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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. 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. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10. Electronics. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Don’t be!

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. He built his own garage. 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 Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items.

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Pep Boys Black Friday Ad 2013

Couponing 101

Prostop Brake Pads - $11 Techron Fuel System Cleaner - $4 Electronics 6" Tablet - $89 Magellan Roadmate 4.3" Garage Kit - $69 Trades Pro 164 pc. GPS - $59 Tools 2-Ton Trolley Jack - $30 All Power 2.6 Twin Tank Air Compressor - $69 Bell 55 pc. Roadside Emergency Kit - $20 Duramax 113 pc.

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Amazon Toy Deals – Melissa & Doug, Barbie, Frozen & More

For the Mommas

1:00 pm Plan Toys City Series Parking Garage. 1:30 pm TOMY Sweet Messages Photo Bug Electronic Learning Toy. 2:00 pm Plan Toys City Series Parking Garage. 11:00 pm Learning Resources Healthy Lunch Basket. 11:30 pm Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel. 12:00 pm Battat Bristle Block 56 Piece Set. Ballyhoo Ball.

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