Q: I am having a difficult time finding a trunk coffee table. Have you seen any place that sells them?

A: You might take a look at the St-Michel Flea Market, 3250 Cremazie Blvd E, Montreal H2A 3N9, corner: St. Michel Tel: 514 691-1062 . In my Smart Shopping Montreal book there are 5 pages of Flea Markets and Farmer’s Markets all over the Montreal area. You can buy one on this site.

Or try the furniture catalogue company, called Flash Decor : The storefront of this family business does have a small showroom of living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen furniture, but the majority of what they sell comes out of the assortment of about 24 catalogues from 200 companies in Canada (lots from Quebec), U.S and China. A small sampling of the lines that they sell (about 40% off): Jaymar, South Shore, Mirabel, Rustique, Amisco, Mazin, Concordia, Decor Rest, Monarch, wall beds by Maska and mattresses by Mirobel, Foamco, Dormatek and King Koil. www.flashdecor.com

Flash Decor, a family business, has a small showroom of living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen furniture, but the majority of what they sell comes out of the assortment of about 24 catalogues from 200 companies in Canada (lots from Quebec), U.S and China.

A small sampling of the lines that they sell (about 40% off): Jaymar, South Shore, Mirabel, Rustique, Amisco, Mazin, Concordia, Decor Rest, Monarch, wall beds by Maska and mattresses by Mirobel, Foamco, Dormatek and King Koil.

Location: 5343 boul. des Laurentides, Laval
corner: boul. Ste-Rose
Tel: 450-625-3945
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5:30, Thurs & Fri 9-8:30, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 10-4
www.flashdecor.com

Due to the crappy economy in North America, the furniture manufacturers are suffering. A group of over 14 companies have gathered together on the West Island  to liquidate their inventory surplus for 50% to 90% off. Some of the names you may know: Shermag, Laurier, Natart Juvenile, Morigeau-Lepine, Sofa by Fancy, Distribution Grand Chef, Vivenza, Didoly, Wood Tech, Kalanik, Azura, Rustique, Spring Air.
Some of the deals mentioned: 8 piece Cosmos traditional bedroom set for $1997, 2-pc coffee and side table by Laurier $297, solid birch dining room sets 50% off.

Location: 2100 Transcanadienne, Dorval (next to Meubles Ottimo) door 2070
Corner: Boul des Sources (Exit 55 on the Autoroute 40)
Phone: 514-684-9527
www.surplusrm.com