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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Brand name TVs. Practically every site I checked recommended waiting to buy brand name TVs until the electronics show in mid-January takes place. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From TVs to gaming systems to phones, buying used can make a great deal of sense, whether you buy used from someone you trust, or whether you buy factory-refurbished , this a good options. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop.