Where to shop in New York City without getting ripped off

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  • @SarahFunky
    @SarahFunky  5 років тому +53

    Note: I am aware TopShop is British and H&M is Swedish.
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    • @platypusperry9778
      @platypusperry9778 5 років тому

      H&M is german 😊

    • @thekingofmoney2000
      @thekingofmoney2000 5 років тому

      All three of those companies are "European"! Spain and Sweden are in Europe too, you know!

    • @pantehakian1309
      @pantehakian1309 5 років тому

      @@platypusperry9778 Hennes ( hers in Swedish) and Maurits.

    • @korkunge
      @korkunge 3 роки тому

      Sarah You are wrong in this video in that way you say it, compared to how it is, H&M is the european H&M, TOP SHOP is the British H&M.

    • @shepherdconor9565
      @shepherdconor9565 3 роки тому

      Sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?
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  • @nessabratslavsky4086
    @nessabratslavsky4086 5 років тому +83

    As a native New Yorker, you nailed it!!!!!!!

  • @mpggar2618
    @mpggar2618 5 років тому +59

    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!

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +3

      Yes, it is fantastic!

    • @coolrunnings3
      @coolrunnings3 5 років тому

      Mine too, half a day at least!😊

    • @maxstlmx
      @maxstlmx 5 років тому +2

      try at Nordstrom in 6th avenue with 31st, close to herald square and macy's ... they have very strong discounts there and very nice brands... p.s. last time have been in NYC I spent something like 4 hours at century 21 of wtc, including to lost my wife at 4th floor ahahahahaha

    • @jr23kid
      @jr23kid 4 роки тому

      Best place ever to find cheap but good quality stuff.

  • @JuliaTaylorSoprano
    @JuliaTaylorSoprano 5 років тому +9

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

  • @martat.p.3223
    @martat.p.3223 5 років тому +13

    Thank you, Sarah! We are having the best time ever on our first trip to NY. Just got this Ralph Lauren silk dress for 45$ in the City Opera Thrift Shop. Great ladies there. Lots of fun.

  • @darlam.9023
    @darlam.9023 5 років тому +14

    Hi Sarah! We caught a LYFT ride from your super nice pal Cameron and went to Century 21. Thank you for talking to us over his phone! That was so sweet of you to take the time to do that. We love your videos and great advice. Maybe we will see you in our hometown Las Vegas someday!

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +1

      It was a pleasure speaking with you! Thanks for watching my videos. I hope to see you someday in Vegas 😊

  • @tonyluciano74
    @tonyluciano74 5 років тому +20

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

  • @bongimabaso1534
    @bongimabaso1534 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @thebritfix
    @thebritfix 5 років тому +48

    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

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +3

      Thank you so much! I'm happy to help :)

  • @veronicaa.6122
    @veronicaa.6122 5 років тому +5

    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.

  • @stevenski4
    @stevenski4 5 років тому +9

    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.

  • @FrankG5874
    @FrankG5874 5 років тому +13

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

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +2

      Wow, jealous!

    • @SpiralBreeze
      @SpiralBreeze 5 років тому +3

      That’s what we did as kids, our parents drove us from Queens into Jersey so we didn’t have to pay tax. Don’t know if it’s worth it now with the cost to take the bridge and tunnels now.

  • @hannahhh..
    @hannahhh.. 5 років тому +12

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

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +2

      hahah omg you're right! She turned around and went in the store!

  • @karenguu
    @karenguu 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @urkotxxo3527
    @urkotxxo3527 5 років тому +195

    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

    • @maxstlmx
      @maxstlmx 5 років тому +4

      H&M and bershka, including all inditex chain such as zara, pull and bear, stradivarius, and many more, are poorest brands of fashion ...

    • @ricardocampos6517
      @ricardocampos6517 4 роки тому +1

      H&M is in all across America

    • @samanthaluciano9419
      @samanthaluciano9419 4 роки тому +14

      @@ricardocampos6517 but not american.

    • @sonjatrgovcic8514
      @sonjatrgovcic8514 Рік тому +1

      @@ricardocampos6517yeah but it’s the biggest Swedish fashion chain just like IKEA for furniture. It’s short for Hennes och Mauritz.

