Top 5 Stores for Discount Shopping in New York CityJust looking for some designer clothes at discount prices? Check out these great New York City stores that sell designer brands at a discount every day. Due to rough and tumble handling by the occassionally ruthless discount shopper, make sure to inspect any purchases for tears, holes and runs. Discount shopping gurus might also be interested in New York City Sample Sales. "New York's Best Kept Secret" is hardly a secret -- you'll have to battle the throngs of "in the know" shoppers, but you won't mind when you discover the deep discounts available as you make your way through the maze of offerings at this discount department store. Early morning or mid-afternoon tend to be calmer. - Address: 22 Cortlandt St., between Church St. and Broadway
- Phone: 212-227-9092
- Subway: E to World Trade Center; 2/3 to Park Place; N/W to City Hall
- Neighborhood: Financial District (Map)
With an ever-changing inventory, you'll never know what will turn up at Find Outlet. Their weekly email highlights current offerings ( subscribe here) at these manageably sized stores. Be prepared for tiny dressing rooms and competition from other discount shoppers. Chelsea Location (Map)- Address: 361 W. 17th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
- Phone: 212-243-3177
- Subway: A/C/E to 14th Street
SoHo Location (Map)- Address: 229 Mott St.
- Phone: 212-226-5167
- Subway: 6 at Spring St., N/R/W at Prince St.
Overstock from some of New York's finest department stores, including Bergdorf Goodman and Henri Bendel are available at 50-80% at Gabay's Outlet. Family owned and operated for three generations, you can get the inside scoop and hear about new arrivals by signing up for their mailing list. Available designers include Manolo Blahnik and Chanel. - Address: 225 First Ave. (13th/14th)
- Phone: 212-254-3180
- Subway: L to 1st Avenue; 4/5/6, N/R/W to 14th Street/Union Square
- Neighborhood: East Village (Map)
Syms featured designers include Oscar De La Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole. Differently shaped tags for men, women and children and different colors for each size make it easier to find your size. Register on their website for an additional 10% off your first purchase.
Midtown East Location (Map)- Address: 400 Park Ave.
- Phone: 212-317-8200
- Subway: E/V to 53rd/Lex, 6 to 51st/Lex
Financial District Location (Map)- Address: 42 Trinity Pl.
- Phone: 212-797-1199
- Subway: 4/5 to Bowling Green
Prices at Loehmann's are typically 30-65% off retail, and their famous "Back Room" is home to high-end designer merchandise at bargain prices. Join their "Insider's Club" online for additional discounts when you shop.
- Address: 101 Seventh Ave., nr. 17th St.
- Phone: 212-352-0856
- Subway: 1/9 to 18th Street
- Neighborhood: Chelsea (Chelsea Map)
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