And if it is an actual need, I look for another way to get it before I decide to buy it new. I peruse eBay and Craigslist; I look in The Herald’s classified ads to see if a used one is being sold. I check Freecycle (wwwfreecycle.org) to see if possibly someone is giving one away.
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Freecycle. A lot of what you throw away ends up in a landfill, even when it’s still perfectly usable. Many people are using local Freecycle sites to find a good home for their useful castoffs.
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While you’re at it, divorce yourself from middle men (and women).
Why not dump things directly? Craigslist is a forum for posting classifieds, services and goods swapping with branches specific to Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. Post things you want taken away, for free or for a price. Freecycle is a nonprofit that’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of garbage bins. When I lived in recycling-crazed Ireland, rather than paying to dispose of 140 cardboard shipping boxes at the county waste center, I posted on Dublin Freecycle. Four different guys responded and in a matter of days, carted away all the cartons. This stuff works. There are Freecycle groups active in Cairo, Damascus, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Ankara.
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The city recommends residents consider donating useable goods to charity or allowing others in the community to use them. Waste Management is also a sponsor of Freecycle, an online network where members give away and receive items for free in their own communities. Visit freecycle.org for more information.
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If you are like me, you’re giddy with delight when you stumble across a great deal at a yard sale, on Craigslist, or even at Goodwill. Perhaps you’re a coupon queen, and consistently clip and utilize coupons, beaming with pride after trips to the grocery store that don’t break the bank.
Maybe you’re not even ashamed to admit that you’ve stopped to pick up “bargains” you’ve spotted on the side of the road. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, after all.
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■ Discover Freecycle.
We are big fans of this idea – if you are moving home, Freecycle is a brilliant source of free furniture and equipment that you might not be able to afford to buy new. The people running the local sites can be pedantic about the way the ads are worded, though, and there are often many more people wanting things than offering them. You will need to be quick if you see something you like.
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Some New Yorkers completely avoid the retail industrial complex – often while building a sense of community – by dumpster diving, swapping, borrowing and freecycling. Or, they reduce outlays by comparison shopping, penny pinching and reselling what they have.
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Freecycle is a good online resource where you can give and receive pre-loved gear at no cost. For safety reasons, some items are better purchased new, such as capsules, car seats and cots. If you are buying a second-hand cot, ensure it complies with current Australian standards. Visit www.productsafety.gov.au for more information.
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Look for Deals
Now, nobody is suggesting that you stop spending money altogether, but perhaps it is time to look at becoming more frugal. Do you need to pay full price for everything? Probably not. You can use coupons at the grocery store, and use restaurant vouchers to enjoy a treat for half the price. There are excellent bargains to be found on eBay.com, and don’t dismiss getting items for free from freecycle at freecycle.org. It really is true that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so shun your preconceptions and consider thinking outside of the box when you need new items for your home and family. By being more frugal in your spending, you are freeing up dollars that can be directed into that savings account.
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