Shhh! Secret sale lets designers dump trade show samples



Every year, 700 manufacturers of juvenile goods gather in Vegas, showing the latest furniture, gear and accessories. But what do all those exhibitors do with their samples when the show is over?

Instead of shipping the furniture back to their warehouse, most manufacturers quietly sell their wares to a baby shop near San Francisco (Lullaby Lane in San Bruno). Then it's sale time!

This year Lullaby Lane will hold its annual Trade Show Sample warehouse sale over eight days in November (Nov 11-13, Nov 19-20 and Nov 25-27). Hours are 10 to 4. Prices are up to 60% off regular prices and the best part: you will find many fancy designer brands that are hard to get at a discount. Examples: a $300 Pali Dawn crib for $199, a Morigeau crib and matching dresser and bookshelf for $1398 (regular $2000), Cara Mia cribs for as little as $199 and so on. You'll also find glider rockers from Best Chair, Inglesina Zippy strollers ($229), mattresses and more.

Now, we normally don't blog about sales, but this one is so unique, we thought you should know!

The address of the warehouse is 1065 San Mateo ave. FYI: This about a half mile away from Lullaby Lane's main store in downtown San Bruno. For directions, click here or call (650) 588-7644 or 800-588-7644. If you are near San Francisco next month, check it out. And email us with the deals you find.



Posted: Tue - October 25, 2005 at 12:54 PM          

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