Read Local Papers

dimetime · #1 03-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Going through our local paper I noticed that there are alot of yard sales set to start this weekend and I also see where there are an aweful lot of large appliances for sale as well as household furniture that is for sale.

A person can save a whole lot of money on things like this that are needed for the home buy heading out to these sales or calling about these ads and possibly buying used items rather than something brand new.

When it comes to wood furniture there can be alot of scratches and maybe even some chips of wood missing. Though these can help you to get the item at an even cheaper price, they are also normally easily fixed to make them look brand new again.

So before you head out to purchase anything brand new, why not check local newspapers and even online for the items you want or need and save yourself alot of money in the process.

As we all know, every penny counts especially right now.

Rae74 · #2 03-12-2010, 06:43 PM

Where I live we have a web site that we all use instead of having a real yard sale we have a virtual one and meet at the local Kmart to exchange the itemms that we buy for the money for the item.

The site is called wilmingtonyardsales.com,this is a very usefull tool for those of us who live in Wilmington N.C.I think that everyone should come up with this instead of real yard sales,it is alot less trouble and rain or shine you can still put your items up for sale,you can even have people bid on them.

Alot of us around here use this easy site for all of our yard saling needs.

dimetime · #3 03-12-2010, 08:10 PM

That sounds pretty neat. Though having a yard sale can be kind of fun especially when you get lots of friends and family together and hold a huge one that brings in all kinds of people.

We do have websites in our area where we can also sell our items, though even today there are some people who are not able to get online to use these types of websites.

I know of a couple people who are clueless when it comes to the use of the internet. Though I still have hope for them someday,LOL.

ClassyLady · #4 03-13-2010, 05:10 AM

I love yard sales!! It is time for them to start around here since the weather has improved. You can find some great deals at them.

But a word of advice on appliances. Make sure it works before you purchase it. Have them pllug it in and check it out first. With it just sitting there you have no idea if it works or not.

dimetime · #5 03-14-2010, 07:43 PM

I agree Classy, thanks for adding that reminder. It is important that if your wanting to purchase a used appliance that you are able to check it out first to make sure its in proper working order.

Most people who are selling used appliances are more than happy to allow you to check the appliance out prior to purchasing it.

This fact doesnt just go for those appliances found at yard sales. Any place that you can purchase used appliances, you should check them out before making the deal.

The last thing you want to do is purchase something like a stove, drag it all the way home only to discover that it doesnt work at all.

If your not able to check the appliance to make sure it works right, then simply walk away from it and allow someone else to take their chances with it. Dont let yourself be the fool.

centsgirl · #6 03-15-2010, 01:45 PM

Looking in the local paper is a great way to find deal on many things, great way to also find a cheap car, or a lot of different household items.