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Target
Categories: Shopping Department Stores Shopping Fashion Department Stores Food Grocery Department Stores, Grocery [Edit]
1150 El Camino RealSan Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 827-0171
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
160 reviews for Target
Review Highlights
"...place is right inside the Tanforan Mall and steps away from..."
(in 15 reviews)
"It's two stories it's a big effin target you'll def."
(in 8 reviews)
"Oh, I do appreciate the big parking lot at this Target."
(in 12 reviews)
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160 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica A.
San Francisco, CA
2/9/2012 9 Check-ins Here
How can you NOT be a fan of Target?! That's just crazy. Target is like the ultimate one-stop shop..especially since they added groceries in their inventory now.
Probably the same size as any other Target nearby, but there's 2 floors with an escalator for the carts. I still think that's pretty cool..idk why, haha.
This specific location is kind of like the Serramonte one since it's attached to the Tanforan mall. While it's conveniently located at the mall, it can get packed with people killing time at the mall.
Going into Target can be dangerous. You start thinking.."Oh I'll need this soon." More times than not, you walk out of Target with something...even if you didn't plan on it, haha.
If you drive towards the back of Tanforan, there's a lot for Target. It can get pretty packed though. -
Review from Heeezy R.
Manteca, CA
1/24/2012
This Target gets 2 stars for its location and it's conveniently placed at Tanforan mall. However, if this Target wasn't so darn close to my house, I wouldn't bother shopping here.
The store is never fully stocked and continues to remain that way for days, if not, weeks at a time. I kid you not, I stopped by last Monday to purchase some Head & Shoulders shampoo and conditioner and a baby bottle rack. They had NONE of those items in stock. I figured that since it was a holiday weekend, then perhaps they ran out. I returned to the store on the following Sunday and the items were STILL OUT OF STOCK. What to do? I visited the Colma Target and what do you know? Colma Target was fully stocked with the shampoo and bottle rack I needed and MORE.
In addition, during my visit to Tanforan Target last Sunday, they were having a weekly deal on baby food. Since it was a great sale, I decided to stock up on whatever flavors they had left. At the register, the "ditzy, I barely graduated from high school and don't know what to do with my life, bimbo" cashier dared questioned why parents don't just give their babies real food as she was ringing up my items. LOL! You've got to be kidding me, you dumb little teen! Why do they hire these types of people? Don't question my purchase, stupid. Just scan my items through and give me my F-ing total. Thanks!
With that said, visit the Colma Target.. They are always fully stocked and their customer service is much better. -
Review from Colleen V.
Manhattan, NY
1/5/2012
We all know how amazing Target is, but it's amazingness gets so downplayed at this particular location.
The last time I was here was during the holiday season. Long lines are expected, but being understaffed shouldn't be. The lines at the cash registers were unbearably long because only half were operating. The express line was longer than the others. So useless.
To top it off the Starbucks inside the store lacked sufficient maintenance. Their espresso machines were out of order, so basically they couldn't brew anything other than frappuchinos. Who wants to drink a frappe in 50 degree weather? I would have been less aggravated if they were closed. Don't tease me.
Since that was only one occurrence, I can't judge the entire business based on just that. So despite everything, this Targer is probably one of the most organized stores because I don't think it's as frequented in comparison to the two other Daly City locations. You can usually find items here that are sold out at other stores (from my experience).
Also, it's two floors and who doesn't have fun playing with the cart escalators? -
Review from Tiff. K.
San Francisco, CA
2/7/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I usually come here with my bf because it's closer to where we ate coming from but this target is small and doesn't really have much I prefer the serramonte one instead
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Review from Siai M.
San Francisco, CA
1/23/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Target never fails me! Likes that this location is always clean but the people aren't always friendly.
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Review from C J.
