Filene's Basement ROCKS!

[AXJules]

Originally posted by sororitygirl2

I don't really like Nordstrom Rack - they do get some of the cute leftovers from Nordstrom, but most of the stuff is the same stuff you'll find at a TJ Maxx or Mervyn's or something because they have their own buyers separate from the parent store.

Where I am from, Big Lots is not a designer discount store - as far as I know, they sell overstocked discount stuff like canned vegetables and stuff - however, the one or two times I've been there I've never ventured into the clothing, in fact, I didn't even know they had it. Is this different in other areas of the nation?

I agree w/ your Nordstrom Rack statement xcept for their shoes. The one by us is full of Diesel, Enzo, etc and I've seen a few Manolo Blahniks as well.

And lol, I was the one who mentioned Big Lots...no they definitely don't have designer clothing, but I brought it up b/c ppl that shop for bargains go there a lot. They have a lot of really nice housewares there.

[33girl]

Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
Plus NYC is tax free this week on clothing under $110!! Yeah!!

PA is tax free on clothing this week too...also every other week of the year!! Bwah hah hah!!!

I just like to throw in occasionally that even though we do have liquor purchasing laws courtesy of Carrie Nation, we at least don't screw up on the clothes shopping.

[Mz Destiny]

Originally posted by LuaBlanca
i love places like this.

and yes, nordstrom rack is a DREAM. needs to spread over to the east coast...!

May be a little far, but if you're ever in the Philadelphia area, there's a Nordstrom's Rack next to King of Prussia Mall and one At Franklin Mills Outlet Mall.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by 33girl
PA is tax free on clothing this week too...also every other week of the year!! Bwah hah hah!!!

I just like to throw in occasionally that even though we do have liquor purchasing laws courtesy of Carrie Nation, we at least don't screw up on the clothes shopping.

NY was tax free on clothing for a brief and wonderful moment. The last day that was tax free was a huge shopping spree for me.

NJ is tax free also and much closer than Pennsylvania.

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by alphagam-alum
I bought a Kate Spade at Off 5th this week. Orginal price was $225, the Off 5th price was $125 with 40% off, then an additional 25% off--- the bag costs $60!!! Great Deal!!!!

-wendi

Very true. A week ago, I got a Kate Spade denim tote that was originally $195 for less than $30. The Off Fifth price was $130 with 70% off, and I was able to use my additional 30% off coupon, although the sales associate tried to fight me on it. The general manager said it was OK.