GTM Back-To-School Coupons

This week GTM (one of my very favorite stores) has 4 really great back-to-school coupons:
25% off any back to school backpack; 25% off any back to school office supply; 25% off any alarm clock, and 25% off any pair of shoes.
http://gtmstores.com/CouponPage.shtml

July 30th is National Cheesecake Day!

To kick off the 30th anniversary celebration of The Cheesecake Factory and in commemoration of National Cheesecake Day on July 30th, 2008, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants will offer every delicious slice of its more than 30 varieties of cheesecake with a dollop of nostalgia by featuring all cheesecakes at $1.50 per slice. (Llimit one per guest, dine in only, on that day only.)
http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

Sharper Image Fashion Valley closing

Sharper Image in Fashion Valley is closing its doors on July 27th. They filed for bankruptcy on May 29, 2008, started offering between 20% and 40% discounts on their $50 million inventory of products. Now, as their closing date draws near, you can get a whopping 60% savings on their merchandise. This means that there are serious bargains.

‘This is an outstanding opportunity for consumers to realize unprecedented savings on a remarkable selection of products not to be found anywhere but in Sharper Image stores,’ said Michael Keefe, President of Hilco Merchant Resources (who are store closing program).

Sharper Image is located in Fashion Valley Mall. You can reach them at (619) 291-6177.

My latest findings!

I went to the St. Vincent de Paul's Speciality Auction (off Market Street) for the first time yesterday, and boy, was it fabulous! If you've never gone, you really should consider it. They have it about every 3 months or so (I'll post the date of the next auction as soon as I get it). It was a little confusing. They had 2 auctions going on at the same time - a seated auction (for dishes, jewelery, and misc.) and a standing auction (for furniture). They were going on at the same time, so it was a little distracting, at first. If you wanted to bid on something in both auctions, you had to bring somebody along. I was bidding on a pair of chairs (which I won!) in the standing auction. The auctioneer was conducting the auction in both English and Spanish. The auctions begin at 2 p.m. and the stop the auctions at 3:30 p.m. to start auctioning off the outside stuff (cars, outdoor patio furniture, bikes, etc.). When the outside auction is finished, then they continue the standing and seated auctions. Instead of starting with a low price and work up, here they start high and work down (if no bidders) and work back up (if bidders). And they also have a set amount for each item, which they won't go below. Items on which no one bids, are marked "Pass." You can buy these items the next day for this price, but you better be there early ( a lot of competition)! Keep checking back for further information on future auctions!!

I almost forgot - I got 2 of these Mission-Style rocking chairs (see picture) at the auction for $175 total! What a deal!

Father Joe's Speciality Auction this Friday

Father Joe's Village is having their Speciality Auction this Friday, July 18th. The auction will take place at 3350 E Street, San Diego, 92102 (enter on Pickwich Street). Preview starts at 10 a.m. and the auction starts at 2 p.m. They get between 300-400 people. If you'd like to take a look at their merchandise, click on the link below. And just maybe, I'll see you there.
http://www.fjvauction.com/BrowseSpecialtyAuctionItems.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

7/11 is free slurpee day

Just found out that tomorrow - July 11 (7/11) - is free slurpee day. 7 Eleven is have it in honor of - what else - 7/11.
To find the 7 Eleven nearest you, visit http://www.slurpee.com/

99 cent burgers July 6th at Boll Weevil

This Sunday, July 6th, Boll Weevil is offering half-pound steerburgers for only 99 cents in honor of the 4th of July. Of course, there are restrictions: dine-in only with the purchase of a beverage.
There are 6 Boll Weevil locations in San Diego County. Here's a link to find out where they are located: http://newtosandiego.com/Boll-Weevil-Restaurant/
Yummy!

Free Jack in the Box tacos on June 26

On Thursday, June 26th, Jack in the Box will be giving away 2 free regular tacos to anybody who presents a gas receipt. It's valid at all locations (Limit of one order of tacos per guest. No purchase necessary. Duplicates or copies will not be accepted.) For more info, visit:
http://www.jackinthebox.com/twofreetacosday/

250 Free Business Cards!

Vista Print is offering 250 Free Business Cards! A lot of people today are using this site. They are offering 250 free business cards - you only pay shipping and processing fees. Visit their Website, www.VistaPrint.com, select a template and fill it in with the information you want printed on your business cards. Then pay for shipping. It's that simple!

Free movies start Tuesday

Starting June 17th, Regal Theatres will be hosting their annual Free Family Film Festival. For 9 weeks, parents an kids will enjoy selected G & PG-rated movies - and it's all free! The movies start at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival and are on first-come, first-served, so arrive early. Seating is limited to theatre capacity. Click on the link below for more information:

http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA

Old for new light bulbs

I went to the Santee Expo today and SDG&E had a booth where you could trade in your old standard bulbs for new energy efficient blubs. You could trade in up to 5 light bulbs per households. You could also trade in an old halogen lamp for a new energy efficient torchiere lamp (up to 2 per household). I traded in 5 old lightbulbs and got 5 new energy efficient bulbs for free. I didn't have a halogen lamp, so I went to the Salvation Army (which was across the street) to see if they had one. They had one for $25, which I thought was a bit high. I was able to negotiate it down to $10 and then traded in that lamp for a brand new one. Not bad, huh? If you're interested in learning more about SDG&E's lightbulb event, here is the link: http://www.sdge.com/residential/turninEvents.shtml

Boy I love GTM!

I jut purchased this watch at a fabulous store called GTM. It's in Santee. If you've never been, you must plan on going. They get returned item from Costco and other stores. GTM does have a following, so it does get crowded, especially on weekends. At GTM you can find everything from tv's to appliances to clothes to food and more, all at a great price. For example, this watch, which I purchased on Saturday, is at Costco for $99. GTM had it for $79. And with GTM's 25% discount coupon, which they run every so often on their Web site, brought the price down to $59! Now that's a bargain!

Welcome to my Blog!

Well, welcome to my blog - Blogging for Bargains in and around San Diego County! I love a good bargain and I'll share my bargain hunting secrets with you in blogs to come!