10under-the-radar deals to bid on today
Score discounts on all your holiday shopping at Support and Buy Local Auction
Postmedia’s third Support and Buy Local Auction is coming to a close in just a few days, but it’s not too late to score big savings on all your holiday shopping. The popular online event still has plenty of lowbid hidden gems for the smart shopper.
Here are our top 10 under-theradar deals. Be sure to place your bids before the auction closes on Dec. 1.
$ 500 ENERGY EFFICIENT GIFT CARD TO HOUSE SMART HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Retail Price: $500 | Starting Bid: $250 | Number of Items Available: 5
With so much of our time being spent in our homes during the pandemic, now’s the time to upgrade to energy efficient heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Start saving now on utilities bills with this smart change to a more sustainable future.
$ 100 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO DAVIE DOSA
Retail Price: $100 | Starting Bid: $50 | Number of Items Available: 20
For those days when you’ve worked long hours and don’t have the energy to cook, treat yourself to a delicious culinary experience from Davie Dosa. The traditional Southern Indian cuisine is 100 per cent gluten-free and nut-free, and will warm you right up on a cold rainy night.
$ 2,500 GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARDS A KITCHEN RENOVATION BY PALAS HOMES Retail Price: $2,500 | Starting Bid: $1,250 | Number of Items Available: 1
Did the pandemic turn you into an aspiring chef? Fuel your passion for cooking with a kitchen transformation by Palashomes. The principals at Palas have over 25 years of combined experience, meaning your kitchen will be fit for all your baking, roasting, sautéing and flambéing needs.
PACKAGE OF 5 MASKS FROM T. O. P. I IMPORTS
Retail Price: $80 | Starting Bid: $40 | Number of Items Available: 24
B.C. is currently in the midst of its second wave. Following Dr. Bonnie Henry’s sage advice to be calm, be kind and be safe, let’s work together and stock up on extra masks. T.O.P.I Imports has three-layer masks that come in two sizes, with adjustable ties for ultimate comfort.
MURPHYSOFA FROM EXPAND FURNITURE Retail Price: $6,995 | Starting Bid: $3,498 | Number of Items Available: 1
Whether you’re in a condo or detached home, a Murphy sofa can be a functional and beautiful centerpiece. The floating shelf remains horizontal whether the bed is lowered or put away, so that your books and succulents can remain on display. The sofa even comes with an eight-inch memory foam mattress!
$ 2,500 GIFT CARD TO MOE’S HOME COLLECTION
Retail Price: $2,500 | Starting Bid: $1,250 | Number of Items Available: 4
If you’ve been thinking about redecorating your living room or office space, Moe’s Home Collection has fantastic options. All products are ethically sourced and the brand is one of the best at blending home décor styles, from Scandinavian to industrial, mid-century modern to west coast living, rustic to modern.
HARD DRIVE DATA RECOVERY SERVICE BY 1ST DATA RECOVERY
Retail Price: $695 | Starting Bid: $348 | Number of Items Available: 1
We all have collections of old digital photos sitting on broken laptops and computers, gathering dust in the storage closet. Now you can access those memories with a hard drive data recovery service — just in time to make a new family album for the holidays.
8- PACK GIFT OF OILS AND VINEGARS FROM OLIVE THE BEST Retail Price: $120 | Starting Bid: $60 | Number of Items Available: 3
Gourmands will love this gift pack of oils and vinegars, perfect for trying new flavour combinations in dressings, dips and cooking. The gifter can choose four ultra premium extra virgin olive oils and four flavoured or regular balsamic vinegars that have been aged for more than 12 years.
NAT BAILEY FIELD RENTAL FROM THE VANCOUVER CANADIANS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUB
Retail Price: $2,500 | Starting Bid: $1,250 | Number of Items Available: 1
For the baseball lover, this field rental is a can’t-miss opportunity to play on a professional field at the historic Nat Bailey Stadium. For three hours, the pristine field will be yours to throw pitches, play kickball, shoot soccer balls or even just gather for a picnic.
$ 1,000 GIFT CARD TO MACBETH ROOFING & WATERPROOFING
Retail Price: $1,000 | Starting Bid: $500 | Number of Items Available: 5
The rainy winter season is a great time to get to know all the leaks in your roof. Whether you’re a homeowner who made this unfortunate realization or a keener looking for preventative solutions, this gift card to Macbeth Roofing & Waterproofing will keep you nice and dry.
To view all auction items visit Vancouversun.com/supportlocal. The Support and Buy Local Auction closes Dec. 1.