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January 2024 by Erick Helena
I wish they still use the Santa Ana store
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January 2024 by Y P.
First time visiting and I was not disappointed. We grabbed some great items. We we surprised at inventory and organization was solid. Can't wait to return!
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December 2023 by Vanessa C.
I've been here a couple of times , and both times has been a successful shopping experience. Make sure to follow them on IG because they post the schedule of brands that will be on sale for that week. The service has always been great here. They have a variety of items for sale. From beach towels , backpacks , clothes and even hot hair tools. They always sell good quality brands with an affordable price .
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December 2023 by Michael Bonior
Absolutely awesome deals ! Throughout the year sales from your favorite surf snow skate lifestyle brands often 50-75% off ! I’ve been coming to these sales for years now and always come away with a bag of clothes for myself and some things to sell ! The space is big , clean and lots of parking , no dressing rooms tho , so try on at the spot ! Keep in the know on Eventbrite and Instagram ! My favorites have been Vuori , BYLT , Brixton etc !
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October 2023 by Jasmine D.
Follow alternative retail on instagram for their latest sales and updates! Reserve your entry ticket via their link on eventbrite. In past experiences, I found that it is best to always have a ticket just in case security checks, but sometimes they will let you in without. Upon entry, you're given a wristband and a clear plastic bag to hold your Went to the Tilly's sale on Wednesday. This location appears to be larger than the Santa Ana one and a bit more organized. Shoes were 50% off retail price and clothing was 65% off!
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September 2023 by Brad Thomas
Vuori sale was very sad. Just a couple racks of clothing. Big disappointment.
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September 2023 by Dani S.
Like everything in life, there's pros and cons. A friend of mine told me about this place, so we finally came here one day for one of their sales. In order to not have to stand in a looooong line in the waitlist line, you would have to follow and as soon as a new event is posted within 2 min go online to get a ticket, which is almost humanly impossible. Unfortunately, I tried to get tickets after 5min and couldn't get a ticket. So I had to wait in the waitlist line to go in. The line is about an hour long, sometimes longer depending on when you go. Earlier in the sale usually boost longer lines, however as the sale goes on, the inventory dwindles, so going in the first 3 days is highly recommended. Once you go inside, they give you a clear plastic bag and begin the fight in the "battle ground" that is the warehouse. It's stressful and time consuming to go through all the items in the racks. They are usually by size but sometimes not. They only give you an hour to do your battle, i mean shopping. So it's rather stressful, and there's no changing rooms so you don't know how things fit. I wore super tight clothes so I can try items on top of my own clothes. The pro is you get deeply discounted brand name items, the reason for that is the items did not pass quality control. Eg, stains, zipper that's too long, too short, hem too long or short, string tie without caps, small hole or tear. Make sure you inspect carefully before you purchase.
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August 2023 by Noemi
Love it! It's worth coming in and exploring your options! Friendly staff!
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July 2023 by Paul Ruiz
Great sale for O'Neil today.
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July 2023 by Caroline H.
Pretty well organized, pretty good deals for the retail price but not great for the quality of the items. Vuori sale is definitely the best by far! Would definitely recommend! I love that the brands are always changing!
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June 2023 by Dylan Astrup
Great discounts, just make sure you inspect whatever you find before you buy it since they’re all returns and final sale.
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June 2023 by Abby M.
Their manager was rude and seemed clueless. Although there are great deals, MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR RECEIPT. We bought 2 luggages. One that literally said carry on and another check in luggage. There are huge signs saying carry on bags were 89 and check in bags were 100. When we checked our receipt they charged both as $100 check in bags. Manager said even though it says carry on, it's actually a check in. What? It literally says carry on bag on it but apparently they have to go with what the "system" scanned it as. So we exchanged and got the bigger check in bag since the smaller carry on was the same price.
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June 2023 by Julie L.
I've worked in some capacity of merchandise all my life; textiles, manufacturing, screen printing, etc. I love a brand wholesale experience when I get a chance. And so do my kids! :DI forget how I stumbled across my 1st Alternative Retail on Eventbrite. Probably a happy algorithm that I manifested; lol. AR has 2 locations in Santa Ana & Tustin. Everything is apx 50-60% from what I can gather. Current and last season surplus. Some of the customers scream resellers but to each their own.Things I bought:@Herschel sale: Simpsons x Herschel backpack $35, bifold wallet $15, camo insulated metal tumbler $10-15(?), Simpsons baseball snapback $15. Luggage and sunglasses looked nice but I didn't buy them. Hubs got sunglasses.@Volcom sale: fitted cap $15, boys button up $20, boys sweatshirt $20, boys sandals $15; super spongy/shock absorbent!@RVCA: $15 boys shorts, $25 men's boardshorts, $15 hats, & $19.99 skateboards?!!This week is RVCA. Next week is Boardriders (Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong.) Bylt, Olukai, and Aloha have been brands in the past. It's worth a gander if you're in the area. Tickets are free on Eventbrite; find RA and follow them!! I've never had a problem getting my time slot on tickets but if it is sold out, you can go and wait in the standby. People typically line up and they let you in at the start of each hour...so you really don't need to get in line 30 mins in advance! The last time I showed up at 4:40, knowing the 4:00 crowd had started thinning out. I walked right in through the standby and took less than 20 mins to shop & get out. They didn't even scan me for RVCA!!Highly recommend for your discounted retail therapy needs!!
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May 2023 by Ann M.
10/10 would highly recommend!Make sure to get your tickets ahead at Eventbrite, or you can do the standby line. I went to the Volcom and Herschel sales, and they had great deals.
