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Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Overview

Shop like a REAL New Yorker without breaking the bank!

Welcome to the New York City Bargain Shopping Tour! Forget stumbling to find the best stores and best deals. On this tour, you'll find designer, current trends, vintage treasures, independent designers and more for up to 80 percent off full retail prices.

Many of my guests say they need to purchase a new suitcase to transport their new finds home!

// Best For //

- Independent travelers interested in fashion
- Families
- Birthday, bachelorette, reunion parties
- A unique experience for all ages and genders!

// Details //

- Book this private shopping tour opportunity!
- Minimum three, maximum four special bargain store visits
- Limited walking
- Shop with a professional tour guide & designer resale business owner
- Experience the city like a local!

NOTE: This is a secondhand or "used" clothing shop focused tour, but can be curated to also include NEW fashion

City: New York City

Tue 19 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $147.00

Make a reservation

Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $147.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
hello! I am vaccinated x 2 plus my booster. Guests are NOT required to be vaccinated as this is a private shopping experience. Please message with questions!

What To Expect

Flatiron District

We will pass through the Flat Iron district of New York City on our way to the first store!

Madison Square Park

After a pick-me-up at Bluestone, we'll walk directly through Madison Square Park.

Garment District

We pass through the famous Garment District - home of the country's most elite designers and textile factories of the 1960s-1980s!

Chelsea

We will pass through this famous neighborhood of NYC!

Meatpacking District

We'll end near the Meatpacking district, home of NYC's most famous nightclubs, designer shopping and of course ... the former playground of Sex & the City's famous characters.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

Rachel B

Dec 2019

As an avid thrifter, I took Sammy’s NYC group thrift tour when I visited New York in 2019. It was such a brilliant experience that when I returned in 2020, I was keen to spend the day thrift shopping with her. Sammy really is one-of-a-kind and it was a delight to spend the day with her. Among her superhuman thrifting skills, her extensive knowledge about vintage and designer pieces were particularly useful. This a paired with her incredibly personable manner - means that I had the most fantastic day and returned home with some beautiful pieces for a fraction of the price. Tips for taking this tour: - Make sure to wear clothes which you can try on items over, in case there are no changing rooms - Try on whatever Sammy picks out. Give it a chance. Sometimes she selected items which I wouldn’t have picked out for myself and these turned out to be my favourite items. She has a real eye for what things will look like off the hanger. - If you’re on holiday, bring an empty suitcase. Was a real shame having to put some of the larger pieces back as I wouldn’t be able to get them home.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

"Superhuman thrifting skills?" I don't know if I deserve that! But thank you! ;-) Had so much fun uncovering bargains perfect for YOU, Rachel! And next time yes, leave more room in your luggage! Thank you so much again for booking this private tour experience with me, Rachel.

FaVic6282

Dec 2019

“I’ve toured with Sammy both in her larger groups and with her one-on-one. She is highly energetic, intuitive and committed to her craft. It is unbelievable the pieces she finds for me. They are things I would not have necessarily chosen for myself, and I end up loving them! Her personal shopping tour is designed for you and your tastes and budget. You will not be disappointed (but make sure you leave room in your luggage to bring your new things home, or your will be!)”

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Best advice ... leave room in your luggage! Thank you so much for choosing this one-on-one tour with me. I had a blast and hope to see you again soon (or take my group tour!) xoxo

btwosisters

Dec 2019

This tour is the best! Like I’m no thrift novice, but NYC is a big place. Having a tour guide and a pro, declutter my shopping options was priceless. I was able to really focus on solid places. Sammy’s expertise along the way is super helpful, too. She is fun, knowledgeable and easy to talk to about the fashion industry. You can tell she is doing her best to slow the fast fashion industry AND keep the goodies circulating. So bring a rolling bag and put on those sneakers, you are gonna need them. Get to shopping with Sammy stat. That’s me in the super good score Sammy found me (rad coat) and our thrift dog (my service dog).

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Blythe, it was a pleasure MEETING you, your man, and your dog! We had so much fun. Your expertise was more than appreciated on this private tour, as well. #teamwork. Thank you again - please return and take the group tour to meet more thrifters!