I'm not trying to come across like a snob or anything, but...
To me, shopping at JC Penney and Sears (being a guy) is a waste of time, regardless of the cost, because the clothes aren't made well. So...:
Have stores like Saks, Nordstrom, Macy's, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch, etc. ever have sales?