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8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Take a peek. Take a peek.

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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

I thrifted items for my dad because he loves old books and coins. Finally, I found some clothing for my husband and son that was still new with the tag at the thrift store that they loved! That is when I decided to thrift all of my gifts this year for Christmas. Don’t be afraid to start gifting thrifted items.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Sell Your Old, Unused Gold Jewelry. Read about my experience: Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you too proud to buy used jewelry? You can get a great deal on used jewelry. Many pawnshops offer good prices on jewelry that is often unique. Even when we don’t buy used jewelry, we turn to artisans who create interesting and unique items.). Don’t be! What do you think? What do you buy new? Go Frugal'

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Sell Your Old, Unused Gold Jewelry. Read about my experience: Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Makeup, jewelry, a fancy car, the latest tech, tchotchkes 9. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. What’s one thing you aren’t remotely tempted to splurge on? It’s fun and also horizon expanding.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cosmetics and jewelry. Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January. Other tips.

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