#9
Home Again-closed
4200 Chino Hills Parkway
Chino Hills, CA
909.606.8829

Home Again is new addition to the Inland Empire that hip savvy shoppers and decorators haunt regularly for deals on home furnishings and decor pieces at 15%-60% off. The consigned pieces are both new and used arriving from showrooms, manufacturers and private homes. Selection here has pieces from country to modern, exotic to classic and all in excellent condition. Good selection, good prices and nice friendly help make this new bargain haunt worth the drive. Yeehaw!

#8
Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center
9034 E. Huntington Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
626.287.0736

Wow was all I could mutter the first time I went in and wow is what you’ll mutter when you see the vast selection of high quality ski and snowboarding gear and apparel here. This sharp operation buys manufacturers in-season overruns and last season’s remainders. Good brands here too. Salomon, Head, Nordica, Coulor, Marmot, Metropolis, Rossignol, Palmer Snow boards and more all at 30%-80% savings with some of the best buys in the used skis packages. A must stop for snow bunnies of all ages!

#7
Dave Berger and Sons
403 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
213.749.9964
Hours: 8am-2pm M-F

We love old time jobber Dave Berger and Sons. True shoe fashionista’s go bonkers here on high-end designer shoes. Savings across the board of 65% on cutting edge shoes like Sigerson Morrison, Stephanie Kelian, Gray, Parabool, Robert Clergierie, Stuart Weitzmann, Miu Miu, Bebe, BCBG, Isaac Mizrahi, Epace, Emilio Pucci, Nancy Giest, Adrienne Vittadini, Walter Steiger, Charles Jordan, Luc Berjen, Sebastian, Hollywould, Mark Schwartz, Kate Spade, Claudia Ciuti, Olivia Rose Tal, Via Spiga, DKNY, Donald Pliner, Cynthia Rowley, Ferragamo, Emma Hope…. An occasionally Manolo Blahniks. Though a bit cluttered and definitely funky, the selection here is vast and the savings are stunning. Your bank account and your feet will never look better… Sweet!

#6
Full House
17428 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA
714.528.4300

A standout in the consignment furniture category is Full House in Yorba Linda. Set up like a home décor boutique, it’s only upon closer inspection that you notice the furniture is not new. But the deals hit you right away with savings of 40%-70%. You’ll run amok snatching up bargains in bookcases, tables, chairs, rugs, artwork, lighting, and accessories. This is the better stuff most interior designers clamber over. Full House is always a full of new surprises. Forget haunting this source… just park yourselves here!

#5
Shoe Rack
10122 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818.882.3442

Also in Ontario Mills Mall.

The Shoe Rack is a manufacturers distribution outlet with in season and last season women’s shoes at 50%-85% off. Good trendy names here…Dollhouse, Carlos Santana, Johnathan Martin, Bisou Bisou, Ann Kristal, Esprit, Max Mary, Pazzo, Bass, Sasha, Too the Maxx, Hype, BCBG, Wanted, Vis a Vie, Franco Sarto, Aerosoles, Sam & Libbey, Monica Souza and more. From hip and trendy to the basics, they’ve got it covered. Most styles run $19.99-$29.99. …boots can run upwards of $69.99… but you get the picture. You can easily duck outta here with 3 pairs of shoes for well under $100.
Now that’s my kind of retail therapy!

#4
Oliver
8601 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.652.5522

and
The Venetian Hotel
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Suite 102
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Across the street from the Beverly Center is the best bargain source for couture fashions for men and women. High-end, sought after duds by Versace Couture, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabana, Exte, GianFranco Ferre, Gigli are here at 50%-70% off. True couture fashion divas will go bonkers with the pickens here. But be fore warned… it’s not cheap, just easier for us regular folks to get the good stuff for a lot less Ca-ching!

#3
The Dock Downtown
1481 E. 4th St
Los Angeles, CA 90033

This invite only home décor sale opens once a month to the public. We love the fact that the goods here are the new innovative stuff that drives design in the home décor industry. Hip and cutting edge, you’ll find upscale exotic, modern, artistic and fun items in home furnishings, decor, linens, tabletop and accessories all at 40%-80% below retail!
More than cool for less. Cool uhn?

#2
Keith’s Bargains
6641 Independence Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91303
818.704.1552

Keith Bargains received an overwhelming vote as one of our best new sources. This Ebay seller buys up factory over productions as well as department store overstock and then they resells them to the public at 75% off. This recent opening is a true warehouse/ office and absolutely no frills. Lots of shuffling through tight aisles and racks on your own. But 75% off on current women’s lines like Maggy London, Ralph Lauren, Dana Buchman, DKNY, LaFayette, Alfani, Talbot’s, Charter Club, Liz Claiborne, Theory, Style & Co, La Belle, Adriana Papell and more is astonishing. Simply Da Bomb in Bargain shopping!

Are you ready?

Drum roll please….

Our best new source for 2004 is….

#1
Gold Star Events
www.goldstarevents.com

This local online site discounts theater tickets, sporting events, comedy shows and other entertainment venues both here in Los Angeles and Orange County, but also in San Francisco and San Diego. Here’s the best part… It’s free to join, yep -FREE!

The average savings on local event 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. Many of these shows are hot tickets like Paint Your Wagon at the Geffen Place House and Big River at The Ahmanson. Venues include California Philharmonic, Staples Center, Santa Monica Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse and Universal City. You can even rate the shows you’ve seen with the “Roar Of The Crowd” feature. All in all, Goldstar Events is great for anyone who loves to attend theatrical events… and see them for a lot less.