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* 12-month bargain calendar *
Here's a handy check-list for the quandary about "when to buy". . . [More]

* 39 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 11, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

* Découvert à Paris moins cher -- Discount and Bargain-shopping 2004 (2) *
Another shopping round-up -- this time focused squarely on bargain shopping in Paris, 2004. [More]

* Découvert à Paris moins cher -- Shopping Paris on a budget 2004 *
Paris is no longer just for the super riche. Non, cherie, il y a quelque chose a bon marché -- vraiment! [More]

* Anne Garber announces My Million Things project *
As a classic pack-rat Baby Boomer, Anne Garber joins legions of 'Hoarders' in the dilemma of simply having TOO MUCH STUFF. Here's her novel solution. . . [More]

* The advent of the 'Temporary Sales Event' *
A new phase in retailing spawns a novel project. . . [More]

* The Birth of 'My Million Things' *
You can check back and see how we are doing, by looking at our My Million Things counter weekly. [More]

01 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 30, 2006 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

06 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning February 9, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

07 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning February 10, 2007 *
...for the week beginning February 10, 2007. [More]

09 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning February 24, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

20 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 17, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

21 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 24, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

22 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 31, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

23 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 7, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

27 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 5, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

36 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning September 20, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

38 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 4, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

After-Easter advice *
Here's what to do Monday and Tuesday. . . [More]

Alaskan Cruise Gift Service -- local company is THE cruise gift specialist (Garber review) *****
Travel Agents worldwide can benefit from deals via Vancouver-based Alaska Cruise Gift Service -- top quality, too! This company is the recipient of evalu8.org's once-a-year Award of Distinction for 2006. (Five stars.) [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: Bargain Jewellery for a gift (Winners) *
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, a reader asks for something luxe yet affordable. Can we find it? Read on. . . [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: Generic items that will NOT really save you money -- and brand names that will *
Most folks know that buying store-brand products (also known as private-label brands) is a great way to cut costs. But despite the lower prices, not all generics will save you money. [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: How to source hard-to-find items *
Here at evalu8.org, we constantly get inquiries from readers having trouble finding a favourite cleaning supply, health item, piece of clothing, specialty food item, or what have you. If you had it once and "loved it to death," it's pretty hard to give up on your hunt for a replacement. Here, we assemble some search-for-it solutions. . . [More]

BHV communiqué de presse, June 2006 *
As you might know, BHV is a large department store in Paris. Celui-ci est en français, mais pour les visiteurs qui ne parle pas la langue, "This is a sale flyer". . . [More]

Blush Bridal & Cocktail Wear *
As featured in Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column in TV Week magazine. Ambleside/Bellevue, West Vancouver, BC. [More]

Canada Post delivers. . . on customer satisfaction *
Just when I was working up a head of steam to write a diatribe about what's missing in customer service these days (BCAA, Telus and eBay, watch out!), here comes Canada Post with a nice little surprise. And just in time for Canada Day, too! [More]

Candy Shopping in Paris, 2004 *
A round-up of candy shopping in 2004 Paris! [More]

Christmas Countdown 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Christmas Gift Guide *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Check frequently, as we continue to add items, right up until Christmas. [More]

Christmas Countdown 2007: evalu8.org's 2007 Five-star Reviews Round-up *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. This list offers FIFTY links to reviews of items that have won evalu8.org's coveted five-star rating! [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Every Shopper's Quickie Xmas Tune-up *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. Here's a condensed list of general pointers. . . [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Last-Minute, Super-Santa Solutions *
Here's your last-minute rescue: A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org, including Kommunity Karma and a bunch of freebies. [More]

Christmas Countdown: evalu8.org's Serious Shoppers' Chart & Checklist *
Here's a handy chart to print out -- to help you organize your Christmas shopping this year. [More]

Consumer problems with Capital One (Garber commentary) *
Forget this "hands in your pocket" business; it's a catchy tune, all right, but scams, problems, controversy, harassment and outright fraud are the hallmarks of Capital One's approach to consumer finance. It's a BOMB!
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Deals Only Store number 2 *****
This wonderful companion store to the original Deals Only is crammed with furniture, décor accessories and loads and loads of clothing!
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Dream Apparel & Articles For People *****
As featured in Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column in TV Week magazine. Vancouver, BC. Five stars. [More]

Easy steps to help you shop safely online *
Using the web for holiday shopping? Your friends at evalu8.org provide these tips to help you with a safe -- and simple -- shopping experience. . . [More]

evalu8.org's 26 best e-commerce sites of 2005 *
Here's our choice of the 26 best e-commerce sites online today. . . [More]

