TBH I wouldn’t mind if it were metered with a $10 max out
That $10 will eat into what you may have “saved” by shopping there instead of a regular mall.
I’m not convinced that outlet malls have many bargains to begin with and now they want you to pay for parking?
I paid full price for a cd in there and when I came home to open it the inside was broken. But yes it’s way too crowded in there, every time I’ve gone in I’ve regretted it even after purchasing stuff I loved. Derek Burgan really made it attractive. Is the one that’s not by little lake Bryan as crowded?In many cases I think you're right, but the Disney Character Warehouse prices are mostly a fraction of what you'd pay at WDW. However the selection is very limited, and a lot of it is merch from past events that are dated. Plus the store is generally crowded with people scooping up bargains to take home, the checkout line sort of resembles a ride queue at MK. But all that aside, we've found some really good deals there over the years (a $69 hoodie for $16.) But when I mentioned the $10 parking fee to DW she was not enthusiastic about it.
Oh well, just another reason to shop for bargains online.
Outlet malls used to be true outlets - selling overstock, old or slightly irregular items at a discount.
Then they just became huge brand name outdoor malls located an hour or so outside big cities, but were a draw for the surbanites because of all the brand name stores there. They were an event in itself to go to one -- for giant back to school shopping sprees or the like.
But then the suburbs began getting better and better shopping choices, and now, you can find the same brand names online or at other department stores just as cheap. I see them as a dying breed just like the indoor malls.
Charging for parking (and thus negating any savings you are supposedly getting by going to an outlet) seems like it would speed this up.
I get it though .. supply and demand . .If the parking lots are constantly filled, charging parking fees is a way to ensure those who want to shop there (and spend money) will do so. Its basically a cover charge so you dont use the parking lot for car pooling or just go to hang out.
Simon runs all my local malls, and if they pulled that here, my 2x per year I go there will be officially reduced to 0x. Why does retail companies continue to shoot themselves in the foot (and i know its not the individual stores, but Simon is not making it easier on them).
Soooo, does this mean DH can drop me curbside & let me shop while he drives around the lot, then pick me up curbside when I'm done for free? like the last time we went and he never found a spot. Uber is sounding better & better.