goes into daycare and gets paints all over the shirt that I just paid a pretty penny for, I have a small heart attack. So with ebay, she gets to look cute but I didn't break bank either.


I totally agree. I put a note in where I'm watching them of the max I'll go. It helps me to not go overboard.

[emschwar]

I totally agree. I put a note in where I'm watching them of the max I'll go. It helps me to not go overboard.
Try auctionsniper.com You set the max amount you want to bid, and at the last few seconds, it bids for you. That way, you don't go over your limit, and you also don't have to worry about running up the price too early.

[malala]

Talking about buying gymboree stuff on ebay, I just scored this yesterday:)

http://www.ssb6.net/users/23365/dsp_dsc09936_1145321994.jpg

[JAYLIN]

Well this makes the 3rd line in a row I'm not too thrilled with for the baby girls. It's better than the last 2 but I think the dog is kinda ugly! Well that just means I'll have more money to spend on Ebay.

Yes, I get a lot of my DD stuff from there. I tend to fall in love with older lines and go crazy. Right now my addiction is the Giraffe Club line, I think it's from 2004, but it's so stinkin cute! So much better than what's out now. I tend to only by stuff that is new with tags, that way I'm not dissappointed when the used stuff comes and it's not as good as it was described. I've also sold some stuff their too. It's great when a bidding war starts. I've never had it happen to my stuff unfortunately, but this one auction I was watching was 2 pairs of shorts, plain ol shorts, my max was $7 (they were used, but I needed the colors) anyway, they ended up at $64!!!!!!!!! I couldn't believe it, 2 people kept bidding against each other and it was out of control......oh why can't that ever happen to my stuff?

[DisneyGirl]

Yup, join me in the club that also isn't overly happy iwht the new line. What the heck are they thinking? I went to babies R us the other night and I found a few real cute outfits for the fall since I was not having much luck with fall stuff for DD at the Gymboree. Hopefully, the Winter collections are much better.

[AJX]

Could anyone tell me if I can return my online purchase at a Gymboree store? I'm a little miffed by the big reductions on purchases I just made, especially when I bought a bit more to get gymbucks and then use them. I want to send it all back, and maybe pick up a couple of items on sale. This is my first time ordering online with them, so I don't know what to expect.
TIA!

[lee60657]

AJX - I have returned online purchases at the store. It should not be a problem for you, they will just adjust it to incorporate your gymbucks discount. It can be frustrating how they work their sales, but there is always a big mark down right after gymbuck redemption period. So it just depends on what you get with your gymbucks. This time I bought only full priced items most of which is not yet marked down. So I will keep what I got, but in the past I have purchased sale items and ended up being frustrated like you are. Good luck, but you should not have a problem returning the items.

[AJX]

Lee, thanks so much for the info. I will try that this weekend.
Yes, this has been a learning experience. I generally only shop the sale racks at the store, but I got so excited for the Start Your Engines collection because DS is *such* a car-addict. He sat on my lap and helped me choose which items he liked best, and usually he doesn't care about anything he wears except his shoes. So that's why I made the big online purchase.

[DisneyGirl]

** I have a question***

I bought a few things a few weeks ago and that was during the period when you could earn gymbucks..so, my question is if I return the stuff I bought during that period what will they do since I have already redeemed my gymbucks and they won't be avle to take them away..I hope that question is not confusing..I wrote it the best way i could.

[lee60657]

Disneygirl: Good question. I understood it. I think nothing happens...if you have your receipt for the items you get what you paid for them back. I asked that same question this time when I earned my Gymbucks. I am not returning anything though so I have not tried this. I think you just have to keep in mind the 60 day policy....after that you would just get store credit. I would call the store near you before you go and confirm that this is their policy.

[DisneyGirl]

Lee Thanks for hellping me with my question: Most of the stuff I bought is now on sale and I really just want to rebuy all the stuff thats onsale now and I'll even take the difference on a giftcard. I figured it out and its only about a $12 saving if I rebuy the stuff..but I figure $12 bucks is $12 bucks and it will allow be to pick up something else for the kids.

[goldengbridge]

I *heard* coupons are going out for 20% off. If anyone gets one and isn't going to use it please let me know, I can put it to good use:D

[DisneyGirl]

Did i see the word coupon?? LOL I hope I can get my hands on one.

