How to make a bargain in New York

New York isn't exactly an affordable shopping city, but that doesn't mean you have to empty your bank account to shop here. A city this big is sure to have a little bit of everything, and that also includes plenty of shopping options for those on a budget. From discounts on designer clothing to deals on handmade jewelry, you can find some truly impressive deals in New York City.

Step 1

Go to St. Marks Place between Third Avenue and Avenue A at Eighth Street. In this little pocket of New York City, you'll find plenty of cheap goods, from well-read books to quirky jewelry. After shopping, head to the area between Second and Third Avenues for a street market where everything is even cheaper, like T-shirts and city souvenirs.

Step 2

Buy cheap gifts in Chinatown - this area is teeming with souvenirs at good prices. If you're looking for some nice keepsakes for family and friends, buy a few Chinese coin boxes, lipstick cases, small figurines or other trinkets - you can pick up a handful for less than $10 here. While you're here, try a spring roll from a street vendor and check out the assortment of unusual dishes from Chinatown grocery stores.

Step 3

Buy clothes at great discounts at designer stores in New York. Do not miss Century 21 (c21stores.com) - they have two locations in the city. These huge and usually crowded stores are quite difficult to get from beginning to end, but they are a dream of budget buyers because they offer discounts up to 75% on well-known designer brands. Gaultier or La Perla, as well as serious stocks for less-promoted brands. You can also search for discounts on designer brands through Gabay's (gabaysoutlet.com) and Find Outlet (findoutlet.com).

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Step 4

New York Magazine (nymag.com) usually publishes annual sales calendars - there you can get information about special promotions that take place just during your visit. In a city the size of New York, there are always big sales - for example, the annual sale of decor from Dwell's in april or winter sale ABC Carpet & Home in January. In addition to the annual sales, special one-time sample sales are often held in New York - this is when designers sell their product samples at very large discounts.

Step 5

You can also save money by buying at resale or in thrift stores, of which there are many in New York. Exquisite dresses, worn by Manhattan fashionistas only once, often go to resale stores for half the original price or even less. There you can also find cashmere, sportswear and jewelry. Take a look Clothing Warehouse (theclothingwarehouse.com) on Prince Street, A Second Chance Designer Resale (asecondchanceresale.com), or Beacon's Closet (beaconscloset.com) in Park Slope - there are a lot of cheap vintage goods.

Step 6

Jump on the train to Brooklyn, where the streets are wider and the prices are lower. The trendy Williamsburg district is jam-packed with cheap vintage shops, and while this up-and-coming spot is getting trendier by the day, you can still find a pair of leather shoes for $10 or a stack of books for less than the cost of dinner. If you find yourself in Brooklyn on the weekend, don't miss the Brooklyn Flea (brooklynflea.com) in Fort Greene. This eclectic flea market is full of inexpensive and unique finds, such as vintage decor, clothing, handmade jewelry and food.

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Tip:

New Yorkers may be renowned for their sullenness, but in fact they are very sweet. Ask the clerks at your hotel or the guy who makes you a latte, to recommend you a place to shop - you get really insider information.

Warning:

When shopping in Chinatown, avoid people selling handbags and other "designer" items in stores or on the street. These things are fakes, usually made in convict factories. It’s better to buy cheap souvenirs, but keep your conscience clear.

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