Gymboree store sucks

anabell0920

So we signed Dylan up to the Gymboree classes this month (which we love) and we got a spend $50 and get $25 off Gymbucks for paying for his class.We went and spent about $75 worth of stuff so we paid $50. Well most of the stuff just doesn't fit him right and I'm not loving the clothes for how much we spent. I called to find out if I return everything if I will get my Gymbucks back. Nope they said they will return it but I don't get it back. I mean I did spend the money to earn that kwim?

Plus if I were to return just a few of the items that I know won't fit him correctly they take a little bit out of each item instead of just $50 worth of stuff so I won't get the full amount that exceeded the $50. Mostly I am upset about the Gymbucks. I was gonna still use it or pass it along to someone else and now they won't return it!

MrsJWeaver

its sucks but thats the way those bucks things work for most every store that does them.  I'm not sure I've ever heard of one thats gives them back.  Why not just exchange for the right size?

sleepingbeauty825

I love Gymbo but they are fricken expensive! I always have to wait for their sales.

Hip2Bsquare

I went to Gymboree a time or two but honestly I prefer Target or Gap. Gymboree is way way overpriced for their clothes and their sales aren't even that good of sales. The few things that I have of DD's just do not fit great or get a hole in them really quickly. I am just not a fan.Those Gymbucks are just another way for you to buy more. I fell for it one time but after that no more.I don't like a lot of their styles either...too cutesy (with panda bears and stuff) and not enough of basic mix and match items.

Also my pet peeve with outlets vs regular retail stores irritate me to no end. But that doesn't just have to do with Gymboree only. I just hate how you can only use certain coupons at a Gymboree outlet and not at a regular store...or online only. So freaking irritating.

anabell0920

MrsJWeaver:

its sucks but thats the way those bucks things work for most every store that does them.  I'm not sure I've ever heard of one thats gives them back.  Why not just exchange for the right size?

I usually shop at cheaper places like Target or Old Navy for him so I'm not familiar with their protocol on this stuff is. Though I think this is pretty bogus. Also like pp said it's not that they are just typo big they just fit funny. Like the shorts are supposed to be longer but they are like pants on him and the waist is tight. Or the jeans are super long but already snug in the waist. Guess from now on I will keep my spending at Target where they have good return policys.

earthyaky

That is just far too complicated. 

anabell0920

earthyaky:

That is just far too complicated. 

Lol basically I spent the amount required to receive a discount using my gymbucks. Now I want to return the items and they said they will but I don't get my gymbucks back.

Hip2Bsquare

anabell0920:

MrsJWeaver:

its sucks but thats the way those bucks things work for most every store that does them.  I'm not sure I've ever heard of one thats gives them back.  Why not just exchange for the right size?

I usually shop at cheaper places like Target or Old Navy for him so I'm not familiar with their protocol on this stuff is. Though I think this is pretty bogus. Also like pp said it's not that they are just typo big they just fit funny. Like the shorts are supposed to be longer but they are like pants on him and the waist is tight. Or the jeans are super long but already snug in the waist. Guess from now on I will keep my spending at Target where they have good return policys.

This 100%

earthyaky

anabell0920:

earthyaky:

That is just far too complicated. 

Lol basically I spent the amount required to receive a discount using my gymbucks. Now I want to return the items and they said they will but I don't get my gymbucks back.

Sorry, I meant Gymboree's policy is far too complicated, not your rundown   

anabell0920

Kirbus:

That stinks!  But it is a store wide policy, not just your store.

I love Gymboree!  It's my favorite.  That and baby Gap.  That stinks the clothes don't fit Dylan well.  Somethings are tight on LO, like the sleepers, but most things fit pretty well.

Oh yeah I assumed that still sucks. Plus when I called the store to ask about it I got hung up on twice! I am just a cheapie with Dylan's clothes and have always been happy with Target and such. Guess from now on be on the look out I will be passing along my Gymbucks! 

Big J

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

anabell0920

Big J:

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

Dylan I think is just too short for Gymboree cloths and he's on the small side. I bought a 6-12 cardigan for him and he was swimming in it! lol Though I did find a cute hat that I will be keeping : )

Que*Syrah

yeah, that's the way any program like that works. you don't get to have free money/discounts and then get full price back if you return stuff.