  • @matt18m18
    @matt18m18 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @petrisavero4382
    @petrisavero4382 5 років тому +40

    H&M is Swedish 😊 hence European.

  • @harushouse
    @harushouse 5 років тому +9

    Thrifting and vintage shopping is the only way I'll shop!! Love these suggestions

  • @matmooNZ
    @matmooNZ 5 років тому +210

    Sales tax being added to the displayed price is such a rort! I'm sure every single person that lives in a country where prices include tax can agree with me.

    • @theunitedstatesofgeorgia
      @theunitedstatesofgeorgia 5 років тому +7

      It's sucks but every county and state has different taxes so none of the labels would be right :/ It makes sense but its still annoying

    • @briannaouo5458
      @briannaouo5458 5 років тому +2

      I think bc tax is constantly changing they wouldn’t add it bc it’s not constant

    • @cmartin_ok
      @cmartin_ok 4 роки тому +2

      It sucks, because like in Europe, the ticket price should be what you are going to pay, tax included

    • @ricardocampos6517
      @ricardocampos6517 4 роки тому +1

      We are kinda used to it. You always need extra bucks for taxes. I always think having extra $2 per every 10 dollars.

    • @luuchoo93
      @luuchoo93 3 роки тому +2

      It’s actually a good idea. It reminds you about the actual price the store is charging you, and how much you end up paying to the government. Most people forget about the taxes otherwise. Both prices could be included tho

  • @saraward9754
    @saraward9754 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  2 роки тому

      Hi Sara! Thanks for watching. So glad you found it helpful!

  • @Desicuisine2022
    @Desicuisine2022 Рік тому

    Sara vous êtes très agréable à écouter, votre voix est relaxante et en plus je comprends tout ce que vous dites, car mon anglais est très basique ❤❤

  • @christinavasilopoulou1201
    @christinavasilopoulou1201 5 років тому +6

    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. 😄

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! I'm happy to help :)

  • @domystique
    @domystique 5 років тому +4

    Super helpful, especially the thrift shop section. I'm stoked to check that part out. Thank you!

  • @raywhitsell6614
    @raywhitsell6614 5 років тому +3

    Wow, was in NYC 2 weeks ago and was at that exact place you started your Video...as always well done! and Macy's always great value for the "Dockers"

  • @cmartin_ok
    @cmartin_ok 4 роки тому

    The only shop I try to get to when I've been to NYC is B&H ! Whether or not I'll ever manage to get to NYC again (from the UK) in my lifetime is another matter. Stay safe everyone

  • @MOSTACCIOLI852
    @MOSTACCIOLI852 5 місяців тому

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

  • @andersjohansson4934
    @andersjohansson4934 5 років тому +1

    Never heard of you before until today 2019-07-15. But now when i had watch'd several of your videos for the last 2 hours, i suddenly feel that urgent feeling to go to NYC! (Excuse my bad english grammar. Im Swedish) Great channel! ;)

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому

      Thank you! I hope you subscribed (if you haven't already)! 😊

  • @dennisedejesus5405
    @dennisedejesus5405 5 років тому +1

    As someone who's interned around Garment District, companies can run sample sales of 50-70% of retail price. I once ran a sale where I sold men's shirts from $7-$10. :D

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому

      Wow that is amazing! As someone who works in this industry, do you think that ChicMi is the best site to hear about Sample Sales?

    • @dennisedejesus5405
      @dennisedejesus5405 5 років тому

      @@SarahFunky I've never heard about ChicMi until this video but I think I'll give it a try :D

  • @rubychancey1515
    @rubychancey1515 3 роки тому +1

    Loved your video. Give us more. Please show more thrift stores and merchandise close ups. Love it

  • @pgarcia755
    @pgarcia755 5 років тому +6

    I love your videos!!! They are so helpful!
    Is there anyway you can make a video about rooftops that ppl can go for free or pay to take pics???? Like with the Empire State Building in the background?
    PLS?? Take care

  • @vickenator
    @vickenator 5 років тому +2

    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
    @puzzlingcentaur 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @hydeliberaadanhoun2184
    @hydeliberaadanhoun2184 5 років тому +15

    Hi you forgot to mention Burlington, Marshall, Tj maxx or Woodbury? Also I think there's also a zara shop in Soho

    • @Lula0021
      @Lula0021 5 років тому +2

      I was thinking of those exact same places, much cheaper than the ones she mentioned

    • @kelvinaconnor749
      @kelvinaconnor749 5 років тому +1

      Hiii..are all these stores u mentioned in one area and if so where?

