Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 28, 2023

We collected quality and gently used furniture, décor, and household items from the generosity of community business leaders, churches, and individuals. In July 2018, Three Washington, D.C.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

If you already own all of the furniture and accessories you will need to furnish your apartment, this will allow you to do more with less. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. 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. You also want to make sure they sell furniture too!

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Besides knit caps and winter gloves for $2.00, they had new tools at huge discounts, used furniture, Route 66 memorabilia, and very good prices on latex paint. Used, new, resale. REprinted by reader request: The other place was an interesting store. It''s a discount/resale/thrift store connected to Clark''s Wholesale Paints. Outside, it has an old Rexal Drug sign.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. But I will say something to the effect of “I really love this piece of furniture and would like to take it home today, but I was wondering if you could help me out a little bit on the price.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

For this reason, thrift stores are a great place to find gently used children’s clothing. You should also know that many thrift stores do not have changing rooms, so you will have to use your best guess or make your child try things on over his or her clothes. At each meeting, the parent who attends must bring some gently used clothing that their children have outgrown. When the 8-year-old grows out of something, it is likely that your son can then use it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Megamarts like Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Aldi’s, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and even franchised grocery stores carry the same quality of goods that you’re used to buying, but they don’t carry the overhead costs that come with the big names. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. The consignment store is where people who need to make a few extra bucks bring their gently used clothing, household goods, baby gear, and furniture. That is $100 a week you can be using to BUY GROCERIES!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JANUARY 19, 2017

Get rid of anything (clothes, toys, furniture, seriously, anything!) you don’t use or love anymore and embrace your inner minimalist. Use those walls! Maximize your square footage by forgetting the floor and using all that vertical space! Use a pop of color or a bold metal, like copper or rose gold, to spice up your room with light and a conversation piece. Use built-in stuff. Why use outer wall space, when you can get in between those studs?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. It can be overwhelming going to look for new furniture and seeing all of those price tags. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Remember that you can reupholster fabric cushions and refinish wooden furniture. #2

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