260 Sample Sale, NoMad

"My friends have been raving about the sample sales that pop up in big cities, so we decided to check out the Bally sample sale! My brother snagged an amazing pair of Bally shoes at a killer price—totally worth it! I was on the hunt for a pair too, but sadly couldn’t find my size. They had a great selection of shirts, belts, women’s shoes, sandals, and more! Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for awesome deals!"

Wish I could give them 0 stars they are just selling trash… eclipse in better! Avoid at all costs! I bought a knit skirt from the Balmain sample sale for $600, only to come home and discover it had 8 holes in it. These defects were cleverly hidden and only became visible when the fabric was stretched. They have refused to take any responsibility. This is an absolute fraud and a waste of money. Very disappointing experience. Never going back

I work nearby and stop in from time to time, and I always leave with great finds. The store can get a bit busy, of course, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. Daniel is especially kind, patient, and truly goes the extra mile.

I got some good deals here over last 10 years. It a bit by luck. Brands change and sometimes it might just get what you like. Great deal! Especially I’m holiday times- lots of good gifts. They currently have 3 locations. This one the the oldest one.

The location’s policy is absolutely unreasonable. After standing in line for two hours in the sweltering 100°F New York heat, I stepped away for literally two minutes to use the restroom. When I returned, I was told I couldn’t re-enter or reclaim my spot. This is not just frustrating—it’s absurd. Basic human needs, like using the bathroom, should not mean losing hours of time and effort, especially when customers are already enduring dangerous heat conditions. The lack of empathy, flexibility, and basic common sense in enforcing this rule is shocking. On a day when heat warnings are issued citywide, denying someone access after a brief restroom break is not only inconvenient but borders on unsafe. Policies like this make the entire experience unnecessarily miserable and reflect poorly on the management of the location.

They sometimes have good deals, but the resellers have gotten out of control and some of the staff is unbelievably rude.

Sale , they have a Rudsak $1095.00 after %60 off it came up to $438.00, and a sweat suit that's $438.00 came up to$168.00. If you want a nice warm coat that's going to last for a few years check this sale out. Last day is Sunday 12/17/2023 hurry before it's gone

I have been shopping in 260samplesales all year round, I have been shopping a lot here, and of course I will be in the future, and unfortunately my favorite fragrance products have already been sold out, but I bought with other good fragrances. These items were purchased to prepare for the upcoming Christmas present. The line to enter was not long, but it took a while to wait to pay.. I wanted to buy more products, but it was too heavy .. I am going home on a Uber!^.^

I love shopping here and deals are usually great! However, it's always a stressful experience and items are a mess... I see a lot of damaged clothing and accessories still on the racks. They may have arrived damaged, but I'm pretty sure they got damaged from shoppers being too aggressive. I've seen people aggressively tearing things from the hangers and I'm not sure why staff doesn't tell them to stop or to be more gentle. Also, the staff can be very rude here. I see some people who are on their phones the whole time, and if you ask a question, they ignore you or they said they don't know. I'll probably still come here if they have a brand that I'm a fan of, but I hope they will improve their conditions and their level of service. Something else to keep in mind is sometimes their deals aren't that good -- definitely do google searches of the brands first to see what their retail and sale prices are. Another note to keep in mind is hours vary so check their website. They also usually drop prices on the last day of each sample sale.

This place is horrible, extreamly rude employees who treat customers like cattle. They never want to answer any questions or he bothered. They have good sales on their merchandise but I'll never step foot in that place again. Their store across the street is just as bad. Stay Away.

Marc Jacob Sample sales were VERY disorganized and handing out tickets with giving out all the guests who were on line the whole time. They seem to be selective who they handed out to. Inside the store wasn't organized as well.

It's a great selection of merchandise at a good price. I found them quite organized and the people working hard to keep merchandise in order. The 10 item try on rule in 15 minutes is a bit stressful with a group of gals all in a big room and hardly any mirrors but fun at the same time and probably necessary considering the lines. I did purchase a white skirt and checked it for stains and imperfections but when I returned home there was a coffee stain on it so perhaps it was on the counter not sure. I went to the sale on the second day when it was raining so lines weren't so bad.

