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Fall 2013 Public Sale Schedule

FALL 2013 SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

How to Shop Early!

Would you like to shop even earlier than the first day of the sale to make sure you get your hands on the BEST deals? We hold an exclusive pre-sale the day before the event opens to the public.  Here are a few ways you can participate in the pre-sale:

  • Consign/sell your items.
    Sign up, prepare your items, and then you drop them off at the sale! The bonus? Consignors SHOP EARLY! 
  • Volunteer at least 4 hours.
    Our volunteers are the heart of our sales events. They do all kinds of wonderful tasks such as set up, sales floor organizing, check out and break down. And the more you volunteer, the EARLIER YOU SHOP!  Click here to learn more about volunteering.
  • Sign up as a First Time Parent, Teacher or Military Family.  Your name will be on a list at the door and you just have to show an ID enter. You can only shop the First Time Parent pre-sale once.  Click here for the full sale schedule to see pre-sale shopping times for these groups.
  • Shop during our Prime Time Shopping pre-sale.  If you are not a consignor, volunteer, first time parent, teacher or military, you can pay $15 to shop the pre-sale.

If you are a first time parent, you get the shop the sale early!

First time shopping JBF?

If you’ve never been to a JBF sale, here are some shopping tips to help you make the most of your experience! 

  • Bring a list. Prioritize what you need the most to ensure you get what you need!
  • Bring a large shopping bag or basket
  • Bring measurements (dimensions of room sizes to assess furniture)
  • Wear comfortable shoes!
  • No dressing rooms. If you are pregnant, wear comfy clothes that you can slip maternity clothing over to see how it fits.

Please take a moment to check out the our FAQ section which covers lots of information about the sale.


 

Directions to San Mateo Event Center

1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403

Click here for map

Driving Directions:

From the South Bay

From 101: Take 101 North toward San Francisco. Exit Hillsdale Blvd. and turn left. Turn right at Saratoga Drive. Turn left into the event center and park near Gate 8.


From 280: Take 280 North to Highway 92 East. Exit Delaware Street. Take a right onto Delaware. Take a left onto Saratoga Drive. Turn right into the event center and park near Gate 8.


From the North Bay

From 101: Take 101 South towards San Jose. Exit Hillsdale Blvd. and stay to the right of the exit. Turn right onto Saratoga Drive. Turn left into the event center and park near Gate 8.

From 280: Take 280 South to Highway 92 East. Exit Delaware Street. Take a right onto Delaware. Take a left onto Saratoga Drive. Turn right into the event center and park near Gate 8.


From the East Bay

Take the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92) West. Exit Delaware Street. Bear right on Concar Dr. Take a right on Delaware. Take a left onto Saratoga Drive. Turn right into the event center and park near Gate 8.


From El Camino Real

From El Camino South: Go North on El Camino Avenue. Turn right onto 25th Avenue. Take a left onto Delaware. Take a right onto Saratoga Drive. Turn right into the event center and park near Gate 8.

From El Camino North: Go South on El Camino Avenue. Turn left onto 25th Avenue. Take a left onto Delaware. Take a right onto Saratoga Drive. Turn right into the event center and park near Gate 8.


Public Transportation

Visitors heading to the Event Center are encouraged to take public transportation. SamTrans and Caltrain provide convenient and cost-effective service.

Two SanTrans routes provide service the Event Center from throughout the county and San Francisco. Routes 390 and 391 offer service along El Camino Real with a stop at 25th Avenue, 2 blocks west of the Event Center campus.

Caltrain stops at the Hillsdale station, close to the Event Center.

What is Prime Time Shopping?

Prime Time Shopping:  If you don't qualify to shop the Pre-sale because you are NOT a Consignor, Volunteer, First Time Parent, Teacher or Military you can still cash in on the bargains at our PRIME TIME SHOPPING!

Cost is $15 per person for the Prime Time Shopping Pre-sale.  No reservations or passes required. Cash only at the door. No free admission passes accepted.

Questions? Email AngelaB@jbfsale.com

We want to hear from you! Click here to email us and let us know about your shopping experience!