San Mateo, CA
1/23/2012
Just this year, I want to say 6 months ago, the customer service at this location was terrible. I avoided going to this Target even though it was closer to my house. HOWEVER, I recently was in there, and was suprised at how helpful the staff was. One employee, Micheal, droped his restalking items to get me a larger cart for a very heavy item, and put it on hold for me at customer service while i continued to shop. I spent over $300 that day so they got a good sale from me. Rang me up at costomer service and had someone help me out to my car. I was very impressed that is why I give them 5 stars.
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Review from Leana L.
11/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Good location, since it's attached to the mall, but it's difficult to get to from the outside (you have to loop around to the backside). Other than that, this Target is up to par -- a huge selection of items and lots of registers. It can be a bit difficult to navigate since I'm unfamiliar with the layout and there's no real logic (at least to me).
I think I'll stick to the one in Colma if I'm hitting it up on my way home from work. -
Review from Michael L.
San Mateo, CA
11/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's a Target. All Targets are pretty much the same. They're what Walmart wishes it was. The great thing about living on the Peninsula is that there aren't any Walmarts. Walmarts are disgusting. I feel like I'm in Tijuana when I step into a Walmart. They're just bootleg Targets.
You step into a Walmart and there's clothes all over the floor, signs are in Spanish, nobody speaks English, etc. It's like a WWF No Holds Barred Cage Match between NWO and DX.
I step into Target and I still feel clean, everything is still on the racks, nothing is half used and put back on the shelf, workers know where things are located, Starbucks, etc.
Oh, I do appreciate the big parking lot at this Target. It's also right next to the BART station. So bomb. -
Review from Naomi S.
San Bruno, CA
1/30/2012
i'm not a crazy fan of target & i don't hate it either - it is simply a convenience to me. overall, i haven't had any bad experiences with the employees & find that the speed of registres are just as slow or fast as any other target location.
there are several things i must mention:
1. yes, it's two levels. it is that bad to take a ten second escalator? it is that hard to walk a bit more? i get some good exercise from that store. & i think the second floor entrance is convenient for people specifically looking for electronics & equipment.
2. don't like the second floor's parking lot? don't park there. the first floor's parking lot should be easy enough to navigate through as there are about three entrances. i only park on the second level so i don't have to deal with the crowds & carts in the first level. by the way, there ARE carts available on the top floor, it's located at the outside corner of the store where the elevator is conveniently placed.
3. don't give any place a bad rating just because some other customer gave you a bad experience. i understand if you've had to deal with an air-headed employee or nosy cashier, but don't give target a bad rating if because it's loaded with slow & absent-minded shoppers after church on sundays.
4. i like to buy drinks & snacks here before i watch a movie at the mall's theatre. it's just economical.
5. shh...keep it a secret, but i park here for free when i take bart because i don't want to pay for a space in bart's parking garage. -
Review from Marissa E.
San Bruno, CA
8/5/2011
I really don't like this Target, for being a "super" Target it isn't that great. I usually rarely go now, only if I really really need to because they are overpriced and/or very messy either clothes on the floor, non-faced aisles, spills, or missing an item I need.
And they NEVER have enough registers open, which I hate because I usually just purchase a few things when I come here. -
Review from Jeff S.
San Francisco, CA
12/10/2011
I enjoy shopping at this target...Its brand new, upstairs parking and has an escalator for your cart. Very clean and has everything. Staff are knowledgeable and can tell they work very hard. No complaints here
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Review from Tom I.
Astoria, NY
Not crazy about parking garage, and sure hate two floor system!! Why didn't they space out for single floor, this is Target, not JCP!!
Sales peeps are awesome and really helpful. Also cashier was lighting fast. I just wish it was single floor... -
Review from Christina G.
Los Angeles, CA
10/31/2011
Prepare to park in a parking garage WAY across/around/behind El Camino... not too bad just drive because Target is in the back. It opens up into the mall, too. Typical Target.
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Review from Rosa D.