Garber Gastronomic: 'Net Noshes *
Have you noticed you can "order-in" food from all kinds of e-com sources? [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chocolate secrets of the Easter Bunny *
As we all know, chocolate is a useful panacea for all kinds of ills -- from stress over an impending math exam or menstrual cramps to the tragedy of a failed romance. Luckily, you can do an enormous amount of chocolate shopping around the internet. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Imhoff-Stollwerck Chocolate Museum in Cologne *
We had the privilege to have a grand tour of the Imhoff-Stollwerck Museum in Cologne last October, when we visited the city for a giant food show called ANUGA. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Our wine guide in Paris *****
Michel Moulherat leads an enviable life: He runs a wine store in a quiet Paris neighbourhood (in the 11th arrondisement), snuggled in near clothing manufacturers on a clean and narrow street. His shop looks like more of a trendy art gallery than what North Americans might consider a typical wine outlet, and his wines are something to be proud of, indeed. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Paris decadence on the cheap (2006) *
We love Paris, and -- bad press to the contrary -- find it entirely affordable. Here's a guide to some of its hidden luxuries. [More]

Garber on Small Business: How to be SEEN on the internet *
Only last week, a definitive study was released that basically concluded that advertisers should be moving their budgets to the internet. [More]

Garber rant: Fiction versus real-life and predictions about the Da Vinci Code *
I think the next volley in the Da Vinci debate is that those alleged blood-line descendants of Jesus and Mary -- the purported Merovingians -- will reveal themselves. Good idea, huh? [More]

Garber Rant: Pier 1 and The Almighty 'Price-point' *
I've said it before, and I daresay I will say it many, many times before my I give up this earthly existence, but Price-point is everything. Really. [More]

Hédiard and Fauchon grocery stores, Paris *
At the north end of the Place de la Madeleine, there are two delicatessens: Fauchon and Hédiard, face to face. Hédiard gets sun in the morning and Fauchon gets it in the afternoon, and the church of Sainte-Marie Madeleine sits in the middle, getting sun all day if it's shining. [More]

Hefty Serve 'n Store Everyday (Garber New Product Review) *****
A brilliant new idea finds its way onto Pacific Northwest grocery shelves. [More]

High-end, Malls & Bargain Shopping (and consignment stores) in Naples, FL *
Shopping is a pleasure in this clean, sunny and relaxed "snowbird" destination. [More]

Hot Sale at 7sisters *
7Sisters and Royden Household linens: June 14-17, 2007, Vancouver, BC [More]

Hottest Holiday Toys, 2007 *
We checked out the "Hot Dozen" list of Toy Wishes magazine, which showcases and reviews the latest toys. Here's where to find 'em -- at the best prices. [More]

January in Paris is a Bargain-hunter's paradise *
April in Paris may be the romantic time of chestnuts in blossom, but it is January that is the prime time to visit for those born to shop. Big savings wait, plus extra discounts with shopping cards, and money-saving accommodations in comfortable Paris apartments. [More]

La Grande Epicerie de Paris *
Once merely a section on the main floor of Le Bon Marché off the rue de Bac, La Grande Epicerie de Paris now occupies the entire ground floor of the revered department store. [More]

Last-minute, unique Christmas gifts *
As heard on CBC Radio today, from an interview with Anne Garber. [More]

Mattress-buying advice from the experts *
Richard Dedemus -- of the highly reputable Mr. Mattress in Vancouver -- wrote us an insightful note . . . [More]

My Boxing Day Shopping Plans, 2006 *
That's right, this year, I am sharing my post-Christmas shopping secrets with you. [More]

Organic Coffee company (Garber review) ****
Suggested retail price for a two-pound bag of "Java Love" (my personal favourite -- it's a mild, "nutty" blend) is $16.95 (USD) from this site. [More]

Printemps, The Trendy Shopping Experience in Paris *
When shoppers in Paris are looking for the hippest shopping experience, they stop at Printemps. Here are just a few of the reasons why Printemps is a must-see for fashion-forward travelers to France. [More]

Shopper Drugs Mart locations open Christmas Day *
We have discovered a REALLY last-minute source for Christmas gifts: Those Lower Mainland locations of Shoppers Drug Mart that are open 24-hours a day are also open for business on Christmas Day! [More]

Shoppers in the cold for hottest holiday toys *
If parents haven't gotten their hands on some of this season's hot holiday toys by now, they may have to resort to "promissory notes" under the tree! [More]

