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3.0 of 5 stars.
Filenes is a great place to find great bargains!! Long lines but if that doesn't bother you...have fun!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How I miss the Filene's on Michigan Avenue in Chicago :(The view is amazing. The clothes are not. You will find me at Loehmanns for all my discount clothing needs.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've found some great things here, how good the deal is seems to depend on turnover and retail calendars. I would not be distracted by the token Armani etc items, they seem to be the absolute worst...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this the best filene's in NYC probably,but like any large dept. store that carries last years fashions, it is a definite hit or miss! This time I came into town, it was a hit for sure! I was able...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting in the line of death. Fifteen people waiting, one indifferent cashier.Why can this place not serve it's customers??
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The map here is wrong; it's right below the DSW at 40 E 4th St / Union Square South, not at the NE corner of the Union Square area.Anyway, this had a lot of discounted name-brand and designer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This location USED to have a very good selection of men clothes. Recently they have disappeared and the clearance section is gone. There was a time I could easily spend over $200 here with no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, the amount of money I was tempted to spend here since Filene's decided to add higher end clothing to the usual selection of mid-range women's clothing. Sure, I've always been a Filene's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didnt like this shop much. people were so rude. there were no good collection. Lot of cheap dress that isn't reliable
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So Rude and yet so cheap which to choose.....Went there to get a hat it was a cold day and didn't have mine....ask a staff member where the hat is was told OVER THERE..... OK...what happened to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only had time to check out the first floor of the women's clothing, but from what I saw...liked it. Lots of designer clothes for good prices. I picked up a handful of clothes from the Free People...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from Filenes basement of Union square is just AMAZING. I have come here numerous times just to take pictures and sit and the chairs next to the window and just people watch. Just like the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the view of Union Square from the big glass windows up at Filene's. Whenever I find myself in the area, I like to see what they have, and have recently come home with a plain white Suzi Chin...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Filene's basement in general. They have great finds for office wear and a reliable supply of stockings and tights. I've always been able to find great Calvin Klein suiting, French Connection...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Easily accessible from Palladium, so I shall return here to see if there's something I missed!it seems like an upgraded Ross w/ lots and lots more items. I thought this would be a thrift store w/...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome for staples (hue tights - 50% of retail), towels, sheets, gloves etc. As far as clothing goes - if you're willing to dig a bit, you can find some steals. Case in point, I snagged...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives me a total headache when it comes to looking for clothes - but I always find great accessories, especially ECHO scarves and gloves for way less than regular retail!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found the exact jacket I was looking for! I just knew I wanted a thin jacket with small zipper pockets. And I found it in my size and the perfect color. Score! It is a Calvin Kiein. Originally...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Paging Mr. "White to customer service""Paging Ms. Brown to 4th floor registers""Mr. White, phone call line 2""Ms Brown, please come to 5th floor front line""An associate from Menswear please call...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rocks. I went on a whim last night after work because I was badly in need of a real winter coat, not the half-ass thing I keep pretending is a real winter coat. Ding. (and I'm a picky one, so yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there yesterday to look for a nightgown for my Halloween costume. I found the perfect one, and it was at a great price. I also picked up some really nice tights, some Spanx, and a few French...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I"m not one to review department stores. Frankly: Who cares? And also--who needs Yelp for an opinion on Filene's Basement? I will say this: The man chairs in Filene's offer the best damn views of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
although some of their house brands are overpriced, i did find a couple of things in the stuff they get from places like mr. sids in boston to be a good deal. also, some of the clearance stuff was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Manhattan in August and stumbled upon Filene's...Wound up getting a pair of Paige denim jeans for $100 off their retail price. Score! I seriously stare at my Filene's Basement plastic bag now...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 pairs of Paper jeans (that fit) 49 dollars each = 1 happy camper_C$
