PBK Beach Towels on "sale" - should I buy?

[janine]

I remember last year reading here about a great deal on these towels, but of coure I missed it.

They are on sale again, but only 20%, but shipping is a whopping $6. Anyone have tips on how to get a better deal?

[wifecat]

I know I got a few towels at Christmastime when they were like $9.99 w/ free monogramming and free shipping. Of course, that doesn't help you now, I know, but that was the best deal I've seen on them. I doubt they'll do anything like that now that the correct season for them is upon us.

For what it's worth, the towels are cute but not that nice. I think I've found better quality at Target, honestly. They're pretty thin, IMO.

[jenmcadams]

We have one and I don't think the quality is that great. Our favorite towels are costco beach towels (the kirkland brand). For the price, the quality is amazing

[Snow mom]

I also got one with the amazing deal and wasn't impressed with the quality. I'd skip it.

[janine]

Good to know-they are awfully cute in the pictures but sounds like they are skimpy. Not good considering it's PBK.

[jenstring95]

We got some of the PBK towels during that last deal. DD's embroidery is already coming undone after 2 uses. I would skip them.

I got a huge, thick beach towel as a gift for being a bridesmaid one time - I think either Lands End or LL Bean? Much better quality than the PBK ones, although mine is just a solid red. PBK knows how to get us with their cute patterns!

[jerigirl]

Target has some really cute appliqued towels every summer for around $12. They are easy to have a name embroidered on if you want to make a special gift.
http://www.target.com/s/180-3516778-...1&searchPage=1

[janine]

We got some of the PBK towels during that last deal. DD's embroidery is already coming undone after 2 uses. I would skip them.

I got a huge, thick beach towel as a gift for being a bridesmaid one time - I think either Lands End or LL Bean? Much better quality than the PBK ones, although mine is just a solid red. PBK knows how to get us with their cute patterns!

Yup, they sure do. Plus I'm a sucker for monograms and personalization. I guess LLBean does it too. It'll be my LO's first "proper"summer at the beach (just a newborn last year) so I just want her to have her own awesome girly beach towel!