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Originally Posted by BK001
Now back to discounted Boil & Branch sheets --
Boomer's link to the secondary "returns" market was interesting and reminded me of another "factoid" that may add additional light on this subject. And that is: Factory Outlets.
I read an article a few years ago that in essence said that due to strong sales at their Outlets, many retailers had items specifically manufactured for their outlet market. So while some of us thought we were getting a "bargain" we were in fact buying an inferior product!
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I had read something years and years ago, that most items in the
'brand name' (anyway) outlet stores, were mostly items that were either out of style, didn't sell well, had unpopular prints/designs or had minor imperfections...like a poorly stitched seam or something.
I've also never found the outlet prices, on average, to be that much less than what you could find in the regular stores...especially when on sale.
But I readily admit to not being all that great (or even caring to be) a great shopper, as most of what I've learned has been from my better half...who is a true
'quality bargain finder.' 
As for me, I never use coupons (I tried giving my CVS coupons away, but found out they only apply to the purchaser and you can't even give them to the nice lady behind you in line
), look for sales in the paper or even usually compare prices...unless it's a 'big ticket' item.
I just go into the store where I know they have what I'm looking for...and buy it.
And yes, it can cause some marital friction.
It's interesting to hear however, that now items are being made specifically...for their outlet stores.