If not E-bay here i come!

[JAYLIN]

DISNEYGIRL... I could be wrong but I think you can only get store credit if you return stuff purchased during gymbucks earning time. I could be totally wrong, but for some reason that's what I thought....I just remember a sales girl telling me that they were losing alot of money because people would come in and buy tons of stuff to get the gymbucks and then just come back and return it all later.

You'll have to let us know!

[malala]

DisneyGirl: I also would like to know if they let you return items bought during gymbucks earning time, I have 2 things I'd like to take back if that's the case (although I think JAYLIN's point makes sense) .

On a different subject: does any of you own the "Tiger Love" line jumper-dress? I'm thinking about getting it on ebay, but I can't quite tell if I really like it or not.
I don't know if it happens to you guys, but many times I like something when I see it online, but don't like it when I see it in person, or the other way around.
I'd appreciate it if somebody can tell me if it's a really cute dress or not.
TIA:)

[Franni]

malala I have the tiger love dress and have to say that I am not totally in love, so I think I am actually thinking of selling it. Personally it seems too pale for my DD, but I can see that with the right accessories (maybe a dark red onesie and some tights) it could love perfect on someone else. HTH.

coupon I actually called gymboree about this today to complain about not getting any coupons. They told me that coupons are handled by a different entity and they have no control over that. :mad:

[malala]

Thank you Franni for your input!

Anybody else?

[December27JJB]

I have a 20% off coupon if anyone is interested. Please email me for the promotion code. Whoever emails me first gets it.

ETA Its gone

[pixiecat]

I took pictures of my purchases from the Gymbucks redemption, but realized I never posted them! DD hasn't worn anything yet, since I bought ahead...

For next summer:
http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp358%3Enu%3D3233%3E994%3E438%3E2324 99452954%3Aot1lsi

This would be cute w/ jeans for daycare:
http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp358%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A8548%3A44%3Bnu0mrj

DH picked this out for her:
http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp349%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A8548%3A453nu0mrj

Cont. on next post

[pixiecat]

I guess I was one of the few people who loved the squirrel!

http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp353%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A8548%3A454nu0mrj

The sweater & tights:
http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp354%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A8548%3A455nu0mrj

These were a couple of ebay finds - these were *great* deals!
http://images1.snapfish.com/34792%3C394%7Ffp356%3Enu%3D3235%3E248%3E85%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A8548%3A456nu0mrj

I spend all of my money on DD's clothes :rolleyes: But I can't help it, I'm a total Gymbo addict! As for the Primrose line, I like the fall colors, but I'm not crazy about the dog.

[jbenny75]

I'm new to the Gymboree obesession, so I thought I'd ask in here.....

I'm in love with the Jr. Varsity line. When could I expect it to go on sale? I was thinking maybe there will be a winter line coming out in the fall and it might be get marked down a bit, but being new to Gymbo, I wasn't sure. I did pick up some of the shirts that were marked down in the Back to School sale, but I'd like to get some of the other pieces that weren't included in that. TIA.

[jbemommy]

There is a new line coming out this week, and then another one the first week of September. Usually they only have 2 full-price lines at a time, so it probably would be marked down then. There aren't any guarantees, though. They will probably also have a Labor Day sale, although the last few years, that has been a sale on already marked-down lines.

[jbenny75]

Thanks! I'm happy to hear that it could go on sale, but I can't believe there are going to be two new lines for me to obsess over. :D

[DisneyGirl]

A new line this week..YAHOOO!!!

[goldengbridge]

The new line is up. What do you guys think??

[QPDoll]

I don't care for the boys line - well, I like the tan sweater, but thats about it. The rest is okay, but nothing spectacular. I do like the cowboy halloween costume.

[Carissa]

I kind of like the new line but I am not use to buying Gymboree for a Boy, I only shopped for DD before but now that I have a Son on the way I am sure going to get some stuff for him.

[DisneyGirl]

Off to go check out the new line!!!

[lee60657]

I like this line better than the last 2 lines. I am heading there later this afternoon to check it out. I am sure I will buy something ;)

[lkendra00]

All that waiting for a new line and I don't really like anything. Of course the girl line is cute but I'm not having a girl.

