It's kind of hit and miss what you find at the outlet. If the outfits are currently available thru the catalog, they aren't discounted at all-you just save on shipping. If they have been discontinued, or are missing some pieces they are cheaper. They used to have much better deals, but have wised up. They never have the dolls for sale. If your friend lives close, she would do better to come to the outlet's warehouse sale which is always in June (better discounts) or the MCM sale which is in July-they have dolls, and they are 50.00, so a nice savings.