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When Is the Best Time to Shop at Thrift Stores?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post When Is the Best Time to Shop at Thrift Stores? When do thrift stores restock? If you can answer this question in a precise manner, you might just stand a good chance of getting the best deal out of your next thrift store trip. You see, thrifting, much like learning how to coupon , can seem overwhelming at first.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do Your Research and Compare Prices. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. He said “sure” faster than I could finish my sentence. This tip is always worth a shot, especially at big box electronics stores.

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My Week: Gentle Leader and Thrifty Sneakers

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It only took a few seconds of online research to discover the Gentle Leader head collar. The girls and I hit my favorite thrift store this week. One neighbor asked if I was walking the dog or if the dog was walking me–it was that bad. For us, the results were incredible. As usual, I found some great deals.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

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If you hope to start a successful blog, we suggest you do your research. You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. You select your topics, you decide when you work, and you are responsible for your blog’s performance. eBay Vendor.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. They probably use local guys anyway and you can find those yourself with a bit of time and research. Check out as many non-commercial options as possible to get what you need. Garage or estate sales.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP.