Five Frugal Things -- Back at The Goodwill Bins!
I didn't have much on yesterday's schedule, so it was the perfect day to hit the Goodwill bins. My $100 Goodwill Gift Card Challenge sales have slowed down, so it was time for scout for fresh merchandise.
Although I've bought used Sonicare toothbrush handles off eBay, I just couldn't pull the trigger. It could have been sanitized at home, so I suppose it's just selective squeamishness.
I switched up my scheme of buying lightweight by-the-pound items and grabbed this pair of $3 knockoff Eames dining chairs. I've successfully sold this style of chair in the past and know they'll sell for more than $6. Midcentury style furniture sells very well in Portland. They may look a bit grungy, but cleaned up perfectly.
I've got them listed on Facebook Marketplace for $50, but will accept a reasonable offer.
The originals sell for $577.50 apiece, so these ones were a bargain!
I also picked up four baby blanket stuffed animal "loveys," as they sell for around $20 apiece on eBay and weigh almost nothing. I ran them through the washer and dryer and will get them properly photographed this afternoon.
I recognized this pair of goodr glasses, as they're the same brand of sunglasses that the American Red Cross gave out last summer. Again, they weigh nothing, so I spent maybe 15¢ on them. I'll list them on eBay for $15.
I also picked up a few items for myself, although I paid for them privately. so I'll share them in tomorrow's blog post.
I spent $11.36, which means I only have $18 left on the $100 gift card. I feel like there's an item or two that I'm forgetting though. If so, I'll mention them in tomorrow's blog post.
All profits from sales go to the Oregon Food Bank.
Now your turn, what frugal things have you been up to?
Katy Wolk-Stanley
"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."
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1. I returned Yellowface to the library and picked up another book I had on hold: Fire Exit. About 30 pages in and it's a good read so far.
2. Market Basket had their store brand 1 pound packages of butter on sale for $1.99. I bought 6 and froze 5 of them when I got home. I stuck to my list for the most part. I deviated when I remembered we needed cheese and then remembered we still had potato chips at home so I picked up a 16 oz. store brand container of sour cream and some store brand onion soup mix to make some dip. When I got home I had some chips and dip for lunch.
3. I put out my Easter decorations which includes a few bunny tchachkes and a couple of door hangings. No need to buy new ones. DH told me he does not want any Easter candy this year as he is trying to lose weight so I won't be spending money there. I, on the other hand, would like a chocolate bunny or chocolate of some kind and let him know. I need to lose weight too but will take Easter off.
4. Spring does not seem to want to come to New England this year so I am still wearing sweatshirts and slippers around the house. My heat is still set at 64.
5. Gas prices are a horror show so I'm still batching errands and going out only when necessary.
The chairs are a great find!
My goodr sunglasses came from the bins. Why do yours have clear lenses?
I’ve been organizing my linen closet and getting rid of items that I’d be embarrassed to have a guest use. The raggedy towels and sheets are going out. I’ll look for a pet shelter that might want them. I’ve discovered that I pick up way too many cute pillowcases at the bins. I’ll add that to my list of forbidden items, along with Christmas decor, gift bags, coffee cups, thank you notes, etc.