Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Early access 101

We all know what the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is. And we all know (or should know) that it starts Thursday, July 22 (so soon, YAY!).

However, what you might not know is that there is such a thing as early access to the sale. WHAT?! Yes. Nordstrom credit and debit cardholders get exclusive access to thousands of new items at reduced prices before the Anniversary Sale actually starts -- July 14-21, to be exact.

If the prospect of getting incredible deals before anyone else does doesn't quite do it for you, get a sneak peak of the sale here. You can expect major savings on beauty exclusives, fabulous shoes, accessories and designer pieces -- who wouldn't want to shop these deals before they start selling out?!

In addition to the major benefit of getting early access to the Anniversary Sale (aka the best sale ever), there are plenty of reasons to get a Nordstrom card, including 24/7 customer service, reimbursement for alterations, private shopping experiences and VIP access to in-store events.

Apply for a Nordstrom card here!

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