Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. A slab of old weathered barn wood makes an interesting table, if country chic is your style. Do you love music?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. You also want to make sure they sell furniture too!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month. I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. Look For Imperfect Items. Quantity Discount.

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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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