[Jen309]

Ok, another newbie here... I was at Gymbo the other day; I never buy b/c I just can't justify the $$ (and I have a boy, so that makes it easier... I couldn't resist the girl clothes). I've got this ongoing obsession with cute cardigan style sweaters for boys and it irks me to no end that they just don't make them for boys.... well.... I was at Gymbo like I said and fell in love with this cute little cream colored sweater with brown argyle like stripes and little elephants across the bottom of it. Of course I bought it (and it's obviously a winter item - very thick) but not the onesie to go under it. My question is, has anybody seen this? Is it old or new line? I know it's not online and I'm wondering if they have things in the stores that aren't online. This was a full-priced item. Also, I'm wondering how often they do the gymbucks promo. They were doing it last time I was there, but I didn't get anything b/c he's already got enough clothes with lizards and orange accents!

[alisong]

Jen - this one?

http://static.flickr.com/90/222250640_4402e52931_m.jpg

It's part of the "creatures great and small" newborn line.

[lkendra00]

I love that little sweater for boys. I'm waiting for it to hopefully go on sale. It's a newer line.

I love what I call "old man sweaters' like that as well. I don't see them that often but when I do I make a mental note where it's at and pick them up eventually.

[jbenny75]

jen309Checkout Ebay if you can't find that onesie....I've been picking up a ton of stuff (new) CHEAP.

I'm glad I'm not crazy about the new boy's line. I'm already nuts about Start Your Engines and Jr. Varsity, so I have enough $$ to spend!

[DisneyGirl]

I don't like the boys or girls line this time around. OH WELL! All that waiting only to be really disapointed! Here is hoping the next lines are better.

[lee60657]

I hit Gymboree this afternoon and ended up picking up a few things for DD from the new line. I actually liked some of it much better in person that online. I steered clear of many of the shirts as they were covered with animals and cutesy sayings again :( No offense to those who like that kind of thing :) I still managed to buy some things though. I posted pics of what I got out of the new line in the CC Closet thread in this forum if anyone is interested to see it.

[DisneyGirl]

Off to go check out what Lee bought..I didn't even know a thread like that existed.

[Jen309]

YES!!!! That's the sweater! Where'd you find the pic? So it is a new line, huh? Will those in the know give me a heads up when it goes on sale? (please!!)

[Jen309]

D'oh! I didn't realize the gymbo site had a newborn section. Guess I mentally skip that now since I think of 'newborn' as being a size unto itself (smaller than 0-3mos, I mean).

[Jen309]

D'oh! I didn't realize the gymbo site had a newborn section. Guess I mentally skip that now since I think of 'newborn' as being a size unto itself (smaller than 0-3mos, I mean).

Still, someone give me a heads-up? How do you know if something is about to go on sale?

[wildcat]

I stay up to date using gymbohaven.com and gymborebel.com

[Marisa]

Got some Gymbucks! :) I filled my cart with $50 worth of stuff earlier today and bought it at midnight. Mostly shorts in 3T for next year, but also some cute L/S shirts for the fall. :)

[JRPAGV]

Do you like Gymboree socks? I've never bought anything from Gymboree before, but I'm thinking about buying some of the infant sports socks and 1/4 top sports socks in white. Do they fit pretty good, or do they dig into babies' skin? How does the sizing run? TIA! :)

[DisneyGirl]

Gymbucks started today!

LEE Off topic question: I was flipping though the CC closet thread and say that you bought a few things from H&M..Do you like there clothing overall and are they expensive?? I have never been in and H&M before.

[Chylynn]

Grr, I just bought some clothes the beginning of the week and took the tags off on Wednesday! I had no idea that Gymbucks were starting yesterday. I hate it when that happens.

Gymbo socks -We love them. They fit pretty close according to size and they do not dig into my daughter's skin. The colors don't fade and they hold up really well. I think they are worth the investment.

[Marisa]

I love the kids clothes from H&M -- the cotton shirts are nice and soft. They don't last forever, but they're also not very expensive at all -- $4 for a solid color t-shirt, $6 for long-sleeves, that sort of thing.

[Dreshny]

Anyone know when the Baby Sale starts? I was going to head over to Gymboree today, but someone in another thread mentioned there would be a Baby Sale soon.

[tunibell]

The Baby Sale starts September 7th, according to gymbohaven.com.

[lee60657]

DIsneygirl - the clothes at H&M are pretty good quality...they are super cheap though...so for the price they are good quality. They have alot of cute fall things now.

