Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area (Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area, 13th ed.) (Paperback)

by Sally Socolich (Author) "Rather than follow an alphabetical arrangement for all apparel, I've listed all categories in women's apparel first, followed by men's, then family, which includes children's..." (more)
Key Phrases: clearance inventory, solid discounts, discontinued styles, San Francisco, Bay Area, Prime Outlets (more...)

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Fashion fads come and go, but shopping for bargains is always in style. Millions of visitors come to California's Bay Area yearly, and millions more live there. It's a sure thing that a little bit of shopping takes place, and more money gets spent than is necessary. For those who care about getting their money's worth, Sally Socolich's Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area is a godsend. From San Francisco to Sonoma, she profiles more than 700 stores, describing what to expect in way of service, selection, and savings. Listed by category and cross-referenced in handy indexes by store name, geography, and subject, Socolich has done every Bay Area shopper an enormous favor with her comprehensive, practical information and pleasant style. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Fads come and go, but shopping for bargains is never out of style. Millions of visitors come to the Bay Area every year, and millions more live here. It's safe to assume that all these people are doing a little bit of shopping-and probably spending more money then they need to. Luckily for Bay Area shoppers, Sally Socolich is back with an updated edition of her best-selling guide to the best bargains around, from San Francisco to Sonoma. Profiling more than 650 discount stores, warehouses, and factory outlets, Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area tells readers what to expect in the way of service, selection, and savings. Listings by category-from clothing and cookware to watches and wall-paper-are cross-referenced in handy indexes by store name, location, and type of merchandise. This comprehensive, practical guide should be in the hands of every Bay Area shopper-because there's no excuse for paying full price.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 13th edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811826171
• ISBN-13: 978-0811826174
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #952,567 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good resource, November 25, 2000

By	Shasta's D (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bargain Hunting Bay Area (Bargain Hunting in the Bay Area) (Paperback)

While I haven't used this book to shop until I drop, I have used it when I want to shop for something specific. It is organized by type of items sold but also has an index in the back that allows you to see what stores are in a certain location (by city). I like the latter because I found there was a store I used to go to elsewhere (out of my way) right around the corner from my office. I also use it to find other stores that are near a place I am already headed for.