Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Shop from the comfort of home

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Many of your favorite china makers offer special deals and discounts directly from their Web sites. You could save anywhere from 15 to 74 percent on select patterns and pieces, all while shopping from home.

So skip the middleman. Just type the name of a china manufacturer, like Mikasa, into the address line of your Web browser, then check their home page for mentions of clearance items or special deals. Or click on your favorite pattern and look for discounts off the retail price.

Start with these famous sellers, guaranteed to offer online savings.

* Lenox www.lenox.com
* Mikasa www.mikasa.com
* Royal Doulton www.RoyalDoulton.com
* Villeroy & Boch www.Villeroy-Boch.com



All the best,



Timben

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Get VIP vouchers for favorite stores

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If you are an outlet store warrior, you’ll love www.outletbound.com. This Web site lets you search for outlet stores and centers across the nation by brand name, category, or location.

You can even sign up for a “shop Like a Pro” VIP voucher worth hundreds of dollars at participating outlet centers. Just fill out a short questionnaire online to receive your voucher. You will have to give Outlet Bound some personal information, such as your name, where you live, your e-mail address, and how often you visit outlet centers.



All the best,



Timben

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Smart way to spend less

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Think you can’t find fine China at outlet stores? Think again. Mikasa, Lenox, Noritake, Fitz&Floyd, and Royal Doulton are just a few famous brand names with outlet stores around the country.

You can save anywhere from 10 to 80 percent off retail by shopping at these factory outlets. What’s more, you can buy a lot more than China at an outlet center. Make the most of your trip by:

* Checking every piece of china for chips, cracks, and other defects.
* Asking about the return policy, especially if you’re buying it for someone else.
* Making a list of must-have items, along with a budget.
* Wearing a fanny pack instead of carrying a handbag to free you up for handling china.



All the best,



Timben