GREER WYLDER -- Best Buys

Yours Only.net is a custom-engraving store that recently opened at the

former site of Cotton Rainbow at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island. The

store offers engraving on all types of metals, including aluminum, brass,

gold, pewter and sterling silver. Plastic and glass are also suitable for

engraving. The store carries gifts such as sterling silver pieces, baby

things, wedding items and travel and nautical presents--all ideal for

engraving. Owner Anthony Tao is offering Best Buys readers a 10% discount

on purchases through September by mentioning this column. Information:

(949) 760-1016.

With soccer season starting, it’s nice to know about specials on

equipment. At 4Soccer, a Newport Beach Soccer shop, there’s a special for

all new soccer players that includes shoes, shin guards and a ball for

$26.99. If you mention the Best Buys column, you will receive an extra

10% off all other soccer equipment. 4Soccer is at 3400 Irvine Ave., Suite

201, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 476-2237.

Robinsons-May is offering bargains on baby clothing and accessories.

All basic essentials merchandise, gift sets, sleepwear and diaper bags

are reduced 25% to 40%. Other name brands on sale are Carter’s, Oshkosh

B’Gosh, Healthtex, Baby Togs, Little Me and Vitamins. Robinsons-May is at

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa and at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop in Corona del Mar is

having a back-to-school furniture sale. “Our shop looks like a forest of

beautiful trees, all types and colors of wood,” said Gloria Godfrey of

the Discovery Shop. “We’ve got something special for every room, from the

bedroom to the living room, at blowout prices.” Godfrey said there is

furniture for college students, young married couples or for people who

like a retro look. The shop also has a fall preview of designer fashions

that have arrived from around the world. Godfrey said the store is the

best-kept secret in Orange County. The last Sunday of each month is a

great sale day. Discovery Shop is at 2600 E. Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 640-4777.

Ralphs Grocery Co. is offering buy-one-get-one-free vouchers for

tickets to Los Angeles Galaxy soccer home games at the Rose Bowl in

Pasadena. The rules are simple. All you do is present the voucher at any

ticket window on game day and receive one free ticket with the purchase

of any full-price ticket. Tickets are $16. The offer is not valid at

TicketMaster. For information on game dates and times, pick up a voucher

booklet at Ralphs. In Costa Mesa, the store is at 380 E. 17th St. In

Newport Beach, Ralphs stores are at 2660 San Miguel Drive, 1150 Irvine

Ave. and 2555 Eastbluff Drive.

Costa Mesa Animal Hospital is doing a major renovation, tearing down

the old hospital and building a new one and adding a much-needed parking

lot. During the estimated three-week demolition of the old building, the

hospital will not accept pets for boarding or grooming. A receptionist

will take phone calls and Tim Donnelly and Ron Paladin will be available

for ambulatory service for sick and injured pets. They also can refer

animals that need care. The hospital is scheduled to close Wednesday and

reopen by the end of the month as a state-of-the-art facility. Costa Mesa

Animal Hospital is at 480 E. 17th St. Information: (949) 548-3794.

There is a best buy on JanSport backpacks at Tilly’s for clothing and

shoes. JanSport backpacks are reduced 20%. Other bargains can be found on

men’s and boys’ twill cargo pants, coach jackets, ladies’ stretch crop

pants and girls’ hooded, nylon jackets. Tilly’s is in the Metro Point

shopping center, 901-K South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

979-8853.

Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach is having a fall patio clearance

sale, with furniture reduced 10% to 40%. Top-name furniture brands on

sale include Tropitone, O.W. Lee, Ebel, Kingsley-Bate, Treasure Garden,

Galtech and Cast Classics. Rogers Garden is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills

Road. Information: (949) 640-5800.

* BEST BUYS is published Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or

by fax to (949) 646-4170.