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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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garment tour was interesting
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| Fri, Mar 23, 07 10:00 AM |
maryjmalek |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| My friend and I were very glad that we took the tour. It was very interesting and entertaining. Marla did a great job of managing the group and keeping it interesting. |
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Great Tour to get to know the Fashion District!
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| Fri, Mar 23, 07 10:00 AM |
mmesman |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| The Gotham Garment Center Insider Tour was fanatastic! Three hours flew by as we were introduced to designers and products at wholesale prices. It was helpful to get to know the fashion district for future trips and our guide was wonderful. |
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Highly Do Not Recommend This Tour -- RIP OFF
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| Wed, Mar 21, 07 10:00 AM |
BMorrison |
Female |
40-49 |
Unspecified |
Family With Children |
| Our tour guide, Marla, had NO fashion experience. We had 3 adults and 2 teenagers on the tour. Out of the 12 places listed we DID NOT go to all of them. One show room was closed. You saw selected "designer" names unrecognizable. The H&M, DAFFY's, and Felines Basement Discount Designer Store, which we went to outside of the tour, were great bargains with alot of designer merchandise. TJMaxx Store and Marshall's Store in NC have merchandise from known designers that put this tour to shame and you do not pay a "rip off" fee of $65 each. One showcase "Marla" took us to gave us a discount of only 2 to 3 dollars. The merchandise shown was of "poor" quality. On show room had only a small rack of approximately 30 items available to look at. Another bathing suit store sold unrecognizable name suits beginning at $100 and no one in our group purchased anything there. This was a waste of $65 per person and the tour was not even complete. I am very disappointed that your agency sold us a bill of goods. Our time in NYC was valuable and your "advertisement" made it sound to a teenager researching the internet you had access to purchase top names at 50-80% below retail. I am still waiting to see that merchandise. I bought nothing, my girlfriend bought nothing, and my 13 year old purchased 1 pair of shoes, a top and a dress which were no big deal. I guess when you spend 3 hours running in and out of buildings you puchase something for no real reason. The "tour" guide acted guilty that we were not impressed as we tried on not 1 single item. I would say "WARNING WARNING RIP OFF OF A TOUR". Save your $65 each and go shopping at all the glorious discount stores and vintage shops open to the public. When we booked this tour I asked for feedback from your company. I was told that only "6" people had responded with good remarks. I also asked if any of these so called sample sales were open to the public? I was told no they were not. This is false information. We saw "signs" at some places on the street announcing "sample sales". We stayed at the"Westin" Hotel. I showed the Hotel the information and they had never heard of your company or this tour. I will make sure it is not recommended at the hotel either. I am extremely disappointed and quite frankly feel a "refund" is in order. Again, we did not visit all the showrooms indicated by our not so knowledgeable tour guide. Most stores advertise "satisfaction guaranteed". Where do you stand behind this rip off tour????? FYI: My daughter purchased dresses valued at $450 for $50 at Daffy's Store. Great Place to Shop. She purchased designer Rock Port bluejeans valued at $200-$300 for $50 at Feline's Basement. Another great discount spot. Shop there my friends without any gimicks and a guarantee for your purchases. Brenda Morrison Charlotte, North Carolina |
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it was okay
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| Wed, Mar 21, 07 10:00 AM |
cgerber |
Female |
Under 20 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| it was okay. but i thought it would be a little different i wouldn't go on it again but i would for other people to see if they would like it. |
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Very fun!
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| Fri, Mar 16, 07 10:00 AM |
KirstenK |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| When I first booked the tour, I was not too sure if we would enjoy it. I have to admit it was one of the best parts of our vacation. Our guide was great and everyone was smiling at the end of the tour, despite the terrible weather. Even if you don't find something to purchase on the tour, which is nearly impossible, it is so interesting to learn about different designers and see what actually goes on in the world of fasion. I plan on booking another Shop Gotham tour for my next visit to New York, and I would recommend the Garment Center Tour in a heartbeat. |
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It was a very interesting experience.
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| Fri, Mar 2, 07 10:00 AM |
knichols |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I really enjoyed myself and Molly (my tour guide) was great!! |
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Interesting and informative with good advice
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| Fri, Jan 26, 07 10:00 AM |
GlinysWeller |
Female |
50-59 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| The tour captured the essence of the garment district and provided a good insight and interesting information. The tour visited about a dozen different venues and provided a wide variety of opportunities to try on and buy. There was no pressure from the guides or the hosts at the venues to buy anything. In addition lots of helpful fashion tips and anecdotes relating to the history of fashion added to the interest. My daughter and I enjoyed meeting the other people on the tour and the exchange of information and comparing of holiday notes. Both guides were excellent-charming and knowledgeable. |
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Shopper's Delight
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| Fri, Jan 12, 07 10:00 AM |
pwilson983 |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| What a great opporrunity to get into places the ordinary tourist would not have access! My entire group thoroughly enjoyed the outing and are going back with some very special "finds" that will make our friends back home very envious.
We will take another shopping tour with Shop Gotham when we return next year. |
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Great Intro to NYC Garment District Sample Sales
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| Wed, Nov 22, 06 10:00 AM |
akhobbs |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| We had a knowlegeable, well-organized, and fun tour guide. She did a great job of explaining how sample sales work in the garment district, which was helpful as everyone in our group were first-timers. We packed about as much into the 3 hours as was possible. The variety was interesting, in types and quality of garments and accessories, in price range, in venue, and in size of the sales.
The website suggestions were very helpful. Wear comfortable shoes, be prepared for the weather, eat before, tip your guide. Especially fun if you enjoy "the hunt" in shopping -- a very unique shopping experience!
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fun and informative!
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| Fri, Nov 10, 06 10:00 AM |
dpatthoff |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Holly was a great guide. We have visited NYC many times but never taken this particular tour before. it was neat to see what happens above the tourist street zone!We got a great deal on some beautiful coats! We would all like to do this again!
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