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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Epson Scanner – $20. Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Rattan loveseat and ottoman – $25.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On the other hand… there were no drones, stoplight cameras, computer virus problems, identity theft, angst over credit ratings, amber alerts, full body scanners to enter an airport and etc. Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls).

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