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What stands out as the best bargain you ever found at a garage sale?

I found an old carrier for 45rpm records at a garage sale (like the ones girls would take to sleepovers in the 50s and 60s). It was completely filled with just about every Elvis Presley 45 and 45EP (extended play–four songs instead of two) ever made–mint condition most even had picture sleeves instead of the regular paper sleeves. She had them priced at 5 cents each, I bought the entire box for $2. I paid for an entire year of college (tuition, books, living expenses, fun etc) with the proceeds.

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Books may say that it’s possible to bargain nicely and get win-win situations when negotiating price on purchases, but what I’ve been hearing from “experienced” co-workers is that it’s war out there and the only way to get a good deal is to be tough. Anyone have any good real life examples where negotiating nicely worked out well? In other words, I know the theory of win-win, but would like some first-hand experience/tips. Thanks.

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I want to invest money and I am looking for bargains out there.
I think that natural gas is very low at $4, so I want to invest in it.
I also like real estate in Detroit, because there are so many foreclosures there.
I am not planning to invest in degrees because I want to be a self employed investor, and I educate myself reading and learning books.
I don’t like to pick single stocks because they are too risky, I prefer index funds.

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I mean actual stores not online.

Barnes & Noble is quite expensive. Although they have big bargains too.
Books A Million is expensive as well even with a discount card.
Amazon is only online.

What stores sell cheap books like half priced?
And, I don’t like the library.

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I want to replenish my bookcase but i don’t know here to get the best deal.
I work in a library, but I would like to own the books I read.

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These books are written by R. L. Stine. I have collected about 25 of them at thrift stores over the last couple of months. My daughter loves them. I went to FOUR thrift stores yersterday and found 2 that she didn’t have. She needs about 35 still. I’ve looked on EBAY, but the prices are too high for single books and the lots that they have on there she has 40 percent of them. Is there another website for cheap used books. I love a bargain! Please help

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bought them few years ago in Bargain Books, Edinburgh but havent been able to get there and dont even know if it still exists. The year book looked cool and gave the impression of being more expensive. going to Thailand was going to take a few for pressies for some Thai friends

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My Son is a big fan of Thomas, Does anyone know where to buy good bargain of Thomas’s book? I went to Walmart at Square one but only found 2/3 books.

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I am wanting to book a holiday for me, my partner and our 2 children and was wondering where to do this. I am wanting somewhere that’ll be hot, cheap and have plenty to do. I am fairly new to computing and have never used the internet to purchase anything before, so i would really appreciate any useful advice. Thanks.

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