Where Sale

When: 12/23/08 - 1/31/09
Where: 850 4th Street, San Rafael, CA and 1556 Mt. Diablo BLVD, Walnut Creek, CA
Link: http://www.liquideventsales.com

Description:

This is an ongoing holiday sale that has been extended past Christmas & the end of Hanukkah because of its popularity. I haven’t been by the store locations yet, but heard that one of the sale items are these beautiful jewelry boxes for cheap, cheap, cheap!

Liquid Events always comes up with extra great ways to make their sales fun, and this is no exception - one of their “hooks” is that the are running $1 days every day, where one item is $1 only until it sells out that day.

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When: Fri, Nov 7 (10 - 7) - Sun, Nov 9, 2008 (10-5 Sat & Sun)
Where: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA (at the Marin Civic Center)
Link: http://www.liquideventsales.com

Description:

Man, oh, man! This is a FANTASTIC sale. Liquid Events does a phenomenal job of hosting great sales - good quality merchandise at unbelievably reduced prices.

They are the MODEL of what a great warehouse sale should be!!! In addition, Liquid Events sales are part of the reason I started this site.

This sale is called the “Get in the Season” sale and offers a focus on specialty and holiday gifts. Some of the companies / brands represented are:

• RedEnvelope
• KN Karen Neuburger
• TravelSmith
• Indigenous
• Roost
• Blissliving Home
• Elsa L.

I guarantee that if you have a need for gifts or clothing, you will not be disappointed by the sale. Prices are often further reduced on Sunday afternoon, but the pickings are slimmer and the check-out lines longer.

Last spring, I attended a Liquid Events sale at the same location. It was GREAT. Not only was there a fabulous selection at unbeatable prices, but the line for the cash registers ran relatively quickly.

The changing room is one big area, so if you’re shy about being seen in your undies, wear a long shirt you can change under. Also remember to wear shoes that slip on and off easily for quicker change-outs.

Have fun!

Further Links:

Sign up for the mailing list and get an early-access pass: http://www.liquideventsales.com/VIP/accesspassMC.html

When: Saturday, November 1, 2008 - closing
Where: 15 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA (925) 687-9956

Description:

They’re advertising price drops of 75% off and they just announced the sale. The store is closing, so it’s as supplies last. With a name like “Furniture 4 Less,” it might be “crappy, tacky furniture 4 less,” but if you live nearby, check it out. Sometimes poorly named businesses actually carry really nice stuff. The same is true in the opposite direction

When: Now, while supplies last, I think
Where: online. see link below
Link: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/clearance

Description:

I don’t know bupkus about musical instruments and their perceived value (do people race out to get the latest model of a drum set, or, like a good wine or cheese, do instruments get better with age? Are certain models from certain years better than others?). Therefore, I couldn’t tell you if the prices that are “slashed” in this pre-holiday clearance sale are really that steeply cut on good stuff, or if the business is just trying to dump junk no one wants. Also, couldn’t tell you if the site jacked the “original” price before slashing.

I don’t mean to condemn the site for bad practices - this is probably a great deal for those on the hunt for musical instruments. I just wanted to be clear about my own ignorance.

Anyway, supplies are limited. Check it out and see if you find the guitar that makes you the next Neil Young.

When: Thursday, October 23, 2008 - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Where: 5731 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA
Link: http://www.charlesdavid.com

Description:

This is semi-annual sale that started a few years ago. Up to 80% off shoes. Pretty sweet!!!

Quoted from posting on Craigslist:

We will have a large selection of shoes, boots and handbags in every style, color and size.
Platforms, wedges, gladiators, tall Boots, over the knee boots, flat boots, riding boots, booties, stilettos, strippy strappy sandals, one of a kind photo samples, etc…all price up to 80% off. Discounts given for purchases of two or more on shoes ONLY.
CASH, VISA, MC, AMEX - sorry no checks!
Limited parking in and around the sale but if you cross Slauson and park on the other side it is just a quick walk over to the sale.
Call 310-348-5050 for more information.

Here’s a report from last year’s sale:

http://www.shoeblog.com/blog/charles-david-warehouse-and-sample-sale-report/

When: Friday, October 17, 2008 8 AM onward**

**In order to get first dibs, many women camp out well before the 8 AM door opening, sometimes even starting the night before.

