J.Crew Factory Exclusive Early Access: Shop new arrivals before everyone else

"Thanks!" to many of you, who shared the following news/email from J.Crew Factory with us.

J.Crew Factory is offering up to 30% off new arrivals and free shipping (no min!). This offer expires today. The fine print includes:

*Prices as marked reflect discount. Offer valid on the purchase of select items at jcrewfactory.com from August 14, 2013, 12:01am ET through August 18, 2013, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid in J.Crew or J.Crew Factory stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer not valid on Toysmith and Natural Products Ltd.™ merchandise. Valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change. 

**Offer valid on a purchase made at jcrewfactory.com on August 14, 2013, 12:01am ET through 11:59pm ET. One-time use only. Offer not valid in stores, at jcrew.com or on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash or used in combination with any other offer. To redeem, enter the unique code provided in your early access email in the promo code box at checkout. Limit one promo code per order. Orders will be shipped via regular ground shipping (4 to 7 business days). Return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only. Terms of offer are subject to change.

There are also some new arrivals online that will hit J.Crew Factory online soon too, including a lot of French Hen inspired items!

Some of you have noticed that the items look too similar to the regular versions (as in identical, as oppose to inspired). I am wondering if this is a good thing (for those who missed out) or a bad thing (why buy the regular)? Personally, I am torn about this issue. I missed out on the Hen Scarf and now I just purchased the Factory version. However, I bought the regular Hen Silk Shirt and am kind of bummed out there is an exact Factory version. So clearly it depends on what's in my closet currently. ;)

By the way, some of you might have received in the snail mail a coupon for 20% off in-store purchases of $125 or more at J.Crew Factory. If you flip the card over, there is a 9-digit code on the bottom for 20% off online purchases. Make sure you copy down the code before you use and hand over the card to a store associate!

Have you received this email? Will you be taking advantage of this promotion? Any items you are interested in? If so, please share!