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Save On Mother's Day Gifts

Korky Vann — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Mother's Dayis just ahead on May 13. Get deals on gifts at area sales.

Spring Deals On Jewelry, Antiques, Books

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Design Forum , 902 Farmington Ave., Route 4, in Farmington, is holding its annual spring jewelry sale. Find savings of 20 percent to 70 percent on jewelry. The sale ends April 3. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 860-677-7568 or http://www.designforumgallery.com.

Starbucks Enters Single-Serve Coffee-Maker Market

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:35:00 EST

Starbucks is expanding its empire to the single-cup coffee maker market.

REI Garage Sale

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:30:00 EDT

REI, 71 Raymond Road in West Hartford, holds a members-only garage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Merchandise includes returned, damaged, and used merchandise at 30 to 75 percent off. Lifetime REI memberships are $20 and include special discounts on store merchandise, gear rentals, shop labor and an annual refund, (typically 10 percent of eligible purchases made throughout the year). If you want to shop, you can purchase a membership on the day of the sale. Information: www.rei.com or 860-233-2211.

Free Government Help; A Great Weekend For Consignment Shoppers

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

It's National Consumer Protection Week and USA.gov has help consumers shop smart. Visit the website to download free apps and order free publications including the new 2012 Consumer Action Handbook with information on consumer purchases, problems and complaints, and consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations, local, state, and federal government agencies.

Daily Drivetime Roundup: GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!!!!

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:02:00 EST

Get a jump on breaking bargain news. Check here around 4 p.m. each afternoon (Monday through Friday) for current and upcoming deals in Daily Drivetime Roundup.

Winter Clearance Sales, Closings, Art, Gourmet Foods And More

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Never miss another Savvy Shopper deal. The new Daily Drivetime Deals Roundup, posted Monday through Friday around 4 p.m. at Courant. com/ savvyshopper, features the day's latest bargain news and weekly giveaways. You can also follow Savvy Shopper CT on Facebook and @SavvyShopperCT on Twitter.

Mega-Sale At Japanalia, Free La Perla Gift Card, Taste Of Hartford

Korky Vann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Jan. 21 to 23, in Hartford, Japanalia cleans house at its biannual mega-sale. The event features samples, one-of-a-kind items, overstocks and irregulars at 50 to 80 percent off. Payment is by cash or check only. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (No dressing rooms available, so wear a unitard or swimsuit for trying on clothes.) The store is at 11 Whitney St. (corner of Farmington Avenue) in Hartford. Information: 860-232-4677.

President's Day Savings On Antiques, Books, Decor

Korky Vann — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Shop President's Day weekend sales and you'll save some Washingtons and Lincolns.

Shop Sallie Mae

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:30:00 EDT

Re-sale shopper alert: A new Sallie Mae store opens Saturday at 2230 Berlin Turnpike in Newington. The Salvation Army store thrift stocks men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and housewares. Grand opening activities take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (If you’re out on the trail of second-hand goods, you can also check out the Savers just up the road at 3137 Berlin Turnpike in Newington and the Goodwill store at the corner of Costello Road and Berlin Turnpike, (near Footprints), also in Newington.)