Discovery Shops

Resale Shops

13 So. CA locations

By Suzanne O'Connor

Filed Under: Apparel, Men, Women, Children, Resale, Accessories, Jewelry & Accessories, Shoes, Home/Furnishings, Antiques, Furniture, Home Decor, Housewares, Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Inland Empire

The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shops are a bargain hunters dream. High-quality gently used, donated merchandise abounds in designer apparel, home furnishings and décor at 40%-80% below original retail

The Discovery Shops concept of selling better resale apparel and home furnishings as a fundraiser for cancer research, education and advocacy has struck a cord with the millions of smart consumers. But it’s the superior bargains that keep these customers coming back again and again.

Quality home furnishings can be found at surprising prices. A very large antique French walnut dresser with 8 drawers, 2 cabinets, attached mirror and marble top would retail at a dealer for $1800- $2200 but it’s here for $1175. A near perfect king sized sleigh bed disappeared fast at $495. If you’re into 1970’s retro try the yellow and gold glass coffee and end table set at $325. On La Brea Ave. this could sell for double.

Well-dressed ladies of leisure, working women and hip fashion diva’s all shop here. A killer ¾ coat by Tahari retailed for $290, but was here in mint condition at $39. A classic, black label Armani jacket was $65. Good designers labels here… DKNY, Rena Rowan, Bebe, Banana Republic, Emanuel Ungaro, Chanel, Calvin Klein, Abercombe & Fitch as well as a few lesser labels like Forever 21, Gap, Cherokee and Moreno. Most pieces were 1-3 years old and in mint or near mint condition. Plenty of apparel to look through too… dresses, suits, coats, blouses, trousers, eveningwear, loungewear, shoes and accessories.

Men have a good selection of stylish quality clothes to browse through with deals on suits, coats, jackets, trousers, ties and shoes from LL Bean, Gap, Perry Ellis, Metropolitan, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Jeans and Nordstroms private label. Trousers run $10-$15. An Italian suit was marked $40 and a Saks Fifth Ave suit was a steal at $125.

With new donations coming in regularly, the Discovery Shops are a “pop in often” and “pounce on the deal” store. Join the fun, help a good cause and bag a bargain.

One of Our Best Bargains!

American Cancer Society has 13 Discovery Shops in Southern California:

Bakersfield, 5420 California Ave.
661.324.1359

Belmont Shores, 5348 E. 2nd St.
562.621.6787

Beverly Hills, 844 S. Robertson.
310.276.6812

Burbank, 500 Victory Blvd.
818.841.3800

Corona Del Mar, 2600 E. Coast Hwy
949.640.4777

Laguna Niguel, 27281 La Paz Rd., # E
949.831.8523

Northridge, 9719 Reseda Blvd.
818.772.0194

Rancho Mirage, 42-446 Bob Hope Dr.
760.568.5967

Redlands, 1534 Barton Rd.
909.307.8900

Santa Monica, 920 Wilshire Blvd.
310.458.4490