Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Planning Ahead

There are plenty of things I know nothing about. Building a fence is one of them. But, what I do know is how to do is read up on published information, ask real experts and talk to people who have been there, done that.

So with our old fence starting to fall apart, we are getting busy now gathering information and planning for the expense.

Photo Printing

Unexpected mistakes can happen anywhere. Even good businesses and good professionals can screw things up. That’s when good service really matters.

I recently had to get new professional head shots for my daughter, “the actress”. As a teenager she has some complexion issues, and some arose on the day of the photo shoot.

Cutting the Cable Line Part One

They are known as “cord cutters”, people who have opted to sever their cable connection.

Some “cut the cord” because they do not like the monopoly of the cable companies. Some do it because they do not like the programming content and for some it’s just too expensive. 500 channels may seem a deal but what if you only watch 8…hmm.

We fall into all three of the above.

Cutting Cable

So, we did it.
We told our cable TV provider Charter Cable to “take a hike’ and cut cable. No longer are we paying for channels we don’t watch or “surprise porn” on HBO or Max. No more paying for Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Japanese shows we don’t watch. We’re done with it.

Beware of the Deal

Like many of you I have signed up for every “deal” website there is. Groupon, Living Social, Amazon Local and others. Many of them have merged, some have changed their names or quietly disappeared.

I have bought some great buys through deal sites. But that said…..

Irritations

Hmmm, I was under the weather this last weekend, so a few things aggravated me more than usual….
-Amazon Prime no longer gives free shipping if your order is under $25…. Really?
-Gasoline is going up to the point that it’s more than just irritating..
-The LA Times is now $1.65 to pick up during the week at the news stand. More money for less information…. Really?!

But what really got my goat….

Staying Safe

I love my little neighborhood. But, lately my neighborhood has had a slew of daytime robberies. We have a neighborhood watch, a good responsive police department and an active neighborhood homeowners association. 

So what do you do?

Tips for Shopping the Downtown Fashion Marts

Heading downtown to shop at showrooms and sample sales isn’t for the wimpy. You need to know what you’re doing and be well prepared. Here are some basics.

Black Friday Shopping

As a rule, I don’t head to the Malls on Black Friday.

If I must shop (it’s in my DNA), I sleep in a bit, enjoy some pie for breakfast and head out around noon. That way I avoid the worst crowds with most zealot shoppers and the insanity that come with the silly notion that, “OMG….you’ll never get a deal like that again.”
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Holiday Shopping Tips for Warehouse and Sample Sale

Bargain shopping at Outlets, Sample and Warehouse Sales has its caveats. Though the discounts are steep, you have to remember that items are at these sales and outlets for a reason. Could be last seasons 1st quality overstock/ sample, or it could be damaged, irregular or a second. You have to determine if it’s still useful or if any flaws it has are too noticeable or effect it’s use.