i went to that sample sale last summer -- i didn't even know about it; just was at the outlets for my twice-annual spree. i went after memorial day, and a sign said it was going to be 2 weeks long? but when i went again to woodbury at the end of the summer (a week before labor day?), the sale was still going on. i think it depends on how much stock they get, but this time it was extended by over 6 weeks. my friend bought a camel wool belted coat for $250; i bought a silk scarf for $19! and cashmere earmuffs also for $19!