Centennial deals at Filene's Basement -- gift cards Thursday
Though its 100th birthday was earlier this year, Filene's Basement is now getting around to celebrating its centennial with a series of special offers. Tomorrow, Saturday, and Oct. 31st, the first 100 people through the door will receive a gift card worth $10, and from tomorrow until Nov. 1st, all men's suits will be $50-$200 off. From Nov. 1st until Nov. 7th, stores will be collecting entries to win a gift card worth $1,909 (the store's founding year). Check www.filenesbasement.com for other centennial deals. Filene's Basement is at 497 Boylston St., Boston, 617-424-5520, and 215-227 Needham St., Newton, 617-332-1295. Find a complete list of locations on the website. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs, Globe Staff)
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Ami Albernaz began freelancing for the Globe in 2004. She started bargain-hunting at an early age, accompanying her mother to second-hand stores and yard sales near Westport, MA, where she grew up. When she's not perusing stores, Ami can often be found scouting out budget eateries in and around the city, particularly near her current abode in East Boston.Do you have a bargain or shopping tip for Ami? E-mail your tips to bargainbin@globe.com.
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Yes, T.J. Maxx has a new store in Newton. And yes, its runway section has $1,300 Ralph Lauren dresses. But for a small treat for ourselves (or, since that time is quickly approaching, a stocking stuffer), we liked the Braciano laminated wallets (near the runway section, toward the front of the store), 
which come in funky retro patterns. A few, with their blend of brown, reds, and golds, have a bit of an Orla Kiely flavor. The wallets are $9.99 (compare at $18). The Newton T.J. Maxx is at 260 Needham St., 617-527-0401. www.tjmaxx.com
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