Factory Shop News 
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Sad to report that one of my favourite factory shops, Moniques (page 180) have unfortunately closed down.
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Poly Nation (page 270) has moved their factory shop to 5 London Road, Salt River. Telephone number unchanged.
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The Biggie Best Factory Shop in Access Park (page 122) has recently renovated its store. More fabrics, more gifts, more space!
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Factory Shop News
GREAT NEWS FROM GREEN CROSS FACTORY SHOP
Having shopped at the Green Cross Factory Shop (page 80) since I first discovered it twenty-eight years ago, I am thrilled (and I know many other factory shoppers will also be) to hear that they now offer credit and debit card facilities.
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Competition
MOTHERS' DAY COMPETITION
Just in time for Mothers' Day – Sunday 12 May 2013 - we have three copies of The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape to give away. To put yourself in line to win a copy of this best-selling book, please send your name and telephone number to pamblack@factoryshops.co.za before Tuesday 7 May, 2013, together with the answer to this question: How many editions of The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape have been published? |
Gift Ideas
MOTHERS' DAY GIFTS
By shopping for Mothers' Day gifts at factory shops you are able to make your money go further and give Mom the treats she deserves. The extensive product index at the back of The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape lists a multitude of goods you can find at factory shops. In addition to clothing and food items, you can also find gift items varying from pottery and candles to toiletries and pretty gift packaging. |
Be Warned
FACTORY SHOPPING WARNING
Factory shopping is addictive – once you have discovered your first bargain, you will be hooked for life. By discovering how to get the best value for your hard-earned rands, it won't be long before you too will agree that 'only the uninitiated pay full price'! |
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 About The Book
THE 12TH EDITION
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Since the first edition of The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape, was published in 1985, it has become an invaluable guide to all those who are interested in this exciting form of shopping.
In this thoroughly updated twelfth edition, Pam lets you in on her secrets as to where to locate quality items at bargain prices at more than 300 factory shops in the Western Cape, including many new ones. Every outlet listed has been visited personally by the author, and all her reviews are given without fear or favour. No one has paid for their reviews, nor have any comments in the book been subject to anyone's approval.
With this comprehensive book as your guide, you will have all the information you need to locate these fascinating shops, and could even find yourself visiting areas of the Cape that you never knew existed! Be warned: this unique form of shopping is not for the faint-hearted, but for those armed with a spirit of adventure, we promise that in addition to saving money, you will have lots of fun into the bargain! |
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About the Book Continued
READERS' COMMENTS
What readers have said about previous editions of The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape:
'Your book has saved me hundreds of rands over the years - keep up the good work!'
'I have been extremely impressed with your book and have been recommending it to all my friends, as I have picked up many bargains to date.'
'Thank you for your wonderful book. I am an avid shopper and have absolute joy in finding out that there are new shops that have opened.'
'I am now a regular shopper at most of these factory shops and find bargains galore for my family.' |
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