Christmas in July -- Presents for me

**imagine** · 08-02-2010, 12:39 PM

Christmas came in July this year. LOL

This is how I got my Christmas wishes in July.

For Christmas I had to wants definilty not needs
I wanted the Duggar's book and the new Amy Grant Album when it came out.

I received neither for Christmas

I had thought I could use the Wal-mart gift card ( a present) to buy thse for myself but wal-mart didn't have them

I had a J Jill gift card but they don't sell the above wants either

That was until
I ordered a shirt on clearance from J Jill ( with the gift card)
The oder didn't go through on line so I phoned in to see if they could help. They said I would have to reorder it. So I did. While on the phone the online order went through. So we canceled on teh phone order and they had to refund me the phone order ( they couldn't put it back on the gift card)

I decided right there and then that I will use the refund to buy something for myself. End of sentence.

I was watching the tracking of the shirt that had been successfully ordered. It would go great with the hand me down skirt. I was excited. It arrived in town but didn't get delivered. I called and it had headed back to J Jill. They said they didn't have another one to send me and would have to refund me. I was disappointed as I really anted the shirt. But you go with what you have to. The refund my shipping right away ( since I hadn't sent it back) and will refund the rest when the get the shirt. I get the shipping refund and a few days later I'm surprised by the shirt. I had returned to me.

Way to go J Jill

Total refunded amounts from J Jill gift card $27.50

So on the trip to the big city. I look for the two wants from Christmas. Find the book at a book store ( last one they had) I used a 20% off coupon Mom gave me for the store.

Then I find the Amy Grant album at Target ( lat one they had)

The total of both purchases $27.50

Wonderfully strange I know

**imagine** · 08-02-2010, 01:29 PM

Sorry for the typos

The oven called and Hubby came home for lunch ( and it was his turn for the computer) I guess this is what happens when I rush.

Again sorry.

Here is a edited version if you want to read it without all the typos.

Originally Posted by imagine

Christmas came in July this year. LOL

This is how I got my Christmas wishes in July.

For Christmas I had two wants - definitely not needs.
I wanted the Duggar's book and the new Amy Grant Album when it came out.

I received neither for Christmas

I had thought I could use the Wal-mart gift card ( a present) to buy these for myself but Wal-mart didn't have them. I also didn't find them any where in town.

I had a J Jill gift card but they don't sell the above wants either

That was until.... an order gone wrong at J Jill happened.

I ordered a shirt on clearance from J Jill ( with A Christmas gift card)
The order didn't go through on line so I phoned in to see if they could help. They said I would have to reorder it. So I did. While on the phone the online order went through. So we canceled on the phone order and they had to refund me for the phone order ( they couldn't put it back on the gift card)

I decided right there and then that I would use the refund ( now cash) to buy something for myself. End of sentence.

I was watching the tracking of the shirt that had been successfully ordered. It would go great with the hand me down skirt. I was excited. It arrived in town but didn't get delivered. I called and it had headed back to J Jill. They said they didn't have another one to send me and would have to refund me. I was disappointed as I really wanted the shirt. But you go with what you have to. They refund my shipping right away ( since I hadn't sent it back) and were going to refund the rest when the get the shirt. I get the shipping refund and a few days later I'm surprised by the shirt. I had returned to me.

Way to go J Jill

Total refunded amounts from J Jill gift card $27.50

So on the trip to the big city. I look for the two wants from last Christmas. I find the book at a book store ( last one they had) I used a 20% off coupon that Mom gave me.

Then I find the Amy Grant album at Target ( last one they had)

The total of both purchases together $27.50 The same amount as the refund.

Wonderfully strange! I know

**Libby** · 08-02-2010, 01:33 PM

Things work out for a reason

**imagine** · 08-02-2010, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Libby

Things work out for a reason

It totally amazes me how things work out.
And this ended up great.

I was able to buy the shirt I wanted ( shipping ended up being free due to their mistake) By the way it looks very nice with the hand me down skirt. I feel so dressed up.

And I was able to get the original Christmas present desires with the refund From the Gift card. So I got my Christmas present desires I just had to be patient and wait 6 months.

Yes, it worked out very nice for me

Can you tell I'm amazed at how this worked out?

**dolphinlfier** · 08-02-2010, 03:22 PM

That is good news that you got the things you wanted!!! Congrats!!!

**lisaflex** · 08-02-2010, 06:30 PM

on a side note...i shop j jill online clearance pretty regulary! you can get some fabulous deals!!!

**mauimagic** · 08-02-2010, 11:08 PM

I love ready this story - mahalo for sharing and mahalo for your patience!! You are a winner!!

**imagine** · 08-02-2010, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by lisaflex

on a side note...i shop j jill online clearance pretty regulary! you can get some fabulous deals!!!

I know (As I nod my head in agreement)

With the gift card I received for Christmas

I bought on clearance
a very comfy pretty skirt (looks nice but feels like I'm in a night gown, so very comfy)
a sleeveless shirt ( very elegant and versatile)
a ruffle shirt
Plus the things I bought with the refund LOL

and I still have some on my gift card.