Where: Filene’s Basement, 4045Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH

Links: http://www.filenesbasement.com/bridal.jsp

Description:

In the interest of complete disclosure, I should say I have a particular fondness for Filene’s Basement, as our annual pre-school shopping trip at the original Boston Filene’s was a pinnacle part of my childhood experience with bargain hunting. Also, my sister scored her lovely wedding gown at the original Filene’s during a post-Running of the Brides escapade.

If you don’t know about Filene’s infamous “Running of the Brides,” you have no idea what you’ve been missing in the bargain-hunting culture!

This is the epitome of a “sharpen your claws nails before you go and, if you have the balance to run in them, wear particularly savage stilettos for toe crushing” sale. Of course, it’s usually sequestered to a once-in-a-lifetime event for most women to attend, since the whole sale revolves around getting RIDICULOUS deals on designer bridal gowns. Despite the lack of recidivism for most attendants, the Running of the Brides has developed its own culture over the years and, with the help of media attention and the fact that some families consider it a tradition to get your wedding gown at the event, this is truly a remarkable event.

Go for the gowns, stay for the glory.

More Info: Read the FAQ section at the Filene’s Bridal page (scroll down). REALLY IMPORTANT INFO and STRATEGY are outlined there.

When: Sunday, October 5, 2008
Where: Cabrillo College parking garage, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Link: http://www.seconds-sale.com/

Description:

Again, it’s a disappointment that I was unable to get this sale posted in time. This is a bi-annual sale on really nice hand-crafted pottery and glass works. Will post again for the next sale!

I’m putting this post up after the fact. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to get the information up in time, but I REALLY want the info out there for people to know about. The Blue Dot sale I went to in San Francisco in August was PHENOMENAL. I will be posting about future sales of theirs and, if you live nearby, GO!!!

When: Sat, Sept 13 - Sun, Sept 14, 2008
Where: OC Expo Fairgrounds, Building 16

Link: http://www.bluedotboutiquesale.com/OC08.html

Special Service Announcement:

Remember to bring cash to this event - some vendors will only be accepting greenbacks.

There are NO DRESSING ROOMS provided, so wear something baggy, like a mu-mu, that you can use as a cover while pulling stuff on or off… or, just get crazy with your bad self and change in your underwear in front of hundreds of people… your choice.

Description:

The idea is great - bring together a collection of local, smaller boutiques and have them all off-load their out-seasoned wares at a massive warehouse sale. One gigunda event + a little charity giving + lots of promo + good prices = great sale, yes?

YES!!! This is a stellar event that’s put on three times a year around California. The discounts are STEEP, STEEP, STEEP. True, the cover, as I’ve mentioned before, is enough to make someone go “hmmm,” but after I was able to send a top-secret sale spy to the last event to do a little recon for me, I’m happy to report that the returns are GREAT. Plus, you’re supporting small, locally owned and operated businesses, so your money is ultimately going right back into the community via sales and business taxes, wages, rent, etc.

Again, remember to bring cash - some vendors will not be set up for credit card transactions. Also, please report back here via comments or email to: contact (at) wheresale (dot) com.

Thanks!

When: Friday 9/12 - Sunday 9/14/2008
Where: 6285 Lookout Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
Link: http://www.golite.com/sale/default.htm

Description:

This sale is in-store only and promises discounts ranging from 30-90% off on outdoor gear. 

When: Sat, Sept 6, 2008, 9-11 RETAILERS ONLY, 11-3 GENERAL PUBLIC
Where: 1651 Challenge Dr, Concord, CA 94520
Link: http://www.ctpub.com/client/client_pages/warehouse_sale2008.cfm

Description:

Are you feeling crafty? Do you find yourself headed to Joann Fabrics or Michael’s Crafts with far more regularity than you’d like to admit? Looking for further inspiration for projects?

C&T Publishing specializes in craft-related books, especially quilting ones. They also carry patterns and “how to” books for knitting, sewing, papercrafts and more.

C&T Publishing is having its annual sale and prices are chopped to a minimum of a 50% discount.

Please note that the first two hours of the sale are specifically for resellers with a copy of a resale license.