Crabtree and Evelyn Factory Outlet (Melbourne)

by Tine on May 11, 2008

Tim and I did a bit of Googling on factory outlets in Melbourne and whaddya know, we went factory outlet hunting on Saturday and had so much fun! A lot of the factory outlets were hidden away, and you really have to drive around to locate the stores. My highlight of our factory outlet escapade was discovering a Crabtree and Evelyn factory outlet store. I didn’t know that there even was one!

Crabtree and Evelyn Outlet Sign

It’s a very small store, not exactly factory outlet-y, but a lot of the items were sold very cheaply. The products sold were mostly discontinued items, or slightly damaged ones at discounted prices (30% to 70% off selected ranges). They do stock a few of the more popular items, which were full-priced. A few of the small travel sets were selling at around AUD12, which was cheap, because these cost RM80 – RM85 in Malaysia.

Here’s a sneak peek of the store.

Inside The Factory Outlet

The bottles you see on and under the table are 500ml shower gels and body lotions Crabtree and Evelyn sells. I’ve never actually seen 500ml bottles of anything in Crabtree and Evelyn before, only the smaller ones.

As I wasn’t really in need of anything from Crabtree and Evelyn, but still wanted to get a little something from the store, I went home with a few goodies in my bag.

Crabtree and Evelyn Sale Bag

 

Crabtree and Evelyn Flyer

 

Crabtree and Evelyn Stash

Spring Rain Environmental Oil
Original price – AUD14.95
Discounted price – AUD3.74

Summer Hill Scented Body Lotion
Original price – AUD34.95
Discounted price – AUD24.47

Crabtree and Evelyn Spring Rain Weekender Bag

Spring Rain Weekender (the wee travel bag)
(contains Bath & Shower Gel, scented body lotion, soap and talc-free body powder)
Original price – AUD22.95
Discounted price – AUD11.48

Scented soaps were going for around AUD1.50, perfume around AUD10, etc. Cheap, cheap, CHEAP! Why shop retail when you can get ‘em at much lower prices? ;)

Opening times:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Location:
Crabtree and Evelyn Australia Pty Ltd
42-46 Fairchild Street
Heatherton VIC 3202
Tel: 03 8551 1003


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{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

prettybeautiful May 11, 2008 at 11:36 pm

i wanttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!

fly me to melb puhleeeeeeeeeeeese! :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

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prettybeautiful May 11, 2008 at 11:42 pm

oh, and u know, i had a crabtree & eve shower gel n lotion set 5 years ago. i couldnt bring myself to use them coz they smelll soooooooo good. then i kept them, till they rot. :( and i have to live with this regret forever now

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geekchic May 12, 2008 at 1:19 am

Like I’d said, if MIL sees me buying all these, she’d go,”AIYOH…. I CAN GET FOR YOU AT STAFF PRICE!!!!” :P

Yesterday was mothers’ day and in-laws and parents went out for lunch after church since all their terrible kids decided to migrate :P MIL stuffed a whole bagful of C&E stuff to mum. Heheh.

I have one of their towels. It’s the softest thing ever. Mmm…. :)

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Constant Drama May 12, 2008 at 5:43 am

I dunno bout their stuff but C&E have delicious cookies….uummm cookies…… =p

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parisb May 12, 2008 at 6:44 pm

Not so into C&E but they make lovely gifts so I’m always buying them for that LOL… I’d love to check out the other outlets there though. I’m an outlets kinda gal :)

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Askmewhats May 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm

I never see any outlet store for C&E. I haven’t been using C&E for the longest time! But I can still remember those freebies from the plane :) I love using those freebies hehehe

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Indulgent Diva May 16, 2008 at 2:01 am

Ooh..Now I really do I wish I have a car! Is Heatherton far from the city? This outlet looks great! Perfect to collect a stash of Crabtree’s scents. I used Crabtree’s collection during my engagement. Love Crabtree!

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Tine May 19, 2008 at 4:33 am

Prettybeautiful:
You come lah, I’ll bring you there :)

The sales in Malaysia (love the Christmas sales; the C&E stuff are so pretty and affordable) are pretty good. Don’t worry, you can always restock then.

Geekchic:
See, some people don’t have MILs who have fantastic connections with C&E lah :P

I’m so wanting their bathrobes. Wouldn’t that be like the most decadent thing ever? :P

Constant Drama:
Hmmm … haven’t tried their cookies nor their tea. The beauty stuff ALWAYS distracts me ;)

Paris:
I love factory outlet shopping too; unfortunately there wasn’t any back in Penang. Oh well, I’m glad there are lots here :)

Askmewhats:
C&E freebies from the plane???? Woah, which airline? Can’t be slum class :O

Indulgent Diva:
I’m guessing it’s about 20-30 minutes from the city. It’s in some sort of industrial area though, and not easy to find at all. In fact, the sign leading to the outlet is so small, we almost missed it!

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Askmewhats May 19, 2008 at 6:11 am

Yes but that was years back and it’s cathay pacific :) And they have it for men, got it from my dad. And it’s a miniature version and everything, with socks as well! hhahah that bag is too cute..and it’s for long haul flights, I don’t think they still have it now :)

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anne mutter October 23, 2009 at 12:17 pm

I am in the US and as far as I can tell, the Veranda line is not more. Do you have any Down Under? I love the soap, powder, really anything I can get in that scent. Do help!

Thank you

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