New York City: Sample sales
At the beginning of each season, designers and manufacturers' showrooms are full of leftover merchandise that is removed via these informal sales. You'll always save at least fifty percent off the retail price, though you may not be able to try on the clothes and you can never return them. The best times for sample sales are spring and fall. Short of waiting for advertisement fliers to be stuffed into your hands while walking through the garment district, the following sources are helpful.Daily Candy The website to find out about coveted designs at bargain rates before the city's fashionistas commence their stampede. www.dailycandy.com .
Nice Price 493 Columbus Ave (at 84th St) tel 212/362-1020. Pick up a printed card at the store or call their sample sale hotline tel 212/947-8748.
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