J Crew Regional Sample Sale {coming soon!}

A big "thanks!" to Em who shared the following {fantastic} news with us! J.Crew is hosting a "Regional Sample Sale" in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This event takes place July 16-25.

The location for the store is:

Stratford Road
Across from Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem, NC 2710

I have a feeling this Sample Sale will not be like the ones held in NYC. (Which is a good thing. Those NYC ones are crappy.) I am so jealous of those living near by!

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

J.Crew's 9th Sample Sale {going on now!}

As mentioned previously (refer to the "J.Crew's 9th Sample Sale {is it 9? I am starting to lose track!}" post) ClothingLine (click here) is currently hosting yet another J.Crew sample sale in NYC.

This sale started this week! For the event's days/hours:

Monday, June 28th (10 am - 7 pm)
Tuesday, June 29th (10 am - 7 pm)
Wednesday, June 30th (10 am - 7 pm)
Thursday, June 31st (10 am - 7 pm)

What to expect at J.Crew's latest sample sale:

- for Men, Women, & Kids
- limited assortment for Men
- limited availability in crewcuts
- summer apparel, footwear, swim & jewelry
- huge selection of Women's swimwear, beach dresses, sandals & flip flops
- mostly stock

- The fitting room will be closed for the duration of this sale. Footwear try-ons only.

- Our entrance and selling floor closes 10 minutes prior to close of store.

The location for the event is:

Clothingline | SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! If you could also share any information (e.g. merchandise selection, quantity, prices), it would be greatly appreciated. :)

J.Crew's 9th Sample Sale {is it 9? I am starting to lose track!}

ClothingLine (click here) will be hosting yet another J.Crew sample sale in NYC.

This sale will run the last week of June. For the event's days/hours:

Monday, June 28th (10 am - 7 pm)
Tuesday, June 29th (10 am - 7 pm)
Wednesday, June 30th (10 am - 7 pm)
Thursday, June 31st (10 am - 7 pm)

What to expect at J.Crew's latest sample sale:

- for Men and Women
- limited availability in crewcuts
- summer apparel, footwear and swim
- mostly stock

The location for the event is:

Clothingline | SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

I mentioned this before, but this event is so not worth it unless you happen to be in the area. I have gone to a couple of them and they were all the same. Crappy. Although the last one I went to, I did get one item & one item only... the {gorgeous} Mila Gown (Item 11729; $495.00) for $75. And that one purchase was totally worth my visit. ;)

I posted the following before (refer here), but it's worth posting it again:

Some tips and advice for these kind of sales:

• The majority of items for sale are items rejected from customers during the X previous Sample Sales. So, check clothes for holes and stains.
• The shoe section will be divided by size which is convenient. See a pair of shoes, grab it and try on later. Seriously, the shoe section sells the good stuff quickly.
• That last point brings me to another tip I learned from fellow customers... the really good stuff we never see. I was told that the ClothingLine employees get "first dibs" and buy all the sweet merchandise before the doors even open. Great.
• Keep expectations in check. I went to 2 Sample Sales hoping to snag some great finds like a Jaime Bag for cheap. Totally did not happen. Most shoppers barely buy and those who do only get a handful of items because the items there are just okay (especially for the price points).
  
• Think hard whether you want it before you buy it. Most items can be bought for a lower price point with some patient stalking online and in-stores. (Moreover, items from J.Crew will come in better condition than the Sample Sale.)

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! What are your thoughts (in general) on these Sample Sales? :)

J.Crew Warehouse Sales {oh my!}

A big "thanks!" to Cory who shared the following {fantastic} news from AskMissA (click here).

J.Crew's Clearance Store in Lynchburg, Virgina is having a major Warehouse Sale. This event takes place this weekend as well as one a few weeks from now:

Saturday, June 12th (10AM to 8PM)
Sunday, June 13th (12PM to 6PM)

Saturday, June 26th (10AM to 8PM)
Sunday, June 27th (12PM to 6PM)

From what I hear these sales are awesome! If I lived nearby, I would be there an hour early waiting to get it. (Seriously, I would.) ;)

The location for the store is:

J.Crew Millrace Clearance Store
25 Millrace Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 316-6324

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

J.Crew Clearance Center Warehouse Sale {in May!}

A big "thanks!" to AppGal (check out her lovely "Musings on the Mountain" blog) who shared the following {fantastic} news with us!

J.Crew's Clearance Store in in Arden, North Carolina is having a major warehouse sale. This event takes place in the first weekend of May:

Saturday, May 1st (10AM to 4PM)
Sunday, May 2nd (10AM to 4PM)

If you are interested in learning more about similar sales, refer to the "J.Crew Clearance Center Warehouse Sale {this weekend!}" post, the "J.Crew Clearance Center Warehouse Sale {drool-worthy}" post, and also DinaGideon's "J.Crew Clearance Center, Arden, NC...It Is as Awesome as it Should Be!!!" post over at her {phenomenal} My Superfluities blog.

The location for the store is:

J.Crew Clearance Store
1 Clifford Way (off N.C. 191)
Arden, NC 28704

Some additional information on this store: "As always cash and all major credit cards will be accepted at the sale. Gift cards, personal checks and J.Crew credit cards may only be used for purchases made in the Clearance store." Moreover, store hours are "10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sundays".

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

J.Crew Clearance Center Warehouse Sale {this weekend!}

A big "thanks!" to SC Crew who shared the following {fantastic} news with us!

