Guilt Groupe

For as much as I love members only discount shopping sensation Gilt Groupe, it seems to have a few inherent flaws. Sales start daily at 12 noon (EST) and last for about a day, with blue chip designers like Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin, Valentino, Badgley Mischka, and their ilk well represented. Unfortunately, because it has become so popular, it is nearly impossible to grab your size in the item you want. This frustration makes the item all the more desirable, and buyers frantically click away, hoping that the customer who currently has the size will relinquish it after the 10 minute hold limit is imposed. Then, the sense of pride in winning the item takes over, and one immediately buys it. And yet, you usually end up with an item which, at 11:58 am, you had no need for. I've seen this happen to both myself and my friends, this frenzy of winning an item (like on eBay) that eventually subsides and turns into guilt. Or buyer's remorse. Or, plain old debt.

Phew. If this still sounds interesting, click here to snag an invite. Just be warned.

And perhaps you might also be interested in a pair of size 9.5 lace-ups that I "accidentally" bought the other day...?