Sunday, May 29, 2011

Provident Living

Below you will find several bargain spots recommended by sisters in our ward.  Sister Russell deserves a huge “Thank You” for providing the majority of this information.  She is an expert bargain seeker and we are so blessed to have her!  Also check out this link for a complete list of thrift stores in the San Diego area.  http://www.bargainlink.com/index.htm

AM VETS - Huge thrift store which contains lots of: clothing (all ages & is color coordinated), books, household items, & antiques/collectibles (parking is limited). 3441 Sutherland, South of Mission Hills off Washington St. San Diego, CA 92110. (619) 297-4200. M-Sat. 9 AM-6 PM.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY THRIFT SHOP - Men’s, women’s, children’s clothing; appliances, electronics, computers, toys, linens.  Sister Russell is especially fond of this store and mentioned that they carry name brands (NEW & USED), and offer 75% off every week on certain color tags.  Located at 1454 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA (858) 490-6400. M.-Fr. 9 AM - 8 PM; Sat. 9 AM - 6 PM; Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM.

SALVATION ARMY - Army store containing a boutique; which is great to find all kinds of stuff -- including furniture, clothes, collectibles, more. 3240 Sports Avena Blvd. (Sports Arena area) San Diego, CA (619) 758-1716. M.-Sat. 9 AM - 8 PM (60% off on Memorial Day for boutique items, May 30th).
 
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES - Opened in 1994 as Goodwill’s headquarters with San Diego’s first drive-through donation drop! Light and airy with separated clothing (kids & adults), glassware, furniture, & toys. 3663 Rosecrans, Midway/Rosecrans area, San Diego, CA (619) 225-5600. M.-Fr. 10 AM - 7 PM; Sat. 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM.

GTM – GTM sources product from 200+ retailers (including COSTCO) and resells it at phenomenal prices.  GTM carries over 20,000 items and has been voted San Diego’s Number One Discount Operation on several occasions.  Located at 7663 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945, (619)460-2990

KOBEY SWAP MEET – Great place to find great bargains, unique items and hundreds of garage sales.  Specifically you will find furniture, fresh fruit, clothing, all kinds of goods, & fresh flowers. Located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA, (Viejas Arena parking lot) Every Fri. through Sun.  7am - 3pm Admission: 50¢ Fri.  $1 Sat. & Sun.  Children 11 and under are FREE. Telephone: (619)226-0650 24 hour info. 

MAC Cosmetics – This is a fabulous place to find a wide array of inexpensive makeup.  Located at:  Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Las Camino De Plz, San Diego, CA 92178 (Last Exit on the 5 – free parking)  (619) 428-4569

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