Although Gilt.com does not generally offer coupons, their sister sites Jetsetter and Giltcity offer deals which are purchased directly through the Gilt sites for events, services and experiences available in major cities. Because redemption details differ from sale to sale, instructions will appear on each offer page, as well as the Confirm Your order page and email.http://www.giltcity.com/support/faq
Founded in 2007 and based in New York City, Gilt Groupe offers access to luxury products and experiences at 50-70% off retail prices to their invitation only members.http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2008/0225/070.html Each day, Gilt.com offers its members a selection of merchandise, including apparel, accessories and lifestyle items that will be shipped to the home or office. All sales are only offered on Gilt.com and the full collection of merchandise is generally available at noon ET or at the beginning of the sale. Each sale lasts 36 hours and features multiple designers.
Gilt.com ships most orders via UPS. If you are shipping to a U.S. Post Office Box or military address, Gilt Groupe will ship your order via USPS Priority Mail.http://www.gilt.com/support/shipping
Deal Sources
All sales take place only on Gilt.com and the full daily collection of merchandise is generally available at noon ET or at the beginning of the sale. http://www.bagsnob.com/2009/01/guilt_free_shopping_at_giltcom.html
Access can be gained by signing up, which is free, but depending on the availability of memberships there is a chance of being placed on a waiting list or denied because membership is exclusive.http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2008/0225/070.html A second option for becoming a member is to be invited by someone who is already a member via a link sent by email or through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Gilt.com Policy
Membership with Gilt.com can be acquired by signing up through the website or by invitation from a current member.
Membership is not available to minors under the age of 18 or for any members who have been removed from the system by Gilt Groupe for any reason. Users are only allowed one active account at a time. Also, Gilt.com members are prohibited from selling, trading, or transferring a Gilt.com accounts to another party.http://www.gilt.com/company/termsOfUse
What is Gilt.com?
This video discusses GIlt.com, a free, invitation-only membership site that offers 50-70% off retail prices. Actress Finola Hughes raves about Gilt.com, calling it, "the most amazing website." Co-founders Alexandra Wilkis-Wilson and Aleis Maybank discuss how Gilt has brought sample sales into the home. The video also supplies information about the Gilt.com iPhone and iPad apps.
