The mammoth 7th on Sale sample sale has been marking down designer goods since 1990, with all proceeds going to HIV/AIDS-related funds. The last, in 2005, raised $1.7 million. This year’s edition will have 30,000 items donated by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chanel, and many others. Markdowns are a steep 70 percent. 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave., at 26th St.; 7thonsale.ebay.com for $20 tickets; A.E., M.C., V.; 11/16 (4–6); 11/17 (10–2 and 3–5); 11/18 (11–2).

Photographs by Stewart Isbell

Ralph Lauren cashmere teddy bear
Was: $595
Now: $178

Bella Bliss kid’s dress
Was: $104
Now: $31

Tory Burch flats
Were: $195
Now: $58

J.Crew cashmere sweaters
Were: $138
Now: $40

Mulberry bag
Was: $995
Now: $298

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