Designer Discount Sales

By invitation only...

RueLaLa.com
Typical Savings: 50 percent
Open since: April 2008
Boutique Frequency: 1-2 sales per day
Returns: Yes

Gilt.com
Typical Savings: 50 percent - 90 percent
Open since: November 2007
Boutique Frequency: Up to 20 sales a week
Returns: Yes

TheTopSecret.com
Typical Savings: 75 percent - 80 percent
Open since: Summer 2008
Boutique Frequency: Up to 3 a week
Returns: Yes

Editorscloset.com
Typical Savings: 30 percent - 70 percent
Open since: December 2008
Boutique Frequency: 4-5 sales a week
Returns: Yes

Ideeli.com
Typical Savings: 40 percent - 90 percent
Open since: May 2007
Boutique Frequency: 8-12 events a week
Returns: No

(via Chicago Tribune)