There is a different brand every week. The sample sales start on Tuesday morning and end on Sunday around 5pm. It's really brand dependent so hit or miss as to how good the deals are, but I've gotten some great stuff here! Tuesdays definitely have the best selection, but usually the prices will go down starting Friday and over the weekend. The popular brands have long lines if you go on the weekend or right after work time on the weekdays. The sales are pretty fun! You can ask for a bag when you go in and then just grab whatever you see first come first serve! Most sales have a communal dressing room with girls complementing each other and helping each other decide what to buy. Sample sales will always be an iconic NYC activity to me

When I first moved to New York, one of the things I fell in love with was sample sales. It's really not the same anywhere else. 260 Sample Sale is probably the best sample sale production team out there. Lines might move slowly, but I've always felt things seemed organized. Prices are lower than you'd find anywhere online. Their team does a really good job of posting videos and pricing on their IG, and you can always DM them with pricing questions. I love their beauty supplies, candles, home goods sales especially! I've also found tons of outerwear and RTW designs. Pay attention to their social media and come at an off time if you can to avoid lines!

Not going to lie I probably will still come back for sales despite this review haha see you there soon But calling this place out for just terrible treatment of beautiful, nice clothes. They may be samples but come on, they deserve better.

I love 260 Sample Sale. They bring great designers and vendors and the sales are run very efficiently. The staff is nice enough and I've really enjoyed my experiences at this location - as it's quite a bit larger than their other location in Soho.

i've been buying things here for years, grade value! Employees are spread a little thin, but work really hard.

THE HOURS LISTED ARE NOT ACCURATE - they close the door to shoppers at 6:30 PM, not 7. DO NOT TRY TO COME IN AFTER 6:30 PM. They will not let you in after 6:30 PM, so don't waste your time. They welcome resellers who take the majority of the inventory and start live-streaming it for online auction immediately. Proceed with caution.

The employees were extremely rude. Rolling eyes, not making eye contact, responses sounded as if they were annoyed. May i add they can get passive aggressive when a purchase isn't made. Seriously.

Went there for the The Sill + Departo sample sale. Space was big but there wasn't much variety. It was all very underwhelming. The cashiers and employees get first dibs on everything so anything worth buying or discounted is already claimed. Perks of working there, I guess. Other staff weren't helpful and wouldn't communicate with customers when asked questions -- they just sort of pointed at stuff and retreated to their corner or behind the curtains. Plants were labeled with colored stickers but price signs were only available at the front behind the cashier which is AWAY from the plants and close to the Departo goods. Departo pricing signs were within the plants away from the Departo goods. Flip flopped placement lol Sample sales used to be a treat and super fun cause everything you want is at a discount and priced in a way where you feel like you're getting a steal but some of these plants and items were just carelessly placed and mass produced to get the most out of the customers. All in all, not the worst experience but if all the sample sales are like this after a 45 minute to an hour wait in the sun, I would think twice before coming back any time soon.

I love a bargain. I've been to about a dozen sample sales at this location and their satellite across the street and would say it's definitely a mixed bag. Most staff are friendly and somewhat helpful (eg will look in the back to see if there's something in stock in your size) but mileage varies depending on how crazy it is and the particulars of a brand. Sometimes things "won't scan" and staff can't manually price it even though the prices are posted on the wall. And let me tell you, it gets wild in these sales. Grown adults turn into selfish, rude, angry, messy hoarders in the face of limited inventory. The first couple of days are usually when these die hards reign supreme, since they come with lists and want the full inventory available. If you don't have your eye on anything special, wait a few days until they add further discounts -- usually Buy X (quantity or subtotal) Get 20% off. Also, there aren't any fitting rooms, so if you need to try on clothing wear undergarments that are skintight, like bike shorts + tank top/sports bra.

They're not sample sale store. They're basically dropshipping i.e. taking your money and then ordering from overseas like China to backfill your items. Here's my experience: Placing my order on 20 Aug, received order confirmation right away. However, until 07 Sept when I didn't receive any shipping information, I emailed them asking and it took them 7 days to reply back that the order would be shipped the next week. Time passed, my order still didn't arrive, I emailed them again. AND ANOTHER 7 DAYS FOR THEM TO REPLY ON 19 SEPT! And it wasn't good news either. They still haven't even shipped the order yet and informed me it would ship in the next 1-2 weeks, from Denmark! Denmark my ass, I guaranteed they are waiting for items to be made from China. At this point, I feel scammed and I would never buy from 260 Sample Store again.

