Dakota Group Sample Sale

Only the BEST Sample Sales in Vancouver :) Dakota Group in Yaletown holds the awesomest sample sales three times a year. I discovered them some years back and have been addicted to sample sales every since. Of course, I am on the mailing list and I receive a notice of their sales. These sales are time limited, only run for five days, I try to get to the sale at least once during that time. This week, I aimed for heading over there right after work but I ended up being too tired from work so I could not get myself off the bus and to head over to Yaletown. I figured, oh well, this time I will have to miss the sale. But on Friday night, I received an email from Dakota stating that on Saturday, there is an additional 25% off the last ticketed /mark down price. WHAT?!?! Hell, yeah, I'm heading over to the sale!!! I picked up some amazing items at ridiculous prices! Cream top (top photo) by Zokai for $17.50 + 25% off, Black Sheer with funky designs Peasant top (middle photo) by Sinéquanone marked off four times at $18.00 + 25% off, and Oxmo black pants with silver pinstripes (bottom photo) marked off four times to $23.00 and additional 25% off, the grand total? $47.00!! I have never spent so little at any of their sample sales!!! I usually have to withdraw $300 cash (cash only at these sales) from my bank account before heading over there because even though these sample items are marked down to 50% off retail, depending on which designer, it can still cost quite a bit of money (worth it!). Especially the European or British designers, the imports cost a little more :) This time, I was only in there for about 20 minutes because my parking meter was up, I can normally spend up to an hour, but I also had to move it along because my father was expecting me to pick him up at the airport. I didn't realize Dakota had moved store fronts (obviously, I did not read the email or else I would have noticed the address change) and ended up walking around Yaletown looking for it. Eventually, I found it and realized I only had a few minutes left on my meter (was shopping and hitting other sample sales on the blocks). But I could not NOT go in as this is the reason WHY I was in Yaletown! So lucky for my bank account, I only ended up with a few items and total cost was under $50. I love the new store front, beautiful and much bigger than their last venue. I guess they just moved into this suite because it was pretty messy. I spoke to the lady who runs this group and she told me it would be really organized and ready for the next sale. She carried a lot more accessories this time and I would have loved to pick up a scarf or belt or make up purse but I was focused on running my eyes along the clothing racks. :) I love shopping and I love clothes and I really love these sample sales.....