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The items might be used, out-of-the box, discontinued, reconditioned, scratched or dented.

But the prices may be hard to beat at Sears' new outlet store at 1302 Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, which opened Saturday.

Expect to save 20 to 60 percent on merchandise including appliances, tools, fitness equipment, TVs, mattresses sets and lawn and garden supplies.

Brand names include Kenmore, Whirlpool, LG, GE Craftsman, NordicTrack, Sony and Sealy.

It's not too late to sign up for tonight's free coupon makeover class at the News & Record office in downtown Greensboro.

Coupon expert Angela Newsom of www.couponmakeover.com will be giving you some good pointers, including how to reduce your grocery bills by 70 to 100 percent.

It's from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 200 East Market St.

Register here to guarantee your spot.

The event is sponsored by the News & Record and Summit Credit Union.
 

A new Web site called Groupon (combination of "group" and "coupon") has deals on products, services and eateries but with a catch.

A certain number of customers in their city must sign up for the deal to go through.

"So far, Groupon is succeeding where others have failed," according to an AP article. "In less than a year, its group-buying business has turned a profit and is expected to be available in more than two dozen cities by the end of the year."

Quality toys for the kiddies on a budget, Halloween costumes, clothing discount for soldiers, free Sears wall portraits and furniture discounts are some of the topics in today's Savvy Shopper column.

Got a tip for Savvy Shopper? New store opening? Relocating? Great deals? Special sale? Call me at 336-373-3465 or send me an e-mail.

Update: Available to the first 40 who register.

Is there a method to the coupon clipping/saving/sorting madness?

Absolutely.

Learn the ropes regarding better ways to use and save those coupons during a free coupon makeover class Tuesday at the News & Record office in downtown Greensboro.

Coupon expert Angela Newsom of www.couponmakeover.com will be giving you some good pointers, including how to reduce your grocery bills by 70 to 100 percent.

It's from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 200 East Market St.

Limited space is available. Register here to guarantee your spot.

The event is sponsored by the News & Record and Summit Credit Union.
 

Bar stools, fish tank and a motorcycle are some of the items up for grabs during this weekend's yard sales.

Check out what's listed in today's News & Record on Google Maps.

Get up to $20 in mail-in gift certificates from Rite Aid.

Here's the deal. Hang onto your receipts from Rite Aid from Sept. 13 through Saturday.

If you spend $25 to $50, you get a $5 gift certificate in the mail. Spend $50 to $100, get $10 back. If it's more than $100, get $20 back.

You need to send the receipts to Rite Aid by mail or enter the receipt codes online.

Receipts must be submitted by Nov. 17.

Details here.

Triad readers pick the best among 60 categories including eateries, bars, parks, radio stations, singles hot-spots and shops.

Regarding choosing Bryan Park as the best golf course, like minds. The Champions course is tough, at least for me, but a blast to play.

Pizza, pineapples, paper towels and, mmmm, biscuits, are on sale this week.

Deals end Tuesday, except for those at Aldi, which expire Monday.

* Del Monte gold pineapples are 99 cents each at Aldi.

* One gallon of milk is $2.29 at Aldi.

* Three-pound bags of U.S. Extra Fancy apples are $1.19 at Aldi.

* Buy one Wisk or All laundry detergent, get one free at Harris Teeter, which is doubling manufacturers' coupons up to 99 cents (limit 20).

* Buy one 12-pack of Coke, get one free at Harris Teeter.

* Freschetta frozen pizza is $3.99 each at Harris Teeter.

* Earn $2 Fresh Rewards cash when you buy at least a pound of Boar's Head Ovengold roast breast of turkey ($7.99 a pound) at Lowes Foods.

Lowes is doubling manufacturers' coupons up to 99 cents (limit 20).

* Large rotisserie chicken is $4.99 at Lowes Foods (limit 2).

* Five-count package of Lowes Foods Texas-style biscuits for 39 cents.

* Snow crab clusters are $3.99 a pound at Food Lion.

* Boneless half pork loin is $1.87 a pound at Food Lion.

* 6 or 8-count Scott paper towels are $4.99 at Food Lion.

* Whole pork Boston butt is 98 cents a pound at Compare Foods.

* 85-percent lean ground turkey is $1.29 a pound at Compare Foods.

* Four pound bag of Florida oranges is $2.99 at Compare Foods.
 

Parents could save some big bucks on stuff including blankets, piggy banks (hey, start 'em saving early, right?), clothing and keepsakes during Elegant Baby's annual warehouse sale next week in Burlington.

The sale gives you a chance to shop for Elegant Baby's products directly from the manufacturer at 50 to 75 percent off of retail prices.

The products for sale can also be found at retailers including Belk, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, FAO Schwartz and Dillard's.

Event is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 through Oct. 23 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24.

It will be held at the Elegant Baby's newly designed factory boutique at 605 Cameron St.

The annual warehouse sale used to be a staple of Burlington through much of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

Its recent absence prompted requests by residents to bring it back.

The sale will also feature cable knit sweaters, silver rattles and squirting bath toys.

You can also get a variety of items personalized.

Review Elegant Baby's products or place an order here.

The customer service number is 800-827-0392 or 227-6202.