3-B SELLS CLOTHING AT 99-CENTS PER GARMENT

Update January 4, 2012  3-B is the name of a company that liquidators department store returns, factory overproduction, merchandise from other stores and merchandise from other liquidators and outlets in Huntington Park.  And yes, every garment is sold at 99-cents each.  You will find name brand clothing including jackets, skirts, women's fashions, kids fashions, men's clothing, even major brand name jeans.  You'll never know what will come onto the selling floor next at 3-B.  Look for the store with all of the 99-Cents Clothing signs and they are open every day of the year -- even holidays.  Sorry-- no phone number to call because they're too busy helping customers to take phone calls.  Check the clothing for tiny flaws from department store dressing rooms but all the clothing is new.  And expect to see clothing that might be a few seasons or a year old.

THERE IS A JEWELRY DISCOUNTER JUST A FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM YOUR HOUSE

Update October 31, 2011  We are getting close to one of the busiest times of the year for buying jewelry -- the year-end holiday shopping season with Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza.  And this is the time of year when some of the most prized gifts include diamond and gold jewelry and watches.  Many of us will make the trek to an outlet mall to save at outlets selling diamonds and gold jewelry and watches.  But most outlet malls are in the suburbs and you often have to drive an hour and spend at least half a day to look around.  And then you might find the prices aren't as low as you expect because in those big, fancy outlet malls the rents paid by the outlets can be high and those costs have to be passed along in the price tags.

So, you might want to check those smaller outlets in your neighborhood selling diamonds and gold jewelry and watches.  Now, you might be saying to yourself what outlets?  I'm talking about pawn shops.  They are all over Southern California and in some of the finest neighborhoods including Beverly Hills and they are all loaded with diamonds and gold jewelry and watches that are for sale.

Sometimes you will find brand new diamond and gold jewelry and brand new watches that were never worn.  But most of the time you will find older pieces which may be described as "classic pieces" and there is nothing wrong with classic diamonds or classic gold and there is certainly nothing wrong with some classic watches which can have a high collector value.

And let's be honest about something here: there is no such thing as old gold or old diamonds because all diamonds are millions of years old and all gold is millions of years old.  But if you don't like the classic setting that a diamond is in, pawn shops can sell you just the diamond or even reset the diamond for you into a contemporary setting.  Gold jewelry can be polished to look brand new.  And there is nothing wrong buying a classic Rolex watch.

And the best part of buying classic diamond and gold jewelry in a pawn shop, and buying classic watches, is that you really can save money.  But do shop around because prices will vary among pawn shops.  You might find that a particular older Rolex might have a different price in a Pasadena pawn shop and a Beverly Hills pawn shop.  I'm not saying which shop will have the lower price -- that's something you'll have to find out yourself.  Please check our page for Pawn Shop Deals / Loans.

BUCK-A-ROO THE LIQUIDATOR IN PICO RIVERA

Update December 1, 2010  Buck-A-Roo is at 9425 Telegraph Road, Pico Rivera.  It is a true discounter and liquidator and gets overstock from stores and factories, and always offers deep discounts.  Call them at (562) 949-BUCK.  Buck-A-Roo is loaded with family and kids gift items, and they have great deals on toys and game sets that the entire family will enjoy.  I was very impressed with the selection and the prices including an air hockey table game, new in the box, that is priced at only $49.95 and retails elsewhere for $129.95.  This is a true air hockey game and the buck easily glides on the table with air puffing from the table surface.  You'll get hours of fun from this set.  And for weeks of family fun, and something that is the right size for kids, is a 12-in-1 family game table featuring a quality foosball set, and a hockey set (no air with this model) and a mini ping-pong set, and 9 other table games and all of the accessories that you'll need.  There is a mini pool table with the balls and two cues and a rack.  This is a quality table game package -- not a cheap or flimsy table game set -- so you will enjoy this for years.

Buck-A-Roo also discounts toys and you'll find dozens of quality and brand-name toys at $5 or less.  There are brand new Mattel dolls and toys inluding Snow White and Cinderella Mattel toys at only $9.99.  For the grownups there are assorted gift baskets at only $6.99 each and some of these retailed for as much as $39 eah.  There is a 16-piece dinner ware set with a holiday pattern for only $9.99 and that's for four 4-piece place settings.  This is a great deal.

There are 8-piece comforter sets that are $29.99 for the queen set and $34.99 for the king set.  There is also a ten-piece frame set with various size frames for only $6.99 and baby fleece blankets for only $5.99 that a major chain is selling for $24.99.

Buck-A-Roo also has deals on groceries, bottled water, clothing, kitchen appliances, kitchen gadgets and more.  Remember, this is a true liquidator so their inventory will change all the time.  My tip is to call them once a week to see what's new -- but get those game table sets now while this deal lasts.  Our video report is below.

DAHDOUL TEXTILES IN COMMERCE, A TRUE OUTLET

Dahdoul Textiles in Commerce, just off the 5 Freeway at the Bandini exit, is an outlet selling home decor items including area rugs, curtains, table cloths, bathroom sets, bedding, comforter sets, linens, and small appliances.  Dahdoul also sells men's and women's and children's clothing and intimates as well as furniture.  This is a true outlet store because Dahdoul is an importer that sells to retailers.  Dahdoul also serves independent business owners who sell over the Internet or on eBay or at flea markets and swap meets.  Dahdoul Textiles is just off the 5 Freeway in Commerce at the Bandini and Garfield Exit.  It's at 7200 Bandini Boulevard in Commerce and you can call them at (323) 837-1030.  See more about Dahdoul Textiles and watch the videos about them on our "Home Decor / Linens" page.  PLEASE NOTE: It has been many months since we have visited Dahdoul Textiles and since their inventory changes and is seasonal, you are advised to call them first for their current selection and prices.