What is a sample sale? - What is a sample sale boutique?
- Is TREAT a consignment shop?
- What sizes are available at TREAT?
- What designers and brands can I find at TREAT?
- How often does TREAT update inventory?
- Which methods of payment are accepted at TREAT?
- What is TREAT's return policy?
- Does TREAT offer gift cards?
- Where is TREAT located?
- Is TREAT Metro-accessible?
- When is TREAT open?
- How do you select your inventory?
- How can I contact TREAT?
- What is a sample sale?
The term "sample sale" generally refers to a special event where stores or designers sell off excess or end of season merchandise and samples at deep discounts. Very commonly found in New York or LA, these sales historically featured only sample merchandise in small sizes, but today are much broader in scope and include overstock merchandise in a broad range of sizes.
- What is a "sample sale boutique"?
We coined the term to refer to our unique shop, where customers can find a highly edited selection of discounted merchandise year-round in a sleek boutique environment. TREAT is a permanent sample sale, the first and only shop of its kind in the Washington DC area, featuring women’s clothing, shoes and handbags at 30-80% off original retail prices.
- Is TREAT a consignment shop?
No. A consignment shop typically sells used or pre-owned items that are consigned by individual customers. TREAT sells merchandise received directly from designers, manufacturers or other retail stores that happens to be overstock, discontinued or end of season, typically in brand new condition.
- What sizes are available at TREAT?
We make every effort to offer a broad range of sizes and generally carry sizes 0–12. Given the nature of our business, we often have only a limited selection of sizes in most styles on hand at any given time.
- What designers and brands can I find at TREAT?
Our stock is constantly changing, but you will often find popular contemporary lines such as Nanette Lepore, Milly, Tracy Reese, Loeffler Randall, DVF and Shoshanna, as well as unique pieces from lesser known, up and coming and local designers. Our selection varies but you can find a list of recent inventory here.
- How often does TREAT update inventory?
We receive new items almost every week or two. Stop in early and often for the best selection!
- Which methods of payment are accepted at TREAT?
We welcome cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
- What is TREAT's return policy?
Store credit is offered for most unworn items returned within fourteen (14) days of purchase, with original sales receipt and tags attached. Clearance items and merchandise purchased during certain sales or special events held periodically throughout the year are final sale, meaning that the discounts are so deep, we can not accept returns or exchanges.
- Does TREAT offer gift cards?
Yes, gift cards are available in any denomination and ship for free. Please contact us for details.
- Where is TREAT located?
103 South Saint Asaph Street, between King and Prince. For driving directions and a reference map, click here.
- Is TREAT Metro-accessible?
The nearest Metro stop is King Street on the Yellow or Blue Line. From there, you can walk down King Street (about 15 minutes) and turn right on Saint Asaph Street, or take the free King Street Trolley service to the corner of King and Saint Asaph Street.
- When is TREAT open?
Treat is now open Wednesday through Saturday 11am - 7pm, and Sunday 12pm - 6pm.
- How do you select your inventory?
TREAT works directly with a number of designers and boutiques up and down the east coast and across the country to help manage their excess stock. We review merchandise available for liquidation, such as overstock and showroom samples, and select designs we believe our customers would love. We are always looking for new sources of inventory, so if you are a designer, manufacturer, boutique owner or sales rep and are interested in selling your overstock or sample merchandise at TREAT, please contact us at info@shoptreat.com.
- How can I contact TREAT?
If you have additional questions, please call us at 703.535.3294 or send an email to info@shoptreat.com.