J.Crew's Clearance Store in in Arden, North Carolina is having a major warehouse sale. This event takes place this weekend:

Saturday, March 27th (10AM to 4PM)
Sunday, March 28th (10AM to 4PM)

"Thanks!" again to SC Crew who also shares the following insightful observations with us:

It's definitely worth the trip, but some notes:

1. Wear a tank top and tights if you want to try stuff on. There are no dressing rooms and you get a better idea of the fit this way.
2. Be prepared to sift through boxes. Look at items very carefully as many have rips or stains. Lots of samples too.
3. All sizes!! Men, Women, Crewcuts, shoes, accessories
4. They will give you a price sheet and a garbage bag when you walk in. My advice, stuff anything you think you are interested in and go through it later.
5. If you are going to the Clearance Store too, you can't take your Warehouse purchase in. You also can't take your Clearance Store purchase in the Warehouse store.
6. Take a credit card and leave everything else in the car. You need both hands for this adventure!
7. Keep looking. Stuff gets thrown back in the boxes all the time!

From what I hear, this sale is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! As mentioned in the December 8th "J.Crew Clearance Center Warehouse Sale {drool-worthy}" post, refer also to DinaGideon's "J.Crew Clearance Center, Arden, NC...It Is as Awesome as it Should Be!!!" post over at her {phenomenal} My Superfluities blog.

The prices & quality of merchandise are nothing like the ridiculous NYC sample sales. The warehouse typically offers reasonable prices for better quality items, some of which are still in-season. :)

The location for the store is:

J.Crew Clearance Store
1 Clifford Way (off N.C. 191)
Arden, NC 28704

Congrats to all those in the area!!! :)

J.Crew's 8th Sample Sale {starts today!}

As mentioned previously (refer to the March 4th "J.Crew's 8th Sample Sale Coming Soon {didn't see that coming, did you?}" post) ClothingLine (click here) will be hosting yet another J.Crew sample sale in NYC. This sale starts today! For the event's days/hours, view the image below (click here to view it larger).

The event information includes the following:

• For Women only
• Spring merchandise
• Samples / sample size clothing
• Stock / stock sizes footwear
• Stock jewelry
• Limited sample accessories
• Footwear & accessories are final sales

The location for the event is:

Clothingline | SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! If you could also share any information (e.g. merchandise selection, quantity, prices), it would be greatly appreciated. :)

J.Crew's 8th Sample Sale Coming Soon {didn't see that coming, did you?}

"Thanks!" to Meredith who let us know that ClothingLine (click here) will be hosting yet another J.Crew sample sale in NYC.

This sale will run the week of March 15th. For the event's days/hours, view the image below (click here to view it larger).

The location for the event is:

Clothingline | SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street
(between 7th & 8th Ave)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

I mentioned this before, but this event is so not worth it. I have gone to a couple of them and they were all the same. I posted the following before (refer here), but it's worth posting it again:

Some tips and advice for these kind of sales:

• The majority of items for sale are items rejected from customers during the 6 previous Sample Sales. So, check clothes for holes and stains.
• The items mentioned above (like the Cotton Trench Coat) will be limited in sizes & number available. For the last sale, they kept touting a pea coat for $100. When I got there (on the first day of the sale too!), there were like 5 of the coats in size 4 and 6 (which are not my sizes). Thanks for nothing.
  
• The shoe section will be divided by size which is convenient. See a pair of shoes, grab it and try on later. Seriously, the shoe section sells the good stuff quickly.
• That last point brings me to another tip I learned from fellow customers... the really good stuff we never see. I was told that the ClothingLine employees get "first dibs" and buy all the sweet merchandise before the doors even open. Great.
• Keep expectations in check. I went to 2 Sample Sales hoping to snag some great finds like a Jaime Bag for cheap. Totally did not happen. Most shoppers barely buy and those who do only get a handful of items because the items there are just okay (especially for the price points).
  
• Think hard whether you want it before you buy it. Most items can be bought for a lower price point with some patient stalking online and in-stores. (Moreover, items from J.Crew will come in better condition than the Sample Sale.)

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! What are your thoughts (in general) on these Sample Sales? :)

J.Crew Wedding & Parties Sample Sale {wahoo!}

A big "thanks!" to Audrey, Elizabeth, TweedyBird, & Roxy, who let us know the following {great} news.

J.Crew is teaming up with Skylar Elliot to host the very first ever Wedding & Parties Sample Sale.The following are more details about this amazing event:

• Date: February 18-21
• Location: Flatotel Hotel
  135 West 52nd Street (between 6th & 7th Avenue)
  New York, NY 10019
• Hours:Thursday, Feb 18th 4PM-8PM Preview *RSVP Required (250 person limit)
  Friday, Feb 19th, 9AM-8PM
  Saturday, Feb 20th, 9AM-8PM
  Sunday, Feb 21st, 10AM-6PM
  
• What to expect: Featuring an assortment of bridal gowns & bridesmaid dresses from previous and current collections.
  Up to 60% off retail prices (some merchandise may have damages or irregularities).
  

To RSVP for the preview of this event being held on Thursday, click here.

I am hoping this sample sale will have better merchandise and better prices than the gowns & dresses at the Clothingline + J.Crew Sample Sales. {fingers crossed!}

Will you be attending this latest sample sale? If you are, please let us know! If you could also share any information (e.g. merchandise selection, quantity, prices), it would be greatly appreciated. :)