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Ever been to a sample sale?

I am thinking about going to this sample sale in NYC for J. Crew:

http://www.clothingline.com/upcomingsales.php

Has anyone ever been to one? I want to go, but don't know how early I can be there and was wondering if these things are mobs. I know the wedding dress sales can be. Also, how cheap can you get the clothes relative to the store's normal prices?
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re: Ever been to a sample sale?

I've been to different sample sales here in TO. The sizes tend to be smaller ( if its a true sample sale not just an end of season free for all) samples are usually a 6 or 8. Prices vary too some times as much as 70%-80% below retail and other times only about 30%. Depends on. the manufactorer and what they think they can get.
Oh and they are usually cash only and trying on is difficult. check your measurements w a tape measure bf u go and then just check the item w said tape measure to see if the numbers correspond. and u can always do the old Filenes "uniform" trick. (back in the day b4 they had womens dsg rms) tights a leotard and either a wrap around or other easy to get out of skirt and then try en on in the ailes.
Good Hunting! ( and about 1 hr - 2hrs early is prob safe)

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