Where to shop in New York City without getting ripped off

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NYC is one of the best places for shopping in the world as long as you know how to do it right! In this video, I'll bring you to 9 places that are excellent for budget shopping. I am featuring vintage, boutique, sample sales, department stores, and thrift shops in this video.
Update: I am aware TopShop is British and H&M is Swedish.
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[@SarahFunky]

Note: I am aware TopShop is British and H&M is Swedish. Click here to access my shopping map and more details about the stores: bit.ly/BudgetShoppingNYC Watch my full NYC budget series here: bit.ly/NYCbudgetguide BOOK A TOUR WITH ME: bit.ly/BookMyTourNow

[@platypusperry9778]

H&M is german 😊

[@thekingofmoney2000]

All three of those companies are "European"! Spain and Sweden are in Europe too, you know!

[@pantehakian1309]

@@platypusperry9778 Hennes ( hers in Swedish) and Maurits.

[@korkunge]

Sarah You are wrong in this video in that way you say it, compared to how it is, H&M is the european H&M, TOP SHOP is the British H&M.

[@shepherdconor9565]

Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot my login password. I love any tips you can offer me.

[@nessabratslavsky4086]

As a native New Yorker, you nailed it!!!!!!!

[@mpggar2618]

Century 21 Dept Store near World Trade Center and Path train is the best place to shop for branded products but great great prices!..it's been my fave shop when I am in NYC!

[@SarahFunky]

Yes, it is fantastic!

[@coolrunnings3]

Mine too, half a day at least!😊

[@maxstlmx]

try at Nordstrom in 6th avenue with 31st, close to herald square and macy's ... they have very strong discounts there and very nice brands... p.s. last time have been in NYC I spent something like 4 hours at century 21 of wtc, including to lost my wife at 4th floor ahahahahaha

[@jr23kid]

Best place ever to find cheap but good quality stuff.

[@JuliaTaylorSoprano]

I'm an opera singer and had NO IDEA about the city opera thrift store! Can't wait to support them!!

[@darlam.9023]

Hi Sarah! We caught a LYFT ride from your super nice pal Cameron and went to Century 21. Thank you for talking to us over his phone! That was so sweet of you to take the time to do that. We love your videos and great advice. Maybe we will see you in our hometown Las Vegas someday!

[@SarahFunky]

It was a pleasure speaking with you! Thanks for watching my videos. I hope to see you someday in Vegas 😊

[@urkotxxo3527]

H&M is swede, It´s funny to hear you sayin that topshop is like the european version of H&M, girl, H&M is european too hahahah

[@maxstlmx]

H&M and bershka, including all inditex chain such as zara, pull and bear, stradivarius, and many more, are poorest brands of fashion ...

[@ricardocampos6517]

H&M is in all across America

[@samanthaluciano9419]

@@ricardocampos6517 but not american.

[@sonjatrgovcic8514]

@@ricardocampos6517yeah but it’s the biggest Swedish fashion chain just like IKEA for furniture. It’s short for Hennes och Mauritz.

[@tonyluciano74]

literally just come to jersey to get the clothes, we dont tax clothes and its right there

[@petrisavero4382]

H&M is Swedish 😊 hence European.

[@martat.p.3223]

Thank you, Sarah! We are having the best time ever on our first trip to NY. Just got this Ralph Lauren silk dress for 45$ in the City Opera Thrift Shop. Great ladies there. Lots of fun.

[@matmooNZ]

Sales tax being added to the displayed price is such a rort! I'm sure every single person that lives in a country where prices include tax can agree with me.

[@theunitedstatesofgeorgia]

It's sucks but every county and state has different taxes so none of the labels would be right :/ It makes sense but its still annoying

[@briannaouo5458]

I think bc tax is constantly changing they wouldn’t add it bc it’s not constant

[@cmartin_ok]

It sucks, because like in Europe, the ticket price should be what you are going to pay, tax included

[@ricardocampos6517]

We are kinda used to it. You always need extra bucks for taxes. I always think having extra $2 per every 10 dollars.

