Sample sales and discounts: March 7-13

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Thrift Shop: March 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 10-11, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; March 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1440 Third Ave., btwn 81st and 82nd sts., 212-535-1250. Get discounted women's clothing, shoes and accessories from designers including Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta and Jimmy Choo; find men's pieces from designers including Armani, Valentino, Versace and Issey Miyake. Crystal, china and furniture are also on sale.

Various designers: March 8-9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 261 W. 36th St., btwn Seventh and Eighth aves. (2nd Fl.), 212-947-8748. Items from designers including Milly, Free People, Alternative Apparel and Joe's are on sale.

Luca Luca: March 10-11, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; March 12-13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 19 W. 36th St., btwn Fifth and Sixth aves. (4th Fl.), 212-755-2444 Current merchandise and pieces from past seasons are 75-90 percent off. Expect a wide selection of cocktail dresses and daytime frocks.