Sorry V they dont have ANY factory outlet. My SA told me that anything that doesnt sell or is damaged will be destroyed. I think the reason for Sample sells are to get rid of items that have been shelved for a long time. I remember getting several belts, a pair of shoes, and a wallet at a sample sale. Some had little things wrong with them (scratch on H buckle, shoe was scuffed at the heel). Maybe thats what your friend was thinking about??? Sample sales.