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Best Apps for Thrift Shopping (and Selling) Online

Couponing 101

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Oftentimes, you can make more on the sale than your originally spent!

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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. 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. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10.

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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: 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.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. This tip is always worth a shot, especially at big box electronics stores.

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Six Ways to Reuse Your Plastic Grocery Bags

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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