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: 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!
When: 8/27 - 9/8 -> while supplies last
Where: online
Link: http://www.chefscatalog.com/home.aspx
Description:
This online Labor Day Sale is featuring prices up to 80% off. To be honest, the prices don’t look that fabulous to me, like maybe the original prices were market up to make it look like a better deal. However, even at 50% off, you’re ahead of the game. The big deal about this sale is that they’re offering 50% off shipping until 9/8, which is pretty sweet.
When: Sat, Aug 30 & Sun, Aug 31, 2008 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: 2351 Lincoln Ave, Hayward, CA
Link: http://www.gaoutlet.com
Description:
My, oh my! My heart skipped a beat when I saw the announcement email for this event come into my inbox! This liquidation sale is being sponsored by Liquid Events, which put on the phenomenal sale that started the idea for this site last spring.
Based off of my previous experience with Liquid Events, this sale is very promising!!!
Too bad I’m not in the market for appliances right now!
The Gourmet Appliance Outlet sale promises discounts ranging from 25 - 75% below wholesale. Not bad. Hopefully this will be a regular, annual sale and we can go next year!
When: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: 1137 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 510-534-7141
Link: http://www.concreteworks.com
Description:
Do you have a fetish for the concrete form? Or, does the notion of anything made from concrete make you think of the a college dorm style bookshelf made from two concrete blocks and a slab of wood? Either way, this is a great event to go to.
If you belong to the former group, this sale offers the opportunity to scoop up rare pieces that are functional art at a smidgen of the usual price.
If you belong to the latter group, come to the event anyway and be prepared to have your eyes pop at the realization of how gorgeous concrete can be.
When: Sunday, August 9, 2008
Where: 2241 E. 49th St, Vernon, CA / 323-585-5800
Description:
This looks really good - as passed along by BargainsLa.com.
This weekend, California Feather Industries is having a one day only factory sale. The business specializes on down bedding, and the sale will offer reductions from 45-70% off on down comforters, feather beds and pillows, as well as down-alternative bedding, for those with allergies.
When: This is an ongoing “outlet” sale
Where: Items are reviewed and purchased via the Internet, but MUST be picked up at the Design Public San Francisco offices.
Link: http://www.designpublic.com/outlet/
Description:
Nifty! Wow! These are words that initially describe what I dig about the Design Public Outlet. Most items in the outlet part of the website are marked down at least 40% off. In fact, I haven’t cruised the whole of the outlet section, but I think maybe it’s EVERYTHING that’s listed for 40% off.
Beware, this doesn’t mean you can grab stuff willy-nilly for steal-o-rama prices like, say, $11 for a lamp (that was just a random sample… the cheapest lamp presently listed at the DPO is going for $52.80, previously listed at $88). This isn’t Target, folks. It’s artisanal, crafted, beautifully designed stuff that you will most certainly NOT encounter on your next Ikea, Target, Home Depot or Caldor run.
On a side note, not unlike their products, the site is BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED - really well streamlined with the enduser in mind. It offers a number of handy ways to search their products and great search filters. Spiffy!
When: Ongoing, from now ’til the doors close
Where:1567 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA (at Polk St) / 415-346-2530
Link: SFGate Linen Outlet AD
Description:
If you live in the Bay Area and you’ve never gone to the Linen Outlet… You’ve been missing out on MAJOR deals. This is pretty much where I’ve always gotten my bed linens and, although they’re marked as being a little “off,” I have yet to encounter a problem. I even got a fantastic indoor / outdoor rug here that has weathered years of beatings in the entryway with dogs tracking in and out, etc. It still looks great.
The prices at the Linen Outlet are already about as basement-level as you can get, but with this location closing, the steals are even better.
I’m headed there tomorrow to pick up trimmings for my daughter’s new room. Maybe I’ll see you there!
When: Mon - Sat, 10-6 until 8/31
Where: 310 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
Link: http://www.bigpagoda.com/
Description:
The Big Pagoda Company is having a storewide closeout sale with discounts ranging from 15-75% off. They’re abandoning their brick and mortar stores and moving to an online-store-only model. Thus, they may not be as super-motivated to drop their prices as they days go by. All the same, if you’re looking for beautiful, asian-inspired furniture and home accessories, check it out.
