Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling. It was humiliating to have to haggle. Start the Haggle. Subtly mimic the person with whom you are haggling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash. Some small thrift stores don’t accept credit cards and a budget will help keep you from overspending or buying things that you do not necessarily need that day. Be Ready to Do a Little Work – A good coat of paint can fix just about anything.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. If you pay full price, you are probably being taken.Americans historically have not haggled for. Persistence. Dealing With Government Entities.

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