One way to get free or low cost items is in the "used" arena. Often at used book stores they will give you credit for items that you turn in to them. Sometimes this is in the form of cash money and sometimes it is in credit. The cash is usually a significantly lower amount than the credit and you should decide whether to choose the money or credit based on your needs.
My father always said "unless you need the money right then because you can use the credit when your money runs out." Since the credit is more, if will be worth more if you run out of cash.
I have a tradition of around Christmas and the end of the school year of going to the used book store and turning in DVDs, books and audiobooks that I no longer need/want. Recently I bought a kindle so I scoured my house for things that I could get rid of and purchase electronically. I went to the store, McKays in Knoxville, and recieve $120 in credit. The great thing about this store is the credit you recieve can be used on ANYTHING in the store. My friend, JV, and I went to the electronics area and "purchased" a digital camera and kindle using our credit.
It was wonderful to not only get rid of items that I didn't need, but to get something that I have needed for a while for free!!
Hopefully now that I have a digital camera I will be able to post more pictures on this blog.
My father always said "unless you need the money right then because you can use the credit when your money runs out." Since the credit is more, if will be worth more if you run out of cash.
I have a tradition of around Christmas and the end of the school year of going to the used book store and turning in DVDs, books and audiobooks that I no longer need/want. Recently I bought a kindle so I scoured my house for things that I could get rid of and purchase electronically. I went to the store, McKays in Knoxville, and recieve $120 in credit. The great thing about this store is the credit you recieve can be used on ANYTHING in the store. My friend, JV, and I went to the electronics area and "purchased" a digital camera and kindle using our credit.
It was wonderful to not only get rid of items that I didn't need, but to get something that I have needed for a while for free!!
Hopefully now that I have a digital camera I will be able to post more pictures on this blog.
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