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BARGAIN hunters, unite — Harbour Town has a sale for the penny pinchers in all of us.
The Biggera Waters discount outlet shopping centre will celebrate its biannual Get Outlet sale from today until Sunday, with prices slashed on already-reduced price big name brands.
Harbour Town marketing manager Rebecca Stevenson said customers mark their calendars for the crazy deals that come around twice a year.
“People await this event every year in June and November,” she said.
“They know even though we’re an outlet, the weekend is the opportunity for them to get the best sales and even better deals at one time.
“It has become an iconic event in its own right.”
Customers can expect to see huge discounts on current season stock, so there will be plenty of opportunities to pick up winter warmers.
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“Bonds and Adidas are already outlet prices every day, so they’ll take an extra 30 or 40 per cent off their prices, which means you’ll see 60 to 70 per cent off retail price,” Ms Stevenson said.
“People think that because it’s a sale it means it’s second best or out of date, that’s not the case.
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“I’m definitely seeing some winter stock in stores at the moment, you’re not shopping products that are a year old.”
While the end of the financial year draws nearer Bond University marketing associate professor Stephen Holden says the corporate calendar shouldn’t typically impact sales — but it does.
“End of financial year I would have only thought only works for businesses, not retail, but you ask a shopper and they’ll go ‘hell, I’ve no idea how end of financial year works for me but I’m glad it does’,” he said.
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“You can draw parallels in the United States with their Black Saturday sales, which is the day after Thanksgiving, our equivalent is Boxing Day.
“There’s no reason it should be sale time, but it is. It’s always bargain season — it’s whenever you want to make it.”
Ms Stevenson’s best tips for making the most of the day include arriving early, parking in the west side car park and, of course, wearing comfortable shoes.
“Getting a carpark later in the day is tricky, most people drive in off the Gold Coast Highway but the bulk of the parking is on the west side of the centre,” she said.
“Get in early, hit up some of the bigger brands first because they seem to have the longer lines as the day goes on.
“Afterwards you can stock and refuel at some of our restaurants and cafes.”
LOOK 1 - from top to bottom
BEANIE: Vans Milford Beanie – RRP $29.95, Get Outlet Sale Price $23.95
JACKET: Lorna Jane Commute Puffa – RRP $179.99, Outlet Price $145
PINK TEE: Blockout Rolled Tee – RRP $49.95, Get Outlet Sale Price $39.95
HANDBAG: Furla Bella M Top Handle Bag – RRP $769, Get Outlet Sale Price $350
JEANS: Levis 501 Original cropped jeans – RRP $159, Outlet Price $139, Get Outlet Sale Price $69.50
SUNGLASSES ON POCKET: Quay Goldie Sunnies – RRP $65, Outlet Price $20, Get Outlet Sale Price $16
SHOES: New Balance Sneakers – RRP $110, Get Outlet Sale Price $82.50
LOOK 2 - from top to bottom
JACKET: Sundays The Label Coat - RRP $159.95, Get Outlet Sale Price $127.95
PINK TEE: Blockout Rolled Tee – RRP $49.95, Get Outlet Sale Price $39.95
JEANS: Levis 501 Original cropped jeans – RRP $159, Outlet Price $139, Get Outlet Sale Price $69.50
HANDBAG: Furla Bella M Top Handle Bag – RRP $769, Get Outlet Sale Price $350
SHOES: Fila Sneakers – RRP $150, Get Outlet Sale Price $120
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