  • @middlemarie4430
    @middlemarie4430 5 років тому +2

    Thank you.very helpful. I have been to New York twice and i had no idea about the 110 dollar law.

  • @augustya7543
    @augustya7543 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Sarah ! This e are cool shades you are wearing at 2:11 do you wanna tell me where did you get that from ?

  • @felix121984
    @felix121984 2 роки тому

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

  • @vitoriafra444
    @vitoriafra444 5 років тому +3

    I'm brazilian going to NYC this xmas. I loved your content. Thanks so much!

  • @Cherrymeanscherished
    @Cherrymeanscherished 3 роки тому

    I love De Janeiro in NYC too it's super affordable women's clothing!

  • @jesdecruz8383
    @jesdecruz8383 5 років тому +1

    This is of great help to me! Flying to NY from Singapore in August! Weeee time to shop till I drop!

  • @DanielA-nl9nv
    @DanielA-nl9nv 5 років тому +2

    I think thrift shopping in NYC would be awesome.

  • @juliejensen7370
    @juliejensen7370 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad Century 21 survived 9/11. I haven't been there since before then and must come back to NY to visit!

  • @nash-l4s
    @nash-l4s Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing :). But where are these stores located?

  • @anaem956
    @anaem956 7 днів тому

    ❤❤SUMMARY : Avoid taxes buying under a 110 USD ; Century 21 ( Flag store is at 21 Day St ); sample sales pop up shops - check the internet ; European stores -not interesting for a Europeans ; city opera thrift shop - second hand ; near the latter vintage thrift shop ( closed on Saturday ) ; ***Nordstrom Rack it is similar to Century 21 at Union Square , there are farmers markets on week ends at Union Sq; the cheapest one in NY second hand at the East Village : “Goldwater Thriftique “ ; also at East Village : L Train vintage and Tokyo 7 , thanks ❤

  • @SeanCakaBroncoFan623
    @SeanCakaBroncoFan623 5 років тому

    Awesome video! I would suggest Five and Below on 5th Ave. Everything is $5 and below. They even have NYC apparel. And, I would suggest Canal St.

  • @shaheershujaat2223
    @shaheershujaat2223 5 років тому +3

    Fantastic video about shopping in New York sarah i love watching your youtube videos so much that they are quite pretty nice and you are an amazing beautiful youtuber well done ❤️❤️❤️

  • @thegeneral123
    @thegeneral123 5 років тому +1

    I remember hoovering up the bargains in Century 21 in 2004. Just by ground zero. Grabbed some amazing deals.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому

      Yes they have great deals!

    • @vickenator
      @vickenator 5 років тому

      I probably bumped into you there once or twice. Ugh bought so much stuff but it was all so awesome.

  • @anudarichingis6585
    @anudarichingis6585 5 років тому +1

    i just came from nyc and im crying while watching this video

  • @trevortyron1068
    @trevortyron1068 5 років тому +1

    Thanks very much dear for making us feel safe and secure about the expenditure threats of Nyc , inform us on how to find an apartment in My NYC

  • @najmehjahani5897
    @najmehjahani5897 3 роки тому +2

    Many thankssssss for all the useful videos that you've been made. I really like them. The only thing that I want to say is that the background music is too loud.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you like the videos. Thanks for the tip

  • @sisteroliver1469
    @sisteroliver1469 5 років тому +1

    Sarah H&M is Spanish and we don’t have those 2 other shops in Europe

    • @heroicDale
      @heroicDale 5 років тому

      Sister Oliver which 2 other shops??

  • @WebGuy1000
    @WebGuy1000 5 років тому

    The park shown in the baground of the “shopping tips” screen at 0:46, what’s the name of that park?