Chylynn I bought a ton of stuff from Gymboree on Tuesday night and got the Gymbuck email early Thursday morning. I called my local store to see if I could get gymbucks for my purchase and I was told I could return everything if the tags were still on, but that I could not rebuy the items I was returning. They said I was "welcome to buy any of the items if they had them in the store". They were pretty snippy with me about it. I emailed Gymbo's customer service just to see what their response will be and I have not heard back yet. I still have the tags on everything (it was all from the new line) so I am considering returning it all and then ordering online. I haven't decided yet, but if I don't I will be missing out on $75 worth of gymbucks :(

[Marisa]

Lee -- I did the exact same thing on one of the last Gymbucks times. It's a PITA but it's worth it if you can find the same things online.

[alienhost]

didn't get gymbucks? for those that missed out b/c they bought too early, I would go rebuy the exact same sizes/items and get my Gymbucks and then return them on the other non-Gymbuck receipt. The only thing is that hopefully they have the sizes you need but if it was a new line you shouldn't have a problem.

[lee60657]

alienhost I think I will do that. I want the $75 worth of gymbuck even if I might not use them. It just irks me that they have that "re-stocking" policy. I am sure they probably have the stuff I want at the store. I just checked online and they have everything, so I think I am going to just get it online since I can get free shipping. Then I will just return it all to the store. It's a pain, but I guess next time I will pay more attention to when Gymbucks are being offered :rolleyes:

[alienhost]

lee if you can get free shipping then definitely buy on-line. Total PITA to do it but worth it if you want the gymbucks. Personally I think that is a sucky policy - the gymbucks get you to spend more $$ anyway so why not accomodate? But at least there is a way around it!

chylynn eventhough you cut the tags off you could do the same, rebuy everything and return the ones w/ tags on your older receipt.

[JAYLIN]

chylynn....I completely agree with alienhost!!! Buy everything again, either online or in the store and return it with your old receipt!

I always do goofy things during Gymbucks.....I can't help myself!

I stopped at Gymbo Thurs after work (it was a smaller store) but it's on my way home from work. Oh, first off I should start the story by saying, Thurs morning after I got my email, I went right to the website. I loaded my cart with 18items. I tried to checkout, and kept getting an error. About a hour later I was FINALLY able to checkout and I only had 5 things left in my cart! So I gave up. I really wanted to get Summer Safari stuff for DD for next year, the line is 60% off and I LOVED IT this year.

So.....I went to the store and they had NOTHING! All they had was the Cherry line 40%off. So I managed to spend $150 on a line that I never ever really loved (what the hell's wrong with me!)

So....today I go to a different store (which is a tier 1) and I walked in and felt like I hit the JACKPOT!!! They had everything from the safari line! So I returned all the cherry pie stuff and bought all safari. The girl was super nice and I was so happy!

Now I'm just waiting to see what the baby sale is going to be like, and one of the sales girls said she thinks their might be a friends&family sale soon. And maybe primrose will be onsale by then. Gymbohaven says a new line is comming out the 1st week of Sept. So hopefully the 20%off line will become 40% offs, then maybe it'll be worth buying them.

They need to bring back the buy 2 get 3rd item free sale....that one rocked!

It just always seems that towards the end of the gymbucks period the always run a good coupon, and I always end up kicking myself for buying early.

We'll see!!!

[DisneyGirl]

chylynn[/B] eventhough you cut the tags off you could do the same, rebuy everything and return the ones w/ tags on your older receipt.

That is exactly what I was going to tell you to do..I worked for the baby gap for many years so I always know ways to beat them at there own game. :p
Thats the only way you will be able to return teh stuff and get your gymbucks.

What is the baby sale?

[DisneyGirl]

I swear i really have to become a better Gymbo shopper. I always buy to early and end up paying full price for everything and then I end up with gymbucks and I buy more full price stuff then even before my DD wears the stuff its on sale for nothing almost. I really need to get my butt in gear and start following what you guys do more! Buy sale stuff and look for the bargins and shop for next year...

[pixiecat]

Gymbohaven has pictures of the new line for girls:
http://www.gymbohaven.com/gymbohaven.htm

[alienhost]

I went over to Gymboree the other day and I just don't love anything right now. I've decided that it either has to be a really good deal or I have to *love* it to get it.

