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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale. What Is a Garage Sale? You may have also heard it referred to as a yard sale.

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Tips for Buying Kids’ Clothes on Facebook Garage Sale Groups

Couponing 101

Garage sale and resale groups have become increasingly popular on Facebook. Here are some tips for buying kid’s clothes on Facebook garage sale groups. Here are some tips for buying kid’s clothes on Facebook garage sale groups. Do you buy clothes on any groups? Share your experiences with us!

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Market Place: Online Community Garage Sale

Saving Cents With Sense

Do you have items lying around your house that you no longer need including but not limited to, clothes, kids toys, games or crafts that you may have been wanting to sell. So let the Market Place be your personal Community Garage sale reaching out to thousands of people nationwide. You’re done!

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Electronics. Do you buy used?

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You may think you hid your gold coins well, but you would be surprised at just how obvious your “hiding place” is to a professional burglar. While there are tons of places you can use, and everyone has their own favorites, the best place to hide valuables in your home is the garage. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?

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Teaching Children to Sell Helps Them Excel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You may have to sell the loan officer on your loan worthiness. Intentionally teaching your child selling techniques may seem crass and miserly, but based on the fact that sales techniques are required for just about each every day transaction, it makes sense for a parent to want their child to excel at sales.