Irish - all the major dept stores and CL boutiques generally have sales twice a year, the fall sales will begin in November usually right around Thanksgiving, and the spring/summer sales will begin in June/July usually right around 4th of July. Some stores start putting the Cruise/Resort merchandise on sale in May/June but generally not very good selections. Definetly check the boutiques and dept stores once the sales start, depending on when you get to the sale you can find discounts on CL shoes anywhere from 30% - 65% off. During the last spring sale, I got a few pairs of CL shoes at 65% off at Barneys and BG.
You should start developing relationships with SAs at boutiques or dept stores so that once the sale seasons begin, they can put things aside for you on hold and charge you once the sale begins.