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Century 21

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Local(212) 227-9092

22 Cortlandt St Frnt A
New York, NY 10007

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Century 21
Local(212) 227-9092

22 Cortlandt St Frnt A
New York, NY 10007

http://www.century21.com

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User Reviews of Century 21

Yelp.com Review - by brooklyn c.

2.0 of 5 stars. where's the changing room? wish they had more fruity sales people.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by miika m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ready if one is willing Okay, so given the fact that our morning had somewhat started off on the wrong foot (literally, due to all the walking, our legs had acquired the swollen ankle effect) and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. On your next day off, take a Valium and just slowly spend all day in here picking out cheap ass designer clothes. The Valium will take the edge off all the other cheap people digging through this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok...I'm going to try and take it easy on this place (hence the 2 stars) So I begin with the bad:
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would give this place 5 stars, but yes it's true... it's pure hell to shop here. I went on a rainy Monday morning thinking that would be a good time. It was still packed with people! The aisles…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew h.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great deals on good clothes but this place gets so extremely packed on the weekends and holidays. It is across the street from Ground Zero and has a pretty touristy crowd in it. Expect long lines on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron G.

3.0 of 5 stars. As an Asian, you may have stereotyped me as a bargain shopper, but i rarely do the outlet stores, unless it is TOTALLY AWESOME. Century 21 sounded like just that place. Okay fine, I actually wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candace F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come to this discount department store every time I visit New York. It's my big splurge of the trip because they carry an array of designer wear and accessories. I can spend 3 hours at this store…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aimee j.

5.0 of 5 stars. i have a hard time shopping sometimes. i bought 5 dresses that day.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ang h.

2.0 of 5 stars. Those who have read my reviews would've known that I am a shopping addict and my credit cards are probably hurting from it. Those people would have known by now that I rarely give a rating of less…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle M.

3.0 of 5 stars. great deals! But if you come on a Saturday, just keep in mind the line to try clothes on will be much longer than any club you go to later in the evening.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a hit or miss. There are times that I've walked out with great stuff, but other times I've walked out with nothing but a headache. If you have time to kill-- you'll be able to get a few…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BJ B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've gone to this store three times in seven years and haven't bought a thing. I guess it's just me but not only do they never have my size in the "cooler" items, most of the inventory is a little...…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went in here twice since it was right behind our hotel. The first time was around 1pm on a weekday. I must have been there right around the same time everyone on their lunch break decided to pop in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Broke-Ass Stuart S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Imagine if there was a store that sold you a piece of the "American Dream" (consumable goods with name brands on them) at a discounted price. There is, and that place is called Century 21. Who cares…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to live 2 blocks from Century 21 so I know it well. The truth is, it's not a bad place, and yes, you can score an occasional good deal. The problem, however, is that I feel it's a victim of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly N.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place scares me. It's just a little odd to come from something so serene (the ground zero site) and walk into this chaotic mess of a retail outlet. I found nothing in here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ugh. TJ Maxx with a mild case of gigantism. Just a huge mess with very few quality items.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pinky J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to Century 21, I found a home in a basket, with my furry friends. And curtains now guard me from the rays of the sun. The staff at Century 21 don't look happy. But there are so many European…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Lots of stuff. Low prices. TONS of people. It's almost scary. But I did score a REALLY cute pink Steve Madden bag for $30. And saw a lot of other stuff I wanted to buy, but I wasn't going to be able…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabine S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is just ok for me, however for my boyfriend, he struck gold. As far as discount retailers go, there is an extensive collection of men's clothes for pretty cheap. Everything is about 1/2…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Torie Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. OK i assumed it would be a madhouse after reading everyone's reviews. I grinned and suffered through the long lines in the shoe section, and complacently plodded my way through the accessories/apparel…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel J.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place is HUGE. i'm not a big shopper, but supposedly this is the ross/tj maxx of the ultra high end fashion industry. i saw a t-shirt for sale at $120 from $350. a t-shirt? what? come on.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Scary scary scary. Crazy shoppers, crazy workers. It's just a higher priced Ross. Stick to Nordstrom Rack if you can. At least their customer service is something to remember. Plus I can probably…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny D.

