I know, it’s a holiday saying, but in the world of Greenwich Avenue, right now, is indeed one of the most wonderful times of the year: sale time.

Every year, as soon as the holiday mad-dash is over and people have spent top dollar for their gifts, just about everything goes on sale. (Don’t even get me started on what that does to the value of your returns.) Gone are the storefront’s twinkling lights and nutcracker displays and in its place are glaring, mostly red and white, sale signs. Sometimes I’m hard pressed to say which I prefer. Despite the loss of holiday cheer, the mostly, Ave-wide sales do make January a little less brutal.

Richard's, one of Greenwich’s most popular retail bastions, clearly agrees. Their windows advertise their sale with the tagline, “The perfect cure for post holiday blues.” Strolling the Avenue today is perhaps one of the few times of the year a bargain-minded shopper actually can make a purchase in some of the stores. So, bargain hunters here you are, a categorized cheat-sheet to the Avenue storewide sales, highlighting those that are really worth the parking space fight.

As always, please feel free to add your comments and suggestions!

TEENS/CHILDREN:

1. WishList (350 Greenwich Ave. ) - Not only do they entice with their door-front balloons and dazzling pink sale letters, the store has up to 40 percent off all their cords; zip-up hoodies and winter jackets are 25 percent off.
2. Polarn O. Pyret USA (243 Greenwich Ave.)  – This Swedish newcomer has made quite a mark on the Ave, catering to the town’s European residents and fans of European style. Outerwear like fleece jackets are 50 percent off while wind-proof shells and adorable, waterproof striped hats and gloves are 30 percent off.

HOME

1. Lynnens  (278 Greenwich Ave.) – Although Lynnens 2, the subsidiary store located right next to the police station, is always at a substantial discount, the main store (the one ON the Ave) also is having a sale with discontinued sheets, percale coverlets and bedspreads for up to 50 percent off while they make space for new inventory.
2. Rinfret Home & Garden (354 Greenwich Ave.) – Offering 25 percent of most of the furnishings in store, except for new inventory. Good buys include fabric, accent pillows and the Louis Vuitton trays.

WOMEN’S FASHION:

1. Anne Fontaine (234 Greenwich Ave.)  – As any longtime fan of the French designer’s tailored women’s shirts will attest, any sale of hers is worth checking out. The fact that she has shirts and dresses for 50 percent off makes it a no-brainer. 
2. Shoes ‘N’ More (251 Greenwich Ave.)  – Somewhat hit or miss given the stands have already been a bit pored over. However, some of the shoes are up to 70 percent off. And if you’re one of those lucky few who have rather small or large feet, there are tons of styles left at a great bargain.
3. Richard's (359 Greenwich Ave.) – Here it’s 30 percent off on almost all shoes including styles from Prada, Manolo Blahnik and Valentino. Fall designer fashions also are discounted but it’s not as consistent as the shoes.

MEN’S FASHION:

1. Richard's (359 Greenwich Ave.) – Save up to 30 percent of all men’s fall designer clothes and accessories like Armani Collezioni, Coppley, Brunello Cucinelli and Ermenegildo zegna
2. Brooks Brothers (181 Greenwich Ave.) – They’re having their annual winter clearance sale with up to 50 percent off. Although this deal can be found online, the store has some worthwhile leftover sweaters and those beloved, non-iron shirts.