You just have to pay attention to the collections within the outlets. A lot of them are comparable quality to retail. Sometimes (typically during holiday seasons) there are “door-buster” bags/wallets that are made specifically with a lesser quality leathers and hardware for customers who want to spend less then what’s available. Basically you get what you pay for and there is a variation of price points within the store. Kate Spade outlet typically has a 1 year manufacture warranty.