Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

It’s possible to find good-quality used furniture for a fraction of the price you would spend on new furniture. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. ” In my experience this type of haggling will work 70% off the time.

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Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 15, 2015

I checked some local furniture stores to check the prices of new dressers. While I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, the thought of going to a stranger’s home was a bit scary to me– a former 24/7 news junkie. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. The old cabinets, faucets, furniture and drapes go on the block. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Large model doll house complete with furniture – $75.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

. #1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. In fact, it can be shockingly expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2 Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores 10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We lack all the stuff our parents spent years accumulating – stuff like furniture, cookware, bedding, and etc. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You donate to suitable charities. You move on.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

He’s made furniture, a mug shelf, a catwalk, bookshelves, and much more! So, I lost $2k on the sale and ended up with a more expensive car in the long run. The mug shelf 2. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Only a few months! Though, I don’t think there are many here based on other Meet the Reader Posts haha).

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. Pledge Furniture Polish 9.7 2 Pledge Furniture Care Products Coupon. Publix will accept a B1G1 coupon in conjunction with a B1G1 sale, making both items FREE. Final Price = $1.89 each wyb (2). BOGO $4.29 ($2.14

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