Shopping the World: Stuff you just can't buy at home *
Another detailed consumer product review from your friends at evalu8.org... [More]

SilverShake dot com (fine crafted jewellery from Thailand) (jewelry) *****
If you are in the market for some unusual and unique silver jewellery, I'm sure you will agree that SilverShake is an online source worth knowing about! [More]

Stormtech Factory Outlets *****
As featured in Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column in TV Week magazine. Ferndale, WA & Burnaby, BC. [More]

Sweetie Pie buttons latest fashion must-have *****
The pinback button is back this year, in a big way. [More]

The 10 Commandments of Shopping *
What do you mean "Thou shalt not covet?" Retail Therapy is all about coveting! [More]

The Best Time to Buy Everything *
Bargain-lovers know that there's a smart time to buy just about anything. [More]

The district street markets of Paris *
Street markets in Paris vary by the day of the week and the district. Here's a handy guide to help you when you visit Paris. [More]

The hidden treasures of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland *
Why not take the worry and wear-and-tear out of gift shopping by making a fun outing of the day? I've chosen a few areas where you're not only guaranteed to find something perfect for everyone on your list, but you're also sure to enjoy new sights, sounds, scents and flavours in a neighbourhood not far from home. [More]

The Hospice Opportunity Boutique ('The HOB') ****
This charming boutique was set up by the Vancouver Hospice Society to raise money for a new hospice. As featured in Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column in TV Week magazine. Vancouver, BC. [More]

The most popular Gift cards, 2007 *
Can the Gift Card be our shopping salvation? [More]

The original -- and most-famous -- flea market in Paris *
There are lesser Paris flea markets, but the most famous one is at Porte de Clignancourt, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. [More]

The Ultimate Shopping in Paris Experience, with Rebecca Magniant and Chic Shopping Paris *****
While exploring Paris and learning to live "la vie francaise," francophile and self-confessed shopaholic Rebecca rediscovered her love for shopping and her desire to share her passion and insider tips with friends. We joined her on a shopping tour, and we tell all! [More]

Torrefazione Italia company (Garber review) *** 1/2
Torrefazione is an Italian wording, meaning "coffee roaster." Who knew? [More]

Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) highlights *
Travel: TST is the heart and soul of Hong Kong, situated at the very tip of the Kowloon Peninsula. [More]

Virtual Assistants -- part three: A Test Case *
In which we pursue a local consumer communication problem with IKEA Canada. . . [More]

West Coast Christmas Show, 2008 *
Thursday November 28, 2008 - Sunday November 30, 2008, Tradex, Abbotsfrd, BC. [More]

Why I will skip seeing The Birth of the Pink Panther *
I glanced at the Turner Classic Movie Channel while scarfing down a snack today, and saw a promo for the "original" movie of Father of the Bride, and it got me thinking. . . [More]

Secondary Sites:
* evalu8.org's Big Bomb Awards for 2008 -- the very WORST of 2007 *
"The customer is always right," went the old maxim. But I've long been wondering, when exactly did that catch-phrase get thrown out the window? When did the customer become not only always wrong, but apparently also an enormous pain in the butt? Read our Big Bomb awards to see which companies were extra-naughty in 2007. [More]

* 42 -- TV Week Magazine (October 18, 2008 edition) ****
On newsstands NOW! [More]

* Garber Rant: The future of World Communications *
The connections -- and common ground -- out here in Cascadia (Western BC, Coastal Washington and Oregon) have everything to do with transportation and communication. [More]

*Christmas countdown 2006: The Perfect Gift *
A special seasonal feature from the editors of evalu8.org. Everything for everybody: The hard-to-buy-for, in-laws, outlaws and more. [More]

01 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Jan 5, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

01 -- TV Week Magazine (January 5, 2008 edition) ****
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02 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Jan 12, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

02 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 6, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

02 -- TV Week Magazine (January 12, 2008 edition) ****
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03 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Jan 19, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

03 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 13, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

03 -- TV Week Magazine (January 19, 2008 edition) ****
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04 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Jan 26, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

04 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 20, 2007 *
Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 20, 2007 . . . [More]

04 -- TV Week Magazine (January 26, 2008 edition) ****
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05 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning February 2, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

05 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 27, 2007 *
Anne Garber's Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning January 27, 2007 . . . [More]

05 -- TV Week Magazine (February 2, 2008 edition) ****
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06 -- TV Week Magazine (February 9, 2008 edition) ****
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07 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Feb 16, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

07 -- TV Week Magazine (February 16, 2008 edition) ****
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08 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Feb 23, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

