Top deals on Support and Buy Local Auction
Bid now to buy rugs, furniture, patio sets and more below retail price
Support and Buy Local Auction is in full swing, offering the season’s best deals on home furnishings, wine and food tastings, swimsuits and more — all below retail price. Postmedia’s special online event to help boost the B.C. economy during the COVID-19 crisis closes on May 26. With more than $1 million worth of incredible products and services for sale, it can be easy to get lost in the savings.
Here’s our guide to the top underthe-radar items, so you can bid now, support local and save big.
CUSTOM Vancouver MATCHMAKING FOR SINGLE Men FROM divine Intervention
Retail Price: $5,000 | Starting Bid: $2,000 | Number of Items Available: 2
Singles have perhaps been one of the hardest hit demographics during the pandemic, as dating essentially disappeared overnight. Get a jumpstart on the dating scene with this custom, confidential matchmaking service that’ll help you in the search for love. Don’t despair, single ladies, the auction also includes a matchmaking service for you.
GIFT CERTIFICATE To TROICO
Retail Price: $10,000 | Starting Bid: $4,000 | Number of Items Available: 2
Renovating a kitchen or bathroom is no small undertaking. But you can finally have the cabinetry of your dreams with this gift certificate to Troico that offers huge savings. Handcrafted locally in Coquitlam with handmade doors, these cabinets will make any space look fit for the glossy pages of a magazine.
GIFT CERTIFICATE To Moe’s home COLLECTION
Retail Price: $2,500 | Starting Bid: $1,000 | Number of Items Available: 4
Re-decorate your living space with ethically sourced, high quality products from a direct-to-consumer local brand. Established in 1986, Moe’s Home Collection is the place to go for those with a passion for blending home décor styles, from mid-century modern to industrial, rustic to glam.
GIFT CERTIFICATE To Roche BOBOIS
Retail Price: $2,000 | Starting Bid: $800 | Number of Items Available: 4
If your inner interior designer is a lover of all things French, this gift certificate will bring you a new joie de vivre. Roche Bobois is a world leader in furniture design and distribution, offering a range of exclusive made-to-order armchairs, cocktail tables, lighting and much more.
BERMEX dining SET FROM PRESTIGE SOLID Wood FURNITURE
Retail Price: $8,665 | Starting Bid: $3,470 | Number of Items Available: 1
Forget DIY furniture and invest in a stunning solid-wood dining set. Made in Canada, this timeless family piece will be one to pass on through generations. Suited for large gatherings at 42-inches-wide and 84-inches-long, this table will become the centrepiece for your most memorable family moments.
Sealy KESWICK MATTRESS (king) FROM MOBLER FURNITURE
Retail Price: $1,198 | Starting Bid: $480 | Number of Items Available: 2
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a king size bed, the Sealy Keswick Mattress is a great option. Sealy uses exclusive posturepedic technology to deliver stable, reinforced support balanced with ease of movement on this pocket coil mattress. Other mattress sizes can be viewed here.
handmade alpaca RUG FROM SUMAQ alpaca RUGS
Retail Price: $3,999 | Starting Bid: $1,600 | Number of Items Available: 1
Every room needs an accent piece. Look no further than this beautiful custom Alpaca rug handmade in Peru. Measuring six-feet by nine-feet, the white silk and gray Alpaca fur rug is incredibly luxurious and soft to the touch. This is a two-in-one showstopper and conversation starter.
hot SPRING hot TUB GIFT CERTIFICATE To BISHOP’S outdoor LIVING
Retail Price: $4,000 | Starting Bid: $1,600 | Number of Items Available: 1
Create your own outdoor oasis with a state-of-the-art hot spring hot tub. Latest models feature energy saving options, powerful massaging water streams and easy-to-use wireless remote operation. This relaxing addition to your space can be enjoyed year-round, turning every weekend into the perfect staycation.
Support and Buy Local Auction closes May 26. Winners will be announced by June 1. Visit Vancouversun.com/supportlocal to view all auction items.