Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.

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Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Electronics. Do you buy used?

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Brand name TVs.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent). There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

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