Top 10 Countdown to the Best Deals in L.A.

Here are my choices for the top 10 bargain sources in the Los Angeles area for 2000. Several are bona fide outlet stores and three are manufacturer’s outlets.

10. The Toni Marie Factory Outlet is a local manufacturer that offers overruns of tailored women’s apparel at slightly over wholesale. 18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 776-0130.

9. Roger Stuart makes high quality men’s suits and sports coats in Italy using top fabrics and then sells them to consumers and retailers at dazzlingly low prices. 729 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. (213) 627-966.

8. Gourmet Coffee Warehouse in Venice is a popular spot with restaurateurs and consumers who get the freshest, tastiest coffee in town at super prices. 671 Rose Ave., Venice. (310) 392-6479.

7. The Kenwood Factory Outlet offers CD players, tape decks, home entertainment and audio systems at prices way below retail. 14134 E. Firestone Blvd., Santa Fe Springs. (562) 921-3431.

6. The Sports Chalet Outlet offers slow-moving items and last season’s merchandise at drastically reduced prices. 5057 S. Plaza Lane, Montclair. (909) 624-1372.

5. Shine is a new Valley store for the hip and young at heart in the Alley in the Valley, with a splendid selection of women’s apparel at 30%-60% off retail. 6000 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 708-2199.

4. A & S Books is a new bargain entry with super buys on books. Fifteen locations in Southern California, including three in the Valley. Northridge, (818) 882-2095; Burbank, (818) 238-0371; and Granada Hills, (818) 831-6000. https://www.asbargainbooks.com.

3. Marga’s Repeat Boutique is one of the best women’s apparel resale stores in the Valley. Owner Marga Karkenny’s flair for taste and style is reflected in the designer names that grace her racks. 12610 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 763-5150.

2. Valley Tile Outlet is where the other discounters go to buy their tile flooring. 1618 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. (626) 572-0600.

1. Family Outlet is the outlet store for the local importer and distributor. Stocked with a large selection of gifts, gadgets and household items, Family Outlet is a fun place to shop for just about anything in the general merchandise category at outrageously low prices. 11124 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, (818) 832-1367; and 19557 Parthenia St., Northridge, (818) 701-0145.

Here’s to another year of bargains.

You can find more of Geri Cook’s bargains at https://Bargainsla.com.