Kleinfeld's Appointment Deposit?

Wow. I just called to make and appt. for my daughter to look at gowns and they told me I need to give them a credit card deposit of $50 to hold the appt. That we are under no obligation to buy from them but if we miss or cancel the appt. they keep the $50. Should we just go to RK Bridal which we were going to do earlier in the day or it it worth going to both places?

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I haven’t heard of that before, but then again I haven’t started looking for a dress yet. Are you going during one of their sample sales?

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It is true , they are very busy and they block an hour for you so I guess its their way of not losing time.

It is definitely worth it to go there ...they are armazing! I worked with Rosaria and she was wonderful

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No there is no sample sale that I know off.

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YEAH to book an appt you do have to leave a CC#...You can cancel up to 48 hours ahead of time but if you do it less than 48 before then you get charged $50

If you don't plan on cancelling the appt then no need to worry, you don't get charged anything if you go and there is no obligation to buy.

Whether you should go to Rk bridal or kleinfelds all depends on what designers you want to look at, both places have different designers. When i went to Rk bridal i didnt see many of the designers that were at kleinfelds. From what i know RK is $2000 and under for dresses and kleinfelds starts at $1800 and up. So it really just depends on what you're looking for.

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make an appt when there is one ...you wil save 15 % if you buy the dress ...

also be prepared ..if she wants to buy the dress they required a 60 % deposit that day

and if you want to save money ...have it shipped to somewhere outside of NY so you sont have to pay taxes ,.....im having mine shipped to my friends house in NJ

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Posted by CSimi115

No there is no sample sale that I know off.

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isn't it this weekend , i think kleinfelds is having the sample sale this weekend, they wont necessarily tell you this over the phone but on their site it will say so

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by CSimi115

No there is no sample sale that I know off.

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isn't it this weekend , i think kleinfelds is having the sample sale this weekend, they wont necessarily tell you this over the phone but on their site it will say so

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Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's this Sunday. Lemme check my e-mail.

ETA: Here's the info:

JULY SAMPLE SALE
(One-hour appointments only)
Sunday, July 15, 2007


Save up to 70% on select sample gowns from top bridal designers at Kleinfeld's July Sample Sale now in NYC!

Designers include: Alvina Valenta, Amsale, Amy Michelson, Anne Barge, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Christos, Domo Adami, Edgardo Bonilla, Jim Hjelm, Judd Waddell, Justina McCaffrey, Kenneth Pool, Lazaro, Liancarlo, Marisa, Monique Lhuillier, Peter Langner, Pnina Tornai, Reem Acra, Romona Keveza, Tomasina, Wearkstatt, and many other famous Kleinfeld exclusive European designers!


Select mother-of-the-bride and evening dress samples will also be discounted up to 70%.

Designers include: Alita Graham, Bellville Sassoon, D&K Originals, Eavis & Brown, Johanne Riss, Leonardo Chiasso, Pesavento Couture, Peter Langner, Pnina Tornai, Reem Acra, Rose Taft, Rosemary Jennings, Sansappelle, Stephen Yearick and many other famous Kleinfeld exclusive European designers!


Plus, receive up to 50% off a select group of accessories!Call (646) 633-4300 today for your Sample Sale appointment!

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Who will be doing your alterations if you need them?

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Posted by CSimi115

Who will be doing your alterations if you need them?

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if you buy a sample then you get it done elsewhere

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Thats insane!! I never heard anyone ever say they ahd to do this. And I have a few friends that went there to see dresses!

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Posted by GinaZ

Thats insane!! I never heard anyone ever say they ahd to do this. And I have a few friends that went there to see dresses!

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they probably just didn't bring it up but girls on here have always mentioned this about kleinfelds and i had to do the same

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Posted by kimnsteve

It is true , they are very busy and they block an hour for you so I guess its their way of not losing time.

It is definitely worth it to go there ...they are armazing! I worked with Rosaria and she was wonderful

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I went there also!! They do do this to make sure people don't make appointments and then not show up. I also worked with Rosaria. She is wonderful!!!

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I want to go there but its so early still!!! I think I will go this winter!!!

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that's crazy! i wouldn't do it- but only because i hate giving anyone my credit card number for any reason. i am kinda paranoid.

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Posted by futuremrsfab

that's crazy! i wouldn't do it- but only because i hate giving anyone my credit card number for any reason. i am kinda paranoid.

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i don't think you have to worry about kleinfelds stealing your CC#, they've been in the business for over 20 years and have a reputable reputation

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They are not the first bridal shop that asks for a credit card in case you don't shop up on an appointment. So don't worry.

I went to RK bridals with my girls over the weekend and I am not too fond of the set up. I like Kleinfeld a lot better.

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They just want to make sure you show up- it's a very popular place to go shopping and I guess they don't want to waste anyone's time.

I went to RK then Kleinfeld's in the fall - both very nice experiences.