San Francisco, CA
8/14/2011 32 Check-ins Here
Oh how I love you Target!!! I come here all the time because they usually have the lowest prices. I definitely wouldn't refer that to everything in the store though because you can find better deals on certain items elsewhere if you really search for it. Last week I came into Target for a couple of groceries and decided to check how much Diurex was... The cheapest one was $8 bucks! So I went to Walgreens and it was on sale for $3.99. That's a big price difference if you ask me.
I like how they have good quality store brand items. It's so much cheaper and a lot of the stuff works just as good as many brand names. Talk about a good bang for your buck, right? I just wished they carry some sewing items like buttons, threads... stuff that your local arts and crafts store would have. I hate having to drive all the way down to Daly City to make a $5 dollar purchase. The location of this store couldn't be any better. Right next to BART and conjoined with the mall. It's so convenient when you can make more than two stops in one location. Generally, the staff is friendly and helpful. They tend to be lenient on their return policies, which is always a plus.
If I had to complain about something though, it would definitely be about the parking and second floor. I feel like the parking lot is so disorganized and its a hassle if you park on the second floor.. especially if you're buying a ton of stuff. I wish they had come cash registers upstairs as well. Other than that, this Target is totally worth coming to. -
Review from JazzMarie C.
Burlingame, CA
5/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hate the layout of this 2 story store. Hate the parking lot. It's always messy in here. They are always out of what I need.. or I just can't find anything because of the mess.
Today I was purchasing 2 items. A pack of socks and a pair of workout capri's. I get in line to see that the conveyor belt at the register is smeared with pools of milk. I can't set my things down.
I hand them to the cashier. She carelessly grabs my things and the pant leg flops onto the belt almost into the milk. So I push it away and she tells me "Don't do that.. don't put that there".
UHHHH EXCUSE ME B!!!! You should be more aware and make sure that as you take my items you keep them off the slop on your conveyor belt so I don't have to do it myself!!!
So I had to point out to her that her belt was wet and I didn't want the brand new pants I'm buying to get milk all over them. And she has the nerve to repeat to me that I shouldn't have moved my pants.
I had to tell her she should wipe down her area because no one can put their things down (the girl behind me had clothes as well). Of course she didn't bother and just gave me a nasty look and rudely handed me my receipt.
I called immediately after leaving and asked to speak with a manager. Some guy who sounded 12 picked up and tried to explain to me that because they sell produce sometimes the belts are wet .. I was like: NO, this wasn't just minor condensation. This was WHITE MILK SMEARED OVER THE ENTIRE BELT.
Who knows if he will actually address the issue with this cashier. All I know is that I'll stick to the Foster City/Bridgepoint Target from now on. -
Review from Kris L.
10/24/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Target is one of my favorite-est stores, but this location is not. I don't know what it is about it. It's two stories and it's got one of those shopping cart escalator things, plus an elevator for those escalator-shy people. It seems like it's big because it's too floors, but it's really not. And I never seem to find the stuff I'm looking for when I'm there. I prefer the Serramonte location.
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Review from Janice V.
San Francisco, CA
7/20/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I only come here when I go to Tanforan Mall since I can get all my shopping done in one place. I like looking at the Junior department when I go to other Targets but I feel like theirs lacks a variety of clothes. This was the first Target I've ever been to that had the cart escalator which I think is really cool. Love how they put their $1 items near the registers. I always find some of my favorite sour candy for only $1.
They do have a Starbucks inside too which is very convenient for me, lol. One day I got a caramel frap and the guy that made it was taking too long since he was the only person working at the time. Then one of the customers kept complaining to him that he charged them extra when really it was just the tax. Idiots. Anyways, the guy ended up giving me the grande caramel frap that I originally ordered and on top of that, a trenta caramel frap. Talk about diabeties, loll. Love gettin' the joogs. -
Review from Kekumukula N.
San Francisco, CA
10/14/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I like to come here when I'm in no rush and have time to drive out here. I like the two levels because it's more relaxed to me and not as crowded as the one-leveled ones are. I also know where everything is.
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Review from Rebecca D.
Los Gatos, CA
3/11/2011
Every single time I came to this Target; something I paid for wouldn't make it home. And it wasn't something small like a pack of gum or a candy bar - no, I lost 1) a dog's Halloween costume 2) A paperback book 3)a box of ziploc bags. This was 3 SEPARATE occasions.
The parking lot is weird too, and full of potholes. -
Review from Emmalouise B.
San Mateo, CA
2/11/2011 23 Check-ins Here
This store really is like my second home! If we ever need anything and we're unsure where to get it I'm like 'I dunno, let's try Target!' And the best is most of the time they actually have it! My 'go to' place for everything.
The location is great - Inside the Tanforan Mall and has loads of parking, can be a bit of a nightmare on Saturday's though.
Inside is pretty big and over 2 levels and has pretty much everything you need for the home.
The clothing section is pretty good, however I really struggle to find anything in my size.. everything is so big but then the children's section upstairs is a good backup!! (Waiting for our belongings to be shipped form the UK last year it was getting a bit cold and had no jumpers or hoodies - the children's section was an absolute godsend for a few cheap one's until my own arrived).
I managed to pick up a few bit's of workout gear the other week too - 3/4 length Carpi's for $10 and 2 Tops one at $5 (down from $10) and another for $7. Bargain! Beats the $70 plus I pay for Nike and fit just as well.
The baking section is also one of my favourite stops there as it has such a huge selection. I always stock up on Flour, Sugar, Baking chips ect here and it's all cheaper than any grocery store.
Service does have a tendancy to be slow at time's but they're pretty friendly.Listed in: Everything else
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Review from Paul S.
San Bruno, CA
6/10/2011
It's currently the closest store to my place so I'm here every other day. If I would live closer to another store I would not come here I guess:
The two story structure is a little bit a mess and parking can be annoying.
Staff is friendly though and normally they have everything in stock. Love that they have some fresh groceries and most of the fresh stuff is cheaper compared to the other stores in the neighborhood. -
Review from Helen L.
San Bruno, CA
10/1/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Love target!! You can get anything here!
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Review from Adrienne g.
San Francisco, CA
8/25/2010
For a close-by Target, this location has everything you could want - if you have the patience to look hard enough
Things aren't always the most logically placed (at least to me) so I spend the most time hunting for where the treasure is buried. This last go was round a 3-prong extension cord. Sounds easy, right?
You laugh now..... just wait till you try to find one.
Also note that if you aren't there right as they open, you'll be fighting Christmas-like crowds. This place is PACKED all the time!
But I've always been all about the timing & I'm an early bird to boot so getting here early is no prob for me
Also not liking the 2 levels too much..... goes back to previous mention of seeking buried treasure
But in the grand scheme of things, this Target is A-OK b/c let's face it, after all..... it's a TARGET -
Review from Jonathan F.
San Francisco, CA
10/15/2010
The Target store at Tanforan Shopping Mall is overwhelming. So much stuff and so many departments. It is like a combination department store, drug store, home improvement and mini grocery store all in one.
Prices are very reasonable. Not sure that everything there is of the highest quality. Yet there are lots of well known brands and many items that at other places cost more. -
Review from Soozie H.
San Francisco, CA
1/16/2011
I used to go to the Target in Colma but switched to this location due to it being less chaotic and unorganized.
I'm a big fan of Target but am a bit disturbed given their political alliances. This Target is new and although it's attached to the Tanforan Mall, it doesn't seem as chaotic and messy. The staff here are friendly, polite and helpful which is a change from the Colma store.
Target fulfills its purpose by fulfilling my household needs. -
Review from Mara L.
South San Francisco, CA
9/13/2010 6 Check-ins Here
I seem to be coming to Target at least once a week, they have everything that you would need. Sometimes my shopping list might be super random, I can get what I need without going to Walgreen's, a department store, Trader Joe's and Safeway. Bread, Greek yogurt, Cough Drops, Body Lotion, pencils, and leggings are some of the random things I've bought all at once here. It's like a one shop stop place.
