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Macy's or Fortunoffs????

charliesgirl Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:35 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:35 AM

Macy's or Fortunoffs????

JuneBride21 Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:35 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:35 AM

Re: Macy's or Fortunoffs????

FORTUNOFFS!!!!!!! I can't stand Macys

charliesgirl Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:37 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:37 AM

Re: Macy's or Fortunoffs????

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:39 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:39 AM

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Macys is the devils store!

Niecey Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:43 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:43 AM

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I chose Macy's because it is more accessible to more people on my guestlist (ie my mom - she lives and Queens and doesn't drive! There is no Fortunoff's in Queens). Whenever I go to a shower and the person registers at Fortunoff's, I always buy the gift at Macy's and call Fortunoff's to take it off the registry (because I live in Quees too and don't drive). There are a lot more Macy's around than Fortunoff's. Plus you can get most of the same stuff a lot cheaper. I know people say you can order online but there are plenty of older relatives on my guest list that aren't on the internet, plus than they have to pay shipping and handling.

I registered at Macy's and Crate and Bareel (for a few cute things). My experience with Macy's has been wonderful so far. I always went on Saturdays to register (I used the Manhasset Macys) and it wasn't ever crowded. I have edited and changed my registry online with no problems. I know people have ordered online and had no problems!

Karen62794 Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:48 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:48 AM

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Fortunoff's. I have been really disappointed with Macys in general.

pepper102002 Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:50 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:50 AM

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wedinoct Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:51 AM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 11:51 AM

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I would pick Macy's there aren't that many fortunoffs. It would be easier for your guests to use Macy's. I have had no problems with them at all.

zac1228 Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:24 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:24 PM

Re: Macy's or Fortunoffs????

FORTUNOFF

Marnles Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:27 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:27 PM

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I had been hearing negative feedback for a while regarding Macys customer service, so decided to go with Fortunoffs. I was worried because my side of friends and family are pretty much all in Westchester, and the closest Fortunoff is in Paramus. So we decided to just register for our fine china and crystal, for the most part, at Fortunoff. The bulk of our stuff is at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Pier 1.

Michele324 Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:28 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:28 PM

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FORTUNOFF'S....WITHOUT A DOUBT!!!!

BUT GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME....THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO!!!!

Valenia Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:38 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:38 PM

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I'd also say that it depends on your guest list. We went with Macys because we had lots of people who weren't from NY -- and we live near Boston so doing returns to Fortunoff would have been a big pain.

spel Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:42 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:42 PM

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both. fortunoffs is inconvenient for many of our guests who live out of town and do not use the internet. however, their customer service is excellent. i found that macy's customer service isn't great, but it has a much bigger selection (especially the herald square store) and is very convenient for out of town guests. you may want to look online and see what kind of selection both stores have and if they have the kinds of things you're looking for. also, if you can't find something in one store, consider registering at both.

NovemberSue Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:52 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:52 PM

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I registered at Macy's. I never go to Fortunoff's.

Sassy Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:56 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 01:56 PM

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ANy thoughts on Bloomingdales???

charliesgirl Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:17 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:17 PM

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I already registered at BBB for bath and kitchen. Al I would need to register for at either Macys or Fortunoffs is crystal, bedding, flatware and maybe a few electic appliances. I have to think about this.

evelynrtorres Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:19 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:19 PM

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Fortunoff's!!!!

RichsBride Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 02:52 PM

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I just posted a whole story about my Macys woes a few days ago. I used Macys & Bloomingdales & Kohls(for small stuff) Macys has been aweful. Bloomies & kohls seem to be fine. Registering has been a big pain for me in general.

Lmissb Posted: Aug 26, 2002 03:02 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 03:02 PM

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Fortunoff's. I know there aren't alot of stores around for some of the guests who maybe from out of town could go on the internet if they are computer friendly. No matter what state they live in.

Lmissb Posted: Aug 26, 2002 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Aug 26, 2002 03:05 PM

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About Bloomingdales, Registered there too. Great selection of things, especially in the Walt Whitman Mall. I registered at that store for a few things the other stores in the area didn't have, and it's set up very nicely, very organized.

I recommend Bloomingdlaes Highly.