Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
Many believe that early childhood examples and upbringing contribute greatly to the saver’s predisposition to save. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 11, 2014
For example a 1950′s Goebel Hummel figurine of a postman, was valued at several hundred dollars in 1997 (when my Aunt died and I was blessed with part of her collection) but recently sold on eBay for around $25. In it were several examples of silver dollars from the 1800 and 1900′s. Know current trends.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2015
I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. For example, the University of North Carolina has several you could use. Play test the game.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 13, 2016
Last week I visited a garage sale. This is a biggie while you are on vacation (you won’t get back this way, buy it now) or at a sale event (such as a garage sale or estate sale or auction). Reciprocity. Knowing that a deal won’t be available later is often an incentive to buy. Illusion of demand.
Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 8, 2013
You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. In the above example of the sofa, maybe you could get free delivery or throw pillows instead. Another great item to buy used is your car.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. An example of related pieces – the chair outside back had two metal strips with sharp tack like extensions that were used to fold fabric over and press into the wood.
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