I've been shopping at the physical 260 Sample Sales for over 10 years now. The new online version is a horrible mess. They have zero customer service and use a dropship system that creates a ton of problems. They never update the tracking and lost my package from DVF with over $400 worth of dresses. I've been emailing them for close to a month with no resolution. They either don't respond or when they do say they are still waiting to hear from the brand. A month is way too long and they clearly don't care about their customers enough to help them. So disappointed. I do not recommend shopping their online site. It should be criminal to ignore a customer for a month.

they sold me a avirex hat and sweats but canceled the jacket and tells me I can't return the items that went with them. I advise you to not shop online

I have been to this location, as well as the one right across the street, a couple of times for the Rebecca Minkoff, Theory and Eileen Fisher sales. Each time was not a long wait, but a few times when I have passed by the lines have been ridiculous so it really is all about timing. I have been on Sunday's because that's when they hold additional discounts for certain designers to try to get rid of existing merchandise. It is pretty well run in there as far as moving lines along, following COVID protocols, etc. I would definitely recommend following their Instagram to keep up with pricing, discounts, stock, etc. as well as looking up brands before shopping. Overall, great to get discounts on designer brands and would come here again for a brand I like.

DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM ONLINE. I ordered 2 sets of pajamas through this business. Understandably, shipping from the 3rd party may take some time to process. My order showed up at my house missing a set of pajamas a month after the order was placed. I contacted customer service about the issue and keep getting the runaround. I asked for a refund for the missing pajamas and was told it would be issued, but that was almost a week ago and the refund has not been issued. It takes days for the customer support team to respond to the issue. It's almost been 2 months since I placed the original order and the issue has yet to be resolved. Save your money and your headache.

In 34 years of obvious naiveté, I'd never heard of the term "sample sale," but maybe it's a sophisticated person thing or a New Yorker thing or a people-who-don't-live-under-a-rock thing but I am an unsophisticated out-of-towner who lives underground. This store's raison d'être is to sell and promote one particular brand and deep discounts. This time it was the BONOBOS brand. The brand is evidently always posh. The brand rotates. The stark contrast of high-end clothing and the hand-written signs and don't-give-a-hoot employees is palpable. This location is a big square space with high ceilings and rows of tall racks where someone 5'4" and shorter would need a step stool, long arms, or a tall buddy to comfortably reach the hangers. I don't know whether they learned the hard way (i.e., inventory shrinkage) or through judicious foresight, but you must check big bags and puffy coats at the coat check and get a paper claim ticket, as coat checks tend to go. The signage of the size is minimally legible but it's there. In the four to five pieces of clothing I checked (blazers, pants, shirts, and coats), all were in the right size section, which makes the search for the right size less time-consuming. My friend asked to use the fitting room (really, it's a large makeshift space in the back with a long curtain) but was told that the fitting room was closed. I did a double-take. Occupied, sure. Closed, what? I've never heard of a fitting room closing several hours before the store does. Out of a profligate need to buy when presented with a deal, I chose a $90 (50%) coat but then decided against buying any more clothes, part of a new-year-new-me pact I had made (and broke several times this week). Bring a friend to temper each other's spending! The bottom two lines: Good deals, quality merch, well organized, blasé staff, not busy. Worth a peek.

Sample sales are always a mixed bag but when it's good it's GREAT! The problem here is the music. I'm hardly a prude but hearing the N word and B***h OVER and OVER while I shop is really disappointing

I just had the worst experience ever at Rag and Bone sample sale at 261 Fifth Avenue. The people working there are so disrespectful. They asked me to remove my sweatshirt since it has "deep pockets." I explained to them that I have nothing underneath and that I cannot take it off. They then proceeded to tell me to speak with the manager who continued to tell me that I should just come back another day with more appropriate attire. Didn't know it was a crime to wear a sweater with pockets at a sample sale. Everyone else around me was also wearing sweaters so I don't know why they decided to personally harass me. The workers at this sample sale location are extremel rude and power hungry for no good reason. Never going back.