[@luuchoo93]

It’s actually a good idea. It reminds you about the actual price the store is charging you, and how much you end up paying to the government. Most people forget about the taxes otherwise. Both prices could be included tho

[@thebritfix]

OMG!!! I am SHOOK...shook....Bisshh I have never heard of century 21 or the pop up store sale. I'm moving to NYC in a few months im sooo excited to check these out, thanks!! SO glad I subbed last week!! please don't stop making these videos because yt has you on my homepage

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to help :)

[@matt18m18]

A note on taxes. All clothing used to be fully taxed in New York. In the 1990's, the people in charge realized that everyone from Manhattan, Staten island, and the Bronx went to New Jersey to buy clothes, because there was no sales tax. Eventually the tax was repealed. However, as new "leaders" are elected, they are always looking for ways to take our money, and the tax laws changed numerous times. Anyway, clothing in the city is tax free, just like she said. There are no state taxes on clothing, and there are also no city taxes on clothing. If you leave the city, expect to pay local taxes on clothing. If you go to the Tanger outlets in Deer Park or Riverhead, you will pay 4% in Suffolk County taxes on all of your clothes. I live on Long Island, and I recommend going to New Jersey for outlet shopping. NJ Transit also has buses to take you there, unlike the outlets on Long Island. There are definitely buses to Jersey Gardens, but there may also be direct buses to the outlet centers in Jackson and the Jersey Shore.

[@veronicaa.6122]

I live in NY and I always try to save as much as I can. The stores I always visit are: Burlington and Macys. I always always always go to their clearance section and is incredible the items I've gotten for $13 or less. Good brands like GUESS, Buffalo, etc. I always take my time, I don't rush. I also go to GAP and OLD NAVY and get items for less than $5 bucks. As I said, I always buy whatever is on clearance.

[@SarahFunky]

Good tips!

[@bongimabaso1534]

FAVOURITE VIDEO! I love your videos in general but this one has to be the best for me because I love shopping! I'll be in NYC for the first time in few weeks

[@puzzlingcentaur]

I apologise in advance if you already did this, but you should make a video about grocery shopping in New York and explaining the tipping culture to tourists. Those who travelled to USA always described to me the culture shock they experienced when introduced to mandatory tipping (as opposed to adding a little extra if you are satisfied, but no pressure if you don't). To us Europeans, it is a concept that is difficult to understand and follow.

[@stevenski4]

I find the NYC sales tax thing interesting. I live in Rochester, NY (so same state) and sales tax here is 8% but is charged on everything non food. That makes New York City's sales tax exemption on items less than $110.00 seem like a good deal.

[@FrankG5874]

Come over to NJ as sales tax is 6.625%, and there is no sales tax on clothing.

[@SarahFunky]

Wow, jealous!

[@SpiralBreeze]

That’s what we did as kids, our parents drove us from Queens into Jersey so we didn’t have to pay tax. Don’t know if it’s worth it now with the cost to take the bridge and tunnels now.

[@karenguu]

the person passing by at 6:16 who went back and went inside helped Sarah make her point 😹

[@hannahhh..]

6:19 that girl heard u and was like “imma check it out!!” lol

[@SarahFunky]

hahah omg you're right! She turned around and went in the store!

[@harushouse]

Thrifting and vintage shopping is the only way I'll shop!! Love these suggestions

[@dennisedejesus5405]

As someone who's interned around Garment District, companies can run sample sales of 50-70% of retail price. I once ran a sale where I sold men's shirts from $7-$10. :D

[@SarahFunky]

Wow that is amazing! As someone who works in this industry, do you think that ChicMi is the best site to hear about Sample Sales?

[@dennisedejesus5405]

@@SarahFunky I've never heard about ChicMi until this video but I think I'll give it a try :D

[@cmartin_ok]

The only shop I try to get to when I've been to NYC is B&H ! Whether or not I'll ever manage to get to NYC again (from the UK) in my lifetime is another matter. Stay safe everyone

[@MOSTACCIOLI852]

Arriving in New York today and I want to shop but on a budget! This video is so helpful! Thank you ♥️♥️

[@christinavasilopoulou1201]

Love your videos, I've watched every video from your NYC Playlist and I'm more excited than a ever for my trip in December. 😄

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to help :)

[@felix121984]

I hope NYC maintains historic shops for many years to come.

[@nash-l4s]

Thank you for sharing :). But where are these stores located?

[@saraward9754]

This was so helpful, just the kind of shopping I was looking for. Thank you for making this video!

[@SarahFunky]

Hi Sara! Thanks for watching. So glad you found it helpful!

[@hydeliberaadanhoun2184]

Hi you forgot to mention Burlington, Marshall, Tj maxx or Woodbury? Also I think there's also a zara shop in Soho

[@Lula0021]

I was thinking of those exact same places, much cheaper than the ones she mentioned

[@kelvinaconnor749]

Hiii..are all these stores u mentioned in one area and if so where?

[@Desicuisine2022]

Sara vous êtes très agréable à écouter, votre voix est relaxante et en plus je comprends tout ce que vous dites, car mon anglais est très basique ❤❤

[@domystique]

Super helpful, especially the thrift shop section. I'm stoked to check that part out. Thank you!

