[njbchbum]

furniture buying? check out showcase direct [in la plaza grande - near spanish springs] - and then check southern lifestyles - both stores offer villager discount. southern lifestyles carries many of the brands also carried by other stores in the area - and they have "secret shoppers" who go to the other stores to check the pricing there. have found them to be competitive and willing to price match - and it is just plain convenient!

first thing to do, however, is to check the daily sun to see if any local stores are running ads when you arrive. and there are always the 2nd hand stores to peruse - bargains and treasures and nearlee new, etc. can find some really interesting pieces and accessories there. and don't forget yard sailing or the totv 'items for sale' forum!