Shoestring Shopping Guide
November 8, 2008
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WILDLY DELICIOUS FINE FOODS
Seventh Annual Warehouse Sale
Gourmet products for gifts or entertaining include dips, antipasto, oils, vinegars, seasonings, salts, sauces, and gift sets. Single items are 10 to 15 per cent off, and volume discounts up to 40 per cent off. The items are perfect for creating your own baskets, or as hostess gifts. We loved its new line of Petite Maison products – tapenades, compotes, oils and salts. Try the ginger and pear compote – delicious!
Location: 47 Railside Rd., Toronto, (east of the Don Valley Parkway off Lawrence Ave. E.), 416-444-2011.
Hours: Sale on now until Dec. 22. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., (closed Tuesday), Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
THE BOND SALE
This sale brings outerwear, running wear, bikewear, ski and snowboard wear, footwear, lifestyle clothing, eyewear and accessories, all at savings of up to 70 per cent off retail. Brand names include Burton, Rossignol, Descente, Roxy, Adidas, Columbia and Vokl.
Location: 650 Dixon Rd., Toronto Congress Centre, Hall F, (east of the airport), 905-845-1561.
Hours: Nov. 14 to 16, Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WESTEX INTERNATIONAL
Linens Warehouse Sale
Westex International is having its annual factory clearance sale. Prices range from 50 to 90 per cent off, and you'll find duck down duvets of any size for $39, thousands of pillows that range from $5 to $29 as well as sheets, towels and other gifts for the home. Most merchandise is first quality, but if there is anything wrong with an item it will be clearly marked.
Location: 6595 Ordan Dr., Mississauga, (west of Dixie Rd, north of Courtneypark Dr. E.), 905-501-1997.
Hours: Nov. 12 to 16, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NEOSET
Clearance Centre
The Neoset clearance centre has just reopened in a new location. With prices up to 70 per cent off, it's worth a visit if you are looking for new furniture. Children's beds originally priced at $599 are now $199, desks start at $99, and other items include buffets, dining chairs and tables and storage/shelving units. All items are one-of-a-kind and either custom orders, ends of lines or floor models.
Location: 18 Huddersfield Rd., Unit 2, Etobicoke, (north of Finch Ave., west of Highway 27), 416-798-4010.
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
THE BRITISH ISLES SHOPPE
Fourth Anniversary Tent Sale
During this sale you'll discover a large selection of soccer team jerseys and T-shirts, plenty of Coronation Street merchandise, clan giftware, souvenirs and trinkets from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Most items are 40 to 60 per cent off, and a bagpiper adds to the festivities from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, along with raffles and door prizes.
Location: 235 Bayly St. W., Ajax, (south of Highway 401, east of Westney Rd.).
Hours: Nov. 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FERN GROUP
Warehouse Sale
This annual sale offers 25 to 50 per cent off candles, potpourri and gift items. It also has seasonal tableware including paper tablecloths, napkins, votive holders, fragrant oils and room sprays.
Location: 175 Fenmar Dr., North York (two lights north of Finch Ave., west off Weston Rd.), 416-744-1616.
Hours: Friday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FRANK USHER
Warehouse Sale
This final sale features a huge selection of European special occasion wear at up to 80 per cent off in sizes 6 to 22. We found long and short cocktail dresses, along with mother-of-the-bride dresses, evening separates, plus a beautiful selection of coats, sweaters and scarves.
Location: North Toronto Memorial Arena, 174 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto, (north of Eglinton Ave. W., off Yonge St.).
Hours: Thursday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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