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Best Slipcover
Hidden in an industrial area of Van Nuys is one of our very best finds…Best Slip Cover. Immediately, you’ll see the style, quality and workmanship at this factory direct source where you can slipcover your cherished heirloom or have it tailored or loosely slip covered at 30%-50% less than department stores and better chic designer showrooms.
California Closeouts and Liquidations
California Closeouts and Liquidations is one of those great places that true bargain hunters flock to with closeouts and liquidated merchandise from manufacturers, distributors, stores closings and freight lines. California Closeouts sells to the public at 40%-80% below original retail on housewares, apparel, office and school supplies, toys, home décor, hardware, pet supplies, grocery, sundries, auto and electronics can be found here.
Frame Club
In business since 1982, Frame Clubs’ owner Alona Crawford has employed three basic principles to keep prices at 30%-60% lower than other framing sources. Do all the work in-house, deal with local suppliers and services to hold down costs and locate in a low rent district.
Goldstar
GoldStar sells prime entertainment venue tickets for nearly half off. The average savings on tickets runs around 50% and there is a service fee which ranges from $3.50-$7.00 per ticket, but still you’ll save at least 40% on theater tickets.
Hollywood Piano Company
The Hollywood Piano Company will help you to find that special piano for the best price in Southern California. From uprights to concert grands, player pianos to digital, they have them all… at 20%-60% below retail everyday, all the time.
JMG Skin Therapy
Think you can’t afford good skin care… think again! Esthetician, Julie Guttman at JMG Skin Therapy uses the same techniques and high quality products as many Beverly Hills famous skin care gurus …. But she does it for 20%-40% less.
Julie keeps her costs down because of her low overhead. Her philosophy is to provide an effective, safe, enjoyable, skin care treatment to all her clients without the high price.
Red Barn Feed and Saddlery
This Valley landmark has been selling feed and pet supplies for over 50 years. First time shoppers are often overwhelmed at the huge selection at Red Barn. Everything from tack to shavings, exotic pet foods to doghouses and known pet food brands can be found here at savings of 20%-60% below retail.
Savon Appliances
Savon Appliance in Burbank has been around for over 30 years selling used appliances directly to the public at savings of 30%-70% off the original price. Everything is completely reconditioned and ready to work like new. From classic 1950’ s OKeefe and Merritt stoves to a 2002 Kenmore washer were here, all priced to move.
Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center
Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center is a one-stop bargain bonanza for your ski or snowboarding or outdoor adventure. In their large showroom you’ll find a tremendous selection of outdoor snow apparel for men, women and children along with great buys on new and used ski’s, snowboards and accessories. Savings range from 30%-80% on new apparel and gear.
Urbanism
A true bargain find, Urbanism offers good quality, stylish home furnishings at 20%-50% off of boutique furniture stores like Crate & Barrel and Restoration hardware. Savvy owner Stephanie Lamons can sell these hi quality pieces by working directly with manufacturers, keeping a low working overhead, buying in volume and only being open limited hours.
Valley Upholstering
Finding an Upholsterer who is well priced, consistency does quality work with exceptional levels of workmanship and design, isn’t easy. But not anymore…
Since 1978 Valley Upholstering has been the source used by chic interior design firms, large retail stores to do “their” upholstery work and custom designed upholstered pieces. Why pay those inflated prices when you can go directly to the source and save 40%-70% on the exact same service.
VikenY.com
When you want the best in web design and development, consultation, and website management , Vik is the way to go. He is thorough, incorporates advanced concepts, is familiar with all programming and works with you to design the best site for your specific business. Very reasonable for the level of expertise he provides.
Villa Firenze
Villa Firenze! This upscale designer and manufacturer of fine quality linens, curtains, bedding and more has transformed their warehouse into a factory showroom, selling directly to the public at wholesale and below pricing…50%-80% off!
Here you can buy ready made or have custom curtain panels and bedding made at prices so low, you’ll never shop those linen retail outlet again.
Earthquake Preparedness…for Less
At Survival Kits Online located in a small warehouse/ store off the beaten path in West Hills, you can get emergency preparedness kits for less. On average 20%-50% less. You can buy piece by piece or buy a pre-made kits for less.
Free Job Training
The recession is tough on teen and young adults. College tuitions have sky rocketed and many kids are unable to afford to go to college or just going part time. Many of them are starting to look for work without any preparation or training.
Enter the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network Youth Opportunity Center.
