[mom2trips]

I am planning the triplets' 1st birthday party, we are having a backyard party so I have been working on getting decorations and lots of games for young kids. One game I have been watching and waiting for a sale on is the Jumbo Inflatable Bowling Set on pottery barn kids . com. It is "on sale" for $64.99 but I just can't see paying that much for it still! Sooo... I called the 1800 number to inquire about promotions/discount codes or if they knew of it being further reduced in price soon. The lady was VERY friendly and helpful and gave me some good tips.

She said they offer discounts/special reductions for their "call-in customers" at certain times that the people who shop online or in store can't receive. She also told me as the quantities avail go down, that the likelihood of a further reduction in price goes up (right now there are 409 bowling games left, aw crap. ) She told me the call-in center gets a NEW LIST of reductions every morning and that I should keep calling in to see when it gets further reduced. (Not a bad idea, I have two spare minutes in the morning especially if it means I can save $20 or more...). She also said that obviously as the season goes on and starts to end, they try to get rid of stuff quicker and advised me to hold off on purchasing it now since my party isnt until the end of July.

Anyway, I thought I'd share with you all that CALL IN CUSTOMERS CAN GET SPECIAL SALES THAT INSTORE AND ONLINE CAN'T GET! If you guys are like me (which I think you all are...) then you have champagne taste on a beer budget and LOVE the quality of pottery barn but hate the ridiculous prices.

(BTW, oriental trading company offers a similar bowling set but of less quality and size for $14...but I just think pottery barn's is more appealing to the eye and it's bigger so it looks like it would be great for an outdoor party).

Happy Saving!