Thursday, April 2, 2009

Buying Pre-owned - Resources

Oh, and here are a few of the places that I look to find used items. You will probably have to do a little more looking around to find quality used items, and like I said, have some patience, but I personally like the challenge and love the accomplishment I feel when I find just what I am looking for.

Ebay (obviously)

Craigslist

Freecycle

Half.com - a great place to buy used books! I don't think I'll ever buy a book new again!

Amazon

Garage Sales - I am SO excited for garage sale season to start! I found some great stuff last year!

Thrift stores - Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc.

A great place for kids clothes is Once Upon a Child, if you have one in your area.

There are also lots of great online boards where you can buy and sell used items. Two that I frequent regularly are DiaperSwappers.com and DiaperPin.com. They both have FSOT (For Sale or Trade) boards where you can find all kinds of things, not just cloth diapers. :)

And, for those of you who live in my area, there is a women's consignment store in Granger called 2nd Time Around. I've actually never been there, but plan to go this summer after the baby is born.

I would love to hear your favorite places for finding great used items!! Please share!

3 comments:

  1. okay i am loving all this great info and i wanted you to know it has been encouraging to me!!!!! keep it up!!!

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  2. oh have you read shane claiborne;s book the irresistible revolution?!? you would LOVE it. some of these same ideas

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  3. Emily,

    Do you ever try ETSY? I'm sure you would love that site.

    I love this journey you are going on. Frugality is very near and dear to Drew and my hearts as well.

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