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dude! So many cool things for the Fall!I was at the zoo that is Century 21 during lunch and coming here after work was a refreshing change from mad woman tossing clothes around. Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not afraid to admit I'm a discount shopper. I love getting a good deal (sample sales, Filene's, DSW, or TJ Maxx) and I always go into Filene's hoping for the best. Their shoe selection is kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been shopping at TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Ross for years. I can't stand how disorganized and messy the forementioned stores are. Filene's was a breath of fresh air, and I wish they had a Filene's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This store, while full of discounts, is more organized and less crowded than you might expect. Accordingly, the discounts are not as extreme as some other places. The women's selection is mighty -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really good experience at Filene's basement. I was shopping for a women's suit and they had lovely ones for under $100. The brands also seemed pretty good if that's your thing. They also have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally unorganized and it's a mess but if you want to find a great bargain on clothes, shoes, home decor and luggage bring your combat boots and GI Jane gear and dig in.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For all of you out there who watch What Not to Wear, Stacy and Clinton are always sending people to Filene's Basement. They have great brands at discounted prices. Once, I got a pair of CK jeans for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a discount store, it's pretty decent and organized, and significantly better than their Avenue of the Americas location. There's a good selection of women's clothing from the Vault, most of it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a Filene's this is a great store. Well organized, jam packed with deals but not overstuffed, and the staff is pretty helpful. A good selection of sheets, and if you have the time to sift through...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies ladies ladies... you don't go here for anything more than the following 2 categories of items...1. Sheets and towels! This location has a nice selection 500 thread counts- always and RL towels...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this location over the other ones for some strange reason, it seems bigger and the selection is better. I like Filene's since it seems neater then its discount department store counterparts,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since when is the basement in the roof? Anyway this is the type of store to browse and round and get lucky. I wouldn't go here if you are looking for something specific because you will be very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SOmetimes you;re lucky in this large, multi-floor place. Well located.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'll do fine if you remember shopping here is akin to hunting for clothes in a thrift store: there are gems to be found in the piles of fuschia power suits, but only if you're patient. Sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Filene's Basement and you place the store at the top of the building? I only have luck with jeans and sunglasses at this location. Joe's for $59...not bad. Bought a couple of pairs for my cousins in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Filene may be a perfectly nice, sweet woman, but her basement sure is full of crap. After having ascended four stories on the escalators (because her basement is on the 4th floor), your emerge into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me so angry on Wed night. Shopping should be therapeutic, not rage-inducing! The store is messy as hell and finally when I found some things to try on.. the dressing room is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can get really crowded on the weekends, tons of tourists. The casual clothes area seems to get overrun and is discombobulated. I am not a fan for having to search for things. I have always had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place. Whenever anyone suggests shopping there, I have to have my memory prodded and prodded - I blank out on it- it's that horrid.The last time I went was last week. The roomie was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So HERE is the real deal with Filene's...It takes me like an hour to find two things to try on because the store is always messier than my bedroom after a week long drinking binge and they pack every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge fan. Huge huge fan. TONS of deals on hot clothes... I got a gorgeous Betsey Johnson evening gown for around 50 bux... SWEEET! They also have a fantastic home section... nice large paintings,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED this store. Especially the shoes. Jessica Simpson gun metal, sling back platform party shoes - $59.94 with 70% off! $17.98. And a pair of sexy brown suede ankle boots, same price as above,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Filene's Basement has a great men's department and has kicked it up a notch offering more brandd than the basic Calvin Klein, Polo, Nautica, Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland markdowns from last season....
