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Elegant Tightwad

545 8th Ave, Suite 401, New York City, NY 10018
Ranked #104 of 224 tours in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Dress like a diva, shop like a tightwad! Join NYC's original Garment Center Wholesale Shopping Tour. We've been taking shoppers behind the scenes in...... more » Owner description: Dress like a diva, shop like a tightwad! Join NYC's original Garment Center Wholesale Shopping Tour. We've been taking shoppers behind the scenes in the NYC Garment District since 2002 where they buy current season designer duds at wholesale and below. Other tours include East Village Bargainista, Uptown Consignment Crawl, and Accessory Addict & Customized Private Tours for your group or organization of 1 – 100 people. We’ve been seen on CBS, CNN, & media outlets worldwide. « less
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Canfield, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I've been on the Garment District tour twice and found great deals on unique items both times, so last week I tried the Accessories Tour. I was hoping to find a few pieces to add some pizazz to my wardrobe. We went to a great variety of "stores" - they're not open to the public. They're the places store buyers... More

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Montville, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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The tour was amazing!! It was not only fun but very "fashion informative" Our guide, Lou was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. We are going to go on every tour the The Tight Wad has offers because it was that fantastic! Thank again, Your Diva Followers.....Amy Rothenberg and Gigi Aprile More

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Went on the Garment District tour with a friend. We had a blast! Lou was our tour guide and was very sweet. My friend bought five or six bags of clothes, for her work and to attend two weddings. I purchased a fur vest that I had wanted to buy at home. I paid $258. on the tour, at home... More

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New York City, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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Was absolutely appalled by the rude and unprofessional way my scheduling was handled. The representative cancelled my appointment then refused to honor my LivingSocial deal on the only reschedule date that would have worked for me. Worse, her tone was hostile and accusatory, despite all my efforts to remain calm and polite -- beginning with 'Who asked you to wait... More

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schenectady
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

My mom and I went on this tour and Lou took us all over the place! We had a fantastic time and there really is something for everyone. We had a group of 10 ladies and I think everyone found something. The group was great, the tour guide was wonderful, and all of the private showrooms that I never knew... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

I am a seasoned shopper and this has got to be the best shopping experience I have ever had. These showrooms are closed to the public so you get individual attention you may not receive at a public sample sale. We covered all categories of accessories: handbags, jewelry, hair accessories, belts, scarves and sunglasses. Take cash, that was the easiest... More

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Washington, DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011

Lou my tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful and just a nice person. We went to 6 shops and found a wide variety of items as well as prices. Really something for everyone, I walked away very happy at the end of the afternoon having made several great purchases. The showrooms were really cool, a great NYC adventure. Would... More

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Orange County, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011

For my wife's first trip to NYC I surprised her with a couples' shopping tour. She loves to shop and loved every minute of our tour. Pam the owner really does a good job of assessing the shoppers and tailoring the tour for the right price range, designs, and sizes. Lou our tour guide was very informative and helpful, giving... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2011

We loved the tour we took of the garment district. It was phenomenal > and especially given that we were a group of four sisters in ages from > 50-70 with different styles, sizes and budgets and yet we all found > several delightful items that we treasure. Lou our guide was > outstanding. We really appreciate that she was... More

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Fullerton, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011
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The showrooms we visited looked more like closet rooms. At the most 3 racks of stuff to rummage from. Trust me when I say prices WERE NOT at wholesale or below...Even for NY...OK looking stuff was Never under $45. and the nice stuff was in the hundreds! I never saw realy trendy clothing or clothes suitable for anyone under the... More

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Pamela Parisi, Owner at Elegant Tightwad, responded to this review
17 March 2011

We are so sorry you did not enjoy your time with us. We strive to provide the best product possible for the highest percentage of our customers. Had you contacted us before posting this we would have done everything in our power to make it up to you. Having said that, we feel we must point our the inaccuracies of... More

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