Comments on: Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/ Saving money and getting out of debt from a Christian SAHM perspective Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:00:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: 50 Frugal Things You Aren't Doing | The Wisdom Journal http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11452 50 Frugal Things You Aren't Doing | The Wisdom Journal Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:05:56 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11452 [...] to practice your negotiating skills you learned in #15 above. It’s also a great way to find deals and bargains on items such as baby clothes, gently used toys, tools, and many other items. I’ve been to [...] [...] to practice your negotiating skills you learned in #15 above. It’s also a great way to find deals and bargains on items such as baby clothes, gently used toys, tools, and many other items. I’ve been to [...]

]]> By: pam munro http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11086 pam munro Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:22:15 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11086 There is a Goodwill in Sta. Paula, CA that seems to get A LOT of new stuff from Target - but more decorative items - altho they have shoes from time to time! Various thrift shops seem to have similar pipelines to after sale stuff - after a while you get to recognize the pattern(s). For really gala stuff go to a Cancer Thrift shop or an upscale resale store!! There is a Goodwill in Sta. Paula, CA that seems to get A LOT of new stuff from Target – but more decorative items – altho they have shoes from time to time! Various thrift shops seem to have similar pipelines to after sale stuff – after a while you get to recognize the pattern(s). For really gala stuff go to a Cancer Thrift shop or an upscale resale store!!

]]> By: Lynn http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11085 Lynn Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:30:30 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11085 Excellent Article! I read on another blog that Target gives away their clothes after the red tag items do not sell to the Goodwill. I have a grand Shin Dig coming up and am going to check them out. Excellent Article! I read on another blog that Target gives away their clothes after the red tag items do not sell to the Goodwill. I have a grand Shin Dig coming up and am going to check them out.

]]> By: The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition | Rich Dad Poor Dad Blog http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11084 The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition | Rich Dad Poor Dad Blog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:28:04 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11084 [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...] [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...]

]]> By: pam munro http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11080 pam munro Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:08:28 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11080 I rarely go into regular stores nowadays! The prices appall me! There are so many thrift shops/yard sales and so on that we find that we can manage to meet most of our needs that way (other than prescriptions and food, etc.) As an actress/performer, I have to have a large and varied wardrobe. Shopping this way allows me to have many options on hand rather than running out and paying full price! I have also gotten music, and instruments and amps 2nd hand! Something has to be special or rare for me to resort to retail! But when I was a child, my favorite clothes were hand-me-downs from older cousins - so I got started on this EARLY. Check my frugal journey at www.myfrugallife.com/_blog.pamphila.html I rarely go into regular stores nowadays! The prices appall me! There are so many thrift shops/yard sales and so on that we find that we can manage to meet most of our needs that way (other than prescriptions and food, etc.)

As an actress/performer, I have to have a large and varied wardrobe. Shopping this way allows me to have many options on hand rather than running out and paying full price! I have also gotten music, and instruments and amps 2nd hand!

Something has to be special or rare for me to resort to retail!

But when I was a child, my favorite clothes were hand-me-downs from older cousins – so I got started on this EARLY.

Check my frugal journey at http://www.myfrugallife.com/_blog.pamphila.html

]]> By: Anny http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11079 Anny Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:15:58 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11079 I love hosting and visiting garage sales! I love seeing what people are selling and picturing it in my home. When its time to redecorate I don't have a hard time selling cheaply because I pay so little up front. Another great time to visit garage sales is close to closing time. People will sometimes even give away stuff just so they don't have to carry it back inside! I love hosting and visiting garage sales! I love seeing what people are selling and picturing it in my home. When its time to redecorate I don’t have a hard time selling cheaply because I pay so little up front.

Another great time to visit garage sales is close to closing time. People will sometimes even give away stuff just so they don’t have to carry it back inside!

]]> By: The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition | Open Source Blogging http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11077 The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition | Open Source Blogging Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:59:34 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11077 [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...] [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...]

]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11069 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Book Review Changes Edition Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:24 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11069 [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...] [...] Tightwad Tuesday: Don’t Be Squeamish Over “Gently Used” When I read this, I think “baby clothes.” Most babies only wear an outfit two or three times, then it’s either handed down or sold at a yard sale. For me, this means buy baby clothes at yard sales. What do I care if someone else’s baby wore this outfit two or three times, especially if I give it a thorough cleaning? (@ being frugal) [...]

]]> By: WR - Fantasy Football Edition http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11021 WR - Fantasy Football Edition Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:00:11 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11021 [...] writes about the treasures that can be found at yard sales. I have no problem buying certain items used. You can save a lot of money that [...] [...] writes about the treasures that can be found at yard sales. I have no problem buying certain items used. You can save a lot of money that [...]

]]> By: Personal Finance Roundup — Theme Change Edition http://beingfrugal.net/2008/08/19/being-frugal-by-buying-used/comment-page-1/#comment-11019 Personal Finance Roundup — Theme Change Edition Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:59:15 +0000 http://beingfrugal.net/?p=944#comment-11019 [...] guest-poster at Being Frugal praised the frugality of buying “gently used.” I’ve found a lot of good things at thrift stores. Also, while we didn’t buy a lot of [...] [...] guest-poster at Being Frugal praised the frugality of buying “gently used.” I’ve found a lot of good things at thrift stores. Also, while we didn’t buy a lot of [...]

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