The Recessionista’s Columbus Day Sales Round-up 2012

Today is Columbus Day.  The day we commemorate Christopher Columbus discovering the new world.  You know, that guy Columbus. He sailed over to the “new world” on three ships the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.  As far as I know, he wasn’t carrying any sale fliers or coupons for specials at the mall.   Yet, in the US today retailers are naming special sales after the explorer.  I don’t know how “special” these sales really are. After all, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner.  The only thing for sure is that temperatures are probably a bit warmer on Columbus day, in case you are doing some of your shopping at an open air mall.  It’s also a good time to save on costumes for Halloween.  Here are some sales on The Recessionista’s radar.

Brick & Mortar stores, plus Online.

Macy’s: Columbus Day Sale in the store and online. Extra 15% off, use code DEALS.

Kohl’s: 15 percent off purchase with coupon or online with code BUYMORE15 or 20 percent off $100+ with coupon or online with code BUYMORE20. Big deals on items for the home. Plus, an extra 15% off on the Halloween Boutique with code: GHOSTLY15.

Nordstrom: Up to 70 percent off select apparel for men and beauty deals.  Here are the individual deals:

• Shop new men’s shoes for Fall from Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan, Asics, Sebago and more at NORDSTROM. Get free shipping & returns on all orders. 
• Free gift with any $39.50 Estée Lauder purchase, a $145 value.  Plus get free shipping, no minimums every day. 
• Shop coats under $150 at NORDSTROM plus receive free shipping & returns on every order.

H & M : 20 percent off one item with coupon

bebe: Up to 60 percent off and extra 50 percent off sale in-store or $25 off $150+ or $50 off $250 with code FALL2012

Online Only:
Amazon.com: Additional 30 percent off Columbus Day styles of jewelry
eBay: The Fashion Vault is featuring 70% off of luxury watches for men & women including : Hamilton, Chanel, Breitling, Tag, Gucci, and more.