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised that i havent written a review yet for this place... Interesting...So this place has like 3 floors. They have this "security" guard that keeps a mental note of the incoming people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was quite surprised when I arrived here after reading all of the "horror" stories of other Yelpers about this place. I went on a Saturday, about 2:00... and guess what... it was a bit busy. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons to look at/through, but the store was pretty put together, and their weren't mobs of people to get past. Seems like it has to be one of those places you need to frequent on a regular basis...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a couple of cute cocktail/party dresses here for cheap. Wish we have this in LA...its much better than Marshalls or Ross over here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dunno why I can never find something to buy when I go into Filene's,the clothings seems kinda old fashion. I somewhat managed to get something cute from the other location at 6th Avenue. I will pop in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A bit disppointed with the selection. As big as this place is, you have do have to wonder, who is buying these things?!? Okay, not everything is terrible, but the color choices are. The other thing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This location is just so-so in the several years I have been going there. I have not really found clothes that I like. I have found luggage, candles, towels, sheets and assorted marked-down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Patience is a virtue here. enough scouring and you'll surely find a gem or three. prices can be a little high but if youre working corporate environments its worth it. a lot less stressful than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know that stereotype with Asians always looking for a deal? Yeah well I'm about to keep perpetuating that stereotype. Round and round it goes in my family and since it's so ingrained in my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've got a budget and you can handle the likes of Marshalls, Daffy's, Macy's and Loehman's then Filene's is your spot! The one on Union Square is hands down the best location in NYC. Well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here (specifically the 2nd flr where the clothes are), I get a massive headache. Yes, I admit that sometimes you find yourself on a good day where the new stock has just come in and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now we're talking business. Unlike the store on 6th Av., I do actually find great deals on clothing, sunglasses, undergarments ( ; ] ) and yeah...that's about it. Try it!!Don't even think you'll ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The worse thing about having a shopping addiction is going into a place like Filene's and not finding ANYTHING you want! Sure they have rows and rows of stuff, but the selections are wimpy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's smack dab in the middle of Union Square, one of my favorite places to shop. So each time I'm here I'm hopeful that I'll walk away with a deal, doesn't always work that way, half the time I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I still don't know how I really feel about Filene's. It isn't affordable for my budget but it is for someone who usually buys expensive designer clothes from boutiques. It isn't too hard to find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's the Blazement! (don't ask, it's a long story...or rather, ask Natasha A!)Amen to Sam on lines of Jewish women who don't pay retail...I am definitely a descendant of a long line of women who spend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Because I grew up going to the one in Boston, all others seem lame. Mainly because only the main Boston store has "automatic markdown." In the Boston store, each price tag has a set of dates. if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm no fashion major. however, i think i know a thing or two about what's hot and not, popular brands, up and coming styles/trends, etc. Filene's buyers must lack that kind of skill. i don't mean to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that I got an awesome pair of Rock & Republics there for under $100 (vs $200 in dept stores). Service is terrible/scary/frightening, I think I got scolded about 5 times during the 10" I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freaking love Filene's. Go when you have a couple cappucinos in your system and a fairly full wallet because you will undoubtedly find some excellent steals in this place...you just have to be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a 100% cashmere sweater for about $50, and sexy earmuffs to boot.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love this place... Everything you could ever want in on 6 floors of this great building. Make sure you hit up the top floor for shoes (although DSW has more of a selection)
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You've gotta have the blood of the shopper to love Filene's. Luckily, I come from a long line of Jewish women who would rather die than pay retail, thus I love Filenes. But more importantly, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some fun stuff, not too expensive if you search, and perfect for finding costume andor theme-worthy items. I don't think it's necessarily a time-sucking place, unless you're the sort who is attracted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go on a weekday morning and give yourself a time limit. It's easy to get sucked in to this place and spend hours upon hours browsing the racks, trying things on and stockpiling a signficant amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh, Filene's Basement. I just found a red pencil skirt there today, originally priced at $54, marked down to $19.95, marked down AGAIN to $14.97!My first few times going there I didn't know what to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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The latest and greatest in the Filene's Basement chain in New York City. This branch is an immense deviation from all of the others, which are disappointing in their selection and merchandise. This ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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The latest and greatest in the Filene's Basement chain in New York City. This branch is an immense ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The famed Boston-based retailer adheres to a very attractive markdown policy - twenty-five percent off the already-reduced price after two weeks on the floor, and up to seventy-five percent after a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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