I've found this with other large/favorite sites. It ticks me off when I've decided on something and they change the prices back or up them. Not sure what the strategy is and probably a long list of marketing ploys. Guess it comes down to "If you want it, get it now". I've lost out more than once.

I always thought if you looked at an item several times while deciding, the site kept your information "cookies" and uped the price on you. Just my opinion. But they know every move coming from you computer. What I started doing is going into my history (on my computer) and deleting my "cookies" then that store doesnt recognize you and thinks your a new customer and the price isnt raised. I dont know if any of this is fact, but I have experienced the same thing, so its just a thought.
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Daisy - Oh wow, never thought of that. It makes sense.

Oh well. I know it's only $20 but it's the idea. Probably just the mood I'm in but I'm ready to say forget it.

I've thought that and believe it's true. Seems like it would be wiser for them to drop it a few bucks....that would make me buy if I were on the fence!!

I've seen the same thing, especially with Overstock.com.

Do you use Ebates when you order online? They offer a percentage cash back with several online retailers and it's usually doubled around a holiday. I'd wait until Columbus Day and see if they've lowered their price.

I can tell you for a fact that Overstock does not change prices based on whether or not you have cookies from a previous visit. Maybe you can look for an Overstock coupon to offset the price difference?

Yikes! I've had the same ottoman saved and just went and checked. Razzle frazzle indeed!

Check some other suppliers. I've often found overstock is overpriced and can find better prices elsewhere.

Why not call them and tell them you want to buy it, but only for the initial price. What's the worst that can happen--they say no?

It's most likely just classical supply and demand, especially with an "outlet" store like overstock.com.

Most likely what happened was that people really liked it and ordered it a lot and overstock.com determined that they could charge a higher price, and therefore glean higher profits, from purchases, since people seemed to be very interested in the item.

I'm sure they have hoards of cost and managerial accountants to review all their products periodically.

Yes,PLEASE just call and ask . Everything is negotiable ..I know some stores are more willing than others .
I watch a TV show where a woman asked "is that your best price ?" everywhere she shopped from high end to groceries.
I was amazed at how often they marked the item down.

So I gave it a shot.
While at Best Buy to get my teen DS a new computer,in the midst of being rung-up ,I asked if that was their best price.
A quick call to the shift manager and 50.00 was taken off.
It was the first time I had ever done something like that, but it worked, and I am now hooked.
So what if my teen was mortified that I asked ...LOL

I have things saved in my cart on Amazon, and they change price CONSTANTLY. Usually the price goes up and down-- not up, up.

I can't find that ottoman anywhere else. I also really like the size. Most ottomans are smaller. I emailed them awhile back to find out the maker but they aren't allowed to give that info. out for contract reasons.

I never gave calling a thought. I'll do that. It's worth a try. I'll still end up buying it next month regardless. Well, as long as it doesn't go crazy up. It's quite the bummer, that the money I just saved on bedding (sale), I'll be spending on this.

Forboystoo - That's awesome you were able to get a lower price.

Thanks for listening to my fit!

I was eyeballing some velvet drapes at Overstock until I realized they didn't have the length I really needed.

So I found the ones I needed at LNT -- cheaper than Overstock -- put them in my shopping cart, applied my 20% off coupon, and had to leave the computer.

Came back the next morning to complete my purchase and the 20% off code had expired.

Dammit! That 20% off was equal to about $258.00.

I have a 10% off code you can try--if I'm reading my writing right it's either 1S1316 or 151316...if it doesn't work, reply back and I'll check the magazine I got it out of when I get home. Good luck.

Avesmor - Oh wow, that's not cool.

Always1stepbehind - Do you know if that code still works?

I'm done listening to DH, "Oh, it will go down, just wait." It went up again. We're now at $413.

I contacted Overstock and they won't match the original price because it's over 10 days since they changed it. Come to think of it, I think this recent change happened to the past 10 days. Off to try that.

O-M-G.

I ordered this ottoman on Friday finally. Used a 7% coupon code I had so it kept the price under $400. I swore I wouldn't look again.... said I wouldn't do it....

Here is a link that might be useful: Well I guess DH was kind of right...

Why not call in and since you just ordered it, see if they can adjust the price to the sales price.

If you go first to www.shopathome.com, do a search for Overstock and click to it through there, you can use your code AND get an additional 4% back.
I always try shopathome before I make an actual purchase on anything. There is usually an extra discount and they even recommend some coupon codes. I usually check a few sites for codes as well and then use the best one. The cash back from shopathome is separate though. I get a check every few weeks and it is a nice bonus.

Well that's just bad luck. Overstock rarely puts things on sale -- sometimes they'll do a 5% off furniture or rugs or something. This seems to be a fall clearance event which I've never seen them do before. Anyhow, I agree with the suggestion that you should call in and ask for the price adjustment. I've found their customer service people to be very nice (once they let me call and and apply I coupon I found after I already placed the order) so it's definitely worth a shot. If you say you've been watching the price for months and finally ordered only to find it on sale 2 days later, I'm sure they'll do something for you! Good luck!

Definitely call customer service. If you get a nice one, they will adjust your price. Tell them your story!

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