BARGAIN HUNT – WOODBURY COMMONS

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498 RED APPLE CT
CENTRAL VALLEY NY 10917-6620

Woodbury Commons – The Lowdown

For access to Fifth Avenue brands at deeply-discounted factory-store prices, head to Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets in upstate New York. Located one hour north of Manhattan in Central Valley, the bargain hunter’s mecca features 250 high-end fashion and designer retail brands in an outdoor-mall setting. Think Kate Spade, Tory Burch, The North Face, Coach, and Michael Kors, to name a few. Woodbury’s claim is that prices are up to 65 percent off, and the more out-there, fashion-forward items tend to be the most coveted steals. On arrival, pickup a complimentary VIP coupon book for hundreds of dollars in additional savings. Saks Off Fifth is great for designer shades, fur coats, and evening dresses, while Kate Spade and Coach are the go-to destination for handbags, wallets and tech accessories. The Pradas, Burberrys and Guccis are generally not the destinations of any fire sales, but are worth a look if you have the time. Beeline to the back of the store where goods with massive final discounts are usually located. Meanwhile, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill is the place to rest up with a frozen margarita after a long day of lugging around two pairs of 50 percent off Chloe boots. Whether your strategy is to case each joint like a burglar, or play the Price is Right while window shopping, if you dig hard enough, you’ll be hopping back on the bus a happy customer.

TIP: Head to Woodbury over Memorial Day Weekend to take advantage of the infamous spring sales. Make like an insider and take advantage of Balenciaga’s one-a-year annual discount event, which sees Manhattan-bound fashionistas schlep north to fight over one of the brand’s signature motorcycle bags, which rarely see a discount tag.

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