Where Sale

I’m putting this post up after the fact. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to get the information up in time, but I REALLY want the info out there for people to know about. The Blue Dot sale I went to in San Francisco in August was PHENOMENAL. I will be posting about future sales of theirs and, if you live nearby, GO!!!

When: Sat, Sept 13 - Sun, Sept 14, 2008
Where: OC Expo Fairgrounds, Building 16

Link: http://www.bluedotboutiquesale.com/OC08.html

Special Service Announcement:

Remember to bring cash to this event - some vendors will only be accepting greenbacks.

There are NO DRESSING ROOMS provided, so wear something baggy, like a mu-mu, that you can use as a cover while pulling stuff on or off… or, just get crazy with your bad self and change in your underwear in front of hundreds of people… your choice.

Description:

The idea is great - bring together a collection of local, smaller boutiques and have them all off-load their out-seasoned wares at a massive warehouse sale. One gigunda event + a little charity giving + lots of promo + good prices = great sale, yes?

YES!!! This is a stellar event that’s put on three times a year around California. The discounts are STEEP, STEEP, STEEP. True, the cover, as I’ve mentioned before, is enough to make someone go “hmmm,” but after I was able to send a top-secret sale spy to the last event to do a little recon for me, I’m happy to report that the returns are GREAT. Plus, you’re supporting small, locally owned and operated businesses, so your money is ultimately going right back into the community via sales and business taxes, wages, rent, etc.

Again, remember to bring cash - some vendors will not be set up for credit card transactions. Also, please report back here via comments or email to: contact (at) wheresale (dot) com.

Thanks!

When: Friday 9/12 - Sunday 9/14/2008
Where: 6285 Lookout Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
Link: http://www.golite.com/sale/default.htm

Description:

This sale is in-store only and promises discounts ranging from 30-90% off on outdoor gear. 

When: Sat, Sept 6, 2008, 9-11 RETAILERS ONLY, 11-3 GENERAL PUBLIC
Where: 1651 Challenge Dr, Concord, CA 94520
Link: http://www.ctpub.com/client/client_pages/warehouse_sale2008.cfm

Description:

Are you feeling crafty? Do you find yourself headed to Joann Fabrics or Michael’s Crafts with far more regularity than you’d like to admit? Looking for further inspiration for projects?

C&T Publishing specializes in craft-related books, especially quilting ones. They also carry patterns and “how to” books for knitting, sewing, papercrafts and more.

C&T Publishing is having its annual sale and prices are chopped to a minimum of a 50% discount.

Please note that the first two hours of the sale are specifically for resellers with a copy of a resale license.

When: Sat, Sept 6 - Sun, Sept 7, 2008
Where: 2646 River Ave, #B, Rosemead, CA

Description:

It’s been a long day - I’m exhausted, so I’m just going to quote directly from the Bargains LA email that tipped me off to this: 

The pricing is super! A pair of Steve Madden Aplegate boots retail at $129, but are here at just $52. A pair of CoutureDonald Pliner Doris boots usually go for $3! 35, but are here at $134. How about a pair of Guess trendy boots for $44 instead of $110? Your tootsies will revel in a pair of $250 Cole Haan Air Kierstin for $100 and you may be seriously tempted to snatch up a pair of Casadei Pellame boots for $210 instead of the original $700. Here you can have the boots you’ve been pinning for… for a lot less.

Further Links:

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When: Thurs, 9/4 - Sat 9/6, 2008
Where:1000 Marietta Street, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA
Link: http://www.luxeatlanta.com/LuxeAtlanta/Home.html

Description:

Fabulous sample sale with incredible discounts - up to 50-90% off on high-end designer clothes! Go to the luxe site to read more about it. 

When: Sat, Sept 6 - Sun, Sept 7, 2008, 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: LA Convention Center, Concourse Hall, 1201 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Link:http://www.thewarehousesale.com

Description:
Do you have a yen for designer jeans, but a bank account that’s running more on the Levi’s*** end of the price range? The Warehouse Sale events specialize in bringing high-end jeans to bargain hunters. They hold events around the country throughout the year and there’s one coming up in the Bay Area in a few weeks!

IS IT WORTH IT?
Online reviews and articles about The Warehouse Sale events are mixed. For the most part, people are satisfied with the value, but the selection is limited and it’s not like you’re strolling out with $10 jeans that used to be $300. Think more like $70-100 for jeans that used to be $300. Still pretty cool if you’re willing to cough it up.

From what I’ve read, it’s best to make reservations ahead of time, which you can do by signing up at TWS website, and this also avoids the $5 admission fee.

ARE YOU READY?
For a big sale, always go prepared. In this case, the folks at TWS have been kind enough to outline an FAQs section on their site that covers some important info, such as whether or not they have private changing areas (they don’t). Check the FAQs out here.

A NOTE ON SIZING:
Keep in mind that they specialize in selling SAMPLES, so their size ranges on jeans are limited to size 23 - 32 for women and 28-40 for men. They also carry a brand called “Frankie B” that has sizes 0-10 (women’s)

***I actually think the price of Levi’s are even pretty exorbitant, but, a girl’s gotta wear something, right? I remember when buying a pair of jeans seemed like a fairly nonchalant purchase, but nowadays it’s a regular investment!

FURTHER INFO:
Great article: http://www.lasnark.com/the-warehouse-sale-la-convention-center

When: 8/27 - 9/8 -> while supplies last
Where: online
Link: http://www.chefscatalog.com/home.aspx

Description:

This online Labor Day Sale is featuring prices up to 80% off. To be honest, the prices don’t look that fabulous to me, like maybe the original prices were market up to make it look like a better deal. However, even at 50% off, you’re ahead of the game. The big deal about this sale is that they’re offering 50% off shipping until 9/8, which is pretty sweet.

When:Thursday, Aug 14 - Monday, Sept 1, 2008 - see “Barneys New York Warehouse Sale” for hours

Where: 255 West 17th Street, NY, NY // 212-450-8400 or Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center 3021Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA // 310-777-5700

Link: Barneys New York Warehouse Sale

Description:

This is a fantastic, progressively marked-down warehouse sale… the perfect storm of clearance events where the retailer sincerely wants to unload previous seasons’ items quickly. This means that, if you’re willing to wade through clawed through and pawed through crap, and you’re HONEST with yourself about what you really need and what really fits on you, there are great deals to be had… Also, you really NEED to be in the market for high-end, designer duds. As it happens, since I’m in the midst of the baby-making phase of my life, I don’t require Helmut Lang trousers, even at $100 a pop.

So, if you think you still qualify for the fabulousness of a great Barneys sale, read my primer on Barneys New York Warehouse sales, and get armed with more info from the great survival guides listed below, then go, damage your credit card or empty cash from your wallet. Most of all, enjoy yourself!

Other Links of interest:

Unofficial Barneys Warehouse Sale Survival Guide

NY Mag’s Take on Barneys Warehouse Sale Tactics