08 -- TV Week Magazine (February 23, 2008 edition) ****
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09 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 1, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

09 -- TV Week Magazine (March 1, 2008 edition) ****
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10 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 3, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

10 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 8, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

10 -- TV Week Magazine (March 8, 2008 edition) ****
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11 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 10, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

11 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 15, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

11 -- TV Week Magazine (March 15, 2008 edition) ****
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12 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 17, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

12 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 22, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

12 -- TV Week Magazine (March 22, 2008 edition) ****
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13 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 24, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

13 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 29, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

13 -- TV Week Magazine (March 29, 2008 edition) ****
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14 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 5, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

14 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning March 31, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

14 -- TV Week Magazine (April 5, 2008 edition) ****
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14 -- TV Week Magazine (March 31, 2007 edition) ****
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15 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 12, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

15 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 7, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

15 -- TV Week Magazine (April 12, 2008 edition) ****
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16 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 14, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

16 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 19, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

16 -- TV Week Magazine (April 14, 2007 edition) ****
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16 -- TV Week Magazine (April 19, 2008 edition) ****
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17 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 21, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

17 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 26, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

17 -- TV Week Magazine (April 26, 2008 edition) ****
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18 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning April 28, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

18 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 3, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

18 -- TV Week Magazine (April 28, 2007 edition) ****
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18 -- TV Week Magazine (May 3, 2008 edition) ****
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19 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 10, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

19 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 5, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

19 -- TV Week Magazine (May 10, 2008 edition) ****
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19 -- TV Week Magazine (May 5, 2007 edition) ****
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20 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 12, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

20 -- TV Week Magazine (May 12, 2007 edition) ****
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20 -- TV Week Magazine (May 17, 2008 edition) ****
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21 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 19, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

21 -- TV Week Magazine (May 19, 2007 edition) ****
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21 -- TV Week Magazine (May 24, 2008 edition) ****
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22 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning May 26, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

22 -- TV Week Magazine (May 31, 2008 edition) ****
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23 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 2, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

23 -- TV Week Magazine (June 7, 2008 edition) ****
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24 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 14, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

24 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 9, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

24 -- TV Week Magazine (June 14, 2008 edition) ****
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25 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 16, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

25 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 21, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

25 -- TV Week Magazine (June 21, 2008 edition) ****
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26 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 23, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

26 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning June 28, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

26 -- TV Week Magazine (June 23, 2007 edition) ****
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26 -- TV Week Magazine (June 28, 2008 edition) ****
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27 -- TV Week Magazine (July 5, 2008 edition) ****
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28 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 12, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

28 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 7, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

28 -- TV Week Magazine (July 12, 2008 edition) ****
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29 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 14, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

29 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 19, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

29 -- TV Week Magazine (July 19, 2008 edition) ****
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30 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 21, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

30 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 26, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

30 -- TV Week Magazine (July 26, 2008 edition) ****
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31 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 2, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

31 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning July 28, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

31 -- TV Week Magazine (August 2, 2008 edition) ****
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32 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 4, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

32 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 9, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

32 -- TV Week Magazine (August 9, 2008 edition) ****
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33 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 11, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

33 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 16, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

33 -- TV Week Magazine (August 11, 2007 edition) ****
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33 -- TV Week Magazine (August 16, 2008 edition) ****
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34 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 18, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

34 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 23, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

34 -- TV Week Magazine (August 18, 2007 edition) ****
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34 -- TV Week Magazine (August 23, 2008 edition) ****
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35 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 25, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

35 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning August 30, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

35 -- TV Week Magazine (August 30, 2008 edition) ****
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36 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Sept 1, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine.

(Wondering where 'missing' September, 2007 columns are? We were on hiatus Sept. 8 and 15, so no columns were written for those dates.) [More]

36 -- TV Week Magazine (September 6, 2008 edition) ****
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37 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Sept 22, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

37 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning September 27, 2008 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

37 -- TV Week Magazine (Sept 8, 2007 edition) ****
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37 -- TV Week Magazine (September 13, 2008 edition) ****
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38 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning Sept 29, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

38 -- TV Week Magazine (Sept 15, 2007 edition) ****
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38 -- TV Week Magazine (September 20, 2008 edition) ****
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39 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 6, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

39 -- TV Week Magazine (Sept 22, 2007 edition) ****
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39 -- TV Week Magazine (September 27, 2008 edition) ****
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40 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 13, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

40 -- TV Week Magazine (October 4, 2008 edition) ****
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41 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 20, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

