Above the Fray

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A reader sends word that the moving sale taking place at hip womenswear boutique Bird in Park Slope is "underwhelming." The email, "Sadly, nothing exciting to report. Weird, underwhelming rack in the back with nothing of note. Seemed like the stock was slim. The things I ooh'ed and aah'ed over were still too pricey—a beautiful blue silk dress for $200 and some incredible shoes for $200+." To be fair, it has been going on for more than a week. [Racked Inbox]