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Denim is always in, and discount prices are everywhere. From high-end outlets to thrift stores, retailers are stocking up on the blue and dishing out major discounts. Orange County has amazing stores that offer the finest selections to guarantee that you get designer jeans at a low-budget price.

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Anaheim Indoor Marketplace
1440 S  Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-0888
anaheimmarketplace.com

Anaheim Indoor Marketplace is the perfect spot to shop for discount wear. Recognized as Orange County's largest swap meet, Anaheim Marketplace features more than 200 stores that offer designer and casual jeans to frugal shoppers. Men, women, and children will enjoy specialized shops, while tourists will love the shuttle service that transports them from local hotels to the marketplace. Designer jeans are priced anywhere from $10 to $200, though the average price of denim costs less than $50 at the Marketplace.

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Orange County Market Place
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 723-6616
ocmarketplace.com

Where else can someone find great deals on jeans while being entertained? The Orange County Market Place has everything that your denim heart desires. Clothing and denim here will satisfy both the budget-minded and the fashion conscious. Children and teens will love the large selection of pants to choose from, as the Market Place hosts more than 1,000 vendors in its outdoor edifice. The shopping area even has a play area for small children. Orange County Market Place is the ideal spot for family shopping days.

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Buffalo Exchange
215 N Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 870-6855
buffaloexchange.com

The Buffalo Exchange is one of the most popular thrift stores in Orange County. Having a large selection of vintage and designer wear, the Exchange is the perfect spot for teens hoping to make a fashion statement with their denim. Although designer jeans are priced slightly higher than the average pair of pants sold at the store, they are still marked well below retail market value. You can essentially purchase two pairs of designer jeans for the price of one at the Buffalo Exchange.

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Factory 2-U #629
9691 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 638-7967
www.factory2-u.com

Factory 2-U is a must-stop if you're looking for a discount. Established in 1962, the clothing store has always specialized in offering the best casual wear at reasonable prices. You can easily purchase five pairs of denim from Factory 2-U, and leave with money to spare. The outlet is great for fashion moguls who love to show off a new style every day.

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Crossroads Trading Co.
1835 Newport Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722-0777
crossroadstrading.com

Another exchange outlet, Crossroads Trading Company sells jeans well below market value and regularly donates to non-profit organizations. Crossroads offers the best in name brand denim, and allows customers to Go Green with reusable tote bags. The store vows to make a charitable donation every time customers bring their totes back to the store for subsequent uses after initial purchase. One trip to Crossroads essentially lends cool jeans, discount prices, and contributions to the environment.

Sarie Robertson is a California native living in Los Angeles County. She is a freelance writer and graduate from Loyola Marymount University who has contributed to various media outlets. Her work can be found atExaminer.com.

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