Where to shop in New York City without getting ripped off

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.

[mpggar]

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!

[urkotxxo]

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

[tonyluciano]

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

[JuliaTaylorSoprano]

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

[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

[hannahhh..]

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

[karenguu]

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

[veronicaa.]

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.

[MOSTACCIOLI]

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

[FrankG]

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

[bongimabaso]

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

[mattm]

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.

[stevenski]

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.

[christinavasilopoulou]

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. 😄

[saraward]

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

[felix]

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

[DanielA-nlnv]

I think thrift shopping in NYC would be awesome.

[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!

[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.