I thought I'd share this article from msn.com on outlet malls. I read part of the Consumer Reports article quoted in the article before and found it quite interesting. Some outlet "deals" aren't so great. I still love the Children's Place outlet store near us, but have been quite disappointed with some of the other stores at the outlet mall. Definitely be informed before you shop!
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/ConsumerActionGuide/are-outlet-malls-for-suckers.aspx?GT1=33009
