If you don't let yourself get distracted by the masive amounts of stuff you can really find some nice finds to decorate or gift. I found these cookie tins for .99 cents each - they still had the tags on them - super cute.
Showing posts with label never buy new. Show all posts
Showing posts with label never buy new. Show all posts
Monday, November 30, 2009
Never Buy New - Christmas STUFF
Oh, my, gosh! There is SOOO much Christmas stuff at the Goodwill and other second-hand stores. Decorations, plates, lights, more decorations, artificial trees, mugs, new cards, cookie tins...everything. The quality of the holiday goodies is especially good - I found tons of items that looked new or very slightly used.
If you don't let yourself get distracted by the masive amounts of stuff you can really find some nice finds to decorate or gift. I found these cookie tins for .99 cents each - they still had the tags on them - super cute.
If you don't let yourself get distracted by the masive amounts of stuff you can really find some nice finds to decorate or gift. I found these cookie tins for .99 cents each - they still had the tags on them - super cute.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Never Buy New - Print Cartridges
I realize reusable print cartridges aren't the most exciting thing. But, ever since I
discovered these handy little guys I have been asking myself why anyone would never buy new cartridges. Here is what I mean: the cartridges are cheaper than new ones (only $16) , reusable (i.e. not contaminating the earth when thrown away), and more convenient than going to a store (the company I use, Rapid Refill, has a drop/pick up site at my work.) Umm.... hello?
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Never Buy New - storage racks/orginzers
Never Buy New will be a reoccurring segment of this blog where I feature items I see almost every time I visit second-hand stores. Then, if you need something you can check and see if it is likely found at your second-hand stores before you buy it new!
A second hand store I visit often, Goodwill, always has many types and sizes of the white plastic covered metal racks which can be used in a variety of practical ways in kitchens, closets and other areas to organize and create space. They are sturdy, but also flexible.
My favorites are the cabinet shelves used to create more shelving for dishes or food in kitchen cabinets or pantries. When I bought these racks they where still in the original packaging. Price at second-hand store: $.99 - $1.99. Price new: $3.99 - 5.99.
Hooks and baskets. Price at second-hand store: $1.99. Price new: $7.99 - $8.99
And finally, a iron and ironing board rack. I squeezed this one into a small place by bending the flexible metal. The metal bends without breaking - this way if I ever find a different or place for my ironing board I will be able to reuse the rack again. Price at second-hand store: $1.99. Price new: $7.99.
A second hand store I visit often, Goodwill, always has many types and sizes of the white plastic covered metal racks which can be used in a variety of practical ways in kitchens, closets and other areas to organize and create space. They are sturdy, but also flexible.
My favorites are the cabinet shelves used to create more shelving for dishes or food in kitchen cabinets or pantries. When I bought these racks they where still in the original packaging. Price at second-hand store: $.99 - $1.99. Price new: $3.99 - 5.99.
Hooks and baskets. Price at second-hand store: $1.99. Price new: $7.99 - $8.99
And finally, a iron and ironing board rack. I squeezed this one into a small place by bending the flexible metal. The metal bends without breaking - this way if I ever find a different or place for my ironing board I will be able to reuse the rack again. Price at second-hand store: $1.99. Price new: $7.99.
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