2008 Woodie Awards
Tips & Tidbits: Saving Money in San Diego
Cheap Holiday Gift Stores
Laura Sonnenfelt
Issue date: 11/28/06 Section: Entertainment
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10 Aeropostale- Buying clothes for other people is hard, but if you know size, and style preference, Aeropostale is your store. Their sales are always amazing especially with the clearance 50% off their already low-ticketed price.
Good for: Guy and girl friends, and siblings. If you don't know sizes, they've got socks, which are always comfy, belts and purses. But go for it and guess the size. Stick to t-shirts and sweaters, those are easier to guess size-wise.
9 Salvation Army- Yes, it seems a little morbid, but anyone who's been to one lately knows what kind of awesome stuff people give away. Jewelry boxes that have intricate details for $5, nice watches that just need a new battery for $20. The prices are hard to beat.
Good for: Family and friends who like vintage. You'll be sure to find some fancy china for the grandparents, or maybe even that old cowboy hat that your roommate has been dying for.
8 Overstock.com- It's wondrous. Pretty much anything you could ever imagine wanting can be found on overstock.com at a serious discount. It may take a little hunting, but buying anything worth buying on the internet does.
Good for: Lots of people! Go browsing and you can find stuff for people you didn't even think about getting a gift for.
7 Bed Bath and Beyond- They've got tons of crazy, never thought you'd need but really want stuff. Most of their merchandise is for the home, but some things are just too cool to pass up. Get a super fuzzy blanket, or a towel warmer, not that you'd need either in San Diego.
Good for: Family, or friends living on their own. Get someone a gift they'll use everyday, but never thought they'd want.
6 EBay- Have a friend who loves records, or maybe a family member who collects weird figurines? EBay is the way to go. Pretty much anything can be found on eBay, and by bidding on it you can pretty much choose the price.
Good for: Friends and family who enjoy oddball gifts that you can't find anywhere else.
Good for: Guy and girl friends, and siblings. If you don't know sizes, they've got socks, which are always comfy, belts and purses. But go for it and guess the size. Stick to t-shirts and sweaters, those are easier to guess size-wise.
9 Salvation Army- Yes, it seems a little morbid, but anyone who's been to one lately knows what kind of awesome stuff people give away. Jewelry boxes that have intricate details for $5, nice watches that just need a new battery for $20. The prices are hard to beat.
Good for: Family and friends who like vintage. You'll be sure to find some fancy china for the grandparents, or maybe even that old cowboy hat that your roommate has been dying for.
8 Overstock.com- It's wondrous. Pretty much anything you could ever imagine wanting can be found on overstock.com at a serious discount. It may take a little hunting, but buying anything worth buying on the internet does.
Good for: Lots of people! Go browsing and you can find stuff for people you didn't even think about getting a gift for.
7 Bed Bath and Beyond- They've got tons of crazy, never thought you'd need but really want stuff. Most of their merchandise is for the home, but some things are just too cool to pass up. Get a super fuzzy blanket, or a towel warmer, not that you'd need either in San Diego.
Good for: Family, or friends living on their own. Get someone a gift they'll use everyday, but never thought they'd want.
6 EBay- Have a friend who loves records, or maybe a family member who collects weird figurines? EBay is the way to go. Pretty much anything can be found on eBay, and by bidding on it you can pretty much choose the price.
Good for: Friends and family who enjoy oddball gifts that you can't find anywhere else.
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