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Shopping in New York
Shopping in New York is amazing, especially if you are looking for a bargain. Below I have mentioned a few of my favorite bargain stores. Do you have any suggestions for New York City Shopping or bargain shopping?
Shopping in New York on Canal Street
Canal Street in Chinatown is a "must do" when we visit New York City. The atmosphere and bargains are awesome. Here you will find all sorts of knock offs, from watches to sunglasses to designer bags. You may be bombarded with hawkers asking you if you are looking for handbags...."Louis? Coach? Gucci?" Or "DVD, DVD".
They will gladly take you down rabbit holes in the back of their stores, or to the back of their cars to sell you their knock offs (although we have seen some that may have been seconds from the factory's). But remember, buyer beware.
There are many times people return home to find out their cool cheap watch doesn't work anymore! or that DVD is a crappy (and illegal) camcorder version of a recent movie. Selling the goods is illegal which obviously leads to corruption and no regulation. There are police raids often on Canal Street. In fact in the years that I have been there the quality of knock offs for designer bags has declined.
Please note that I am not advocating for you to follow a stranger to a back room or car. Use your street smarts. I have never had an issue shopping here - but you can never be too careful. Never go alone if you are planning on taking a look at the "Back rooms".
We mainly shop for those cheap watches and jewelry. You will find great bargains on T-shirts and souvenirs here as well.
After a morning of shopping in New York on Canal street, we usually look for some lunch in Little Italy, Mulberry Street .
Shopping in New York at Century 21
Century 21 is supposed to be "New York's Best Kept Secret" Maybe not so much anymore, as more people know about it everyday. I have seen shoppers with Century 21 bags up on 34th street and as far up as 5th Avenue. Something tells me it isn't such a secret anymore.
It is a great find but extremely busy. It is located down next to the World Trade Center memorial and construction site. Brand name items at bargain prices. I have actually seen people get into fights in this store - so the bargains must be good! Go early morning in the week to avoid the chaos.
It is located at 22 Cortlandt Street, you can take the "E" subway to the World Trade Center.
New York City Travel Guide Ideas
New York Garment Center Shopping Tour
Shop like an industry insider in the Garment District, the epicenter of fashion in New York City! On this three-hour guided walking tour, you'll visit private showrooms not accessible to the public. You'll also shop at hot designer sample sales, and snap up women's clothing and accessories for less than the wholesale price. Note that shopping destinations are primarily for woman's items.
Fashion on Fifth Avenue Shopping Tour
New York City is internationally renowned for its plethora of shops and boutiques, cutting-edge brands and ever-changing fashion trends. Immerse yourself in the New York City lifestyle on this Fashion on Fifth Avenue Shopping Tour, guided by a professional fashion guide. Discover the secrets of fashion on this half-day tour and learn how, when and where to shop in New York City!
SoHo and NoLita Shopping Tour
Shop where New York's savvy locals shop, and enjoy exclusive store discounts on a two-hour shopping tour of NYC's hottest neighborhoods, NoLita and SoHo. You'll taste local treats and experience New York like a native!
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