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    DaDaABC work from home opportunity

    I read about this in a recent money shed email, but overall I was hugely disappointed. There sign up process was awful - they tried to Skype me at 7am one morning, without prior warning and then I didn't instantly reply, they got shirty - asking if I still wanted the job. Anyway, then they...
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    Any dumpster divers out there?

    I've read so much about this and seen bits and bobs on the TV. I'd love to try it, but would rather go with someone more experienced than myself- to try and avoid being caught by the law, finding out best places to go etc. I've tried searching on FB for local groups, but the nearest seems to be...
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    www.webuybooks.co.uk

    I use this frequently to trade in old books, DVDs and CDs. I also check CEX to make sure where I can get the best price. But I find these 2 are the best place to get the best return. As I buy most of my media 2nd hand anyway, this is cheaper than renting from the library. Check Facebook or your...
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    Do you buy new at bargain prices or second hand?

    I'm asking out of curiosity. I still think that the best bargains often come 2nd hand, but you can catch some real deals on new if you know how to shop the sales/ when/ where etc. Some of it is item dependent, as there are some things I just wouldn't want 2nd hand- like a 3 piece suite or a bed...
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    How much nerve do you have when it comes to being frugal in shops?

    I just took back a load of sale items and re-purchased them from stock on the shop floor for a lot less. I also don't hesitate to ask for discounts in charity shops, if I think I have good reason- like the condition of an item (i.e. needing dry cleaning). I also ask for discounts on imperfect...
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    The Tightwad Gazette

    I can't remember how I heard about this book, but it's a massive tome available 2nd hand for about £5-6. It's a compilation of all the helpful tips from a newsletter that ran in the 1990s in America. Some of it is therefore not relevant unless you live in the USA and the prices are often in...