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firebug · 11-30-2010, 01:30 PM

While I can't recommend any of the sissy brands you mentioned ;-), there are some very good choices for picking up great clothes very inexpensively in the Phoenix area.

Nordstrom's Last Call is in Phoenix - Imagine a Value Village filled with Nordstrom's stock. All of their returns, altered or damaged stock from across the chain comes here. It is very hit or miss but you can get some amazing deals. I picked up a Loro Piana sport coat for $20 (NWT), Allen Edmonds Shoes $50 (lightly used), and a dozen brand name dress shirts for under $10 each (NWT).

Nordstrom's Rack - There are a couple locations in the Phoenix area. I have not shopped these, but had decent luck at locations in Seattle. If Last Call was a like a Value Village, Rack's are more of an upscale Winners.

Dillard's Clearance Center (Fiesta Mall, Mesa) - This was my best find of the trip, and better than any Rack i have visited. WHen I was there, nearly all of the menswear was on sale for 50% off of the lowest ticketed prices (ticketed prices were usually already 50 - 70% off of MSRP). I think i spent $130US there and picked up items that would've retailed for over $1,500 here in Calgary. The shelves and racks were absolutely bulging with clothing including staple styles and common sizes (40R - 44R). My finds included several pair RLBL pants, Aigle Jacket and two wool rugby's, plus several ties and pocket squares. Best of all, this was real product rather than the irregulars or 'special-line' stuff that is clogging the outlet malls, Nordstrom Racks, Winners, etc.

11-30-2010, 01:30 PM	#14
firebug Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne Exp:	While I can't recommend any of the sissy brands you mentioned ;-), there are some very good choices for picking up great clothes very inexpensively in the Phoenix area. Nordstrom's Last Call is in Phoenix - Imagine a Value Village filled with Nordstrom's stock. All of their returns, altered or damaged stock from across the chain comes here. It is very hit or miss but you can get some amazing deals. I picked up a Loro Piana sport coat for $20 (NWT), Allen Edmonds Shoes $50 (lightly used), and a dozen brand name dress shirts for under $10 each (NWT). Nordstrom's Rack - There are a couple locations in the Phoenix area. I have not shopped these, but had decent luck at locations in Seattle. If Last Call was a like a Value Village, Rack's are more of an upscale Winners. Dillard's Clearance Center (Fiesta Mall, Mesa) - This was my best find of the trip, and better than any Rack i have visited. WHen I was there, nearly all of the menswear was on sale for 50% off of the lowest ticketed prices (ticketed prices were usually already 50 - 70% off of MSRP). I think i spent $130US there and picked up items that would've retailed for over $1,500 here in Calgary. The shelves and racks were absolutely bulging with clothing including staple styles and common sizes (40R - 44R). My finds included several pair RLBL pants, Aigle Jacket and two wool rugby's, plus several ties and pocket squares. Best of all, this was real product rather than the irregulars or 'special-line' stuff that is clogging the outlet malls, Nordstrom Racks, Winners, etc. __________________ "Teach a man to reason, and he'll think for a lifetime" ~P^2 Last edited by firebug; 11-30-2010 at 01:32 PM.