Totsy

Who has heard of Totsy?  Well, it's one of those sites that I love.  It is a lot like Zulily in that they are boutique type shops that offer a set number of outfits, products, etc.

This is the breakdown of how it works.  The company Totsy, essentially, agrees with these companies to order a certain number of a product in exchange for a deep discount.  This is where you see the percentages off, sometimes 15% and going up to the 80% they advertise.

The deal is, they only offer these products for a certain amount of time, usually for 3 days.  So, when you see something you like, you can't just dwell on it and wait.  You usually have to snatch it right up.

The difference that I've seen between Zulily and Totsy is that Zulily immediately charges your card.  That can be great, especially if you have a habit of overspending on cute little outfits for your munchkin.  Totsy, on the other hand, stores your order until they place the order.  Once they receive the products from the manufacturers, they bill you and ship out your items as agreed upon.

Another thing I like about these sites, other than the deals that you can get, Totsy gives you a $15 credit to your account for each person who signs up under your account and makes their first purchase.  So, essentially, not only are you a customer, but you are in a way, an affiliate of sorts.  The only difference between a normal affiliate and this is that you get the $15 once, whereas a normal affiliate, every order that is placed through a link dedicated to them gets a percentage.

My one bad thing I don't like about either Zulily or Totsy...shipping/delivery time.  Doesn't matter which one you decide to go with, they both have the slowest shipping time from order until it gets to your door.  I chalk this up to the fact that when they do the sales, they don't actually have the product on hand.  They have to wait for these items to be shipped to them before they can process your order and ship your items to you as well.

My final review on Totsy, as long as you aren't trying to purchase a last minute dress, present, or outfit, this is perfect for cute little outfits and gifts.  They also have some cute items for mom and kitchen as well.