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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 25 nearly new hot wheel cars for the grand nieces and nephews to use at our house – $1 for all. Go Frugal'

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are my tips on collecting for fun and profit – from the niece of a collector, the wife of another and a former antique booth businesswoman. That same person may troll neighborhood garage sales and offer to cart away anything left after the sale for free. Others may be appraisers or TV show stars as well!