5 warnings to buyers of ex-Gap employees – Best Life

With timeless white shirts and classic jeans that fit all body types, it’s no wonder Gap has been considered a classic American brand for so many years. Most people probably have at least one item from the store in their closet, but that doesn’t mean it’s without problems. Whether you’re browsing in person or adding to your cart online, there are things you need to know about the iconic brand and ways to get the most out of your shopping experience. Read on for some crucial warnings from former Gap employees.

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We’ve all been there before: you’ve tried on all your potential new clothes, weighed the cost of everything and made your decisions, and you line up to get your things and leave, but the salesperson doesn’t. seem to want you to leave right away. Instead of just calling you, it looks like they are willing to have you sign up for the store card first. Well, at Gap, all the pressure on consumers to get these cards comes from management. “It was all about the Gap cards”, former Gap employee Tony Turn said during one of his Youtube videos. “No matter what incentives management has given us, if people don’t want it, they won’t get it.” Plus, he says the card is really only worth it for the first purchase, and subsequent discounts are no better than regular store sales.

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In addition to creating competitions among employees to entice customers to sign up for the Gap card, making payments on it is tied to a much higher interest rate than other cards. In a Reddit thread titled “Does anyone actually know what it takes to get approved for a Gap Inc card?” commentator No_Eggplant1108 replies that “the interest rate of the card is over 25%, which is astronomical compared to other major cards. They add that there are tons of other cards that give you more benefits, save your credit and ignore all brand name cards!!” If you know you’ll pay off your balance in full, the card could be an asset to you. However, if you are unable to make payments, it will certainly catch you up with interest.

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Gap offers discounts and sales all the time, so if you’re looking for something specific, it’s best to wait for the right time to get that product for the cheapest possible price. In an article on the Krazy Coupon Lady, a former seasonal employee named Joanie describes all the sales that occur throughout the year in a handy graph. Hint: there is at least one (usually two) per month. For example, October has a long weekend sale offering 40% off storewide and June is offering 50% off tank tops, tees and dresses to kick off summer. So really, you never have to pay full price.

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The Gap has always been known for its denim. Can’t you just imagine the famous commercials with a model or celebrity simply dressed in jeans and a t-shirt? The denim selection is extensive with a wide range of sizes, but it’s not the cheapest thing in the store. So you may be lured in by their $25 off denim sales, but you can actually get your Gap jeans for even less. According to Joanie’s program, all jeans are on sale at a 40-50% discount in February. If you don’t want to wait until then, any storewide sale at 40% off or more will be your best bet. Also be sure to check online, where there is always a current offer.

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Sure, Gap is known for its basics, but not everyone wants their t-shirt to have a store name on them – one of the downsides of The Gap. They’ve had more or less the same brand image for years, and logo apparel has truly become a Gap staple that’s not easy to avoid when shopping. “They’re huge on branding, which is why 40% of their clothes are pasted with the logo,” Turner explains. Sure, you’ll still be able to find those classic white buttons and jeans, but if you’re looking for cotton basics and workout gear, you could become a walking advertisement.

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