I love gymboree though!!

Big J

anabell0920:

Big J:

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

Dylan I think is just too short for Gymboree cloths and he's on the small side. I bought a 6-12 cardigan for him and he was swimming in it! lol Though I did find a cute hat that I will be keeping : )

Hmmm.. Eliana is super tiny (16lbs) and she's in 6-12 months.  That's odd!

At LEAST you got a cute hat out of it.  We just joined Gymboree this month too.  So far E likes it.  How many kids are in your class?

anabell0920

Big J:

anabell0920:

Big J:

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

Dylan I think is just too short for Gymboree cloths and he's on the small side. I bought a 6-12 cardigan for him and he was swimming in it! lol Though I did find a cute hat that I will be keeping : )

Hmmm.. Eliana is super tiny (16lbs) and she's in 6-12 months.  That's odd!

At LEAST you got a cute hat out of it.  We just joined Gymboree this month too.  So far E likes it.  How many kids are in your class?

Maybe boy clothes other than onsies are made to fit looser than girl clothes kwim? Cause Dylan is 18 lbs. Odd

His class is at capacity so a lot lol. It's fun though and since I SAH Dylan has never really been around other babies his age. He was overwhelmed at first but now he loves it! Plus I think it's helping him want to start crawling. What about E's class?

Big J

anabell0920:

Big J:

anabell0920:

Big J:

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

Dylan I think is just too short for Gymboree cloths and he's on the small side. I bought a 6-12 cardigan for him and he was swimming in it! lol Though I did find a cute hat that I will be keeping : )

Hmmm.. Eliana is super tiny (16lbs) and she's in 6-12 months.  That's odd!

At LEAST you got a cute hat out of it.  We just joined Gymboree this month too.  So far E likes it.  How many kids are in your class?

Maybe boy clothes other than onsies are made to fit looser than girl clothes kwim? Cause Dylan is 18 lbs. Odd

His class is at capacity so a lot lol. It's fun though and since I SAH Dylan has never really been around other babies his age. He was overwhelmed at first but now he loves it! Plus I think it's helping him want to start crawling. What about E's class?

We go to a Friday (during the day) class and it's pretty wild.  There's a ton of kids and the teacher is super "perky!"  We went to a Wednesday night class and it was way more my pace.  There were only about 8 kids or so. 

We used to go to Kindermusik classes and they were small (always under 10 babies).  I like Gymboree though because it's more physical and my kid has lots of energy to burn!

starryeyeddreamer

Ugh. That's annoying. Bryce must be weird shaped too because Gymboree and Gap clothes fit him really well too - but they are so expensive. I only buy them when they are on sale. Our Target never has anything in his size when we go there - it must be a popular boy size right now. He is also outgrowing his 12m and wearing mostly 18m though. Maybe you could swap them or something - especially where they are new! 

Hip2Bsquare

Big J:

anabell0920:

Big J:

We actually have good luck with Gymboree clothes.  E must have a weird body shape b/c Target clothes do not fit right at all.

But yeah, that sucks nothing worked out for you.

Dylan I think is just too short for Gymboree cloths and he's on the small side. I bought a 6-12 cardigan for him and he was swimming in it! lol Though I did find a cute hat that I will be keeping : )

Hmmm.. Eliana is super tiny (16lbs) and she's in 6-12 months.  That's odd!

At LEAST you got a cute hat out of it.  We just joined Gymboree this month too.  So far E likes it.  How many kids are in your class?

I think that's why the clothes don't fit on Sam too well either...she is short too. She has the pj's that fir her so good now...perfectly and they are Gymboree 6-12 months. Honestly though that one sleeper s the only thing that I think that has looked good and fit well on her. I bought some cotton stretchy pants in 6-12 months and the waist is all sorts of stretched out and weird and I didn't do anything to them. I always wash my clothes on the right temperature and exactly to the laundry instructions. I had some other stretchy pants that got a whole in the crotch after just a few times of wearing it and they were for DD when she 3-6 months. How much does a 3-6 month old move?