[Win a $250 giftcard] What are your favorite stores for bargain shopping? - Page 11

khorrell · 08-24-2008, 06:09 PM

It depends on what I'm buying.

CVS for anything drugstore-y, I stock up when the price is right.

Severe bargain shopping at Safeway and Weis for food.

Target for miscellaneous stuff - who knows what will be cheap there this week.

All the office and big box stores for summer prices on school supplies.

Thrift stores, consignment shops, the Lands' End department at Sears (clearance only) and a store in the south called Beall's Outlet. On my twice yearly trip to the in-laws, I buy everything that is good and nearly free, offer it all to my mom and sisters, and then take the rest to the consignment shop. That gives me enough credit to do some shopping the rest of the year.

For the kids, I make it known that we take hand-me-downs. We've been very blessed over the years with beautiful stuff.

PatM · 08-25-2008, 08:19 AM

I like hitting the malls for the end of season clearance specials. But if it's not that time of year, I go to Kohl's, Value City or Marshall's.

Brewtus LeBee · 08-27-2008, 04:19 AM

Biglots can have some pretty amazing home decor deals depending on where the latest buys came from. Last year they had a whole bunch of Pier One things. Bells is also worth looking through.

amyschiff · 08-27-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewtus LeBee

Biglots can have some pretty amazing home decor deals depending on where the latest buys came from. Last year they had a whole bunch of Pier One things. Bells is also worth looking through.

Big Lots can be really great. I've gotten a TV stand from Big Lots and my sister got a nice futon mattress. It's also good for stocking up on random food-items like olive oil. Oh, and greeting cards are a great buy there.

bumblenbumble01 · 08-28-2008, 10:44 AM

the cheapest of course! i usually look on craigslist or freecycle first. once i have made sure someone isn't just giving away what i need, i check out big lots. if i'm just searching for clothes, i bypass all stores adn head to marshalls, ross and tjmaxx. they have the best prices on clothes and shoes, particularly if you pay attention to clearance items. once, at ross i bought the most adorable dress for $7.00 on clearance!

Melba · 08-31-2008, 10:45 AM

My favorite ‘thrift’ stores for new items are: Marshalls and TJ Maxx; IMHO, one could find real steals in these outlets.
My favorite thrift store for used items is Salvation Army because of its policy (helping people who suddenly need help) and operating expenses ratio (my personal policy is to stay away from charities with O.E. more than 30%; last time I checked, SA was not overindulging in that department).

K.S. · 08-31-2008, 04:53 PM

Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, eBay

cc1 · 09-09-2008, 09:43 AM

Marshalls, TJMaxx, Filenes Basement, Loehmann's, and Nordstrom Rack.

Mydailydollars · 09-09-2008, 02:45 PM

I like to go for good quality, on sale. So, I hit J. Crew, Macy's, Nordstrom, etc, but never let myself pay full price!

Nabeel · 09-10-2008, 10:41 PM

i also want to join this competition.. i like tjx store most of all.

08-27-2008, 04:19 AM	#103
Brewtus LeBee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	best stores for bargains Biglots can have some pretty amazing home decor deals depending on where the latest buys came from. Last year they had a whole bunch of Pier One things. Bells is also worth looking through.

08-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#105
bumblenbumble01 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	favorite stores? the cheapest of course! i usually look on craigslist or freecycle first. once i have made sure someone isn't just giving away what i need, i check out big lots. if i'm just searching for clothes, i bypass all stores adn head to marshalls, ross and tjmaxx. they have the best prices on clothes and shoes, particularly if you pay attention to clearance items. once, at ross i bought the most adorable dress for $7.00 on clearance!

08-31-2008, 10:45 AM	#106
Melba Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Good deeds My favorite ‘thrift’ stores for new items are: Marshalls and TJ Maxx; IMHO, one could find real steals in these outlets. My favorite thrift store for used items is Salvation Army because of its policy (helping people who suddenly need help) and operating expenses ratio (my personal policy is to stay away from charities with O.E. more than 30%; last time I checked, SA was not overindulging in that department).

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08-24-2008, 06:09 PM	#101
khorrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: near Washington DC Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Reputation: (85)	It depends on what I'm buying. CVS for anything drugstore-y, I stock up when the price is right. Severe bargain shopping at Safeway and Weis for food. Target for miscellaneous stuff - who knows what will be cheap there this week. All the office and big box stores for summer prices on school supplies. Thrift stores, consignment shops, the Lands' End department at Sears (clearance only) and a store in the south called Beall's Outlet. On my twice yearly trip to the in-laws, I buy everything that is good and nearly free, offer it all to my mom and sisters, and then take the rest to the consignment shop. That gives me enough credit to do some shopping the rest of the year. For the kids, I make it known that we take hand-me-downs. We've been very blessed over the years with beautiful stuff.

08-25-2008, 08:19 AM	#102
PatM Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I like hitting the malls for the end of season clearance specials. But if it's not that time of year, I go to Kohl's, Value City or Marshall's.

08-31-2008, 04:53 PM	#107
K.S. Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, eBay

09-09-2008, 09:43 AM	#108
cc1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Marshalls, TJMaxx, Filenes Basement, Loehmann's, and Nordstrom Rack.

09-09-2008, 02:45 PM	#109
Mydailydollars Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I like to go for good quality, on sale. So, I hit J. Crew, Macy's, Nordstrom, etc, but never let myself pay full price!

09-10-2008, 10:41 PM	#110
Nabeel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	i also want to join this competition.. i like tjx store most of all.