  • @bjornschauland6418
    @bjornschauland6418 5 років тому +1

    Such a great video! Love all your fantastic tips for NYC! I‘m going to visit in september and i’m thrilled. 🙌🏼

  • @me-bg6vm
    @me-bg6vm 3 роки тому

    Hope you showed more the items in each store so we could get to see them.

  • @pantehakian1309
    @pantehakian1309 5 років тому +3

    Topshop is the European version of H&M? H&M is European from Sweden. But a very informative video. Thanks

  • @ISAE81657
    @ISAE81657 4 роки тому

    Sarah...you made my day! thanks for this video!!!

  • @annaontour4346
    @annaontour4346 5 років тому +1

    Cool video! Please be advised that H&M is not an American brand. It's actually from Sweden, Europe

  • @trevortyron1068
    @trevortyron1068 5 років тому +1

    Great job , I also wished u made this deeper and broader by showing for electronic appliances , grocery

  • @JD4A84
    @JD4A84 2 роки тому

    Can you do a review on some of the best art galleries to shop at?

  • @vkendrick904
    @vkendrick904 5 років тому

    Love your videos. I frequent NYC 3 to 4 times s year. Will check some of these places out

  • @ryankeeling2406
    @ryankeeling2406 2 роки тому

    From UK going new York near Christmas could you possibly do a vid showing best places for food without being robbed off thanks

  • @jwatley313
    @jwatley313 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Sarah i love your videos!

  • @trippin224
    @trippin224 5 років тому +17

    Background music could be turned down a little

  • @Eeltje13
    @Eeltje13 2 роки тому

    Hi Sarah! Can you recommend another designer outlet store now that century 21 is closed? Thanks a bunch!

  • @luuchoo93
    @luuchoo93 3 роки тому +1

    Century 21 closed permanently if I’m not mistaken

  • @remmerplasier6687
    @remmerplasier6687 5 років тому +10

    I am pretty sure that H&M is the european version of H&M 😂😂

  • @jenniferhall6055
    @jenniferhall6055 5 років тому +15

    Topshop is nothing like H&M in UK!
    H&M is v cheap and more like Zara in my opinion!

    • @Flobell1100
      @Flobell1100 5 років тому

      New look is cheeper and is in NYC

  • @ThomasKarlsson1977
    @ThomasKarlsson1977 5 років тому

    Great video, Sarah! I’m putting some of the shops on my bucket list. Shopping in Manhattan is expensive. I personally rather shop for clothes on Fordham road in the Bronx. Theres a pretty decent Gap outlet, Old Navy, Modell’s and others but much cheaper than Manhattan. Also they have $1 Dominican ice cream. Or I go to Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, NJ. Overall much lower prices and also lower sales tax.

  • @zavla3844
    @zavla3844 2 роки тому +1

    Update: 2022.. according to my research century 21 filed bankruptcy on 2020 :( they closed

  • @kathyfunk249
    @kathyfunk249 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic tips Sarah!!!

  • @thomasmooney2449
    @thomasmooney2449 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Sarah, Just wondering if Century 21 is still open. I heard they filed for bankruptcy during the pandemic

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Thomas! They are closed, but I have heard they plan on reopening.

    • @thomasmooney2449
      @thomasmooney2449 3 роки тому

      @@SarahFunky Thanks for the reply Sarah

  • @maxstlmx
    @maxstlmx 5 років тому

    I bought with nice prices at Nordstrom rack at 6th av with 31st , nice brands at strong discount, something like century21 but bit little than it ...

  • @pamelajohnson2748
    @pamelajohnson2748 5 років тому

    TFS Sarah I plan on visiting NYC in the future.

