Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

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. Subtly mimic the person with whom you are haggling.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Be Ready to Do a Little Work – A good coat of paint can fix just about anything. Be Prepared to Bargain – In some stores, haggling will get you nowhere, but in established flea markets and smaller stores, it is always worth trying to get a lower price. Look for things that you cannot repair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

If, right away, you learn how to do things such as painting, cleaning (filters, dryer vents, refrigerator coils, carpets) refinishing (floors, furniture and etc) and lawn equipment care (cleaning air filters, changing spark plugs, sharpening blades, etc) – you can save yourself a bundle really fast.

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