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| - As a frequent Nordstrom Rack shopper, I have been dying to come here for years (I don't live in AZ). I read the reviews so I had some idea of what to expect. I didn't mind showing up early to wait 35 minutes outside of the store, with the hopes of finding great deals awaiting me inside. I did find a few good things, but was a little disappointed overall.
First, the cons: the store was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. It's about the size of a small Nordstrom Rack. As soon as you enter, people swarm around the open bins, throwing purses from one container into the next (yes, even the bin you're digging into). Imagine digging a hole, only to have someone throwing dirt back into it. Next, the purses are WAY overpriced. A Chloe bag so beat up, with pen stains covering the interior, priced at $450. A dirty Marc Jacobs bag with worn corners and crumbs inside $300. A good condition Kate Spade bag was still $150.
I went there specifically to find high end designer brands. You can find some good deals in the shoes, but most are badly worn. There was a pair of Miu Miu sandals that looked like they had been worn every day for a year, priced at $135. I got lucky and found 2 Jimmy Choo flats in good condition for $100 each. Don't waste your money on Sam Edelman, DV, etc. You can get this stuff in much better condition at a Rack store for the same price or less.
I went there in May so there were great deals on sweaters priced at $10, plus an addtl 40% off. Most were junior brands though so not top quality. I found flannel pj pants (brand new condition) for $3 each.
I think you'd have to be a frequent shopper to get the best deals here. But be prepared for pandemonium and lots of rude shoppers.
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