  • @worldtravelrafhat7886
    @worldtravelrafhat7886 5 років тому

    Thank you Sarah for sharing. It is very useful and helpful information ℹ️

  • @vicentebaez2628
    @vicentebaez2628 5 років тому +1

    4:30
    h&m Swedish brand
    Top Shop British brand
    Both are EU brands lol

  • @defeattheenemy3788
    @defeattheenemy3788 5 років тому +1

    Great job Sarah! I'm a new subbie

  • @ellona3645
    @ellona3645 5 років тому +2

    lol I'm at NYC and I got an internship at SoHo right beside TopShop

  • @supersadhero4647
    @supersadhero4647 5 років тому +1

    urban jungle in Brooklyn. Best thrift store evaaa

  • @tiamarrow6366
    @tiamarrow6366 5 років тому +2

    I’m a Long Island native and honestly, since I don’t get on the train and go into the city very often, this video is definitely very helpful

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому

      Well, I hope now you have an excuse to hop on the train to NYC :) Thanks for your kind words about the video!

  • @wittington69
    @wittington69 5 років тому

    Hi I've just got back from a week in new York, it was a great holiday and your tips helped, thankyou 😊 🇬🇧

  • @Jacquee22
    @Jacquee22 5 років тому

    Yay, just got in on a sample sale. Thanks hun.

  • @timothysmith3191
    @timothysmith3191 5 років тому +2

    Always love your NYC vids😍💗👍🖤

  • @preeyadame5071
    @preeyadame5071 5 років тому +1

    We watched your video before we are going to NY. It is very helpful. Too bad that I saw this video during I am at the airport.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +1

      Well I'm glad that you were able to get some tips from my videos :) Thank you!

    • @preeyadame5071
      @preeyadame5071 5 років тому

      Sarah Funk Yes, we quite get a lot of tips. We love the taco no.1 so, yummy. We might passed you during you do this video. We were stayed at Millenium Hilton. It is very convenient. Would love to see the video about best area to stay in the short time such medium price if we can afford. Thank you.

  • @CheatDayEats
    @CheatDayEats 5 років тому +1

    I hate shopping in NYC 😂😂 but I loooove your tips

  • @Carolinanyc
    @Carolinanyc 3 роки тому

    Where is located Bershka in NYC? 😱😱
    Would love to go.

  • @mmorandin
    @mmorandin 5 років тому +2

    Love your channel

  • @ChaiWithSangita
    @ChaiWithSangita 5 років тому

    Yes queen!! Letting everyone in on awesome secrets

  • @aprilr4855
    @aprilr4855 4 роки тому

    Loved the video Sarah! Where would you recommend going to get the best deals for souvenirs?

  • @daviddelgadillo4881
    @daviddelgadillo4881 2 роки тому

    Omg just 3 years after your video and TopShop and Century 21 closed by Covid

  • @purposemind8895
    @purposemind8895 5 років тому +1

    I LOVE NYC! Great video! Cheers 💚💚💚

  • @shopping-magasins-decorati87
    @shopping-magasins-decorati87 2 роки тому +1

    Great content!

  • @lindaandcara
    @lindaandcara 5 років тому +3

    Thank you, Sarah, for this video! It’s exactly what I’ve been wishing for.

    • @SarahFunky
      @SarahFunky  5 років тому +3

      My pleasure! I hope you have fun shopping!

  • @widetubevision4423
    @widetubevision4423 5 років тому +6

    I don't buy designer brands. I am just an ordinary middle aged man who shops at Kmart or Target.

  • @marianuques7789
    @marianuques7789 2 роки тому

    Hi now that Century 21 is close there is any other place to buy designer brand discounted?

  • @seco1671
    @seco1671 3 роки тому +1

    century21 is closed where could i go?

  • @lea738
    @lea738 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this information! I am doing research for my first trip to NYC and I’m so glad I found your channel. I wasn’t planning on doing much shopping, but I am now!! I am definitely going to check out some of the vintage spots. 😄

  • @worldtravelrafhat7886
    @worldtravelrafhat7886 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing Sarah!

  • @PeacefulStreetsMadinah
    @PeacefulStreetsMadinah 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing useful tips with us.

  • @ceciliasophie8541
    @ceciliasophie8541 5 років тому +7

    Actually H&M is European too :) but I love the video, thank you!! 💓

  • @tls0501
    @tls0501 4 роки тому

    I won’t like to get a Balmain blazer at a discount price. Any recommendations?

  • @shakilahmed5346
    @shakilahmed5346 5 років тому

    if i could go to new yourk, i would enjoy the city with your help. thanks