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  1. 12-20-2009, 04:18 PM #1
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    Default Trash or Treasure

    The area where I live now has only 4 thrift shops, so my frugal shopping is limited, but my imagination is not. A little paint, material and time will turn any trash to treasure. There was this flea market in Ill. I would take my merchandise( I was selling hair clips and bows) out to sell and come back with more that what I went out there with. All of it free. I was able to find a
    1.Chair changes the seat cushions
    2.Two ends and sofa table - painted black
    3.One dresser - just cleaned
    4.A table and dining room chairs - sanded down and re-stained
    5. Cleaned, restrung, added hooks
    6. Books - just wiped down
    7. Dishes, pots and pans - Just scrubbed and cleaned.
    8. Lamps - Added lampshades(these were free. painted and added ribbon for style.

    And the list goes on. As the saying goes "One man's trash is another man's treasure" Thank God for the trash.
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  2. 12-20-2009, 05:06 PM #2
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    I know I love freebies and thrift store finds! It brings such character to my eclectic home!
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  3. 12-20-2009, 06:05 PM #3
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    Every piece of furniture I own is second hand, most from thrift stores. One of the best things about it, is if something gets damanged or broken I am only out a few bucks at most! I think it allows my friends to feel comfortable when they come into my home.
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  4. 12-20-2009, 07:29 PM #4
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    Great finds and free is definitely a good price
    Bank of America is THE godfather of Hell with Wells Fargo running neck and neck. When the world ends the only things that will be left are cockroaches, Walmart, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Not necessarily in that order. The order remains to be seen.

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  5. 12-21-2009, 01:39 PM #5
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    Free is always good in my book.
    2012 Debt Reduction

    (cc#1) Kohl's- P.I.F. (closed)!!!!

    (cc#2) Chase- P.I.F. (closed) !!!!!

    (cc#3) capital one(mine)- $741.37 /$731.34

    (cc#4) amazon-$1,458.47 / $863.94

    (cc#5) Kohl's - $606.29 / $687.16(CLOSED!)

    (cc#6) capital one(His)- $615.93 /$673.97

    (cc#7) CHASE (HIS)- $1,985.14 / $1,055.85

    (cc#8) Lowes(His)- $3,355.71 / $2,592.42


    (cc#9) Tractor Supply(his)- $3,981.05 / $3,729.95

    (cc#10) Visa(mine)- $918.12 / $1,021.83(CLOSED!)

    (cc#11) Home Depot(his)-$3,796.87 / $3,375.31

    (cc#12) Capital One(mine)- $2,991.98 / $2,967.94

    (cc#13) Micro center- $743.61 / $755.60

    car pyment- $16,245.30 / $17,773.46

    house pymnt- $76,973.95 / $81,360.00




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  6. 12-21-2009, 02:34 PM #6
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    very good finds. way to go.
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  7. 12-21-2009, 09:24 PM #7
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    Wow...ONLY 4 thrift shops?? I have to drive 20 miles to find my "local" Goodwill and Salvation Army! LOL
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