For those in the know, Surplus is your one stop shop for everything Diesel. You can score great deals on: denim, dresses, shirts, shorts, swimwear, leather, t-shirts, underwear, bags, hats, pants and accessories in sample sizes and regular sizes. Right now it’s even better as they having a 50% off sale on it all.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent, Montreal QC H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: Until May 4
Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.surplusclothing.ca
FB: www.facebook.com/SurplusQC

Krickets is a Montreal based company which has, for years, been selling well- made kids’ clothing. As always, they offer free shipping and are now offering a discount when you shop on line until April 24th. Spend 100+ and receive 15% off your purchase. When you spend $75+, you will get 10% off and spend $50+ and get 5% off.

Don’t battle the mall traffic, when you can  do your children’s shopping easily and comfortably from your home.

www.kricketsworld.com

Q: I would like to know if by any chance you know where I could buy a typewriter ribbon for an older typewriter? I have been to Bureau en Gros but the ribbon they sell is either too small or too big. Are you aware of anyone still selling typewriters?

A: Yes it is in my Smart Shopping Montreal book: Dactylographe V.R.,  5121 Jean Talon est, still fixes typewriters and sells ribbons. They also sell and fix all kinds of newer office machines.

I am still amazed that I still get asked this question in this century.

Anyone in the Toronto area (or flying through the airport) might want to head to this sale for Guess, Marciano, Jack & Jones, G-Star Raw, ONLY and Vero Moda  for denim, jackets, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, dresses, outerwear, footwear and handbags. Prices will be 60%-90% off retail.

Get there early, as the sale is just until quantities last. There is a free email registration when you visit their web site.

Location: International Center Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd., Toronto
Dates: Apr 23-27
Times: Wed: 10-8, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-7
www.premiumretailgroup.com
http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=94

Have you ever wanted to shop in Chabanel? It seems overwhelming to a lot of people. This company has decided to introduce you to Chabanel shopping the easy way. They will take you by bus and allow you entree into three businesses which sell clothing for women and children. There will be staff to help you shop and best of all – prices will be 50% or more off retail for this season’s styles.

What are you waiting for? Sign up. The first 10 participants will get a chance for a free make-over and photo session

Experience shopping in a whole new way while getting a great deal plus having a fun filled day at the same time. What could be better?

Date: May 10
Time: 10-2

Click anywhere on the image below to be redirected to the VIP Shopping Experience page.

Krickets produces children’s clothes which not only look great but last and last. They have been offering one of the longest running factory sales in Montreal, this time it is for Spring and Summer clothing.

In sizes 3 mos. to 12 years, the brands they usually offer are: Krickets (12 mos – 24 mos, 2-3X-4T, 4-6X, 7-12), baby (3 mos-12 mos) and Sleepy Bug sleepwear (2-12), Squirtz (3m-12 yrs) bathing suits.

Parents with their strollers line up (inside at least) down a hall for this one.

If you can’t make it, you can always shop at their online store.
These are final sales with no returns nor exchanges and all taxes are included in their prices.
You may pay with cash, Visa, Mastercard or debit.

Location: 333 Chabanel West, Suite 800
Corner: Jeanne-Mance
Tel: 514-382-5890
Dates: April 28-May 3
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30,  Sat: 8-1:30
www.kricketsworld.com

Ted’s Hobby Shop has been a fixture on the West Island since 1958. Love their slogan regarding kids, “they have stuff to do, rather that stuff to have”. Their merchandise is a mixture of arts and crafts and toys which use brain power. So if you’re looking for board games, card games or jigsaw puzzles ( now featuring Wrebbit 3D ones for you puzzle aficionados),  science kits or model rockets, start here. But then think about:

– plastic model kits of cars, planes, boats, tanks, sci-fi vehicles from Star Trek, Star Wars, BattleStar Galactica
– scrapbooking and beading supplies
– plasticine, polymer clay (for jewelry and bead-making) and air dry clay
– general arts and crafts supplies like paint, paint by numbers and paint for models
– lots of radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters and cars
– airbrushes – for painting and air design

If you’re looking for a good selection of die cast airplanes, look no further. 80’s nostalgia buffs can pick up SNL’s Mr. Bill and some Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. And just what every household needs – a remote-controlled rat or pigs that fly – they’re both sold here!

Smart Shoppers know that there are always display tables out front for discounted items

Location: 291 St. Jean Blvd. Pointe Claire QC H9R 3J1
Corner: Douglas-Shand
Tel: 514-697-1810
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/10YeUUB
Email: info@tedshobbyshop.com

If you want to put a fast healthy meal on the table, Expresco specializes in creating top quality, easy to cook skewers. Shopping at a meat wholesale outlet means you get great pricing.
Their special this week, gives you either 36 portions of raw chicken breast brochettes or 80 portions of grilled chicken breast skewers for $25. With those savings you can certainly invite friends or family to dig in with you.

Open since 1987, Expresco Foods is the leading manufacturer of meat-on-a-stick and their state-of-the-art facility ensures the strictest health standards are enforced. You can now come to their factory outlet to buy cooked or raw chicken breast brochettes and pork brochettes, among other meat products.

Location: 8205 Transcanadienne, VSL H4S1S4
corner: Poirier
Tel: 514-344-9499 x270
Dates: April 16-18
Times: Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6
www.exprescofoods.com
http://on.fb.me/11zsnnD
http://smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=286

Since 1925, this family-run business M.H. Grover & Fils has been dressing the hard-to-fit man.

From underwear to outerwear, you can find everything, including suits (to 70), in famous brand names like Chaps, Nautica, Report, Arrow, Pelle Pelle, Tommy Hilfiger, Hathaway, Axis and Columbia.

They sell running suits, jeans (to size 78), dress and sports shirts (to size 8XL), dress pants (to size 80), corduroys (to size 66), belts (80), swimsuits and winter coats (to size 8XL).

If you want a deal on price, put your name on their list to be notified of their semi-annual clearance sales in Feb. and Aug.

They are kicking off spring with some great savings: Jeans by Buffalo, Levi’s Point Zero, Black Bulls/Lois and Marco, spring coats by Columbia, Cutter & Buck, Black Ice, Callaway and Rain Forest and shirts and sweaters by Point Zero, Karbur, Black Ice and Crooks & Castles are all reduced by 20%

Golf shirts by Callaway, Horn Legend, Cutter & Buck and Peter Millar are reduced 15%

These discounted prices are only available until April 26, so take advantage of some new threads for spring.

Location:4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
Corner: 3ieme ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Dates: April 8-26
Metro: Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-5
www.groversbigandtall.com
 http://on.fb.me/KmRk0I

Q: I have looked high and low for a reputable repair person to repair my much beloved cuckoo clock-to no avail. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated. Thanks a heap!

A:  Well you didn’t look inside my Smart Shopping Montreal book. Here’s one with 68 years of experience: Juergen Sander, 514-949-1232 or 514-630-7599. There are more there.