Where to buy a reasonably priced North Face jacket - The DIS Discussion Forums

dawn1620 · 11-20-2009, 08:55 AM

DD is now in the age where certain things are "cool". According to her she is the ONLY one in her class that does not have a North Face jacket. And mom is a penny pinching miser so of course we are butting heads on this. The kids have a budget for Christmas and I told her this would be the majority of it if she wanted one as I've already bought her winter coat.

I've searched the web a bit but if someone already knows a website or store where they are cheaper than other places I would appreciate it.

She wears a 7/8 or medium in girls sizes - she is 8.

rcraw45425 · 11-20-2009, 09:14 AM

Yout can't get much cheaper than the kids ones, the Denali's are around $80. I will say this..... these jackets last forever. Just this morning I had DDs old one from 5th grade on (she's in 9th grade now, it's a boys large, btw).

mckryan · 11-20-2009, 09:18 AM

I bought a North Face Apex for my daughter last year at www.campmor.com. Great price and great service.

mckryan · 11-20-2009, 09:21 AM

Ooo, not sure what the difference is between old and new styles, but they have the old style for $69! http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___17781

PS - I'd go up a size so she can wear it over sweaters and maybe another year or two.

smahoney6 · 11-20-2009, 09:21 AM

bought one for each family member 2 yrs ago in Jan. when the stores starting clearing out for spring...durable and washable- the jacket will last forever

cepmom · 11-20-2009, 09:21 AM

I bought Denali jackets at www.sportsunlimited.com in September for only $45. I don't think they are that cheap now though....they were older colors. I also have had good luck with www.sportsbasement.com and REI in the outlet section. I had to laugh at your DD being the only one without a North Face jacket....DD9 says the same thing to me all the time! It's the number one thing on her list for Xmas this year

ETA: sportsbasement has the girls denali for $60. I don't think you'll find it much cheaper than that this time of year.

MulanUSAF · 11-20-2009, 09:25 AM

Don't buy it from eBay, no matter how good of a deal it may seem. My best friend bought one a couple years ago for something like $50. When the zipper broke last month, she sent it to North Face thinking they'll repair it under their life time warranty. They sent it back saying it's a fake because the lining on the inside is not what NF uses. It looked so convincing with the NF logo embroidery and tags.

Darsa · 11-20-2009, 09:29 AM

There's an outlet in Freeport (ME) that I'll be dragged to by DH next Friday; hoping to find some good holiday sales then!

laurie31 · 11-20-2009, 09:34 AM

Honestly, I don't think "reasonably priced" and "North Face" are words that can peacefully coexist in the same sentence!

However, now I see where you are! We're neighbors! Alabama Outdoors has an outlet store in Pelham. Its at 100 Bowling Lane (near the intersection of US31 and AL-119). I just drove down 119 until I hit 31, then turned right, and the shopping center is on the left. Depending on where you are, you might go down I-65 to 31. You'd still come to that intersection (of 119 and 31) and turn right, once you get off the interstate. I can't remember what else is there with it, but I was just totally psyched to find North Face jackets for my girls without paying $150-200 each for them!

Or, you can look online at their website. http://www.alabamaoutdoors.com/browse.cfm/2,722.html

They've got this jacket for $60, which is...pretty reasonable, actually!

AboutTheMouse · 11-20-2009, 09:34 AM

I found them at Nordstrom Rack a few months ago. The kids was like $60 or so.

golfgal · 11-20-2009, 09:40 AM

Macy's had them on sale a couple weeks ago-I don't know if they still are. They were 25% off. I got DD the fleece one that was $70 originally, I got DS a down one that was $165 originally. We don't have tax on clothing here so basically with what I saved I paid full price for DS's and got DD's "free".

CaliforniaDreamin · 11-20-2009, 11:14 AM

Would she be ok with a pullover? Backcountry.com has them for $35!!

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorge.../TNF1188M.html

I got my daughter(who is a womens small) one in the Womens section. It's beautiful. I tried it on when it came and it was so warm. I got her Orchid
Purple. It was $47! It's not a pullover either. You could get her an extra small and I bet it would fit. Backcountry sells the disc. colors, which is why they are so cheap. I have to say, the Orchid Purple is gorgeous in person. The black one is $79 but all the other colors of this style are $47. I almost want to challenge someone to find a cheaper one that is new. lol

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorge.../TNF0843M.html

CaliforniaDreamin · 11-20-2009, 11:22 AM

Oooh, I found the black on sale, but it's only in XS...this may be perfect for you! Oh, I wish they had a med.

