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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Using thrift stores to find used furniture is a great idea for college students (living in apartments and rental houses) and young professionals/couples who want furniture but who do not want to spend a lot of money.

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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling. It was humiliating to have to haggle. Start the Haggle. This post was written by Marie. . off the price.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Home Repair – Fix It When It Breaks.