Yes, the layout can be a little confusing because they finished their lovely fresh food section. Which is awesome BTW. But everything is finally in it's place. Plus it gives you an excuse to look around and buy more things you don't need. This target is less crowded then the other two in the area and there is always plenty of parking. Just avoid this place like a plague on Sundays because everyone loves to shop here. It's lovely because they're open super late also! 11pm.
Their prices are very good also for groceries. -
Review from Stephy L.
1/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Target at The Shops at Tanforan is a 10 min drive from my house. This is pretty much the Target i would visit for errands and whatnot.
Park in their own back parking lot to save yourself from walking through the whole mall to get to their entrance. Parking is so much better.
They have pretty good prices, sometimes so low that you wanna buy things even though you dont really need them. I barely have to line up whenever i come here. Especially during the weekday. Best thing is if you need help, you can always spot someone for assistance.
Afterwards, you can go shop in the mall if you like -
Review from Unicorn g.
San Francisco, CA
11/17/2010 10 Check-ins Here
This Target location could almost double as my second home. Target's parking garage, pharmacy, and two shopping levels allows me to shop hassle-free.
Without the existence of this establishment, I would not be able to stock up on the simple necessities such as Kleenex or gossip magazines! This location is always clean and carries an endless amount of products, from dental floss to mascara to duvet covers. It's almost an impossible feat for me to go to Target and leave without purchasing anything. The only criticism I do give this Target location is the constant renovation, sometimes I feel like a lost puppy when they rearrange things in the store. -
Review from Savannah P.
Los Angeles, CA
8/18/2010 1 Check-in Here
There's a bunch of hate for this Target location...
We just moved to San Francisco, a land of absolutely no Targets. This is horrific for me. Thankfully, we live in the Parkside, which makes it quite easy to throw ourselves down the 280 to the Daly City, Colma, and San Bruno location Targets.
This store is the gnarliest one of the bunch. It's connected to a mall, is extremely messy and disorganized, and is sort of depressing to meander through. Seriously. It's as if there is a group of 30 kids allowed to run-a-muck in this place before it opens. it's a disaster zone, haha.
I still love Target, but I really think that the understaffing of this store is to blame. I mean, they have to make money... there are so many that go through that store every day... but it's a little fishy... -
Review from Lauren K.
12/29/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I always park on the top floor whenever I go to Tanforan Mall and can't resist going down my favorite aisles checking out what's on sale. I LOVE the dollar section because I always find cute cheap things (that I probably don't need).
I've never been so annoyed at the cashier until today. I was next in line to get rung up when the customer in front was arguing over an item that he thought received a giftcard with purchase. Determined to prove the customer wrong, she told him to follow her to the grocery aisle to prove that she was right. Really now? They left the register for a good 5 minutes or so while there was a huge line behind me accumulating. I would have moved lines but I was the next one up and didn't think it was worth it. I've never been so annoyed. How unprofessional!
Lines are always a bit long and it's always crowded from the mall go-ers. -
Review from Chris I.
San Francisco, CA
1/24/2011
A great Target!
*Tons of parking
*Right next to the freeway
*Huge selection
*Cheap prices
I picked up a nice space heater with remote and digital heat display/control for $50, but more impressive was a box of 100 scented candles for like $3. I was impressed. -
Review from Kenneth Y.
San Francisco, CA
12/11/2010 7 Check-ins Here
This Target is convenient and close to the 380 Freeway off of El Camino in San Bruno.
This target is a bit weird because it has two floors, most Target stores i have been to are just one level. They do have elevators that take you up and down the store and cool escalators that take the cart up and a separate escalator to take you up. This target now also has fresh grocery as well if you need some stuff to make lunch or dinner.
It has a food court as well and a Starbucks stand for people who wants a hot drink while shopping.
This place can get pretty crowded since it is link to the Tanforan Shopping Mall and can have a lot of traffic from the mall to Target.
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Their are plenty of parking, one big parking structure that is not FULL and you can always park. -
Review from S R.
