Cannon1 Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 Prime Outlets (Williamsburg, VA). 2006 had 1st BF. Opened at MIDNIGHT. ALL stores participated. (Bose, Carter, LLBean, etc...). Convenient, with a opening at 12 am, allowed folks to be in & out, and still hit other stores prior to their opening.
Tessangel Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 Hmm I will have to check and see if they are having any deal around me. We have two different outlet places. :)
Cannon1 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Posted October 6, 2007 http://www.primeoutlets.com/ Since first year, there was ALOT of traffic congestion by 10:30pm prior Hence, recon your route ahead of time.Local & county law enforcement was on hand, and plan on increasing their presence this year. Literally, there were 6 mile backups in southern directions (Fr Rchmnd), and northern (Fr Hmptn Rds). Hint: Parking was at a premium, by 11pm overflow parking just south at F Lion was being used, but traffic was not being directed/still allowed into Prime Outlet. Meaning, if you elected to pull into Prime Outlet's parking, you spent 15min circling about, then went to overflow. Midnight opening definitely had it's advantages. Friends were 40mi away at Rchmnd CC. Made only one stop at 'Prime (LeCreuset @ $300+ w/%45 discount). Was at Rchmnd CC by 2am-#3 in line. Will have as 1st visit on list again this year. Oh, and seasonal temps on first experience. Williamsburg was balmy/60 degrees, while inland at Rchmnd was 40 degrees with parkas & blankets - just 40 mile away!!!
mrn8 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Prime Outlets in Pleasant Prairie, WI (just North of IL/WI border on I-94) was open at midnight last year, but not all the shops opened up. In fact, those that didn't open up right away pretty much opened late, because store managers couldn't find places to park.
fairydustcrissy Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Premium outlets do this as well. And it is chaos! But so fun :)
Steakgoddess Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I hit the Prime Outlets over here and scored nicely when they opened at Midnight.
Christy Garner Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 The Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove will be open again at Midnight this year. I have already inquired and I am interested in starting my adventure there before heading to walmart, best buy, target, etc.
christib327 Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 Does anyone know about the outlets in Ohio?
llist Posted October 15, 2007 Posted October 15, 2007 I didn't go last year but my mom and I were up at Jeffersonville a few weeks ago and one of the sales people told me they are doing it again... Not sure if its the whole outlet center or a few stores... from what I heard about last year... it was absolutely nuts!!!
kselzer Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 I didn't go last year but my mom and I were up at Jeffersonville a few weeks ago and one of the sales people told me they are doing it again... Not sure if its the whole outlet center or a few stores... from what I heard about last year... it was absolutely nuts!!!Jeffersonville, Ohio was absolutely nuts last year!! I went along with some family and we went down early thank goodness because if we hadn't we would've been stuck on the freeway. It was backed up for miles and miles any direction. Some people were pulling off the side of the freeway parking their car on the berm or grass and jumping the fence...yeah smart...the police were promptly having all those cars towed it was quite funny to watch all the cars getting towed. Like duh you can't park on the freeway even if it is BF! We managed to get out of there with what we wanted and back into our town for shopping in the morning -- but not early enough to get in any lines or anything of course.
jlouie Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Yea, I am intersted in what sorts of deals they have. Is the Coach outlet super discounted?
christib327 Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Jeffersonville, Ohio was absolutely nuts last year!! I went along with some family and we went down early thank goodness because if we hadn't we would've been stuck on the freeway. It was backed up for miles and miles any direction. Some people were pulling off the side of the freeway parking their car on the berm or grass and jumping the fence...yeah smart...the police were promptly having all those cars towed it was quite funny to watch all the cars getting towed. Like duh you can't park on the freeway even if it is BF! We managed to get out of there with what we wanted and back into our town for shopping in the morning -- but not early enough to get in any lines or anything of course.Would you do it again?
toebaby Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Yea, I am intersted in what sorts of deals they have. Is the Coach outlet super discounted?I believe it was only 10% last year, but super packed. There line was 50+ people outside the door.
dee16 Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 The Woodbury Outlet in New York open around 12am. The line starts around 8pm. The line to get in the store is crazy.
Vol Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Did anyone go to the outlets in Illinois (Aurora) last year? I'm heading up that way for Thanksgiving this year to visit family and I'm wondering if I should start there before the early morning shopping begins. Is it worth it? Traffic issues or tips? Good sales? Any info, tips, or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!
fairydustcrissy Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 I believe it was only 10% last year, but super packed. There line was 50+ people outside the door.It was 10% off here as well, at Premium Outlets. And the line was about 300 or so deep by midnight...it was insanity. The line stretched all thru the mall, and all across the parking lot. The way the mall is set up...thats a LOOOONG line!
Mom in Ark Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 The closest outlet mall I have is in Branson MO. Tanger is opening at Midnight!!!
kselzer Posted October 24, 2007 Posted October 24, 2007 Would you do it again?I'm sure thinking about doing it again...haven't completely decided yet. If I do go I will be showing up early again. Not to necessarily get in a line at the store but to avoid all the traffic issues.
krolyat Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 For anyone that does the Rehobeth prime outlets we were in the Coach outlet earlier this year and one of the employees said they were going to be having a big sale on black friday and possible opening at midnight as well.
ericaj1 Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 I believe it was only 10% last year, but super packed. There line was 50+ people outside the door.my coach outlet was only letting people in that had a certain coupon. when xx left the store, xx were allowed to go in. extremely controlled!
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