1421 Shoppe

For the love of all the bargains in the world, how did I not hear of this place before?
This is a nondescript storefront on Passyunk Ave — 1421 Passyunk to be exact. How nondescript? Well, there’s no sign. The metal shutters were down over the windows. Those who are not ‘in on the secret’ would have no idea it’s there. But the door was OPEN and was that ever a good thing.
They carry a large selection of women’s clothes, casual to dressy, velour to furs (yes, real fur as well as faux), sizes S to 3X, with some jewelry and handbags tossed in for good measure. Many, many name brands, all NWT — I picked up some Calvin Klein, Jones New York, and Ann Taylor pieces — all marked on the original tags north of $ 100, the most I spent on any one piece was $ 29.
I know what you’re thinking… at prices like these, they’ve got to be hot, right? Nope. It’s a legitimate business, been there for years according to my South Philly Aunt. They even take credit cards. This shops owners deal in remainder lots of designer clothing. These are the items not sold by major stores during their season run, consolidated and sold in groups at very low prices.
As they’re remainders, the stock changes daily, so if you see something, buy it. It does not go on sale, this IS the sale. It is by no means fancy — we’re talking racks of clothes, little heat, and a try-​on room in the back that reminds me of my days shopping at Lohemann’s. It is so so so worth the no-​frills.
Oh, shoot. I just let the secret out, didn’t i?