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Filene's Basement

426 Washington Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA 02101
617 348 7848
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Ranked #20 of 76 shopping in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: A legend among bargain-hunters, this discount store offers steals on designer merchandise.
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Sacramento
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
“The "basement" is gone.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2007
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This was my first trip to Boston in about 15 years. Going to Filene's Basement was one of the things I most looked forward to. I was so disappointed to see that the real basement--no fitting rooms, piles of stuff, automatic markdowns--was gone. In it's place is a store like Marshall's or TJ Maxx. Orderly racks of clothes with small... More

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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Great Bargains”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2006
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We visited Filene's Basement a couple of times during our recent trip to Boston and bought some real bargains on both visits. My husband bought more than I did but that was mainly because I couldn't be bothered to queue up to use the fitting rooms. I'd definitely recommend this place but you have to have the time to browse... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
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114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
“i love it, love it, love it......”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2006
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I love boston as a vacation destination and usually visit once a year. I ALWAYS go to Filene's to bargain hunt! It is the best. My kids hate it with a vengence - they say it is a bombsite - but that is just part of it. I stock up on shirts and ties for my husband - and then... More

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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
“Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2004
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This store is an absolute MUST VISIT for all bargain shoppers and designer lovers out there. The "automatic markdown" system is awesome (items that enter the store are stamped with the date they enter and after 2 weeks are marked down 25%, then 50, then 75, and after too long are given to charity). The lower level has formal dresses,... More

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Madrid, Spain
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Buenísimas ofertas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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