cael
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Post by cael on Feb 28, 2011 15:29:24 GMT -5
Love going to the outlets! Don't usually buy much but sometimes there's a good enough deal for me. Chiver, you must be talking about Wrentham? Love the Wrentham outlets, but I like going up to Kittery better! The company I used to work for used to have an outlet in Kittery (a true outlet - liquidations) and I worked up there once a week sometimes. I loved working up there! Problem with a lot of "outlets" is that the items are made specifically for the outlet, it isn't always discounted stuff - just cheaper stuff.
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telephus44
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Post by telephus44 on Feb 28, 2011 15:37:37 GMT -5
The Wrentham Outlets are the ones closest to me, and I concur with most everyone else - hit or miss. I also briefly worked in the apparel industry, so I know that yes, some companies produce items specifically to be sold in the outlet stores (and many have lower quality standards). However, some store are just selling overstocks and returns.
Sometimes you can find a great deal - sometimes not. And check to make sure that clothing doesn't have rips, or furniture isn't scratched, or whatever.
I actually don't mind shopping there with my mom in the summer - you get to walk outside, fresh air, good exercise. But I wouldn't drive really far out of my way to go there.
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