Which outlet will you be going to? There can be some great deals at the outlets.
Sometimes you have to dig through the wallets to find a good one. And the prices on the tags aren't always correct. Make sure you ask a sales associate to confirm the price for you. I found a framed french purse for $34.99 one time! It was marked $79.99 I believe, which still would have been a great deal! So always double check!
But I say definitely wait for the outlet. Most of the stuff on
Ebay is from the outlets and the sellers are making a profit on it by selling it to you. And I personally haven't had any luck at TJ Maxx. I've been to 3 different ones this week and found nothing good.
Have fun and good luck! And please post pics of your goodies when you get back!!!