So I saw this Adidas Gazelle Hello Kitty collab online last week, right? Instantly knew I needed those pink suede kicks with the cute lil’ bow logo. But man, retail price? Oof. Started my hunt ASAP.
The Initial Search Mess
Jumped straight to the Adidas official site first. Typed “Hello Kitty Gazelle” in search… nothing. Panicked a bit! Scrolled manually through “New Arrivals” – bam, there they were! Added to cart fast, clicked checkout… Ugh. Full price staring back. Closed that tab. Not today.
Pulled up all the usual suspects next:
- Checked major sportswear chains online – listed, but still full price.
- Searched two big department stores – had sizes, same deal.
- Even peeked at reseller sites – insane markups! Nah.
Digging Deeper & The Email Trick
Figured discount codes might be key. Went back to Adidas site. Signed up for their newsletter right then and there. Crossed my fingers hoping for a welcome discount.
While waiting for that magic email, kept digging. Found a forum thread mentioning cashback extensions. Almost forgot those! Installed my Rakuten one real quick, enabled it, refreshed the Adidas product page. Sweet! Saw a 10% cashback offer pop up. Not a direct discount, but hey, money back counts.
Patience Pays Off (Finally)
Checked my inbox like every 15 minutes. Seriously. Next day – boom! Adidas welcome email arrived. Scanned it quick…”Get 15% off your first order.” SCORE!
Went back to that cart I abandoned earlier. Logged in, applied the shiny new 15% off code right at checkout. Saw that total drop – YES! Made sure Rakuten was tracking the purchase too. Hit that “Place Order” button so fast.
The Waiting Game
Got the confirmation email instantly. Checked order status daily like clockwork. Tracked that shipping number everywhere. Four days later – ding dong! Box at the door. Ripped it open. Felt that soft pink suede. Saw that perfect Hello Kitty heel tab. Zero regrets.
Final Damage: Retail price minus 15% discount + 10% cashback coming later. Way better than straight up buying!
