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Show Just Common Cents . ' ,. , v. by Pat Whitfield . . 1 y ' v - ' "Directory on Dollar Wisdom" ' Regular readers of this column will be happy to know that there's a little booklet compiling some of the outstanding out-standing dollarwise businesses business-es in the greater Salt Lake area. The "Money Saver's Guide" by Vicki Johns can be purchased at Dolly's for $3.50, and a better bargain you'll never find. Advertised as a compendium compend-ium of "270 factory outlets and bargain stores plus farms i and orchards which sell direct to the public," the paper-jbound paper-jbound volume is now in its second edition. With the Guide in hand, you can clothe, j feed and furnish most family i necessities and niceties for ! tremendous discounts. No trip , to Salt Lake should be made ' without this little yellow volume in hand, pocket or i purse. Just a few examples, for teasers, you might try... . Allied Materials, 1108 S. 500 West (973-2432), open Wed., Thur., and Friday 11-5. Their specialty is factory overruns over-runs and close-outs in clothing for the entire family. Baby sleepers cost around $2.00, while boys and girls Maverick pants can be had for $4-8 with a one year guarantee. Most of the women's clothing is Maverick and Wrangler at laughably low prices. They also carry sewing notions and once a year they have a giant : sheet sale with twin sizes priced around $3 and king sizes, a tiny $8.50. This outlet is highly recommended by the author uf the book. Barbizon Factory Store, 9316 S. 700 East, Sandy (544-1821), open Mon.-Fri. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 to 5:00pm, Sat. 10-5. If you've been a longtime long-time admirer of the Barbizon line of lingerie and sleep-wear, sleep-wear, you'll love this place. (They carry., women's slips, j gowns and robes with firsts at more than half price and -seconds and thirds for considerably consid-erably less. They also sell ' remnant lingerie fabric and trim for pennies, and 45 to 60 inch wide lingeries material such as batiste, satin and 1 crepe-backed satin for $1 .45. to $2,15 a yard. Burdette's Apparel, Inc., '3550 S. West Temple (262-6163), (262-6163), open Mon.-Fri. 11am to 4:30pm. This is a factory that sews for Sears and Penney' s, among others. In their factory store they carry overruns, over-runs, irregulars and seconds, as well as fabrics and trim. Here, a full pound of buttons jcost the seamstress only $1, j while quilt squares cost 75 t cents a bunch. You can almost ' always find an abundance of ! children's clothing. Tough- skin pants are often available. Merchandise moves rapidly here. Carter's Factory Outlet, 107 W. 7200 South (562-4707), open Mon.-Fri. 10am to 5pm. This factory is owned by the Carter's Company who have probably outfitted our parents, par-ents, you, me and our children. Their infant and toddler wear really abounds, although you can buy sleep-wear sleep-wear from size 1 to size 14. Most of their merchandise is irregular, but they helpfully indicate the flaws with a red arrow. At this time of year, they often have outrageous sales on coats and snow-suits. snow-suits. As an aid to shopping parents, they have a special children's room complete with t.v. This is another highly recommended location. If you're reluctant to purchase pur-chase your own "Money Saver's Guide," keep reading this column. As we visit these dollarwise outlets; we'll share. In the meantime, happy savings!... after all, it's only common cents! |