I looked at the new line and I'm not sure I love the foxes either, not a fan of the squirrels. I guess I'm not a forest animal kind of gal.

I did like the pink Kitty quilted coat but want to see if I can get it on sale.

[lee60657]

Well, I went ahead and bought everything online and then returned the things I bought this past week to the store. I was a bit annoyed though, b/c while I was in there another women was returning all this stuff because she "put it on the wrong credit card" and they were letting her rebuy all of it. They had told me I could not rebuy the items b/c they had a 24 hour restocking period. Whatever, at the end of the day I am getting my $75 worth of gymbucks:)

Oh, I checked out the new line....do not like it at all...what is up with all of the forest animals? :confused: First squirrels, now foxes? Hopefully they have a cute line when its gymbuck redemption time.

[DisneyGirl]

Lee I think the reason why the store let her return and rebuy is because she most likely was paying the same price for all her items and was not earning gymbucks,since you wanted to return all your stuff so you could get your gymbucks they could not do that for you. Weird I know.

Off to look at the up coming line......

[DisneyGirl]

Looks like I will be buying DD clothing elsewhere until Gymbo decides to get there act together and Knock it off with the animals already..Cat/dogs, squirrels now foxes..enough already..

I think I may have to looking H&M for fall clothing and possibly Babies r us. I guess I am okay with that really sicne there clothing is about half the money.

I can not even find anything at the baby gap to buy either..GESHHH

[jbenny75]

Does anyone know if the Labor Day sale is usually for the entire weekend or just on actual Labor Day only?

[goldengbridge]

I just got back from Gymbo and they said all weekend and it 20% off everything!!!

[DisneyGirl]

I just got back from Gymbo and they said all weekend and it 20% off everything!!!


Damn them..now i have to return what i just bought and rebuy it all..jesus!:mad:

[JAYLIN]

Does anyone one know what the price adjustment period is? If I just bought all my stuff on Friday, will the give me the 20% off for the Labor day sale?

[jbenny75]

I just got back from Gymbo and they said all weekend and it 20% off everything!!!

I can't wait!

[DisneyGirl]

Does anyone one know what the price adjustment period is? If I just bought all my stuff on Friday, will the give me the 20% off for the Labor day sale?

I am not sure, but I would like to know also since I just bought stuff on Thursday.

When does gymbucks end?

[alienhost]

Price Adjustments according to the website it is 7 days. Too short IMO, 14 days would be more reasonable.

ETA:

Gymbucks earning through October 1st

Redemption Oct 5-15th

[JAYLIN]

Does anyone know what day exactly the sale starts? I'm just trying to plan my week, and deciding if it's worth going back to get my 20% off.
thanks

[Franni]

Does this only apply to the store itself? or are they going to do this online?

[lee60657]

Arrgghhh! I just cannot win with Gymboree:mad: I just returned then rebought everything online to get gymbucks and now everything will be 20% off? I will just have to give up with this one, I am not returning everything again, though I would like to.

[mel7dog]

has this 20% off sale been confired? And like the others asked, will it be online, and when does it start?

[DisneyGirl]

Arrgghhh! I just cannot win with Gymboree:mad: I just returned then rebought everything online to get gymbucks and now everything will be 20% off? I will just have to give up with this one, I am not returning everything again, though I would like to.

I can not win with this store either!! :mad:

I think I should get a PT job there so we can all keep up on what the hell is going on at all times...sales, coupons ect..LOL

[solongtogo]

I dont' normally shop at gymbo, but I do adore that new kitty cat stuff they have. I want that jacket with ears so bad.

[lee60657]

Solong: I have that jacket and it is adorable in person...it is also a bit thicker since it is quilted which is nice for fall :)
Disneygirl: LOL....but seriously it would be nice to be able to keep up with all the sales and promotions. I wonder what the employee discount is there...............

[QPDoll]

Its 40%, including off of sale stuff! Im going to be working their for seasonal help, just a few hours here and there.

[mel7dog]

Its 40%, including off of sale stuff! Im going to be working their for seasonal help, just a few hours here and there.

40% :eek: Wowy :D Is this online as well and when does it begin? Thanks!

[lee60657]

mel I think QPDoll was talking about the employee discount being 40%, but I could be wrong.