[@raywhitsell6614]

Wow, was in NYC 2 weeks ago and was at that exact place you started your Video...as always well done! and Macy's always great value for the "Dockers"

[@rubychancey1515]

Loved your video. Give us more. Please show more thrift stores and merchandise close ups. Love it

[@pgarcia755]

I love your videos!!! They are so helpful! Is there anyway you can make a video about rooftops that ppl can go for free or pay to take pics???? Like with the Empire State Building in the background? PLS?? Take care

[@jenniferhall6055]

Topshop is nothing like H&M in UK! H&M is v cheap and more like Zara in my opinion!

[@Flobell1100]

New look is cheeper and is in NYC

[@anudarichingis6585]

i just came from nyc and im crying while watching this video

[@Cherrymeanscherished]

I love De Janeiro in NYC too it's super affordable women's clothing!

[@annaontour4346]

Cool video! Please be advised that H&M is not an American brand. It's actually from Sweden, Europe

[@vickenator]

I still have a bunch of Loop NYC bags I got at Century 21 some 15 years ago. Love those damn things and love this damn store!

[@trippin224]

Background music could be turned down a little

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

I think thrift shopping in NYC would be awesome.

[@middlemarie4430]

Thank you.very helpful. I have been to New York twice and i had no idea about the 110 dollar law.

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Fantastic video about shopping in New York sarah i love watching your youtube videos so much that they are quite pretty nice and you are an amazing beautiful youtuber well done ❤️❤️❤️

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much!

[@shaheershujaat2223]

My Pleasure Sarah ❤️

[@vitoriafra444]

I'm brazilian going to NYC this xmas. I loved your content. Thanks so much!

[@me-bg6vm]

Hope you showed more the items in each store so we could get to see them.

[@SeanCakaBroncoFan623]

Awesome video! I would suggest Five and Below on 5th Ave. Everything is $5 and below. They even have NYC apparel. And, I would suggest Canal St.

[@tiamarrow6366]

I’m a Long Island native and honestly, since I don’t get on the train and go into the city very often, this video is definitely very helpful

[@SarahFunky]

Well, I hope now you have an excuse to hop on the train to NYC :) Thanks for your kind words about the video!

[@juliejensen7370]

I'm so glad Century 21 survived 9/11. I haven't been there since before then and must come back to NY to visit!

[@remmerplasier6687]

I am pretty sure that H&M is the european version of H&M 😂😂

[@andersjohansson4934]

Never heard of you before until today 2019-07-15. But now when i had watch'd several of your videos for the last 2 hours, i suddenly feel that urgent feeling to go to NYC! (Excuse my bad english grammar. Im Swedish) Great channel! ;)

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you! I hope you subscribed (if you haven't already)! 😊

[@jesdecruz8383]

This is of great help to me! Flying to NY from Singapore in August! Weeee time to shop till I drop!

[@luuchoo93]

Century 21 closed permanently if I’m not mistaken

[@bjornschauland6418]

Such a great video! Love all your fantastic tips for NYC! I‘m going to visit in september and i’m thrilled. 🙌🏼

[@SarahFunky]

Have an amazing time!

[@thegeneral123]

I remember hoovering up the bargains in Century 21 in 2004. Just by ground zero. Grabbed some amazing deals.

[@SarahFunky]

Yes they have great deals!

[@vickenator]

I probably bumped into you there once or twice. Ugh bought so much stuff but it was all so awesome.

[@kathyfunk249]

Fantastic tips Sarah!!!

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you so much!

[@trevortyron1068]

Great job , I also wished u made this deeper and broader by showing for electronic appliances , grocery

[@najmehjahani5897]

Many thankssssss for all the useful videos that you've been made. I really like them. The only thing that I want to say is that the background music is too loud.

[@SarahFunky]

Glad you like the videos. Thanks for the tip

[@ISAE81657]

Sarah...you made my day! thanks for this video!!!

[@pantehakian1309]

Topshop is the European version of H&M? H&M is European from Sweden. But a very informative video. Thanks

[@jwatley313]

Thank you Sarah i love your videos!

[@seco1671]

century21 is closed where could i go？

[@widetubevision4423]

I don't buy designer brands. I am just an ordinary middle aged man who shops at Kmart or Target.

[@SarahFunky]

That's okay! lol

[@nicolastesl530]

😂😂😂

[@sisteroliver1469]

Sarah H&M is Spanish and we don’t have those 2 other shops in Europe

[@heroicDale]

Sister Oliver which 2 other shops??

[@JD4A84]

Can you do a review on some of the best art galleries to shop at?

[@trevortyron1068]

Thanks very much dear for making us feel safe and secure about the expenditure threats of Nyc , inform us on how to find an apartment in My NYC

[@SarahFunky]

That is coming next!

[@supersadhero4647]

urban jungle in Brooklyn. Best thrift store evaaa

[@thomasmooney2449]

Hi Sarah, Just wondering if Century 21 is still open. I heard they filed for bankruptcy during the pandemic

[@SarahFunky]

Hi Thomas! They are closed, but I have heard they plan on reopening.

[@thomasmooney2449]

@@SarahFunky Thanks for the reply Sarah

[@Eeltje13]

Hi Sarah! Can you recommend another designer outlet store now that century 21 is closed? Thanks a bunch!

[@zavla3844]

Update: 2022.. according to my research century 21 filed bankruptcy on 2020 :( they closed

[@aprilr4855]

Loved the video Sarah! Where would you recommend going to get the best deals for souvenirs?

[@lindaandcara]

Thank you, Sarah, for this video! It’s exactly what I’ve been wishing for.

[@SarahFunky]

My pleasure! I hope you have fun shopping!

[@vkendrick904]

Love your videos. I frequent NYC 3 to 4 times s year. Will check some of these places out

[@TheLT704]

Only a block away...loved that comment..

[@michaelhoran407]

Where do you go to when it’s 30 C. there and 70% humidity?

[@augustya7543]

Hey Sarah ! This e are cool shades you are wearing at 2:11 do you wanna tell me where did you get that from ?

[@ryankeeling2406]

From UK going new York near Christmas could you possibly do a vid showing best places for food without being robbed off thanks

[@defeattheenemy3788]

Great job Sarah! I'm a new subbie

[@ChaiWithSangita]

Yes queen!! Letting everyone in on awesome secrets

[@pamelajohnson2748]

TFS Sarah I plan on visiting NYC in the future.

[@timothysmith3191]

Always love your NYC vids😍💗👍🖤

[@SarahFunky]

Thank you!

[@maxstlmx]

I bought with nice prices at Nordstrom rack at 6th av with 31st , nice brands at strong discount, something like century21 but bit little than it ...

[@ceciliasophie8541]

Actually H&M is European too :) but I love the video, thank you!! 💓

[@petrisavero4382]

Yes! Swedish in fact.

[@marianuques7789]

Hi now that Century 21 is close there is any other place to buy designer brand discounted?

[@worldtravelrafhat7886]

Thank you Sarah for sharing. It is very useful and helpful information ℹ️

[@mmorandin]

Love your channel

[@tls0501]

I won’t like to get a Balmain blazer at a discount price. Any recommendations?

[@ThomasKarlsson1977]

Great video, Sarah! I’m putting some of the shops on my bucket list. Shopping in Manhattan is expensive. I personally rather shop for clothes on Fordham road in the Bronx. Theres a pretty decent Gap outlet, Old Navy, Modell’s and others but much cheaper than Manhattan. Also they have $1 Dominican ice cream. Or I go to Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, NJ. Overall much lower prices and also lower sales tax.

[@flormillan829]

H&M is already the European version of H&M, because its an European brand. Sweeden is in Europe.

[@ellona3645]

lol I'm at NYC and I got an internship at SoHo right beside TopShop

[@purposemind8895]

I LOVE NYC! Great video! Cheers 💚💚💚

[@CheatDayEats]

I hate shopping in NYC 😂😂 but I loooove your tips

[@doviler440]

The shops look great but they are all over New York which makes it impossible to visit a few or all of them. Distances from point A to point B in New York seem ok on a map but are massive in reality. I would recommend everyone to go to the Woodbury Common Outlet - great brands, cheap prices and everything in one place 😊

[@SarahFunky]

Many of the shops are close together. It is pretty much grouped in a few areas: Union Square, SoHo, and East Village. The Woodbury Common Outlet is great, however, if you don't want to leave the city it is not ideal.

[@sarapereira3856]

Is it still 110 dollars in 2024?

[@shopping-magasins-decorati87]

Great content!

[@SarahFunky]

Thanks so much!

[@lea738]

Thank you so much for this information! I am doing research for my first trip to NYC and I’m so glad I found your channel. I wasn’t planning on doing much shopping, but I am now!! I am definitely going to check out some of the vintage spots. 😄

[@Jacquee22]

Yay, just got in on a sample sale. Thanks hun.

[@worldtravelrafhat7886]

Thanks for sharing Sarah!

[@Normanm19]

6:43 where in nyc is it? And 9:18

[@AnimeDR]

The tip on chicmi.com changed my life 🙌

[@Carolinanyc]

Where is located Bershka in NYC? 😱😱 Would love to go.

[@vicentebaez2628]

4:30 h&m Swedish brand Top Shop British brand Both are EU brands lol