Kittery Premium Outlets — Local services in Kittery

My recent visit to the Crate and Barrel Outlet left me thoroughly disappointed. The quality of the furniture available there was, frankly, subpar and appeared to be on the brink of falling apart. While browsing through their selections, I came across three items that caught my eye: a dresser, a bed frame, and a filing cabinet. To my dismay, all three of them were broken or damaged in some way, which was a clear indication of the lack of quality control.

Hoping for some sort of silver lining, I inquired about a potential discount, considering the items were already marked at a high price. However, I was met with the surprising response that no further discounts would be offered, even for clearly damaged goods. This policy was quite bewildering to me, as I couldn't fathom the concept of paying a premium for damaged items.

As I continued to explore the store, it became evident that my experience wasn't an isolated incident. The vast majority of items on display appeared to be overpriced and of questionable quality. This visit to the Crate and Barrel Outlet was certainly an eye-opener, and it left me with the impression that quality and value for money were sorely lacking in...

I have a love and hate relationship with outlets. I do not believe you are getting the best deal but I also like the whole concept of everything in one place. The reason for the score of three stars is because of the hours of operation. In the off season closing at a reasonable time is acceptable to me but closing when the sun goes down during your peak season seems strange to me. Kittery Trading Post opens everyday at this time and closes at this time year around and they are killing it. I understand overhead costs, electricity, payroll etc I get it but these places are not so busy on a Sunday in November you can not have a store open with an associate or two during the offseason especially the holidays. I have questioned this business tactic a lot and I guess maybe they make what they need to from the tourist season and the rest of the year is just whatever. Anyway check the hours before you make a trip because I have found these stores do whatever they want when it comes to being...

My wife in particular has visited these outlets basically at least every summer during vacation times over the past 10+ years. The location of these stores is right in the southernmost area of Maine. You can see New Hampshire and the bridge over the Penobscot River that constitutes the Maine / New Hampshire border from the stores so this is a beautiful place. Inside the stores there exists a large variety of products for purchase. There are also a significant number and variety of restaurants mixed in; our personal favorite is "THE WEATHERVANE" (reviewed by me on its location). The CORNING OUTLET remains a standout. Discontinued models of Correll Ware - - still beautiful and still unrivaled in terms of durability - - are on sale at deep discount prices from Retail stores. All-in-all, the Kittery Outlets are a very popular shopping stop and a "must see" as you come into "America's Vacationland" - - ENJOY YOUR TIME IN "America's...