http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/ A look at Spanish life through an American's eyes.... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:17:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-7102 Chris Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:29:58 +0000 http://abroadinspain.com/?p=927#comment-7102 @Ashleigh - You bring up an interesting point with the two sale a year comment. It is true that there are only two "rebajas" a year; however, stores use other language throughout the rest of the year to mark things down. For instance, they'll say that they have a great "oferta" or they'll tell you that this item is a "promoción." Of course, those other markdowns aren't as big as "rebajas" are. (They're also not as chaotic). @Ashleigh – You bring up an interesting point with the two sale a year comment. It is true that there are only two “rebajas” a year; however, stores use other language throughout the rest of the year to mark things down. For instance, they’ll say that they have a great “oferta” or they’ll tell you that this item is a “promoción.” Of course, those other markdowns aren’t as big as “rebajas” are. (They’re also not as chaotic).

]]> http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-7098 Ashleigh Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:53:21 +0000 http://abroadinspain.com/?p=927#comment-7098 Yes, Rebajas is in full swing. I like the one before school starts at the end of the summer, but I agree, I'm out of extra cash right now. I also like having sales more often than twice a year, but oh well...did get two school scarves yesterday, unfortunately, they WEREN'T on sale...hahaha Yes, Rebajas is in full swing. I like the one before school starts at the end of the summer, but I agree, I’m out of extra cash right now. I also like having sales more often than twice a year, but oh well…did get two school scarves yesterday, unfortunately, they WEREN’T on sale…hahaha

]]> http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-6929 Chris Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:30:29 +0000 http://abroadinspain.com/?p=927#comment-6929 @Rebeca and Ryan - Ah, I see.... so the problem comes after the rebajas. Very interesting. I have to agree with you, Rebeca, I would buy something I really needed during the sales, but I would not buy things just because they seem cheaper. I think a lot of people do tend to "buy because it´s a bargain." @Rebeca and Ryan – Ah, I see…. so the problem comes after the rebajas. Very interesting. I have to agree with you, Rebeca, I would buy something I really needed during the sales, but I would not buy things just because they seem cheaper. I think a lot of people do tend to “buy because it´s a bargain.”

]]> http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-6903 Rebeca Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:39:16 +0000 http://abroadinspain.com/?p=927#comment-6903 ITA with Ryan, the problem comes after the sales. In general I think people buy too much stuff in the "rebajas" because everything seems cheaper so they buy things that they don't really need. I'm spanish and don't usually go to "las rebajas", most of the stuff is gone and what's left are random sizes. I only buy stuff like a good pair of jeans or a winter coat, things that I really need and are not at risk of being out of style next winter. Even if the discount in these items is not too high (maybe 20% top)at least you save some money in a piece of clothing that you really need. ITA with Ryan, the problem comes after the sales. In general I think people buy too much stuff in the “rebajas” because everything seems cheaper so they buy things that they don’t really need. I’m spanish and don’t usually go to “las rebajas”, most of the stuff is gone and what’s left are random sizes. I only buy stuff like a good pair of jeans or a winter coat, things that I really need and are not at risk of being out of style next winter. Even if the discount in these items is not too high (maybe 20% top)at least you save some money in a piece of clothing that you really need.

]]> http://abroadinspain.com/2010/01/12/let-the-chaos-begin-rebajas-have-arrived-to-spain/comment-page-1/#comment-6863 Ryan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:46:33 +0000 http://abroadinspain.com/?p=927#comment-6863 The problem with the money, as I understand, comes after these "rebajas" days, when the people has to buy food or pay a mortgage. The problem with the money, as I understand, comes after these “rebajas” days, when the people has to buy food or pay a mortgage.

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