BEST BUYS -- greer wylder

If you’ve been looking for a quality used car, you’ll want to stop in at

Newport Wholesale Ltd., which is celebrating its 20th anniversary at 890

W. 18th St. in Costa Mesa. Newport Wholesale specializes in German,

Japanese and sport-utility vehicles. There are more than 50 pre-owned

cars and trucks, in great condition, to chose from. Co-owners Lenny Jones

and Carl Mazzie recondition all the cars that come in and certify them

the same way that major dealers do, but offer them at wholesale prices.

They offer extended warranties and competitive financing. My husband and

I have bought two cars from Newport Wholesale and have referred other

family members. We highly recommend them. It’s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more

information, call (949) 646-2092.

Home & Garden Decor is a fountain and accessory store in Costa Mesa. “We

have great collections and a new shipment,” says owner John Young. “In

order to show our loyalty to our customers, we are having the biggest

fountain sale of the year.” All fountains in stock will be reduced by 15%

to 30%. The sale starts Sunday and runs through Sat., Oct. 30. “It is the

greatest opportunity for home owners and fountain lovers to save big

bucks,” says Young. Plus, the first 10 buyers who come in with this Best

Buys column will be given a $25 gift certificate for holiday gifts. All

products are made in the U.S. Young and three other designers offer free

interior design service with a minimum purchase. The store hours are 11

a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. It’s at 522 W. 19th St. in Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 645-9660

With the popularity of skateboarding continuing to rise, a local

professional skateboarder with 25 years of experience decided to pass on

his knowledge. Brian Mank now offers lessons to males and females of all

ages. Mank teaches ramp and/or street skateboarding and tricks like

Ollies, kick flips, drop-ins and more. Other services Mank offers are

birthday parties, demos and custom-built ramps. Mank instructs kids at

the parties and sometimes has another professional skateboarder on hand

to make sure each child gets proper attention. The parties range in price

from $200 to $300 for a two-hour party, depending on how many kids, its

location and the ramps needed. Mank also performs demos for community and

church events, and manufacturers. For more information, please call Mank

at (949) 548-3665 in Newport Beach.

You can get a head start on Halloween costume shopping this year by

stopping by the new Costume Castle, across from Bloomingdale’s and Neiman

Marcus. According to a salesperson at the store, the most sought-after

kids costume this year is the Pokemon costume. The store has yet to

receive any Pokemon get-ups, but hopefully they will arrive. Another

popular costume that is in stock is the latest Star Wars characters,

especially Darth Maul. So far, Austin Powers costumes have not been very

popular. And for adults, anything goes; there isn’t one costume that is a

standout in popularity. The Costume Castle has other Orange County

locations and boasts that it has the county’s largest selection of adult

and children’s costumes, masks, hats, wigs, makeup, accessories and

decorations. For more information, call (949) 640-8833.

Metropolitan Prairie is having its popular warehouse sale today from 9

a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring boys’ and girls’ clothing for babies to

preteens. Inside the warehouse, you’ll find pants, walk shorts, shirts,

T-shirts and more. It’s at 711 West 17th St., Suite B3, in Costa Mesa.

All sales are final and they accept cash or Visa only.

Tuesday Morning is a unique store since it’s open for four main season a

year, and sells close-out items from department stores and others stores

all over the world. The store is open now through Dec. 31 The next season

is February 3 to March 25. The store is filled with all kinds of

merchandise -- housewares, luggage, toys, linens, collectibles, and

gifts. Examples of current bargains are a famous maker beehive blender

reduced $60 to $19.99. There are also upright Pullman and carry-on

luggage pieces that retail from $330 to $450, and are available for

$69.99 and $89.99. Glass collectible figurines and server ware pieces are

reduced to $1.99 to $9.99. Tuesday Morning is at 230 E. 17th St. in Costa

Mesa. Call (949) 650-0455.

Lucky supermarkets are offering a $5 discount on passports to Disneyland

with every $100 purchase. To be eligible for a $5 Rewards Certificate,

purchases must be made through Oct. 15. The passports are valid through

Dec. 15. Lucky stores are at 3100 W. Balboa Blvd in Newport Beach, (949)

675-1040 and in Costa Mesa at 2180 Harbor Blvd., (949) 645-5100.

* BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. If you know of a good

buy, send a fax to (949) 646-4170 or write to Daily Pilot, Best Buys, 330

W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627.