Sample Sales

@ Broadwaybk the Cole Haan sample sale is really tempting. I so love their handbags but I have never really been to a sample sale even though I am subscribed to the Daily Candy newsletter and get all their alerts. I guess I should try and haul myself to the Cole Haan sample sale tomorrow if I really do need another Cole Haan handbag :)

Sample sales? Can you beat that. So what is a sample sale? Is that where they sell samples of products instead of the real deal? Just wondered how that worked. I would love to show up for one just to see what they offer.

@ BroadwayBK How did you find this stuff out? Bless you for the info. I am deeply, deeply in love with sample sales.

Sample sales are when a designer wants to get rid of overstock, and they set up shop temporarily in some empty storefront and sell their brand new merchandise for steep discounts. Sample sales pop up all the time like mushrooms, and disappear again just as quickly. Only ever seen it in New York.

@uptowngirl Who doesn't need a few more Cole Haan bags?

@Uraniumfish Glad to be so helpful. I guess sample sales just fall directly under my strong personal interests category.... I highly recommend subscribing to Daily Candy, they always have great sale offers for email subscribers.

@Uraniumfish: Thanks for the defintion. Now I know more about sample sales.

@BroadwayBK did you get to the Cole Haan sample sale.. I didnt venture out all day and was wondering if it was worth going to tomorrow i.e Sunday.

Everybody Daily Candy is just about to launch a site called Swirl(http://swirl.com/) which is exclusively devoted to sample sales you may just want to sign up for that.

@uptowngirl I wish. I'm actually on the verge of moving and so saving up accordingly. Sample sales will have to wait until March or so, though my email demands that I keep up with all of them.... Thanks for the tip on Swirl - I must say it's about time Daily Candy dedicated itself to sample sales.

The Shoebox, one of my all time favorite shoe stores, is having a really awesome sale this week: http://www.topbutton.com/EmailViewer.aspx?EmailDate=1/25/2010%2003:00:00&Type=SALE&Sale=11061

Shoes are up to 50% off and there is a coupon available from Top Button for an extra 20% off any sale item. I'm not sure if that link will work as it came from my email... let me know if it doesn't and you want it to!

Thanks BroadwayBK you are seriously tempting me now especially since I am itching to buy a new handbag...

Any time you can get a bargain is the way to go. I will need to check out the site Swirl.com to see what it is about. Sounds it has a lot of stuff.

Daily Candy is apparently launching a new wedding version of their weekly: http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/weddings/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=txt_link&utm_campaign=weddings_020110

I'm not remotely close to planning my own wedding but I like to peruse stuff like this - flowers, lithography, dresses - so just thought I'd pass it on. :)

@BroadwayBK I have to tell you about the bargain I snagged yesterday.. we were as usual having lunch in the East Village as is our normal Sunday routine when the husband suggested we walk across for the Century 21 anniversary sale. I wasn't really in the mood to buy anything but was happy to go along. Once there I was surprised to see that wasn't really that mobbed maybe the freezing temps were keeping people away and I walked across to check out the handbag section. In the midst of all the various handbags I saw a bunch of Furla handbags. I dont know if you are familiar with this Italian brand but its quite popular and its bags are usually priced $500 upwards. Well the Furlas at Century 21 were priced around $159 and I just couldn't resist them..bought one as an early Valentine's day present for myself!! How I love a bargain!

@uptowngirl That's awesome! Unfortunately I am one of those people that the freezing temps are keeping indoors. It seems pretty surprising that the store wasn't mobbed on a Sunday though.... I think your amazing Furla find may just tempt me to head downtown....

@BroadwayBK they had a whole bunch of Furla's in spring colors though since I am kind of color phobic I bought a neutral a rich, dark chocolate tote.. hope you find something you like ..if you do makeit to Century 21

Any time I need to buy something, I like to wait till it gets warm. I kind of like to hypernate when it gets cold. I hate cold weather.

Still haven't had the opportunity to get downtown - maybe after all this snow melts away : /

You have a lot of snow in your area, BroadwayBK? I know it snowed last night, but that was about an inch and is now gone.

The minute the weather turns reasonable, I'm at every one of those sample sales...I need a decent pair of new boots. I feel I can't call myself a New Yorker without sporting a pair of stylish boots.

@hhusted There was plenty of snow this morning, but the 40 degree afternoon took care of just about all of it.

Girls here's another site devoted to Sample sales in the city-http://samplesally.com Uraniumfish check out the news about the Phi sample sale which is on until 2/7 boots are $100! you might want to check that out..

Btw I love the You tube videos on the site @BroadwayBk I am kicking myself for having missed the Cole Haan sample sale blame it on the weather.

Talking about snow, we are supposed to get hit hard this weekend. Whoever wants samples, better get them before tomorrow night.

Does anyone have an answer for why a snow storm always seems to hit NYC on a weekend and not on a work day?:)

@uptowngirl So no one can legitimately take time off from work.

:)

@uptowngirl @Uraniumfish So you can't take off work OR enjoy your weekend!

But you can go outside and play in the snow on a Saturday morning! And cuddle up with hot cocoa.

@ajadedidealist the snow on the city streets is always so dirty I guess the only place where you can play in the snow is in Central Park .

just saw this one Daily Candy, figured I'd might as well keep you guys updated, recession or no:


SPONSORED LISTING
SHOP
Escada Sample Sale
What: Save up to 75 percent on the season’s must-have jackets, pants, cocktail dresses, gowns, shoes, and handbags. For the best deals, shop early and often (new merch arrives daily).
Why: Treat yourself without breaking the bank.
When: Mar. 7-10. Sun.-Tues., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St.

Amazing! I am a big Escada fan - thanks @BroadwaybK. Any idea what the price range for this stuff is post-discount?

Nope, but I think it's over?