A lot of people believe that in order to find a great deal they need to wake up at 6am to beat the crowds at their local garage sale. While this is true in terms of finding great second hand items, you might consider your local brick and mortar stores for a great deal as […]
Being more tech savvy than your three-year-old
Have you ever felt that you’re behind the times in technology? I certainly do every time I see my three-year-old play with my wife’s iPad. He understands how to download new apps and play games…he uses it like he was born with it – which is more than I can say for myself! There is […]
Dress Down for Success
Do you strategically plan your outfit before heading to a garage sale? If not, you could be hurting your bottom line. Negotiating can be tricky for beginners. It may look easy, but it’s much more than throwing out a number and adjusting based on the response. There are strategies and tricks that involve all sorts of factors; one of […]
The early bird doesn’t always get the worm
When discussing garage sales, everyone seems to say things like “Go early.” “Show up before they’re set up.” “Be there before the sun rises.” “If you hear roosters crowing, you’re too late,” …get the idea? We tend to assume that earlier is better. In terms of getting first crack at the best items, this is definitely the truth, but […]
Things I Don’t Want To Know About Flea Markets
Week Two and an article I ran across in Smart Money “10 Things Flea Markets Won’t Tell You” (Grant, 2012) is vexing me. Not so smart either. As if the “old world” markets and bazaars are going to learn something about getting and spending from today’s consumer reporter. Really, can I find better prices at […]
20 Deals to help you give like Santa and save money
By Jon Lal, founder of coupons and cash back website BeFrugal.com (http://www.befrugal.com).
Given today’s tough economy, it’s important to stretch each dollar. Don’t let that trump the holiday spirit! There are great deals out there and you can …