Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

What follows is some advice on how to find great deals, how to prepare for a furniture shopping trip, and what to bring with you. Be Ready to Do a Little Work – A good coat of paint can fix just about anything. Related posts: 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. How to Shop for a Used Car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. We shop for a new mattress and don’t even try to get the price lowered. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. If you pay full price, you are probably being taken.Americans historically have not haggled for. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family!

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