4.0 of 5 stars. About century 21.. if you are a brand yunkie... or you like quality clothing this is a good place to find clothing at least 15% off the regular price. There is some kind of organization in this multi…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here to hopefully get some last minute shopping in, but the crowds were insane. Don't people have work on Wednesday at 11am? Or somewhere to be? I can't imagine this many people having nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Who says "Excuse me" in NY? Not bad prices for men's wear.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maia. J.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is serious bidness. You must be prepared before coming here. Well fed, thirst quenched and bladder emptied because it is nothing short of a military mission trying to shop here kids! I was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen N.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place should be renamed to "International Mayhem" I really really really wanted to find a bunch of things and spend a bunch of money here, but there is something really off putting about the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita N.

2.0 of 5 stars. No. Just no. Especially if you are the size of an 'average person' and hate crowds, long lines and shopping. Visit the amazing cemetery next door. It's way better.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. You know, about a 3.5 aggregate roll-up on this place seems about right: I could definitely see how swimming upstream against a pile of bargain hungry fashion-on-the-cheap mongers would make you…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by yin y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Who knew Century 21 had their own department store? Well... I didn't until I visited NY.
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MICHELLE C.

1.0 of 5 stars. no way jose! this place is a DISASTER!!!!! i heard such great things about this place. "oh its like 10 times better than TjMaxx and marshalls, etc etc."
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by suburban r.

4.0 of 5 stars. let me sing praises to thee, C21... i loved you when i lived on john street just a block away. i love you for the 250 italian ties that i bought from you over the years. the gucci suit still fit. so…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ruby G.

5.0 of 5 stars. In order to actually enjoy your shopping experience at Century 21, you have to FULLY understand what you're getting yourself into. Several factors to consider: 1. This place is like a gigantic TJ Maxx…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Camilla R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Century 21: I live in San Francisco now, and oh, how I miss you. You of the $149 Pucci heels, the random $199 Prada runway pieces from THIS SEASON, and the $49 L.A.M.B. by LeSportsac bags (hey -…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eduardo A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is like a f*ckin war-zone just to get the clothes you want... But, you'll be able to find expensive name brand clothes in this store if you are lucky tho. If you are claustrophobia or…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Even on weekdays, this place is absolute chaos. There are people everywhere, and a good portion of the shoppers do not speak english. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it just adds to the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The first time I visited NYC, due to limited time, I chose to go to Century 21 rather than went up to WTC. Did I regret my decision? Yes and no. In 1995, Century 21 had much better selection for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Much more organized than Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Loehmanns and with more designers. Yay! Hubby got some incredible deals on Evisu jeans and trainers. A friend of ours visiting from London picked up an…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer C.

2.0 of 5 stars. You have to be in the mood to scavenge here to find something. Even then though, I don't know that I saw that many great bargains. Yes, there were a pair of Gucci sunglasses for $3, but there was a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't remember this place being as lame as it was when I visited it this time around. I also didn't find one thing for myself, when the last time I found a couple. Maybe coming during closing time…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

3.0 of 5 stars. cluttered clothes on floor
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jer A.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't mind the crowds. I don't mind the hustle and bustle. But I give this place a bad rating because of the rude and unhelpful staff that works there. I was ignored, ordered around, and given rude…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eeeeestar t.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is madness. The store is filled with crap and people fighting each other over it. Granted, I spotted a few bargains and a few items worth buying... ...but actually getting them was an…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rita c.

2.0 of 5 stars. Is there something about the color of their lavender smocks that makes the employees seethe with rage? Ask them where the ladies scarves are and watch as they avert their rolling eyes and point their…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thanh T.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was packed in here. The stuff wasn't that nice. Cheap yes. I saw Marc Jacobs sunglasses for 20 bucks. But I looked horrible in them. I went through the entire store and wasn't able to find much.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Candice Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. My love-hate relationship with Century 21 knows no bounds. I feel like a crackhead when I magically find myself there every.single.time I'm in Manhattan. It's a sickness. If you think that your ability…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey L.