Came by right when they opened around 10 to check out some byartis makeup brushes and sadly the selection wasn't great since I was late to the sale by a couple of weeks but still managed to get two brushes at a huge discount! The staff was nice and pointed me in the direction of the products I wanted. The whole process to check your bag and checkout was seamless too. When I went there were only 5 customers in the store so I can't speak to what it is like when it's crowded. I've also bought multiple things from their online sample sale and never had an issue getting the products I purchased!

I try to visit every sample sale I can with 260. The quality of merchandise is always great (no damaged goods unlike other sample sales in the city). Customer service is sometimes lacking...but when hundreds of people are trying to push their way in, am I really surprised? I do miss open dressing rooms...I understand they are worried about COVID but people are just trying on the clothes on the main floor anyway and can actually cause more of a hectic mess... Visited Sandro sale most recently and got an adorable pair of black heels 80% off. Would recommend visiting when they host brands you like.

Came here for a sample sale that was being held by Glow Recipe. Too bad the discounts weren't even that discounted really. The layout it simple with products in different price tiers in different sections around the space. There was also a bag check by the door and mini shopping baskets too. Checking out was easy and quick.

Super disorganized, disrespectful and poorly run business. Waited in line for a lifetime plus and when we got to the front of the line it appears the team just went on a break and we waited at the front of the line for over an hour while we could see them hanging out inside an empty room doing nothing. Never again.

Confessions of a Shop-A-Holic... Two locations that simultaneously host different designers at discounts upwards of 80% and more. This location of 260 5th Ave and 150 Greene St are open floor plans filled with racks of clothing and accessories of which ever designer currently being featured. A few things to note... 1. When it's prime time they control the crowd by limiting the amount of customer to enter at a time. 2. No bags or coats are allowed on the floor. They must be checked. 3. Some staff is more helpful than others. 4. Usually what you see is what you get. 5. The start of the sales gives you more inventory but the ending of the sale usually provides a larger discount on what's left. 6. ALL SALES ARE FINAL & AS IS 7. Join the mailing list to know what sales will start when & where. HAPPY RETAIL THERAPY!!!

I love 260, and it's a must when in the city. There are multiple locations that have so many different brands at great prices in-store and online. The sample sale brands vary each week!

I am a huge fan of this place. So much so, that I inadvertently managed to become Duchess on Yelp from checking in so often. Most recently I hit up their J.Crew/Madewell sale. This one happens a few times a year and I've never left empty handed. I get a little stressed out trying to narrow down my choices, but that's the thrill of the deal as well. At this last sale I picked up two pairs of flats at $25 each and a pencil skirt for $20. The first time I went to this sale last year, I picked up a full length black pea coat for $75. Earlier in the year I shopped the Stila makeup sale. I was shocked at how low the prices were and went a little overboard, considering I am not a wiz with makeup. But I couldn't help myself! I also picked up items for my sister and a friend. Their DVF sale was a favorite of mine as well. I got two dresses for $30 each. One of which I plan to wear for my company's holiday lunch. It's a sparkly and fabulous sleeveless knit wrap dress that retailed for $428! Thankfully at this sale, there were dressing rooms, but that's not always the case. There aren't any at the J.Crew sale, but I can understand why since there is so much merchandise and a ton of people everywhere. Just keep in mind that items aren't always in the best quality so be sure to look them over. Final sale so no returns. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram and sign up for their email as well. You'll cover all your bases so you know about the next great sample sale.

Super duper picked over. Sale was a dud for me this time. Staff was very nice. Prices were a bit high.

BEWARE when you shop these sample sales. I went to the Bandier sale last month and I made a purchase for a sports bra. I was going by the tags attached when looking for a size medium and that's what the tag even said. When checking out, I asked the store associate to double check if it was a medium and she said yes. After I made the purchase and left, when I looked at the sports bra, IT SAID SIZE XS. So due to 260 Sample Sale's incorrect tagging and customer associates who falsely confirmed, now I am out of pocket paying for something that won't even fit me. I e-mailed them and after following up numerous times, they responded back saying they will "look into this for me." Having heard nothing back, I followed up again and they sent the below, which is totally ridiculous: "Good Afternoon Samantha, Thank you for your patience. We were able to locate your receipt. Due to our store policy, all sales are final. We are unable to accept any returns or exchanges. Our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience." I'm definitely going to dispute the charge with my bank. Hopefully others are much more cautious when going to these kinds of sample sales that are organized by this awful company.

