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superstar · Nov 1st, 2006, 10:14 PM

I've been reading many threads on how you buy Coach from outlets. You are so lucky. I've always paid full price at the Coach store. The only time I get a discount is when I get the 25% off preferred customer invites or when shoes go on sale at the store or Macy's. I've never been to an Outlet here in CA. We have a few there's one on your way to vegas and another going to palm springs, both are more than an hour or 2 away. I've always heard that they only carry old outdated styles and no signature and if they do get signature it sells fast. So I dont want to drive that far and come home empty. Is it that most of you are lucky? or that they carry better stuff in other states?

superstar · Nov 1st, 2006, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Justinleaddict

For some people, it almost isn't worth the drive, if you have to drive 2-3 hours. I went to a Coach Outlet. If i remember correctly, the bags were probably about 50 dollars off or so, on average. Nothing amazingly cheap in the outlet I went to, unfortunately.

This is the reason I don't go to outlets.

willowsmom · Nov 2nd, 2006, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Pursefanatic85

^ I don't think so. Here is the list of all the outlets that are doing it:
Chelsea Premium Outlets - Sales & Events

Thanks pursefanatic! I did some more digging and the Lancaster outlets are not Chelsea outlets, but Tanger and they are havng the sale (I guess next time I should dig around more first - sorry I was lazy, but thanks again!)

On a different note - I can't believe I'm even considering going to this (or that my husband is actually in favor of the idea so I can bring stuff home for him)!

Isabel0329 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:48 PM

I went to the outlet in Edinburg (spell?), Indiana today. AMAZING sales! Lots of signature stuff, along with patchwork signature. They had a few Hamptons hobos that were 50% off, and they came to $59 after all the discounts. Since I've wanted one of those FOREVER, I bought one. Couldn't resist. My mom picked up a bucket bottom swing pack too. Don't remember the discount on that. Either 20 or 30% off $89.

OMG. I usually go to the Aurora, IL outlet and this one was MUCH better. I didn't want to leave.

Dawn · Nov 4th, 2006, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by superstar

I've been reading many threads on how you buy Coach from outlets. You are so lucky. I've always paid full price at the Coach store. The only time I get a discount is when I get the 25% off preferred customer invites or when shoes go on sale at the store or Macy's. I've never been to an Outlet here in CA. We have a few there's one on your way to vegas and another going to palm springs, both are more than an hour or 2 away. I've always heard that they only carry old outdated styles and no signature and if they do get signature it sells fast. So I dont want to drive that far and come home empty. Is it that most of you are lucky? or that they carry better stuff in other states?

I think one's happiness in the outlets depends on why they are going. I usually go to try to track down LE styles that are no longer in the stores or boutiques. I found my leather bordeaux hobo that way, and it was much cheaper (which was a bonus). I have walked out of the Coach outlet empty handed - many times.

I've never lived near a Coach outlet - they are always at least an hour from me. I never go to the outlet mall ONLY for the Coach outlet. I usually find SOMETHING - whether it's at Off Fifth or The Cosmetics Company or Gap.

If you're looking for something specific, call the outlet nearest to you. If not, the hunt and thrill of finding an unexpected deal is really fun too.

kallison · Nov 4th, 2006, 09:53 AM

i've gone plenty of times and started out quite disappointed. but, i think you have to look through some of the stuff. all my fave goodies have been hiding :)

digby723 · Nov 4th, 2006, 02:15 PM

Has anyone been to the Leesburg, VA outlets recently? I went for Columbus day and I walked out empty handed...I have tomorrow off, and Friday, and I was thinking of going on Friday since it's Veterens Day and my mom would like to go too, but, I'm really not in the mood to drive an hour away and return empty handed again lol.

msflutter · Nov 4th, 2006, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by superstar

This is the reason I don't go to outlets.

I've gotten a few great signature bags, leather wallets and dirt cheap belts for my husband at the outlet on the way to vegas.... i'm in LA and i think there is one not to far from here.....just not sure where.

superstar · Nov 4th, 2006, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by msflutter

I've gotten a few great signature bags, leather wallets and dirt cheap belts for my husband at the outlet on the way to vegas.... i'm in LA and i think there is one not to far from here.....just not sure where.

I've been told there was nothing good. So I didn't even bother stopping by on my way to vegas back in july. But after hearing from all of you getting deals I'm going to stop on my way to vegas and on my way back.

jenjen1964 · Nov 4th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by Isabel0329

I went to the outlet in Edinburg (spell?), Indiana today. AMAZING sales! Lots of signature stuff, along with patchwork signature. They had a few Hamptons hobos that were 50% off, and they came to $59 after all the discounts. Since I've wanted one of those FOREVER, I bought one. Couldn't resist. My mom picked up a bucket bottom swing pack too. Don't remember the discount on that. Either 20 or 30% off $89.