2.0 of 5 stars. *2.5 stars, by the way. I.H.O.S. - International House of Shopping! Who gave every European tourist the memo to come down to Wall St. and get European designer discounts at the risk of getting elbowed…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

1.0 of 5 stars. - though I can see the appeal (high end things at low end prices), walking through this place is like strolling through the 7th circle of hell for me - a complete and utter mess
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give it three stars for the fact that they have designer fashion for a slightly fractionated price. But I don't do the whole scavenging through the racks until I find the perfect thing. So if you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by chloe s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't recommend Century for the faint of heart or even most people. Loud, crowded, full of unaware tourists and women who will literally try to take something out of your basket (YES, this has…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michele l.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have no idea why anyone would voluntarily go here, and how it's such a hotspot. Someone convinced me to check it out, and after about 2 seconds I wanted to leave. I would be willing to put up with…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. You really have to be ready to shop here. This is no store for browsing. You need to hydrate, wear comfy shoes and full coverage underwear, and be. Ready. It harkens back to my thrift store days…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kristen g.

5.0 of 5 stars. love this place awesome discount on clothes
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Century 21 is extremely overwhelming so one needs to come prepared. There were so many racks of discounted clothing, shoes, and accessories that you get an instant headache. Try not to wear a thick…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am in LOVE with this fashion emporium. It was completely crowded when I went, which I didn't like. My friends and I got so tired, we had to site down and rest, lol. The changing rooms are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by the asian jedi ..

4.0 of 5 stars. holy fuck balls jesus mother of pearl. whaaaaaaaa????
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by swys -.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK, I can shop and find gem's at any discount stores - I got my start in Southern Cal thrift store's ( Savers matter fact ). I' m sure that "pep's" that live in N.Y.C. have their opinions in regards…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marie G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Century21 is like the day after Thanksgiving without the lines. Once you walk in it looks like everything is in fast forward. Love it, this is my way of shopping. Make sure you bring water to keep you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everyone's got it right in terms of this Lower Manhattan discount mecca. Big crowds are a sure bet but great deals are also a distinct possibility -- if you have the time and the eye for a good…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, just to start this review off right, let me say, I do love me some bargain designer hunting, but, and it's a big but, I do not enjoy being wounded whilst shopping for the aforementioned items.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came in here looking for some Chanel sunglasses and tokidoki bags. I came out with nothing. I know I set my hopes too high with such specific items, and I'm sure I would have loved the place if I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hit or miss...or miss this hit, that is the question. I have gotten amazing deals here (wild Reebok pumps for $25)...and amazing misses, where the travel downtown results in just a shrunken Metrocard…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have a love hate relationship with C21,It's a madhouse & the sales people can be rude, it's always packed with tourists because it's across the street from ground zero. And everything winds up on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahu S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm torn. On housewares.... On the one hand:
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ankur K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holla, it's Dec 26, 9am and we made it to this famed store for the after-Christmas sale. Here's what went down: Men's jeans, an ENORMOUS selection, from DKNY to Ecko, to Seven for all mankind. Prices…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely an experience not to be missed at least once. Go EARLY before the crowds decend. We hit the shoe store around 8 am and got a great pair of black patent Steve Madden boots. Then the main…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Just like J&R down the block, I've watched this place grow from one storefront to almost the entire block. Madhouse most of the day but the prices justify the throngs of people that descend upon this…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ty N.

2.0 of 5 stars. Everytime I have come here, I have wanted to punch someone in the face, or kick someone in the shin. The amount of people/tourists that swarm every corner of the store are enough to make you want to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh I'd forgotten what a zoo this place is! I went during lunchtime, when the crowds should have been fewer, and I remembered just how bad it was on the weekend. Lunchtime was rough enough. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mina J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've walked into this store and walked right back out again. Please come down early...when the door opens early...and be positioned outside, for a quick dash in using hands and arms to navigate…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went there to get a mixer for my kitchen. The kitchen supplies were all crammed in wherever they seemed to fit. The checkout line was miserable.. about on-par with Duane Read.. 12 employees standing…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a MESS! A huge mess, it looks like the clothes and everything just exploded into a building. With that said and the chaos of the inside of the store stated, you will be digging through…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. Century 21 is a tough call... on one hand one is attracted to its advertised bargains, but on the other hand the experience is hellish. This place is continually swamped by tourists who think they've…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joey K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very inconsistent, for men at least. Some of the best names grace the racks of this packed store and it's great to see that but the selection can be quite thin at times. Last couple times I went there…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just get here at 10am on a weekday and you will have the whole store to yourself. Whenever I am able to take a weekday off, I try to get to Century 21 and just browse thru the shoes. I remember my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007