Ready or not, sample sale mania is about to hit an all-time volume high. With Black Friday looming, the designer discount-heavy events present yet another retail opportunity for potentially awesome holiday gift finds. To cut down on lag time, we've got the scoop on which sales are worth hitting up and which ones are better left off your radar. From Dannijo and Vena Cava to Lauren Moffatt and Rebecca Minkoff, there's a brand and price tag suited to every shopper's comfort level.

  • It's that time of the year again! Rebecca Minkoff kicks off her biannual sample sale tomorrow Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. From Wednesday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 19, the sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 20, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where to go to scoop up Minkoff merch? Go to 14 West 14th Street.
  • Lauren Moffatt merchandise will be marked down by 70 percent tomorrow through Wednesday, Nov. 16. Head to the designer's studio at 214 West 29th Street, suite #1503, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. And if Wednesday works better, the sale is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • M. Patmos's sale will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will run through Saturday, Nov. 19 in the designer's showroom. Here's the address: 425 West 13th Street, suite #406.
  • Leroy & Perry coincides with M. Patmos, so kill two birds with one stone. In case you need the information again — the sale will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will run through Saturday, Nov. 19 in the designer's showroom. And the address again: 425 West 13th Street, suite #406.
  • Penfield sample sale launches on Friday, Nov. 18 from noon to 7 p.m. and will run through Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Reed Space Annex on 151 Orchard Street. The sale will feature Penfield’s signature outerwear, shirts, and accessories at prices up to 60 percent off.
  • Two of our favorite brands Vena Cava and Dannijo are teaming up for a doubly chic sample sale. On Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can check out the discounted goods. The sale will continue on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you're interested in what sample sale gems you may find inside, head to 457 Broome Street, #2F.
  • Thakoon is hosting its sample sale Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. To score some Thakoon goods, head to 270 Lafayette Street, and go straight to suite #1005. Just a head's up, it's cash or check only.