41 -- TV Week Magazine (Oct 6, 2007 edition) ****
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41 -- TV Week Magazine (October 11, 2008 edition) ****
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42 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning October 27, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

42 -- TV Week Magazine (October 13, 2007 edition) ****
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43 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning November 3, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

43 -- TV Week Magazine (October 20, 2007 edition) ****
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44 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning November 10, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

44 -- TV Week Magazine (October 27, 2007 edition) ****
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45 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning November 17, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

45 -- TV Week Magazine (November 3, 2007 edition) ****
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46 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning November 24, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

46 -- TV Week Magazine (November 10, 2007 edition) ****
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47 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 1, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

47 -- TV Week Magazine (November 17, 2007 edition) ****
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48 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 8, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

48 -- TV Week Magazine (November 24, 2007 edition) ****
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49 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 15, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

49 -- TV Week Magazine (December 1, 2007 edition) ****
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50 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 22, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

50 -- TV Week Magazine (December 8, 2007 edition) ****
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51 -- Bargain Hunter column for the week beginning December 29, 2007 *
The actual Bargain Hunter with Anne Garber column, as seen in TV Week magazine. [More]

51 -- TV Week Magazine (December 15, 2007 edition) ****
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52 -- TV Week Magazine (December 22, 2007 edition) ****
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53 -- TV Week Magazine (December 29, 2007 edition) ****
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Andie Chan: Discerning International Shopping *
Shopping internationally and you don't know whom to trust? Andie Chan is there as your guide. [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: Children's Clothing-size Conversion *
Children's sizes can be really challenging to convert to or from European sizes, especially since most children's wear companies on the Continent use height (in cm) as an age guide. [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: Finding a manufacturer by its product label *
When it comes to finding the manufacturer of a specific garment, blanket or hat, your best bet is to look up the Registered Number (RN), Wool Product Label (WPL) or Canadian label (CA). [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: How do I re-certify a collector's item? *
Our reader never received the certificate of authenticity for an X-files prop she purchased. . . [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: How to track down your favourite clothing *
Has your favourite fashion brand disappeared from the racks? Do you want to track down a certain style you saw in a magazine? [More]

Ask the Bargain Shopper: The Squeaky Wheel DOES get the Grease; GoDaddy comes through in the end *
When all is said and done, the humble consumer rarely gets what he or she wants. But if you are persistent, and if you just know you are in the right, most smart online companies -- especially those that purport to embrace an "open" customer support policy -- will see it your way and give you what you want. [More]

Collector's Confessional: Collecting Miniatures *
Most collectors will agree that the aspect of a given collectible that makes it so desirable is the attention to detail in its creation. [More]

Deals Only (TWO) holds Memorial Weekend (2005) sale *****
May 26th, 27th & 28th, 2005, Bellingham, WA. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily (throughout the sale period). [More]

Foster Walker review *
What a great find: The good news is that you can shop there, too! [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Chinatown's Night Market *
Imagine a garage sale that goes on for blocks under the stars and in the languid night air... [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Richmond Chinese Night Market (Garber review) *****
Head to the second annual Richmond Night Market, held every weekend this summer, through Sept. 9. This local phenomenon offers tourists the sights, sounds and aromas of authentic Asian night markets, similar to those that take place in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown or in Mong Kok (Ladies' Market) in Kowloon. [More]

Garber Gastronomic: Shop ahead for Mother’s Day *
Anne Garber advises you to Shop Ahead for Mother's Day [More]

Gump's *
We used to think the name sounded funny . . . until receiving a gift in its signature gold-lid box, nestled under layers of hand-pleated tissue. Gump's rules! [More]

Happy Birthday, Rhodelle *
A personal tribute on a special day. . . [More]

International Shoe-size Conversion *
Here are some international shoe-size and hosiery conversion charts. . . [More]

Press release: evalu8.org's Anne Garber begins new column in TV Week *
New column spotlights bargain dining and shopping. [More]

Rogers offers free calling Canada-wide on its phones *
Look what those clever folks at Rogers Home Phone are doing. . . [More]

Secondhand Savvy: The Hidden City Collect N' Consign *****
Sorry; owners have moved to the Okanagan. [More]

VCC Jewellery Students' Christmas sale *
VCC's VCC Jewellery Students' Christmas sale -- November 26-30, 2007, Vancouver, BC. [More]

Virtual Assistants -- part two: What DIVAs mean to consumers *
Was that you saying: "Yikes!"? Virtual Assistants from the CONSUMER'S perspective. [More]