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I like to throw money to the wind.. Just kidding! that would be terrible..these days..!

            Shopping before the holidays has gotten insane!  Prices seem to keep going up and let's be honest my paycheck doesn't increase at the same rate..   Back in the day if you bought something used images of local thrift stores race through my mind.    You 👀 old shoes and dishes. Strolling from yard sale to yard sale and seeing musty books and old exercise equipment next to a pile or two of baby items. We've all seen it. Please Note: I'm not knocking other resale establishments or organizations like the Betty Griffen House, Goodwill, or local thrift stores such as our St. Vincent De Paul thrift store who do truly help our communities. Considering they have to make a little money to pay employees and keep the place of operation open. When it comes down to it though- it's always a little cheaper cutting out the 3rd party and buying from individuals. I choose to shop local pawnshops and Facebook Market Place.🙋 (If you enjoy Facebook Marketplace be s