Arizona

Whether you are a full time resident or just a visitor, antique and collector shopping in Arizona is a lot of fun. Many people visit the Goodwill Industries Stores in search of antique china, silver, jewelry, vintage clothing and more. In my opinion, the best Goodwill Industries Store to visit is the store located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale is a very affluent community and you will find many treasures there. This Goodwill Industries Store is located on 2115 North Scottsdale Rd. Directly across the street from this Goodwill are two terrific antique stores where you can spend many, many hours. My recent finds were a limited addition “Perth” Ice Wizard pewter figurine. I purchased it for $15.00 and was pleasantly surprised to find out that the market value for this stunning item was over $600.

They also carry new and gently used designer brand clothing. I purchased a gently used designer “Valentino” dresses at an extraordinary price. You must go early in the day to make your finds. Every other Saturday merchandise is fifty percent off. Students from Arizona State University shop here because of the proximity to the campus. Many e-Bayers shop here to find bargains to resell. If you are on a tight budget, you will certainly save a buck. You can get discount coupons online at the Arizona Goodwill Organization webpage. The money from your purchases goes to a good cause!

Casa Grande, Arizona in Pinal County has had such rapid growth in the past couple of years that it has created demands for more shopping, restaurants and entertainment. The city of Casa Grande has grown to be the largest community in western Pinal County. Casa Grande is approximately halfway between Phoenix and Tucson in the Golden Corridor.

Recently constructed and still growing, “The Promenade” at Casa Grande, is a regional outdoor shopping center which sits off of I-10 and Florence Blvd in Casa Grande. Over 100,000 travelers drive along that area each day. The Promenade at Casa Grande features an open-air and pedestrian-friendly layout, but you’ll probably want use your car to go from store to store in the heat of the summer.

You can spend the day shopping at the new Promenade Mall or Tanger Outlet Mall only minutes from each other both off Interstate 10. Victoria Secret, Aeropostle, Tillys, Ah Ho Sushi, the Olive Garden, Mimi’s, Dillards, Target, Michaels, J.C. Penney’s, Petsmart, Kohls, Best Buy, Olive Garden are just a few of the stores at the Promenade. An In-and-Out Burger place is just being built. You can take in a movie at the mall at one of the 14 shows in the Harkin Theater.