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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. I know I do.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition, I sometimes practice my negotiation skills by bargaining with the seller. 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). I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale.

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