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11-20-2005, 06:20 AM #1Registered User
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What I did with my change I saved this year
I saved around $108 this year in change and I haved bought a couch with this money. The thrift store I go to had a 50% sale and I bought a couch. It was $119 after taxes. The couch was origanally $225. The couch is in excellent condition! Not a stain on it or any sign of wear and tear. It's like getting it out of the furniture store. Drastically needed a couch. When I throw my couch on the curb a dog wouldn't even lay on it. LOL ! This makes me want to be more aggresive next year to save as much change as I can so if I need something else that is a necessity I can use my change instead of digging in my savings.
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11-20-2005, 06:47 AM #2
That's terrific! Disciplined savings PLUS smart shopping!
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11-20-2005, 07:58 AM #3Registered User
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Good for you.I've been thinking of what to do with mine too.I have quite a stash of wrapped coins as credit union doesn't have a coin counter.There is honestly nothing that I need.After I move next month,my rent money will go to pay off the credit card.Three months should take care of that.Guess I'll continue to save until something special comes along
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11-20-2005, 07:59 AM #4Registered User
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great! doesn't feel good to get something and not have to realy put your money out on it? awesome
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11-20-2005, 08:20 AM #5Registered User
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that's great
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11-20-2005, 08:30 AM #6Registered User
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Yes, it does feel great. Didn't want to really spend it, but it definetly was a necessity. The couch should of went a long time ago, but with unexpected emergencies I just didn't have the money. Just got very lucky to find this couch! It's going to feel funny to sit on a couch and not sit slanted due one of the legs almost off and the other side being held up by boards.
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11-20-2005, 08:59 AM #7Moderator aka AmyBob
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That's wonderful!!! What a great way to use your change!!!
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11-20-2005, 09:48 AM #8Registered User
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WTG!!!! What a painless way to save/buy something.
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11-20-2005, 10:03 AM #9Super Moderator
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Enjoy your primo couch!
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11-20-2005, 11:09 AM #10Registered User
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That's great! I've been thinking about doing the same thing with our change & you've made me think about it even more!
Enjoy your new couch
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11-20-2005, 12:02 PM #11Registered User
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That's wonderful Rebecca! Good for you!
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11-20-2005, 12:06 PM #12Registered User
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AWESOME save and buy! Sounds like the couch was meant to be yours.
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11-20-2005, 12:12 PM #13Registered User
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How great!!! Awesome find on the couch. You have inspired me to make a goal for my change.
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11-20-2005, 04:24 PM #14Registered User
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That is great Rebecca! I am glad you were able to save your change and use it for something you needed!
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11-20-2005, 05:14 PM #15Registered User
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WTG! You've motivated me. I've been saving change, but have a habit of dipping into it for things when I'm short cash. Now I'll roll the change as soon as I get enough for a roller. That way I'll be less tempted to dip into it for other things. Our change jar this year bought us a new set of front steps!
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