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...et-Womens.html

grumpeeduck · 11-20-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn1620

DD is now in the age where certain things are "cool". According to her she is the ONLY one in her class that does not have a North Face jacket. And mom is a penny pinching miser so of course we are butting heads on this. The kids have a budget for Christmas and I told her this would be the majority of it if she wanted one as I've already bought her winter coat.

I've searched the web a bit but if someone already knows a website or store where they are cheaper than other places I would appreciate it.

She wears a 7/8 or medium in girls sizes - she is 8.

I see you are from Birmingham-are you familiar with Rogers Trading Company off of 280? I just got an e-mail from the and have all girls sizes for $49-that's half off! Good luck.

HM · 11-20-2009, 11:33 AM

I got my daughter's at Omega Sports (women's small). I don't think I got a discount on it, though I may have....thus the breaking down to buy her one. They do run sales of 20% off in the store sometimes...and North Face may be included.

11-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
dawn1620 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 80	Where to buy a reasonably priced North Face jacket DD is now in the age where certain things are "cool". According to her she is the ONLY one in her class that does not have a North Face jacket. And mom is a penny pinching miser so of course we are butting heads on this. The kids have a budget for Christmas and I told her this would be the majority of it if she wanted one as I've already bought her winter coat. I've searched the web a bit but if someone already knows a website or store where they are cheaper than other places I would appreciate it. She wears a 7/8 or medium in girls sizes - she is 8. __________________ December 2008 Contemporary Resort Me DH DD : Lily

11-20-2009, 09:14 AM	#2
rcraw45425 I'm a 43 year old mom with a scar on my navel! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, GA, South of Atlanta Posts: 8,256	Yout can't get much cheaper than the kids ones, the Denali's are around $80. I will say this..... these jackets last forever. Just this morning I had DDs old one from 5th grade on (she's in 9th grade now, it's a boys large, btw). __________________ Robin offsite '71,'86,'95,'04,Swan'98,CR'98,GF'99,CR'01,CR'03,WL '04,Poly'04,YC'05,GF'05,POFQ'05,CR'05,YC'06,PBH'06 ,CR'07,AS Sports,YC CL1/08,GF11/08, HRH 07/09, WL CL 11/09, PBH 1/10

11-20-2009, 09:18 AM	#3
mckryan www.beaddicts.com Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,432	I bought a North Face Apex for my daughter last year at www.campmor.com. Great price and great service. __________________ Christa

11-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
mckryan www.beaddicts.com Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,432	Ooo, not sure what the difference is between old and new styles, but they have the old style for $69! http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___17781 PS - I'd go up a size so she can wear it over sweaters and maybe another year or two. __________________ Christa

11-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
smahoney6 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: al Posts: 303	bought one for each family member 2 yrs ago in Jan. when the stores starting clearing out for spring...durable and washable- the jacket will last forever __________________ December 16th-19th at Contemporary for 15 YR Anniversary

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11-20-2009, 09:21 AM	#6
cepmom Mine are painted too My kids call me a "trash picker" Who wouldn't choose Chachi over a skunk? I hate finding burning butts in my mulch! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA Posts: 5,069	I bought Denali jackets at www.sportsunlimited.com in September for only $45. I don't think they are that cheap now though....they were older colors. I also have had good luck with www.sportsbasement.com and REI in the outlet section. I had to laugh at your DD being the only one without a North Face jacket....DD9 says the same thing to me all the time! It's the number one thing on her list for Xmas this year ETA: sportsbasement has the girls denali for $60. I don't think you'll find it much cheaper than that this time of year. __________________ lots of offsite trips growing up3/1995 offsite11/2002 Wilderness Lodge8/2005 Polynesian~4 night DCL~Royal Pacific8/2006 10th anniversary 3 night DCL1/2007 SURPRISE 7 night Western DCL2/2007 Caribbean Beach~Nationals Competition8/2007 Girls Only Trip~Pop Century8/2008 Port Orleans Riverside12/2008 DH's Big 4-0 Birthday Celebration~Pop Century9/2009 My Big 4-0 Birthday Celebration~Pop Century* Coming Up ~ 8/2010 family trip to California and Disneyland!

