Macy's
It's the world's largest department store. And there's almost always a sale going on.
• 151 W. 34th St., 212-695-4400

The Strand
The largest, cheapest secondhand-book store in town boasts that it has "eight miles of books."
• 828 Broadway, 212-473-1452

H&M
You can't beat this Swedish chain for practically ridiculous prices on club clothes, ethnic-inspired tops, and cargo pants.
• Multiple locations

Pearl River Mart
Chinese grannies and downtown hipsters alike swear by this chaotic Chinatown department store.
• 277 Canal St., 212-431-4770

Joyce Leslie
Dirt-cheap designer knockoffs — everything from faux-Helmut to mock Miu Miu.
• 20 University Pl., 212-505-5419

Annex Flea Market
Arrive early if you want to find the best bargains at New York's most famous weekend flea market.
• Sixth Ave. near 25th St., 212-243-5343