San Francisco, CA
9/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
i love target. i didnt know there was such a thing as a bad one. i just assumed they were all pretty much the same. apparently not. someone at corporate fell asleep at their desk on this one.
the store is dark. i even looked up at the ceiling, curious to see if some of the lights were out. nope, its just dark. it has an old feel to it. aisles are narrow and have pillars in them in places. parking garage is confusing. -
Review from Rodney H.
5/18/2010 116 Check-ins Here
I have 3 Target stores in my area and this one has been very good to me in terms of having things when I need it, whereas the other two seem to be 50/50. They do have a very extensive freezer section compared to the other two. Anyways yeah. It's very good!
Oh yeah, 22 check-ins and counting.....LOLListed in: Mad Check-Ins!
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Review from Alexa B.
San Francisco, CA
1/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Target is Target. Always great. I love target and miss it terribly. Living in the city I take Bart down to this location and it's perfect! I get straight off Bart and there I am, no walking 10 min or so in an unfamiliar location.
Maybe it's because I've only been here twice, or maybe it happens to the regulars too, but I tend to get lost in this store. There are so many entrances/exits and upstairs/downstairs. I guess it really isn't that bad, I just suck... with directions (apparently even in a store).
The mall attached to the store is a little extra bonus too.. good and bad.
Random side note. When I got off Bart, a young man said "Is this the airport?" I said "No, one more stop." hahah. Made me laugh, but he was innocent. -
Review from Genny H.
San Bruno, CA
12/10/2010 1 Check-in Here
I came here today because my stomach ring broke and is currently being held on by Scotch tape.
Ventured to Target thinking for SURE they'd have one. WRONG.
I did manage to get some make-up removal wipes, 99 cent raw hide bones, dog ice cream and a few other yummy things for under $40. I love checking out their $1 bins, I managed to grab a few things for stocking stuffers here and has saved me tons of money.
Yea, the lay-out is sort of crazy but who cares? Half the fun is walking around. Eventually you'll find it.
+1 to the awesome guy rockin' out to the corny Christmas music kiosk today. Pure bliss. -
Review from Sydney W.
Burlingame, CA
8/13/2010
Worst Target ever. Extremely crowded and cluttered, and throngs of confused adults and children alike standing around, getting the way!!
Unlike every other Target I've been to, the cashiers are NOT two deep, which creates a giant backup in the aisle.
As I left, I made a vow to NEVER return. God-willing, I won't. -
Review from Kristin F.
Traverse City, MI
3/6/2011
I'd take one of the Daly City Target locations ANY day over this one. Horrible! There is basically nothing here, and it's Target. Shelves were bare in the spots I was trying to peruse, so I must say they definitely don't need all two floors. Sure, you can BART here from the city, so maybe that is why there is NOTHING here... but when you live in the city and it takes time and/or planning to get here, it's not even worth the trip. I would rather go to Walmart.
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Review from Keane L.
4/26/2007
Target is full of random stuff. 2/4 of which is crap. (Yeah, I know it's really "1/2," but I'm dramatic like that, okay?). Still, they have some great home furnishings handmade from assorted countries. Their attempt to be more culturally unique, I suppose.
The moment I realized I was an adult:
*passing toy section*
KidKeane: HOT DAMN! Transformers are back!
AdultKeane: Guh? How much are they?
KidKeane: $15!! Can we buy one, Puh-leeeeaze?!
AdultKeane: I dunno... What would we do with it?
KidKeane: BATTLE COBRA COMMANDER!! And... um.. It would look.. uh.. great... on the colonial desk in the living room?
AdultKeane: No, I think we should save the money for drapes. Put it back.
KidKeane: I HATE YOU. -
Review from M C.
San Francisco, CA
6/13/2011 10 Check-ins Here
Their selection of quality materials are going down each year. Before I remember buying good headset and chargers for my phone. Now they carry only made in Taiwan, last 3 month stuff.