11-20-2009, 09:25 AM	#7
MulanUSAF Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 105	Don't buy it from eBay, no matter how good of a deal it may seem. My best friend bought one a couple years ago for something like $50. When the zipper broke last month, she sent it to North Face thinking they'll repair it under their life time warranty. They sent it back saying it's a fake because the lining on the inside is not what NF uses. It looked so convincing with the NF logo embroidery and tags.

11-20-2009, 09:29 AM	#8
Darsa Has an active imagination Can't sleep with socks on! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maine, ayuh! Posts: 1,854	There's an outlet in Freeport (ME) that I'll be dragged to by DH next Friday; hoping to find some good holiday sales then! __________________ Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss For my mom!

11-20-2009, 09:34 AM	#9
laurie31 Once had a roommate in college who had 17 boyfriends! Unplugs the internet with her toes I refuse to eat in a restaurant that also sells bait or jail bonds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leeds, Alabama Posts: 4,086	Honestly, I don't think "reasonably priced" and "North Face" are words that can peacefully coexist in the same sentence! However, now I see where you are! We're neighbors! Alabama Outdoors has an outlet store in Pelham. Its at 100 Bowling Lane (near the intersection of US31 and AL-119). I just drove down 119 until I hit 31, then turned right, and the shopping center is on the left. Depending on where you are, you might go down I-65 to 31. You'd still come to that intersection (of 119 and 31) and turn right, once you get off the interstate. I can't remember what else is there with it, but I was just totally psyched to find North Face jackets for my girls without paying $150-200 each for them! Or, you can look online at their website. http://www.alabamaoutdoors.com/browse.cfm/2,722.html They've got this jacket for $60, which is...pretty reasonable, actually! __________________

11-20-2009, 09:34 AM	#10
AboutTheMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW of Chi Town Posts: 266	I found them at Nordstrom Rack a few months ago. The kids was like $60 or so.

11-20-2009, 09:40 AM	#11
golfgal DIS Cast Member When did vacuums become a status symbol??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18,539	Macy's had them on sale a couple weeks ago-I don't know if they still are. They were 25% off. I got DD the fleece one that was $70 originally, I got DS a down one that was $165 originally. We don't have tax on clothing here so basically with what I saved I paid full price for DS's and got DD's "free". __________________ First trip to Disney May 29-June 4, 2005 AKL DH ME DS17 DD14 DS14

11-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#12
CaliforniaDreamin DIS Veteran (and then some) Can you tell I was a child of the 80's?? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,153	Would she be ok with a pullover? Backcountry.com has them for $35!! http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorge.../TNF1188M.html I got my daughter(who is a womens small) one in the Womens section. It's beautiful. I tried it on when it came and it was so warm. I got her Orchid Purple. It was $47! It's not a pullover either. You could get her an extra small and I bet it would fit. Backcountry sells the disc. colors, which is why they are so cheap. I have to say, the Orchid Purple is gorgeous in person. The black one is $79 but all the other colors of this style are $47. I almost want to challenge someone to find a cheaper one that is new. lol http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorge.../TNF0843M.html __________________ Disneyland 1986-Disneyland Hotel WDW 1991-Offsite WDW 1999-Offsite WDW 2005-Pop Century Disneyland 2006-Paradise Pier WDW 2008-Pop Century WDW 2010-Pop Century

11-20-2009, 11:22 AM	#13
CaliforniaDreamin DIS Veteran (and then some) Can you tell I was a child of the 80's?? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,153	Oooh, I found the black on sale, but it's only in XS...this may be perfect for you! Oh, I wish they had a med. http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/out...et-Womens.html __________________ Disneyland 1986-Disneyland Hotel WDW 1991-Offsite WDW 1999-Offsite WDW 2005-Pop Century Disneyland 2006-Paradise Pier WDW 2008-Pop Century WDW 2010-Pop Century

11-20-2009, 11:33 AM	#15
HM A tag from the TF is better than a personalized licence plate Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,262	I got my daughter's at Omega Sports (women's small). I don't think I got a discount on it, though I may have....thus the breaking down to buy her one. They do run sales of 20% off in the store sometimes...and North Face may be included.

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