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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment.

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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!