Love the 260 sample sale. Been so lucky and prices are unbeatable. My new to go place

Total scam, bought a dress online and still haven't received. Customer service is a joke and I haven't had any resolution. I would not spend money here.

Scary, Terrible experience . Overpriced clothing. Very RUDE obnoxious Manager name TIANA When I politely ask for her little help -She turn her back on me and with demanding BOSSY voice advise me to self-help When I ask her for a price of the item that wasn't on the list She scream at me like a mad woman. I don't understand how this kind of person working with people? Who accepted her to this JOB?????

You can find some great items at these sales. They do a pretty good job managing the enormous flush of people lining up outside of the door. Be aware they do not let you bring in drinks to the building and will make you leave them on the counter. It's a big space, so it allows a lot of people and a lot of items. I like the variety of shops that come through this space. It's a decent place to shop. 4/5

I have been shopping with them for 20 years, and I can only say wonderful things about this company. I can buy what I want for a fraction of the price! Their sample sales are simply amazing, they have great selection and each week they have different vendors. Their space is skilfully and neatly organised. All sales representatives are always extremely helpful, professional and fun to interact with. I also buy online from them and their on-line service is impeccable. 10 stars!!!

Atrocious customer service. Been coming here for years and things were fine. However, yesterday I went to the Hugo Boss Sample sale and was sold a completely mismatched jacket/ pants combo and charged (more) as a suit. Upon getting home, I discovered the error. I went back today and they refused to take back or exchange. I am now left with a mismatched suit I don't want and cannot get refunded for. I am disgusted by the employees' and manager's conduct. They were downright nasty and refused to correct their own error. I will never go back there again

Do not order from this company online. I placed a large order on 8/24 and they never shipped it. It's been 30 days now. Their customer service team is completely unresponsive. I contacted them multiple times and they responded once with an invalid FedEx tracking number. I finally had to submit a chargeback with my credit card company to try and get my money back. That takes another 75 days to review - add that to the 30 days I've been waiting and it will be 105 days until I get my money back. Don't shop with this company - it's a total headache and not worth it.

Terrible practices. I have been shopping at 260 since they opened and they have become greedy. My order was not even processed 14 business days later and when I asked they told me to be patient and keep waiting when I asked to cancel the order. Another time, I placed an order and a few days later there was a price drop. They refused to give me a price adjustment even when the order did not ship yet. Beware before shopping with 260.

Completely fraudulent business - stay away. Thank goodness for Amex buyers protection because my order has been missing for over a month. I've emailed countless times, called and left multiple messages, and even tried to reach them on social media. No one will respond. Do nor be fooled by this shopping site if you expect to receive your order.

first day of Rails sample sale was pure garbage! and accross the street from this location its impossible to get in with their system! BS!!!!!

Very poor quality. I suspect some of the merchandise did not see the day of light in an actual store. Ins read they seem to be made just for the sample sale, like at an outlet. I bough a dannijo dress and some bandier athletic wear. The dress was flimsy and I also cannot find it anywhere on the internet listed as a dannijo dress. I regret the $95 I spent on it. The Bandier had no stretch in them. They are the same quality at Old Navy. I find it hard to believe the yoga pants retail for 120$ And the top retails for 110$. However the bandier pieces were at a deep discount. (See receipt)

Purchased items from Monrow sample sale online. Did not send me email confirmation, no tracking infromation, and customer service did not respond after 4 attempts to reach out. They took payment, but didn't send product or email confirmation. I had to contact my bank. Be careful ordering from them online.

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM!!!! Their are SCAMMER'S! I purchased from their Creed online sample sale and my package never arrived. This is their response to me: Hello Alexis, We appreciate your patience regarding your Creed order. We understand the frustration that Fedex issues can cause. We are reaching out to the brand representatives on your behalf for further assistance on this matter. At this time, we recommend that you file a claim with Fedex. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. Best, 260 Sample Sale They completely blew me off and won't do anything about it. Now, I don't have my items and I'm out of $463.00. I have to file with my CC company now due to this issue. What a disaster! Never again am I purchasing from them. Thanks!

