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Do you know how much Abercrombie & Fitch made in the holiday season just passed? In the five-week period ended Jan. 5, A&F’s sales reached $657 million. If you think they don't really need any more of your hard earned cash, here are some ways to help you get all the A&F items you needed without blowing your wallet.

1. Checkout Plato's Closet or your local swap stores

Ralph Lauren, A&F, Hollister clothes are sold at 30% of their full retail prices (i.e. 70% off). The clothes are pre-owned but are all hip, cool and trendy. Shopping at luxury swap shops is really becoming a trend. First founded in 2002, Plato's Closet grew to eight franchised stores, most of which generate close to the chainwide average of $600,000 annually.

2. Borrow your friend's Abercrombie Associate Card

All Abercrombie employees get 30% off regular prices, when they change the floor set every season, staff get 50% discount on what the maniquies are wearing. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A STAFF TO GET THAT BIG DISCOUNT! Here's how the system works, A&F employees only need to present their A&F Associate card at checkout to get the staff discount, the A&F credit card is not required. If you know anyone who works there who wouldn't mind you borrowing the associate card for a day, you are on your way to some terry-cloth half-shirts and pre-ripped jeans.

3. Buy an A&F gift card from a friend who works there
Again, I've checked with a friend of mine who works there. The 30% discount does cover gift cards. If you plan to spend $200, he/she can get you a card for $140 (employee price), you pay your friend $30 for helping you out and you still save $30. If he/she is willing to do it as a favor, that's better, you get $60 of value for nothing.

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Labels: abercrombie, luxury