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4 Things You Should Always Buy Used (Or Can Easily Find For Free)

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library-by-library-mistress.jpg I hate paying full price for anything. If I can find a coupon, a discount code, a rebate, you can bet your house I’m going to use it! I don’t care if it’s just for a few pennies off.

So, call me a penny-pincher, a frugalist, whatever. With a recession well in swing, and being self-employed, I have to save everywhere I can.

One interesting thing I’ve discovered is there are a lot of things that you don’t have to pay full price for.

In fact, there are a number of things that you should never pay full price for. Among them are these items which you can usually find cheaper used… or even FREE:

  • Clothes. Can you say thrift stores?
  • Software. There is a lot of really good freeware and shareware available that is every bit as good as software you can purchase. For example, consider using Open Office as a substitute for Microsoft Office.
  • Books. Many books — even bestsellers — are going to wind up in thrift stores not long after they are published. Or you can check them out at the library.
  • Exercise equipment. I see exercise equipment that would normally be really high priced in thrift stores all the time, and it’s usually in good condition. It should be relatively easy to find used exercise equipment that is still in good condition.

Did you know that Goodwill has gone high tech? Well, it has. Goodwill now has its own online auction site!

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Regina

My favorite things to write about are topics that have to do with pregnancy, weddings, saving money, living green, and life with dogs. When I’m not writing, I love to spend time with my husband, read, create 3D artwork and Native American beadwork.

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LynnetteAlways on the lookout for a good bargain, I consider myself a frugal person -- but not cheap. And not afraid to spend money on the things that matter. I like to share good deals with others when I find them. One of my favorite ways to save money is to reuse items in ways other than their intended purpose -- so I write a lot about outside-the-box ideas that most people wouldn't think of! When I'm not saving money or looking for good deals, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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AndreaI have been a certified tightwad striving for financial freedom since I became pregnant with my first child -- and I decided to find a way to stay home with him full-time. I enjoy sharing my personal experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

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