Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 29, 2013

I’ve done a few “best case” and “worst case” scenarios in my research, and I have been able to cost it out pretty accurately. Craigslist has a bad rap. It’s true that there are many scams out there on Craigslist, and other local classifieds sites, but there are also some great deals. Classified Ads.

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Renovation Saving Money Money Craigslist 203

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2017

Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. After searching the problem online, my husband found a few You Tube videos and made a valiant attempt to fix the machine himself. The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. Do some research on your own to see if this is the right fit for you.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2015

But beware, people want to pay yard sale prices at a yard sale, so if you have more time, you could make more by selling larger or more valuable items on Craigslist, local consignment shops, or a local Facebook buy/sell page. How Much Should You Charge?

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Vacation Finds Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I could have tried to sell the unbroken pieces online, on eBay or Craigslist, but this was definitely instant gratification. But gold prices are still high, so if you have an unused gold pieces laying in your jewelry box, it might be worth researching if any local jewelry stores are buying back gold pieces. Good Luck! .

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Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. Instead of letting stuff languish unused and eventually given away, return it!

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Frugal Luxuries

OCTOBER 1, 2012

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. moving the sewing machine to the spare room (I hope to set up a separate area in there, once it's been thoroughly de-cluttered and reorganized).painting the carpet.

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Making Home and Garden Craigslist Green And Frugal 40