Holiday Gift Fair at Grand Central Terminal opens Monday

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Nov 102012
 

The 12th Annual Grand Central Holiday Fair opens Monday, November 12th, open daily through Christmas Eve. Shop for one-of-a-kind hand-crafted and boutique gift items from around the world, in the soaring indoor space of Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.  Holiday fair hours are Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Closed Thanksgiving.

Check the NYCOTC Daily Deals Round-up page for online shopping deals for the holidays from the top voucher companies, including many with FREE shipping.

Daily deals: personalized gifts, Newsweek magazine, cases for your iPhone, iPad, Blackberry

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May 242011
 

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Grab these two daily deals before they disappear at 11:59 p.m. EDT today, May 24th –

All of us have shoeboxes filled with old photos, negatives, video tape and audio reels that need to be preserved.  I know I do.   Turn them into a current digital format with this deal from Peggy Bank –  — save $100 worth of your memories for $35, plus get free shipping.  This deal expires at 11:59 p.m. EDT tonight, May 24th.

Just in time for Father’s Day, graduations and more — get $40 worth of personalized gifts from Gifts for you Now, for $20, or half-price.  Choose from personalized t-shirts, photo frames, coffee mugs, photo calendars, more.

These deals are good through 11:59 p.m. EDT tomorrow, May 25th –

Newsweek magazine – $17 for a one-year subscription to Newsweek, instead of $39.  That’s less than 32 cents an issue! (54 issues).

Case-Mate makes some of the most attractive and distinctive covers for must-have electronics, including iPhone, iPad, Blackberry.  With this deal, spend $10 for $20 worth of covering, and get free shipping, too.

 

Super sale on Christofle silver table settings and gift items

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May 052011
 

Just in time for shopping for all those June wedding gifts, there’s a sale on super luxury Christofle silver flatware, holloware, porcelain, picture frames and other gift items, at prices up to 75% off retail.  Christofle products are sold in top shops including Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Barneys.  The sale begins Saturday, May 7th — so you can pick up something for Mother’s Day, too.  The Christofle sale is at Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St., and ends on Tuesday, May 10th.  Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday, and until 5 p.m. on the final day, Tuesday.  Credit cards only for this special sale, all sales are final, and no strollers or children younger than 12 permitted.

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Best NYC guidebook to peaceful, tranquil places

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Apr 212011
 
Peaceful Places NYC travel guidebook by Evelyn Kanter for residents, visitors

Peaceful Places NYC travel guidebook by Evelyn Kanter for residents, visitors

It’s just what we all need after the stress of April 15th tax day we just survived.  Peaceful Places New York City is your guide to more than 100 of the most tranquil, serene spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.  Most of the sites mentioned are free, and each and every one of them is accessible by public transportation, from the medieval Cloisters at the northern tip of Manhattan, to the sandy ocean beaches of Riis Park in Queens.  And in between, there are wildlife refuges, hiking and biking paths, secret gardens, places to borrow a kayak for free.  Lots more.

I think Peaceful Places New York City is a great book for residents and visitors, too.  But I’ll admit to being prejudiced, since  I wrote the book.  The cover photo is one of my own personal favorite peaceful places in NYC — the romantic Bow Bridge in Central Park.  Available in bookstores like Barnes & Noble now.

NYC weekend planner: Brooklyn Flea market opens for season

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Apr 012011
 

copyright NYC on the Cheap Evelyn Kanter (c)Brooklyn Flea, the fabulous flea market, food market, fun market, opens for the season this weekend with a new schedule.  Take note all you fleaholics — New York City’s biggest and best Brooklyn flea market is on Saturdays in Fort Greene, and on Sundays in Williamsburg.  Starting Saturday, April 2nd, Brooklyn Flea is at 176 Lafayette St., between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues.  Starting Sunday, April 3rd, Brooklyn Flea is at 27 North 6th St., between Kent St. and the East River, in Williamsburg.  Both locations are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.  Vintage clothing and furniture, used books and magazines, arts and crafts, and the best of Brooklyn food, including Mile End delicatessen delights and Blue Marble Ice Cream.  Brooklyn Flea is free, and the bargains make this market New York City on the cheap.

Get a Gift Card with Purchases at J&R

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Mar 212011
 

J&R is celebrating its 40th anniversary by giving customers a gift — a gift card, that is.  Through March 26th, you’ll get a gift card up to $50, to use yourself or gift as a gift to somebody else, for purchases of $100 or more.  The gift cards are for in-store purchases only, at any of the J&R stores along Park Row, but can be redeemed on-line at a future date.  Spend $100-$249 and get a $10 gift card; spend $250-$999 and get a $25 gift card; spend $1,000 and up and get a $50 gift card.

Last Week for Barney’s Warehouse Sale

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Feb 282011
 

These are the final days for the biggest fashion sale of the season. The annual Barney’s Warehouse Sale, with 50% to 75% off top current designer fashions is  through Sunday, March 6th.   Hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekdays  10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  The Barney’s Warehouse Sale is at 255 West 17th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. As always with sample sales, get there early for the best selection, or late for the deepest discounts.

Barbie and Ken Gift Set for $5 at Target

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Feb 142011
 

Barbie and Ken are celebrating Valentine’s Day at Target with a special love match — get both dolls for just $5.  The Barbie and Ken – Together Again Gift Set is a special promotion through February 20, 2011, at Target stores and online.  Barbie and Ken have had their ups and downs over the years, but they are still together, and you can celebrate their love at this bargain price, while supplies last or until Ken messes up again when Barbie asks “Do you like my new haircut?”  Thanks to NYC on the Cheap sister website Charlotte on the Cheap for sharing this deal.

Mink, Shearling, More up to Half Off Retail at Midtown Pop-Up Store

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Feb 052011
 

The rest of the year, The Fur Source is a wholesaler on West 29th Street, in the Manhattan fur district.  Through February 15th only, they are open to the public in midtown,  selling top quality furs, shearlings and leather at wholesale prices.  Mink, shearlings, rabbit and other warm and stylish coats, jackets, hats, mufflers and more are up to half off department store prices at the corner of 57th Street and Sixth Ave.  When I say stylish, I’m not kidding — some minks have laser-cut borders in the shape of roses on sleeves and hem.  There are woven minks, sheared minks, mink earmuffs, and even reversible coats, because you don’t want your fur on the outside when it rains.  The pop-up  storefront is at 101 West 57th St., open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through February 15th.     There is no website, so call 888-896-4970 or email thefursource@aol.com, and tell them you read about it on The Big Apple on the Cheap.

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