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Outlet Visit

GOODBYEGIRL — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:18:58 GMT

Recently I was in the area of Malvern when I made a trip to The National Dog Show in nearby Oaks, PA. I decided to give this one yet another try and sadly report that it seemed to be the same store as it was the previous year.

I realize that this in an outlet and as implied it does not offer pristine merchandise but so much I saw was so old and visibly used that I questioned myself why I even bothered to stop. From a sad jewelry counter that was void of any classic styles of beautiful Diamonique to worn shoes, used handbags and wrinkle/dated/returned clothing it was the last straw for me.

I always loved to outlet shop and would look forward to trips of this kind but with increasing places popping up so close to home, gas, tolls and prices on the rise, the expression "there's no place like home" just makes more sense.

I was sad to also see that the Studio Store in West Chester is closed. I informed the Hilton Embassy where I stayed to remove their info advertising it as a nearby place to visit.

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bonnielu — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:30:17 GMT

We have 4 oulet malls within a 40 mile radius. Sadly even they are losing stores.

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:31:32 GMT

Is that the QVC outlet store in Frazer, PA? I was there once and it was only okay...seems to be a hit or miss place.

It's too bad about the QVC store & tours. I'm abut an hour away and have been there several times.

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:38:22 GMT

@bonnielu wrote:
We have 4 oulet malls within a 40 mile radius. Sadly even they are losing stores.

@bonnielu I'm close to Flemington, NJ and was at a teahouse there recently for lunch. We went to check out Liberty Village which used to be a vibrant outlet shopping center. We only drove around it but it seemed to be dying...not many cars or shops. I can only assume that many stores are either gone or don't have good merchandise & deals.

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GOODBYEGIRL — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:44:05 GMT

Yes that is the Frazer Store in Malvern.

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skatting44 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:55:29 GMT

@GOODBYEGIRL wrote:
Recently I was in the area of Malvern when I made a trip to The National Dog Show in nearby Oaks, PA. I decided to give this one yet another try and sadly report that it seemed to be the same store as it was the previous year.

I realize that this in an outlet and as implied it does not offer pristine merchandise but so much I saw was so old and visibly used that I questioned myself why I even bothered to stop. From a sad jewelry counter that was void of any classic styles of beautiful Diamonique to worn shoes, used handbags and wrinkle/dated/returned clothing it was the last straw for me.
I always loved to outlet shop and would look forward to trips of this kind but with increasing places popping up so close to home, gas, tolls and prices on the rise, the expression "there's no place like home" just makes more sense.

I was sad to also see that the Studio Store in West Chester is closed. I informed the Hilton Embassy where I stayed to remove their info advertising it as a nearby place to visit.

Thanks for the FYI as I used to go to the Studio store many yrs ago . I did purchase some jewelry at the studio.

I used to go to the QVC outlet store that was in Wilmington, De . They used to get pretty good merchandise . Of course , you had to dig through all the merchandise . I bought Royal Palace carpets , cuckoo clock , clothes steamer, sheets, Cooks essentials pots/pans , Tiffany replica lamps, among many other items .

There is alot of site seeing in the area . If you go don't miss the Nemours Mansion or Winterthur museum . Happy Hunting !

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Creek Street — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:56:31 GMT

The outlet store on Kirkwood Highway has been closed for several years. I shopped there all the time, but it's gone.

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kaydee50 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:59:01 GMT

I used to visit the outlet center in Reading, PA and the one in Flemington. Reading was awesome but I understand that it is closed?? or at least not what it once was. Haven't been there in decades.

I will assume the reason for the closing of so many outlets is because of online shopping and the b&m stores themselves having so many "deals" that "outlets" are no longer necessary.

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ItsME — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:03:36 GMT

@GOODBYEGIRL ... but, how was the dog show?

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Shelbelle — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:11:52 GMT

Even the huge one in Rockvale in Lancastrer PA has gone downhill.

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Carol Diane — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:21:14 GMT

@haddon9 , I too live near Flemington, NJ. I was there a few months ago and it was empty. Stores come and go....mostly go....it's such a pretty location but for years, they just can't get the outlets and stores going.

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haddon9 — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:36:17 GMT

@Carol Diane If you like tea, I went to Teaberry's for the first time last week in Flemington ... the food is great, they have over 100 teas to choose from and it's in a renovated Victorian house. I plan on going back soon!

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queendiva — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:07:37 GMT

I go to the Frazer outlet once or twice a season. I agree that the jewelry area is sad, what is left of it. I do not even look at the prices.

As for the rest of the outlet, you must have an open mind and be willing to spend the time digging. I am lucky if I find one clothing item or pair of shoes. I was more successful finding swimsuits and lingerie for great prices. I see women buying tons of Temp-tations. Not for me, and it's too heavy. Other housewares can be great finds but many are one of a kind items.

Back in the day I got my first Keurig, a 5 qt. KA stand mixer and Florentine leather Dooneys, among other things. Now I probably spend more on gas & tolls getting there & back than I do on purchases.

I also used to love going to the outlets in Flemington & Secaucus.

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:50:30 GMT

I used to stop at the Frazer outlet whenever we visited family in the Philly suburbs. Granted, it’s a true outlet (not one of the ones that only sell “special” merchandise made for the outlet), so some trips were more successful than others. Nowadays, I don’t even bother stopping there. The last time I was there, it was so messy with merchandise dropped on the floor and sloppily tossed on tables that I decided it wasn’t worth it anymore. It’s a shame, because I got some great buys there, but not anymore.

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panda1234 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:07:07 GMT

@queendiva wrote:
I go to the Frazer outlet once or twice a season. I agree that the jewelry area is sad, what is left of it. I do not even look at the prices.
As for the rest of the outlet, you must have an open mind and be willing to spend the time digging. I am lucky if I find one clothing item or pair of shoes. I was more successful finding swimsuits and lingerie for great prices. I see women buying tons of Temp-tations. Not for me, and it's too heavy. Other housewares can be great finds but many are one of a kind items.

Back in the day I got my first Keurig, a 5 qt. KA stand mixer and Florentine leather Dooneys, among other things. Now I probably spend more on gas & tolls getting there & back than I do on purchases.

I also used to love going to the outlets in Flemington & Secaucus.

@queendiva. I agree, sad jewelry counter. They always have so much Temptations makes you wonder why. You are right, it is too heavy without food, cannot imagine with food.

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panda1234 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:09:22 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Even the huge one in Rockvale in Lancastrer PA has gone downhill.

@Shelbelle Very much so. Again, lots of Temptations as always.

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panda1234 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:12:27 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I used to visit the outlet center in Reading, PA and the one in Flemington. Reading was awesome but I understand that it is closed?? or at least not what it once was. Haven't been there in decades.

I will assume the reason for the closing of so many outlets is because of online shopping and the b&m stores themselves having so many "deals" that "outlets" are no longer necessary.

@kaydee50 Yes, Reading has been closed for several years now. I too believe it is the online shopping has been a factor.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:36:24 GMT

I got so many great things and great deals at the Malvern outlet and the studio store back in the day.

All but one of my Tiffany style lamps are from the Outlet for like $20 each, the other was a TSV.

I got some great deals on Basso coats there as well.

My favorite thing about the studio store was you could buy one of something if it was selling on air as a set of 6.