This past week I did some successful deal hunting. First I hit up the overpriced brand name big box department store that’s closing here at the already dead mall. They are closing a few throughout the country, including one such retailer here. Although the prices are generally marked up and the clearance was almost entirely only 30% off, I managed to get a sweater, a sweater dress, 2 sweater coats, 4 pairs of shoes, 6 pairs of funky socks, a necklace and 2 pairs of earrings for around $200! Quite a haul if I say so myself. It is worth the trip to find the things that are either 50% off or are already marked down plus an additional % off.
I also visited this local news station’s website in search of a particular news nugget, when I came across this page. Talk about great deals! In particular, I found a set of 2-$25 gift cards for $25 for my hair salon. So, I bought two pairs! In case you’re keeping track, that’s $100 (that I will spend anyway) for $55! (including shipping) That’s free money folks!! And as I’ve already admitted, I do pay a pretty penny to coif, but it’s totally worth it – and now I do it with free money! Thank you news station!!! And you better believe I’m going to check it often for more fabulous (free money) deals!
And finally, this one is actually from a couple weeks ago, but too good not to share. The first Saturday of the month at Goodwill is 50% off everything in the store. This month I just happened to stop by and came across this gem, marked only $19.99!! Which means it was only $10!!!
Though I’m not in love with the color, I can afford to spend some time with a little black spray paint. It’s in fabulous condition and I’ve always wanted my own really nice music stand that isn’t preceded by the word “wire,” but I always thought I’d have to shell out at least $50-$100! Once I master the spray paint job (and it warms up here), I’ll post the pictures. Maybe I’ll even pull out the bassoon and soak a few reeds!!
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[…] At the beginning of the year, I scored 4 pairs of shoes at the closing of the overpriced big box ret…. I got a great deal on them, and was in need of some new work shoes that are dressy casual and that I can wear around town. Then, I went to the ecoChic Swap, and scored two more pairs. And to be fair, it wasn’t like I purchased those, they were swapped or selected in the free-for-all. Well, I happened to be at another big box mall retailer this week (don’t judge I was picking something up, not intending to shop) and not only were the shoes 70% off, but everything in the store was an additional 40% off! I managed to walk away with another 5 pairs! Yes, five. They are all very cute and I know I will wear them and I wasn’t caught up in the sale frenzy. I just couldn’t leave them behind, they were each perfect in their own way. […]