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Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of us frequent garage sales. But once you have made your millions – would you still go garage sale-ing? Why would a millionaire want to continue to shop at garage sales? Garage sales are one of the few USA venues where negotiation on the price of goods to be bought is expected.

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Kitchen Appliances.

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. Where Does the Clutter Come From? Other Clutter We Found.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Candy alone can be a big bite if you get lots of trick or treaters and give out chocolate. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Don’t buy, make.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity.

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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. Lately though, I’ve begun to re-consider. The free item needs too much re-furbishing. I don’t like mahogany furniture, and hubby hasn’t gotten around to spending time on those end tables, so I doubt these things will ever be of much use to us. Here is why.

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