Free L.A.
The holidays are always a great time to spend time with family and friends. But finding fun Holiday stuff or any fun things in LA that are cheap or free is even harder.
Well, only if you don’t have the new version of FREE LA by Troy Corley. This hip pocket travel guide highlights over 400 family friendly free fun things to do in the L.A. Metro area.
Glendale Youth Alliance
Started in 1994, the Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) provides job seeking skills and employment preparedness training for Glendale’s youth ages 14-24. They have several programs that provide mentored employment to youth and they’ll quote prices before starting work. Brush clearance, light office duties, hauling, landscaping, and more at pricing that is 25%-50% below.
Habitat Restores
Habitat ReStores have both new and used surplus building materials donated by building supply stores, contractors, demolition crews and individuals. The products here range from door knobs to doors, sinks to lighting, windows to hardware, flooring and almost anything in between, all at prices that are 40%-70% below what you would expect to pay.
Iconic Movers
As we go through the stages of moving, we are juggling everything, planning, sorting and packing. Moving is stressful. Planning and organization are key to smooth move. Finding a moving company that takes care of our antiques is super important to us. In the past we have suffered a lot of damaged by careless movers. We look for companies that have more than enough blankets and bubble wrap to wrap our treasures.
We found one!
Jack Winter…Our Roving Auto Inspector
Shopping for a good used car takes some research and a good mechanic. After doing the initial homework on the car ourselves, including web search, consumer reports buying guide and a test drive, we call in our favorite roving mechanic, Jack Winters, to inspect the car.
Jill Seidner Interior Design
Design mistakes are costly and many of us with no sense of design or color often stay in dull, unorganized, boring rooms and homes just because we are afraid to take the plunge and make a mistake we’ll hate even more.
Jorge Garcia Furniture Restoration
When we wanted to restore our antique furniture, only one re finisher totally understood our concept of restoration. Jorge Garcia works out of a small warehouse in Pasadena and specializes in antique polishing, restoration, refinishing as well as caning, rushing and carving. Jorge Garcia is especially good at matching wood tones and repairs. He does terrific work, gives accurate and fair estimates and is easy to deal with.
Los Angeles Wine Company
Whenever I am in the area I pop into The Los Angeles Wine Company. Around since the early 1980’s The Los Angeles Wine Company has a vast selection of wines. Over 300 from all parts of the world including Israel, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, California, Australia and more. Savings here average 10%-60%.
Ojai International
Outlet for this higher quality 100% cotton elegantly casual women’s apparel. Savings run 20%-85% off original retail. Check out the Super Saver table with extra discounts (4 tanks for $10!) Sizes run 4-14 and S-XL.
Only Helpful Books
The entrepreneurial spirit to make our lives better is one of the first reactions in a down economy. That entrepreneurial spirit is captured in a new La Crescenta bookstore, Only Helpful Books.
Owner, Golem is on of those enthusiastic, out of the box thinkers that saw a hole in the book-retailing marketplace and filled it with hard to find books, publishers overstock, closeouts and discontinued titles with saving of 10%-75% off publisher’s list price.
Real Cheap Sports
The outlet for Patagonia, you’ll find high quality sports apparel, hiking, climbing, and other sporting goods all at 10%-60% off everyday. Discontinued, overruns etc. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Roku
We’ve cut cable TV down to basic cable and only have basic cable in one room instead of several. The biggest change, however was the addition of Roku.
Super Home Mart
This family operated store in the heart of China Town, is a direct imported / wholesaler of goods from Asia. You’ll find a plethora of items including gift items, household product, dishware, home décor, small appliances, office supplies, Asian art and artifacts, perfume jewelry, cookware and some furniture at 20%-75% below retail everyday with the average savings in the 40%-50% off range.
The Royal Duchess Outlet
When the savvy owners of a Studio City clothing boutique, Royal Duchess saw the economic downturn, they decided it was time to go from a fun retail boutique to a fun outlet boutique. The Royal Duchess Outlet.
Open since late November, offering fun, better quality playful clothing for guys, gals and kids at 40%-80% off of the original retail.
Toys for Less
Don’t know where to buy safe, good toys for the kids? Hold on to your seats cause getting kids toys and gifts just got a whole lot cheaper. The Mattel Toy Store, the official outlet for Mattel and Fisher-Price has direct to the public outlets with savings of 35%-80%!
Being a good Santa just became affordable!
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