ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Sunday, May 12, 1996                   TAG: 9605140002
SECTION: HOMES                    PAGE: D-2  EDITION: METRO 

BEFORE YOU HEAD TO HICKORY CALL THE HICKORY FURNITURE MART - (800) 462-MART (6278) - FOR A DIRECTORY, WHICH LISTS THE MORE THAN 500 FURNITURE AND ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS YOU'LL FIND IN HICKORY. IT ALSO INCLUDES SHIPPING INFORMATION, HELPFUL HINTS AND SIGHTS TO SEE WHILE YOU'RE IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE MART FOLKS CAN HELP YOU FINDDISCOUNT ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, WHICH IS ON THE GROUNDS OF THE MART, OR AT OTHER NEARBY HOTELS. IF YOU LIKE GOOD DEALS BUT NOT BIG CROWDS, DON'T GO TO HICKORY DURING THE AFTER-MARKET SALES IN MAY AND NOVEMBER. TRUE, THE DISCOUNTS ARE A LITTLE DEEPER DURING THESE WEEKEND SALES - SHOWROOMS USUALLY TAKE AN EXTRA 5 PERCENT TO 30 PERCENT OFF THEIR PRICES - BUT THE MART IS MUCH LESS CROWDED DURING THE OFF-SEASON. AND THE DEALS - 50 PERCENT OFF RETAIL IS COMMON - ARE STILL SWEET.

You can order Kate Gladchun's book, "The Fine Furniture and Furnishings Discount Shopping Guide," by calling (800) 644-3440. Or write: Resources Inc., P.O. Box 973, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 48303. The $14.95 charge includes shipping and handling. The book includes listings of discount furniture resources, an index of manufacturers and 65 pages of consumer tips, shopping guidelines and product information.

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