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Paris: Bargain Shopping

Words such as dégriffé, soldes, dépot-vente, braderies and les stocks all indicate oportunities for the gargain shopper. Most stores and boutiques in Paris have big sales, or soldes, in January and July. The word dégriffés means that the designer label items are on sale, usually with the label cut out. A dépot-vente is a consignment store. Braderie refers to a clearance sale or discount store. Les stocks indicates clearance prices on last season's or last's year's fashions.

Used items:

If you would like to purchase used appliances, throw rugs, furniture, lights, fans, or a TV, check stores called depots-vente, which sell used items.

Cash concerters:

130-134 av d'italie, 75013 Paris, metro Maison-Blanche., and many other locations in Paris (next to Beaubourg)....

This is the place to go for used bicycles, stereo equipment, video players, and household electronics and applieances. they buy as well as sell and give a 30-day garantee.