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Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

amy0405 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:52 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:52 PM

Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

Which is better priced, better incentives to register?? Like I posted last night, in the end, we really need furniture. I feel Macys might be better in that aspect (in terms of gift cards or returns will go towards furniture)

Any help?

groovypeg Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:54 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:54 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

personally i am not a fan of macys. ihave had lots of problems with them duplicating gifts and with returns. i prefer fortunoff. are you planning on registering for furniture?

amy0405 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:56 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 03:56 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I dont think I can blatanly register for a couch set, but I figure any returns or gift cards can be applied towards what we need.

1017Bride Posted: Feb 28, 2004 04:35 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 04:35 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I heard bad stories regarding Macy registries. Just to let you know that Fortunoff is having a big sale. You should check it out!!

belle31125 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 05:11 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 05:11 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

My brother registered at Macys (online) and when we went to the store we couldn't find anything and the prices were higher in the store than online.. I like fortunoffs better they have more of a selection

kimmie Posted: Feb 28, 2004 05:15 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 05:15 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I just registered at fortunoffs and they were soooooo helpful I couldn't believe it.. I didn't even have to ask the people were right there and asking me if i needed help. Not to the point that they were annoying though. I would definately go with Fortunoffs over Macys IMO

jill13bean Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:06 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:06 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I am registered at fortunoffs. They have usually about the same prices but sometimes fortunoffs is cheaper... the best part about registering at fortunoffs is what ever china you pick out ...the soup bowl comes frre with it all the time (they keep extending the offer)

the soup bowl is about $65 depending on your china so it makes a big difference.
Also i have known a few people that have registered at macy's and have problems with them not taking things off the list. They received double and triple of things at their shower.
if you need any info FM me.

june262004 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:07 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:07 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

We registered at Fortunoffs and Target! I have heard that Macys prices are a lot higher in the store then online!

lillian771 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:07 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:07 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I'm also not a big fan of Macys, but love Fortunoffs. And I agree that it might be hard to register for furniture, but you never know!

suven Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:53 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 06:53 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I was registered at both, but cancelled my Macy's registry because they were HORRIBLE

kerriluv Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:02 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:02 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I also registered at Fortunoff's and had a wonderful experience!

MrsTC Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:03 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:03 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

Fortunoff by a mile...

Macy's is a pain in the butt and their customer service is awful.

Jax430 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:07 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:07 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

Fortunoffs is wonderful! They are very helpful there and take returns with no problem. I have heard many negatives about Macys registry.

mosh913 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:25 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:25 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

Fortunoff's has the best selection. I was just there this afternoon. :)

jessnyc711 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:25 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:25 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

You should also know that fortunoff offers 10% off wedding bands if you have a registry with them.....thats another incentive.

Buttafli1277 Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:31 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:31 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I registered at Both Macys and Fortunoff. I luv Fortunoff! After my wedding I was thinking that I should have registered at BBB instead of Macys cuz now I luv BBB. Fortunoffs really does have alot of nice stuff, you can get gift cards from there and there really isn't any hastle (IMO) in returning items. Good Luck!

samsbride Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:33 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:33 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

MACY'S is a nightmare. They never have anything in stock - even at herald Square. i used to be a buyer at MACY'S. That place is a mess!!!
I registered at Fortunoff. So far the service has been OK. They have an online help section but if you email them - they will never email you back. I've called a few times. One person wasn't so nice but the rest were OK.
Overall - I'd go with Fortunoff. I compared all my stuff and Fortunoff was much less expensive

neen Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:59 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 07:59 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I have never liked Macy's because they never have what they advertise and I just think they have gone down hill. However, Fortunoff's can be a little more expensive. I registered at Fortunoff.

nov2004bride Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:21 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:21 PM

Re: Fortunoff vs. Macys?---any advice

I registered at both Macy's and Fortunoff. If it is furniture you are really interested in, I would go with Macy's. They have very nice furniture. But I am biased becasue my Uncle is the head buyer for Macy's East Furniture

RedHead Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:45 PM+

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Posted: Feb 28, 2004 08:45 PM