Sample
Sales
Sample Sales are very hard to come by but when you do find one,
don't let it slip through your fingers. This is your opportunity
to buy designer clothing for discount prices. These sample sales
are almost like private sales. You cannot find them on the corner.
There are very few places that hold these sales, so that means
you have to get there before the other thousand's of shoppers.
Our Advice to You
There are several things that you should know before you know
where to go for these sample sales:
o All sales are final, so check your clothing carefully.
o Call ahead
to see if you have to schedule an appointment for the sale. Most
of these places don't want to be overrun by shoppers like regular
department stores. Some also don't want to invite just everyone.
Some only invite or allow a select crowd
o Get there
early. As I said before, you are not the only one that is looking
for a sample sale. Lunch time shopping is a no-no (too many others
thinking the same way as you)
o Some of
these sample sale shops don't have dressing rooms so be ready
to try on clothing in front of others. Try on your clothing because
the sizes are not perfect on sample clothing. Where clothing that
can easily be slipped off and on in the case that you want to
try on something.
o Cash is
a preferred method of payment. Some take credit cards but you
must have a picture ID.
The following
are some of the places where you would find sample sales:
|
Shop/Store
|
Location
and
phone number
|
Types
of clothing
|
| Eisenberg
and Eisenberg |
85
Fifth Avenue near 16th street; 6th floor
212-627-1290 |
Men's
suits, tuxedo's and separates |
| E.V.A
Diffusion Inc. |
225
W 39th street; 3rd floor
800-505-1313 |
European
designers for women like Valentino, and Louis Feraud at 50%
off |
| Sample
Sale |
2212
Broadway at 79th street
212-875-8430 |
Stock
of several designer samples |
| SEtW |
165
W 26th street near 7th avenue
212-924-6656 |
Women' clothing 20-50% off; Clearance 60-80% off |
| Tahari
Outlet |
525
7th Avenue 19th floor 212-921-3600 |
Classic
women's suits and separates |