Billy Kolber

I have been the guy who knows what to buy for as long as I can remember. At nine years old, I explained to my grandmother's friends why phosphates were bad for the environment, and which phosphate-free detergents worked best. I got a B.S. in Biology from Yale University, then spent 15 years traveling all over the world, first as the manager of a large American Express travel agency, then as the co-founder and editor of OUT & ABOUT, the award-winning gay travel newsletter. I'm also among the top ten percent of Avon Representatives nationwide -- a business that started with a search for the best facial moisturizer, and then grew by helping others find their own ideal skin care regimen.

I love a bargain, but even more, I love value: maximum pleasure and utility with minimum expense and hassle, balanced by a concern for our planet. I’ve always shared my finds with family and friends. Here on BillyKnowsBest, I share them with you.

Have a question or suggestion? Email me at billy@billykolber.com

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250 W. 24th Street, #1EE
New York, NY 10011