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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

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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 were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. You can get a great deal on used jewelry. Baby Items.

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

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That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. The good thing about kids growing quickly is that it happens to every child.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

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Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. I scouted for tiles as I went to garage sales for other items and was lucky enough to find not only a big lot of beautiful travertine tiles, but also two very usable Kohler bath faucets – for which we bought one replacement part off the Kohler repair site. Make it yourself items.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. If you don’t mind a picked over selection, you can get deals on outerwear, sweaters and other winter items. 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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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

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Do you love finding a great deal? You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. eBay Vendor. Selling some of your finds on eBay can help turn your next-level shopping skills into extra cash.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

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You can’t escape the radio and TV ads this time of year boasting amazing deals at your local gym. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Think you need an expensive gym membership to get in shape? Think again! equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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Stuff – Full Circle

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Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. Maybe you put it at the curb, hoping someone will take it and use it – or you sell it at a garage sale or some other used stuff venue. You donate to suitable charities. You move on.

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