Echoing the bad review from July 2, 2020, re: Tom Dixon sample sale. I, too, purchased lights from the Tom Dixon sample sale, and they are flaking and broken (see pictures from below from other unfortunate buyer). I wrote to the customer service email for assistance and was told they would let Tom Dixon know. I responded, asking for the contact at Tom Dixon I would follow up with, and I have yet to receive a response. I spent $360 on un-usable light fixtures, and now I'm not getting a response from 260. I'm forced to conclude this business is a scam operation, not to mention this practice violates consumer protection laws. I'll be contacting BBB next. A cool $360 may mean nothing to Tom Dixon or 260, but for a private citizen, it's a lot-- a stack of busted plastic in the place of the light fixtures that were falsely advertised on their website.

I frequently stay near this sample sale venue and always wondered why people were lined up waiting to go inside this nondescript storefront on 5th Avenue at 28th Street. Last week I finally realized why- they hold sample sales for legit brands like Marc Jacobs! As a fan of the brand but giving myself a Marc by Marc Jacobs budget, I decided to stop in after seeing the 90% off signs on the window for MJ accessories, clothing, and Little Marc items. When you enter, they have staff who have you check in your bag/purse (you can take out your wallet to pay and phone) by giving your initials (extra safeguard in case someone finds a random ticket) and they give you a ticket to pick it up after checking out the sale. I don't think it was the first day of the sale, but they had full racks of clothing for men & women, plus plenty of handbags, totes, wallets, scarves, and other well-priced merch to sift through- I wound up picking two peach-colored wallets for my friend and I at $21.50 each (normally $215). I did notice the crowd is bigger during the neighboring office lunch rush, so I'd advise going a bit earlier in the day for a better selection. I actually went once and then returned and nearly lost out on the wallets as a lady was picking up 4! You snooze, you lose I guess! At checkout they give you a bag with the receipt stapled to the front. It seems well-organized and worth checking out if it's a brand you covet.

I have came here quiet a few times to snag some sweet deals. I came here for the BaubleBar, J Crew, and most recently the S'well / Moleskin / Nest Fragrance sample sales. Personally, the S'well sample sale has been my favorite sample sale since these water bottles are expensive at retail value and sample sale is deeply discounted. (Note: I think that the S'well sample sale probably comes 1-2 times a year.) When I came here for the J Crew sample sales, the clothes are usually a hit or miss in my opinion. I remember that I couldn't try on the clothes since there's no fitting room. My other two cents: -There will be a super long line on the first day of the sample sale for sure. -You'll probably have to check-in your bag / coat. -They usually discount the items even more near the end of the sample sale. -All sales are final and there are no returns. I recommend carefully examining your product before purchasing. -Follow there Facebook or Instagram pages for future sample sales. HAPPY SHOPPING! :)

Not a nice experience. They BLAST the music like dey in da club. They don't even let you carry a tiny clutch bag with your money and keys, they yell at people like they're herding cattle. Won't be back.

Can be a little bit of a zoo during the first day or two of their more popular sales (think line wrapped around the block, slight Confessions of a Shopaholic-esque madness on the inside), but I've gotten some really great finds here and would continue coming back even if it weren't perfectly halfway between my apartment and my office. Sales run for about a week or so. My favorites have been the Stila sale (2x a year) and Rent the Runway (also 2x a year). Space NK and Rituals both sold out of the good merch really quickly but I still made it out with some great products. The employees are a little over the board. Some (the coat check guys are my boys) are phenomenal, while others (those working the floor) tend to be a little brusque. I'm also not a huge fan of being herded like cattle into a giant communal changing room, but I suppose there's no good alternative so I'll cut them some slack. The Instagram is kept really well up to date (shoutout to whoever runs it) and is always informative about further markdowns.

I used to love this place. Unfortunately they no longer offer fitting rooms and everything is final sale. It's a zoo in there watching everyone fight for a mirror while trying on clothing over jeans.