No Need to Purse Lips at Prices of These Handbags

A Beverly Hills purveyor of upscale handbags recently liquidated its stock. Harper’s bought it and the deals are hard to believe.

Crocodile overnighters that retailed for $1,000 are marked at $150. Some Judith Leiber look-a-likes that were selling for $90 are $19.99. Italian leather handbags retailing for $60-$200 are down to $12-$49.

There are lots of interesting beaded pieces, including handbags that usually retail for $180 now priced at $19.99. Beaded picture frames are $9.99, down from $75, and pillows (also beaded) that once sold on Rodeo Drive for $230 are $19.99. A great chance to do some very upscale gift buying.

Apart from the merchandise from this liquidation purchase, Harper’s has an array of upscale contemporary women’s apparel at below-wholesale prices.

A hand-painted silk pantsuit that wholesales for $140 (meaning it probably retails for about $280) is tagged at $49.95.

Who wouldn’t like the silk T-shirts for both men and women for $13.99 that usually sell for about $50? Sizes on the women’s apparel run S, M, L and 1X-3X.

Harper’s, 8588 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City. (310) 839-8507.

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Weekend Supersale: A two-week sale starts today at Woodland Hills Fireplace. Patio cooking equipment is always discounted here, but at sale time it gets better. A DCS barbecue system that lists at $3,985 sells regularly at a discounted price of $2,988, but for the sale it’s tagged at $2,599. A Pro-Chef model that retails for $685 is marked down to $469, and a smaller version will be reduced from $329 to $189.

Woodland Hills Fireplace, 21140 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 999-2174.

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FOR KIDS ONLY is staging a sidewalk sale today, Saturday and Sunday, just in time for school. The stock here always entails quality merchandise that we find in upscale specialty stores. It’s always discounted 30%-50%, but the sale prices are better still. You’ll find 70% off all remaining stock from the spring-summer season.

Shoes for boys and girls that retail for $60-$70 will be on the $9.99 table, and some boys’ wool suits that usually go for $210 are priced at $89. Some new fall stock and dressy togs for children are 30%-50% below retail--perfect for the holidays.

FOR KIDS ONLY, 18155 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 708-9543; and 746 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 650-4885.