tight market

I checked out the purse sale that was mentioned on Good Day New York. It was made up of a number of different dealers each with there own both; some were selling samples some vintage many were doing both.

Channel clutches stared at 400$, and purses started at 1,200$ Fendi bags started around 500$, and most items we’re approximately 50% -60% off. While these aren’t bad prices the retail market is quite aggressive and these prices aren’t competitive with in store prices. There isn’t a compelling reason to go to sample sale to get a Fendi purse for 500$, when you can order it for the same price from Barney’s 60 % off sale barneys.com

There are 100$ and 200$ ‘bargain’ bins for vintage items with more wear on them. This sale may be worth checking out if you are looking to buy a channel purse and you are disappointed by the limited selection of most department stores. However if your not already looking but these small discounts don’t give you a reason to buy.

Sample Sale Productions
Dec 17-18th
481 8th Ave
at 34th St
4th Floor

A tale of two bag sales

So the Hype/London Fog/Rampage/Bill Bass and the Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sales are in the same building.

There are also plenty of other bag sales going on this week, but the Hype/Fog has lots of stock a deep discounts make it the sale to go to.

When I went all Hype bags we’re 60$, London fog was 50$ and Rampage was 20$ unless marked lower. The pricing structure isn’t always that generous; they slash prices if sales slow. But lighting can strike twice, so if you’re looking for steals check this sale on the last day, that’s when they are most likely to be unloading stock.

At any other time expect Rampage purses to go for 30-40$, Hype bags 60% off, London fog at 50%-70%, and Bill Bass half price.

There are lots of rummage bins with 5$ steals, and clutches are very reasonable ranging from 5-40$. Samples are very cheap, London fog 2 for 40$, other brands 10-25$ each.

The Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sale is open latter, so you can stop by the 6th floor on the way out. The product is nice, but the pricing is much less competive with bags 50% off. Clutches start at 45-75$ depending on brand, purses start at 150$-200$ and range up from there.

If you need a purse to go with your new DVF, C Malandrino, Alice and Oliva, or Westwood dress

Clothing Sample Sales:


Alice and Trixie Sample Sale up to 80% off their color full print dresses. Check the look at: aliceandtrixie.com
Dec 8-12
265 W 37th St
at 8th Ave
11th Flr

Minnie Rose Cashmere 50-80% off
Dec
264 W 40th st
Btw 7-8th Ave
15th flr

TSE Cashmere
Dec 13-17
317 W 33rd St
Btw 8-9th Ave


Bag Sample Sales:


Hype, Rampage, and London Fog handbags starting at 30$. I'm sure they range up considerably from there, still I'm very excited at the chance of getting a Hype bag for cheap.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33 St
9th Flr

Badgley, Mischka and Cynthia Rowley bags starting at 90$ in the same building as the Hype sale.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33rd St
Suite 608

Furla hadbags 40-60% off view the collection at furlausa.com
Dec 10-12th
552 7th Ave
Btw 39-40th St
5th Flr

Emreny Pet Carriers
Dec 11-13th
347 5th Ave
Btw 33-34th St
Suite 803C