Last Chance has long been considered the ultimate dream for bargain hunters- with Nordstrom discounts up to 95% off. Not only do they carry returned and final sale merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com, but they also offer items from Nordstrom Rack, making it kind of like a Nordstrom Rack outlet! The best news? THIRTY Nordstrom Rack locations are piloting a “Last Chance” outlet section in their stores with 50% off the red line price.

Don’t miss Nordstrom’s private designer sale going on now, with discounts as high as 70-90% off luxury brands right here!

Let’s deep-dive into some of the most frequently asked questions about Last Chance:

Is there a Last chance store near me?

There are only two “official” Last Chance Nordstrom locations in the US:

1. Last Chance Phoenix- 1919 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016; Phone: (602) 248-2843
2. Last Chance Chicago- 100 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148; Phone: (630) 599-2011

Thirty Nordstrom rack locations with Last Chance Outlet sections:

1. Arizon – 4320 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85705
2. California – 4750 East Mills Circle Ontario, CA 91764 AND 1415 Plaza Drive West Covina, CA, 91790 AND 145 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
3. Colorado – 393 South Vance Street Lakewood, CO 80226
4. Delaware – 2400 Fashion Center Boulevard Newark, DE 19702
5. Florida – 2435 State Road 580 Clearwater, FL 33761 AND 4036 Eastgate Drive Orlando, FL 32839
6. Hawaii – 1170 Auahi Street Honolulu, HI 96814 AND 2255 Kuhio Avenue, Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96815
7. Idaho – 534 North Milwaukee Street Boise, ID 83704
8. Illinois – 4250 North Harlem Avenue Norridge, IL 60706
9. Maryland – 3967 Boston St Baltimore, MD 21224
10. Massachusetts – 1 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701
11. Michigan – 3615 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
12. Missouri – 100 Highlands Boulevard Drive Manchester, MO 63011
13. New Jersey – 3371 US Highway 1 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
14. New York – 1579 Niagara Falls Boulevard Amherst, NY 14228 AND 224B Colonie Center Albany, NY 12205
15. Oregon – 9175 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
16. Pennsylvania – 750 North Krocks Road, Suite 303 Allentown, PA 18106 AND 2500 West Moreland Road Willow Grove, PA 19090
17. Rhode Island – 400 Bald Hill RoadWarwick, RI 02886
18. South Carolina – 278 Harbison Boulevard Columbia, SC 29212
19. Tennessee – 4572 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38117
20. Texas – 8000 Willowbrook Mall Houston, TX 77070 AND 2665 Town Center Boulevard North Sugar Land, TX 77479 AND 3865 South Cooper Street Arlington, TX 76015
21. Virginia – 6501 Springfield Mall Springfield, VA 22150 AND 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Woodbridge, VA 22192
22. Washington – 1101 Outlet Collection Dr SW, #1320 Auburn, WA 98001

Shoutout to Nordstrom expert, Kristen from @thatprettyfind for the list and the photos!

Is last chance the same as Nordstrom Rack?

No, Last Chance is not the same as Nordstrom Rack. However, Nordstrom Rack is piloting a new Last Chance outlet section inside select stores!

Is the Last Chance store cheaper than Nordstrom Rack?

Without a Nordstrom Rack sale or while visiting a store without a Last Chance outlet section, Last Chance is the way to go! Typically, you’ll find deals around 50% off, but on Fridays and Saturdays, certain ticket colors are an extra 80% off! The best day if you can only visit once? Fridays are the best days to shop.

How can I score the best deals?

Now, shopping a Last Chance sale can be quite the experience. To make the most of it, follow these tips:

Get there early

One of Kristin’s followers recommends arriving early to beat the lines – and I couldn’t agree more! The store is highly competitive and draws in a lot of resellers, so it’s best to arrive at least an hour before opening. Plus, shopping early in the day also guarantees a neater and more organized experience, as things can get pretty messy later on.

Time your visit

If you have some flexibility in your schedule, try visiting during the week when it’s less busy and plan to stay awhile. Why? Restocks happen all throughout the day, so you never know what is about to be pulled onto the floor. But do be prepared for long checkout line wait times – some people have reported waiting for over an hour!

Bring a friend

To maximize efficiency, bring a friend to divide and conquer. One follower suggested having your non-shopping friend stand in the checkout line while you scan the racks for what you want to purchase. By the time you’ve decided, your place in line will be much closer to the register. Another follower recommended you break the store up into grids – having each person assigned to a specific area and scanning for everyone’s corresponding sizes and pulling the best designer options. Then, meet back in the middle of the store to assess which finds to keep or pass. 

Dress for success

And here’s a pro tip: wear tight-fitting clothing that you can easily try on clothes over, so you can skip the long dressing room lines. That way, you can quickly try on items right there on the sales floor and make a faster decision.

examples of great LAST CHANCE finds

Thanks so Kristen, we can browse some examples of these finds! Keep in mind, that the price you see on the tag is not the final price since these photos were taken at a Nordstrom Rack with a Last Chance Outlet section. Make sure to cut it in half since you’ll get the item for 50% off!