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  1. 03-05-2006, 04:33 PM #1
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    well we were in need of a toddler bed for my son. i looked at the furniture store for one and they run about 100 bucks. i didn't know if i REALLY wanted to spend that much on a frame when i dont know if he's actually going to sleep in this bed or not. we were on our way to a bday party yesterday and i drove by this junk sale in the middle of this town. granted, ive never really bought anything at a junk sale or even a garage sale. i admit, if i bought anything, i bought it new until i started on my road to frugality. i dont know how i even saw it, but stuffed under this make shift table at this junk sale was a toddler bed. since it needed to be cleaned off and the screws tightened, the lady sold it to me for 35 dollars. i still have to buy a mattress, but 35 is better then 100 anyday. makes me wonder what other good deals i've been missing out on all these years!
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  2. 03-05-2006, 04:43 PM #2
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    Junk Stores and Yard Sales are our friends...
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  3. 03-05-2006, 04:57 PM #3
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    The mattress from his crib will fit his toddler bed.
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    well i didn't think that far ahead. we knew we weren't having any more kids so i put his crib in a garage sale. now im kicking myself for it.
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    Yep, watch out.....it's addictive! Maybe you can find another crib mattress at a garage sale.

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  7. 03-05-2006, 10:18 PM #7
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    I love yard and junk sales.... they truly are a money saving friend!
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    And don't forget thrift stores! Tehy're a goldmine!
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    Good for you! My guess is you'll soon be stopping the car for other sales. It's like a treasure hunt.
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    I brake for garage sales!
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    well i stopped by the thrift store today and found one, it looked practically brand new, just had some dust collected on it. he now has a complete bed, for less then half if i bought it new.
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