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When Is the Best Time to Shop at Thrift Stores?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post When Is the Best Time to Shop at Thrift Stores? When do thrift stores restock? If you can answer this question in a precise manner, you might just stand a good chance of getting the best deal out of your next thrift store trip. When Is the Best Time to Go Thrift Shopping for Unique Pieces?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. 15 – Have a yard sale.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. Garage sales and thrift stores are great places to find books and DVDs. 6 pair of drapes for $3. Books and DVDs.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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We have a local park that has a mile long circuit course. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. It saves us $67 a month.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, to protect the glass and window/door hardware you have to tape and paper it. Plus, the styles that fit are usually made by the high end manufacturers and carried in exclusive (expensive) clothing stores. I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. 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). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.

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