Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Practically every site I checked recommended waiting to buy brand name TVs until the electronics show in mid-January takes place. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Brand name TVs. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 6, 2013

Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Smart plugs can help you reduce the “energy vampirism” of your electronics. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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Green Simple 2013 Home and Garden 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. When buying battaries or other electronics, aim to get items that use rechargeable batteries. 7000 billion pounds!!! Having a hard time comprehending this?! Go rechargeable. Go thrifty.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174