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ASOS: Getting Cool?

asos coat.jpgBy now, we’re all well aware that our economy is in the toilet. Well all of us, that is, except for ASOS, who reported a 95% increase in sales this past June. And they aren’t stopping there either. The online store announced plans to beef up their site with, as well as several other minor improvements, a second-hand goods market place for shoppers to buy and trade their vintage and used items.

That’s right, the people who brought you “as seen on stars” want to be your new online vintage boutique. And that’s not all - eventually other small boutiques and labels will be able to upload their products directly onto the site allowing all ASOS customers to purchase their unique duds.

We’re wondering if this means they’ll stop sketching out whatever Miu Miu or YSL Kirsten Dunst sports on the red carpet and start selling the designers’ vintage items for less, because that would be awesome. Either way, ASOS just made digging through a dingy thrift store sound a whole lot more archaic. They could just be our new favorite site.

—HAYLEY PHELAN

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posted by Halie

Aug 14, 2008 3:18PM

It could be my new favorite site, too, if overseas shipping wasn't so damn expensive! Plus exchange rates...

I've been a fan of ASOS for a while (I know, I know), but, alas, my wallet can't handle the strain.

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posted by bastylefilegirl

Aug 14, 2008 3:41PM

I can't wait! I hope one of the changes that ASOS plans to make is accepting pay pal like Topshop.

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posted by hayley

Aug 14, 2008 4:21PM

Aww, I remember when ASOS first opened.
I like ASOS, but can't stand their site. I'd rather shop at Oli.co.uk. I love the PPQ collection there.

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posted by guest

Aug 14, 2008 5:05PM

ASOS is a British company so their performance says nothing about the American economy

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posted by guest

Aug 14, 2008 6:05PM

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The British economy isn't doing too much better than the US.

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posted by guest

Aug 14, 2008 7:04PM

the post says "our economy" and is referring to US economy

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posted by guest

Aug 15, 2008 6:23AM

that sounds very good for my wardrobe. if only they'd get rid of some of the shit on their site. Also, person who complained about shipping costs, it goes both ways. It costs as much to ship an AE hoodie as it does to buy it. Not that I would buy one, or anything...

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posted by guest

Aug 15, 2008 12:55PM

how do you buy things from asos online??? isnt it all in euros?? im confuseddd

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