Community Corner
Shop for Secondhand Treasures and Save
Check out these local shops that offer year-round bargains on gently used clothing, books and even trading cards.
A great way to save money, and the Earth, is to shop secondhand.
The Tri-Cities are filled with antique, consignment and thrift stores. Add to your library, get a new wardrobe or pick up collectibles you can’t find anywhere else.
This week’s Frugal Family offers information about places where you can shop and save – or sell your own used items to make a profit. So get out and celebrate Earth Day by recycling and reusing items within the community.
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Deal: Save every day by buying secondhand clothing, books and more.
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The Fine Print: No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: Help out by donating your items, time or money.
Good through: Ongoing.
2.
Deal: Peruse collectible items such as comic books and trading cards. The shop has an online store on eBay, as well.
The Fine Print: Savings occur everyday by shopping pre-used items. No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: This Newark shop also hosts games and tournaments.
Good Through: Ongoing.
3. THRIFT TOWN
Deal: Get thrifty at Thrift Town and save with a Super Shopper Card. Get your card stamped once for every $10 you spend. After you collect 20 stamps, you’ll get $10 off.
The Fine Print: You must spend $20 to receive the $10 off once it is earned. Offer valid at all Thrift Town locations.
Extra, Extra: Sign-up for the VIP program and receive sales alerts, email coupons and more.
Good Through: Ongoing
4.
Deal: Shop for secondhand books and save money.
The Fine Print: No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: Trade in your used books to receive trade credit, which can be used toward the purchase of other used books.
Good Through: Ongoing
5. GOODWILL
Deal: Shop an array of secondhand items at Goodwill, including clothes and shoes for the entire family.
The Fine Print: No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: Donate items to Goodwill Industries and help with its mission to train and employee people at a disadvantage in the job market.
Good Through: Ongoing.
Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.