[alisong]

40% :eek: Wowy :D Is this online as well and when does it begin? Thanks!I think she meant the employee discount is 40%, sorry. :(

[QPDoll]

Sorry! Yes, employee discount.

[DisneyGirl]

Its 40%, including off of sale stuff! Im going to be working their for seasonal help, just a few hours here and there.

40% off :D :D :eek: SWEET! Please keep us posted and send us some coupons!! LOL

Seasonal help..HMMM maybe I'll get a job for the holiday..Oh wait I can't, will be away all of December..taking the Kiddies to Disneyworld..RATS..

I will keep it in mind for next yr though...

[mel7dog]

mel I think QPDoll was talking about the employee discount being 40%, but I could be wrong.

Oh man, I knew that was too good to be true.

[jbenny75]

Oh man, I knew that was too good to be true.

I thought the same thing at first!

[mel7dog]

Sorry I'm still confused :confused: Is there a 20% off sale this weekend, or was I misreading that as well. And more importantly is it online? (we have no gumboree's here!)

[isaacsmommy]

I went to gymboree today and asked the sales lady. She said there MIGHT be a sale this weekend, it all depends on how sales are during this gymbucks time. Of course this is all according to her so she might not really know or she could be bs'ing me.

[DisneyGirl]

I hate when the sales people act like they don't know if there is going to be a sale!!!! Of course they know! I mean corperate just doesn't decide last min to have a labor day sale on Friday and send out a million e-mails to all the gymborees..or do they?? Plus, it labor day everyone has sales!!!!!!!! :P

[isaacsmommy]

Yeah, I don't know. I guess they could wait to decide since they haven't done any advertising or anything, but I bet they know.

[solongtogo]

Solong: I have that jacket and it is adorable in person...it is also a bit thicker since it is quilted which is nice for fall :)
Disneygirl: LOL....but seriously it would be nice to be able to keep up with all the sales and promotions. I wonder what the employee discount is there...............


I think I'm going to buy that jacket, but I'll wait until this weekend to see if there is a sale. How does it run? I've found that most gymbo stuff runs a bit on the small side...is that true with the jacket as well?

[jbenny75]

but seriously it would be nice to be able to keep up with all the sales and promotions. I wonder what the employee discount is there...............


You Gymbo veterans probably already know this, but Gymbohaven has an email newsletter and she tells you all about the sales. This is from the one I got this morning:
Tons of sales coming! Are your pocket books ready??

Labor Day Sale - 20% off sale merchandise only. Starts 8/31 and goes til 9/4

Baby Sale - sale price standards (ex. $10, $20) on newborn and baby lines (newer two lines only).

Circle Of Friends (COF) - 30% off entire order. Starts 9/15 - 9/17 Cards are handed out during Labor Day Sale - 2 codes for online ordering are FRIEND or CIRCLE, card needed for instore purchase.

Gymbucks earning is going on now until Oct 1st. They extended the earning period :)

[mel7dog]

thanks for posting that! I have no idea why I did not getting those emails. I signed up on the site a while ago. What am I missing??

[alienhost]

Baby Sale I just looked at my Gymbo Visa stmt and the Baby sale starts Sept 7th, so not by labor day weekend :(.

Do you think the Kitty quilted coat will be included in the baby sale? If I bought it this weekend would I be able to get a price adjustment b/c it is within 7 days?

[lee60657]

solong Its a tough call on Gymboree sizing, I think it tends to run a bit big, but my DD is 18 mths, about 33 inches tall and about 22.5 lbs and I bought her the 18-24 mth and she has plenty of room in it...it will last through some of the winter. All of her summer Gymbo clothes are 12-18 mths and they all fit her except for the onesies. Hope that helps :) Again, the jacket is adorable.

jbennythanks for posting the sale info....so 20% off is only on sale items...I know some of you ladies are disappointed, but for me that means I did not miss out on yet another promotion, b/c everything I just bought was full price:rolleyes:

alienhost I would think you would get the adjustment. I am going to call my store and ask them. Hopefully I get the nice girl! I will post what they tell me about the mysterious LD sale :)

[lee60657]

This is what I was told when I called the store near me: Starting tomorrow all reduced items will be an additional 20% off. She said the sale will run through the weekend at least, but was not sure how many days after that (if at all) it would be going on.

Not sure if that helps or makes things more confusing!