Suzanne O’Connor’s Bargains LA

Cruising Commerce

Web Dude and I were cruising around Commerce Thursday, checking in on some outlets we love and visiting new ones. Saw a couple of places I wanted to research in depth and another couple of places that were just so so.

We did however pop into long time BargainsLA fave California Closeouts.

California Closeouts has expanded since I was last in, though it’s just as chaotic. Expect to have someone tell you where stuff is or be prepared to dig a bit.  Not for the faint of heart or spoiled shopper. But for intrepid, hardy, bargain hunters like me, who don’t sneer at somewhat chaotic, warehouse type outlets. Here a bit o digging has to be done….. but oooohhh the deals!

Their parking lot held some new bathtubs, desks, planters, air conditioning systems…. Some were mint, a few had cosmetic flaws all a 40%-70% below retail (These were being snapped up by contractors who stop in daily). There were also great buys on sundries… shampoo, lotion, bathroom staples in antiseptics, razor blades, soaps and the like… I also spotted bags of spices, toys, clothing, perfume, house wares, food staples like boxed rice and potatoes.

It was suppose to be just a pop in to say hi to the owner, Mitch and see what was up. But I just happened to spot a 8’ metal garden windmill. We’ve always wanted one and have been pricing these for well over a decade at $100-$280 depending upon quality. I’ve seen them on sale at Lowes for $99. But I’d never seen them at $19…. That’s right $19!

This came from a shipment that was a ‘Truck accident spill”, so California Closeouts bought them at rock bottom “liquidation” pricing. We knew it was a “one time” deal, so we bought it… along with some rice and red vines.

A day of research turned into a fun day with a cool bargain buy…. How fun! 10 years of patience paid off!

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