OMG. I usually go to the Aurora, IL outlet and this one was MUCH better. I didn't want to leave.

How far away from the Aurora outlet is the one you went to? It isn't the one in Michigan City is it? I live about 30 min. from the Aurora one and would love to try something different if it isn't too far.

Isabel0329 · Nov 4th, 2006, 09:14 PM

It's pretty far. About 5 or so hours from Aurora. I go to school in West Lafayette, IN which is about 3 hours from there and was going to Louisville, KY for the weekend. So I was heading down the highway and stopped.

Obviously with a trip that long I wouldn't recommend going unless you live around there or are traveling in the area.

Jennie · Nov 4th, 2006, 09:54 PM

I went to the outlet today on LI, it was huge! The last time I was there was April of this year and the store is like 3 times the size it used to be, I was amazed. They had everything there - way more than a regular Coach store. I got a Suede Tote - I don't know what it's called though, here's a picture:

http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/5775/1001627vt8.jpg

kallison · Nov 5th, 2006, 02:20 AM

Originally Posted by digby723

I'm really not in the mood to drive an hour away and return empty handed again lol.

which is why you at LEAST buy a keychain or something, lol.

Dawn · Nov 5th, 2006, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by digby723

Has anyone been to the Leesburg, VA outlets recently? I went for Columbus day and I walked out empty handed...I have tomorrow off, and Friday, and I was thinking of going on Friday since it's Veterens Day and my mom would like to go too, but, I'm really not in the mood to drive an hour away and return empty handed again lol.

Digby, I went yesterday. I was able to get the Poppy cross-body bag for my best friend (for Xmas) for just under $100. They had one of those left and also the poppy tote. They had a few of the satin-y bags for 50% off, but most other things were 20% off. They did have patchwork bags but everything else was the same as last time I went.

superstar · Nov 5th, 2006, 01:51 PM

So when is the best time to visit an outlet? I must go now.

Nov 1st, 2006, 10:14 PM	#166
superstar I Love You Mommy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 10,538	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! I've been reading many threads on how you buy Coach from outlets. You are so lucky. I've always paid full price at the Coach store. The only time I get a discount is when I get the 25% off preferred customer invites or when shoes go on sale at the store or Macy's. I've never been to an Outlet here in CA. We have a few there's one on your way to vegas and another going to palm springs, both are more than an hour or 2 away. I've always heard that they only carry old outdated styles and no signature and if they do get signature it sells fast. So I dont want to drive that far and come home empty. Is it that most of you are lucky? or that they carry better stuff in other states?
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Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:48 PM	#169
Isabel0329 Obsessive Joined: Aug 2006 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 290	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! I went to the outlet in Edinburg (spell?), Indiana today. AMAZING sales! Lots of signature stuff, along with patchwork signature. They had a few Hamptons hobos that were 50% off, and they came to $59 after all the discounts. Since I've wanted one of those FOREVER, I bought one. Couldn't resist. My mom picked up a bucket bottom swing pack too. Don't remember the discount on that. Either 20 or 30% off $89. OMG. I usually go to the Aurora, IL outlet and this one was MUCH better. I didn't want to leave.
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Nov 4th, 2006, 09:53 AM	#171
kallison wake up.you're alive Joined: Sep 2006 Location: atlanta then anchorage in december! Posts: 8,842	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! i've gone plenty of times and started out quite disappointed. but, i think you have to look through some of the stuff. all my fave goodies have been hiding :)
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Nov 4th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#172
digby723 Member Joined: May 2006 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,784	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! Has anyone been to the Leesburg, VA outlets recently? I went for Columbus day and I walked out empty handed...I have tomorrow off, and Friday, and I was thinking of going on Friday since it's Veterens Day and my mom would like to go too, but, I'm really not in the mood to drive an hour away and return empty handed again lol.

Nov 4th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#176
Isabel0329 Obsessive Joined: Aug 2006 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 290	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! It's pretty far. About 5 or so hours from Aurora. I go to school in West Lafayette, IN which is about 3 hours from there and was going to Louisville, KY for the weekend. So I was heading down the highway and stopped. Obviously with a trip that long I wouldn't recommend going unless you live around there or are traveling in the area.
	__________________ *Full time shopper. Part time buyer. I am a Coach addict.* My Coach collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ion-81129.html (Updated 1/7/08)

Nov 4th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#177
Jennie Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! I went to the outlet today on LI, it was huge! The last time I was there was April of this year and the store is like 3 times the size it used to be, I was amazed. They had everything there - way more than a regular Coach store. I got a Suede Tote - I don't know what it's called though, here's a picture: http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/5775/1001627vt8.jpg
Jennie Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 36

Nov 5th, 2006, 01:51 PM	#180
superstar I Love You Mommy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 10,538	Re: COACH OUTLETS! All you ever wanted to know & more!! So when is the best time to visit an outlet? I must go now.
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