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New Buying Guides and Updates

Here's a roundup of new content on Cheapism, which includes new reviews, updates, and blog posts:

New Reviews: Scooters and Toys. If it's something that gets kids...

Money Saving News Stories for September 9, 2011

Saving Pennies or Dollars? Garage and Yard Sales (The Simple Dollar)

Smarter low-cost beauty moves (The Province)

12 Things You Should Stop Buying (FreeMoneyFinance)

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Things You Should Buy Secondhand

There's something about being the owner of a brand-new piece of merchandise, and often that something is an empty wallet.

Although certain items are better bought new (underwear, mattresses)

Money Saving News Stories for August 1, 2011

Fabulous & Frugal: 2nd-hand shopping catches on with kids (The Commercial Appeal)

Clark Howard offers 6 ways to live more frugally (Dayton Daily News)

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Money Saving News Stories for June 9 2011

Here are some money stories we’re reading: The Absolute Best Time to Shop for Groceries Is … (Time Moneyland Blog) Readily Available Flea and Tick Products Might Not be the Bargain

How to find garage sales

Spring cleaning is underway, which means people are getting rid of their old wares by throwing them out, donating them, or hosting garage sales. If you're in the market for home goods, gently-used clothes,

If you like a green bargain, this site's for you

We told you a few days ago how many are getting dizzy from all the discount sites and daily deals floating around these days. If you are one of those people, you're in luck with a new second-hand... Read more on redding.com »

Buy used electronics straight from the company

You may have wondered if "refurbished" is a dirty word and asked yourself, "Should I get used electronics?" The answer is...it depends. A story on Wallet Pop says buying from sites like eBay... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Used iPads Flood the Resale Market

It may be hard to believe, but cheap used iPads are everywhere. Time reports on the surge of pre-owned iPads that have hit the second-time-around market now that the iPad 2 has made its debut. Apple... Read more on Time »

Thrift Store Shopaholic

For you frugal shoppers, here are some thrift store shopping tips to help you navigate what at first glance might seem like a sea of cast-offs. This thrift store maven's post on Blogher is part... Read more on Blogher »

The Craigslist Gym

Cheap home gym equipment is readily available, if you know where to look. The New York Times suggests that Craigslist is full of good deals, which sure beat the cost of joining a gym. But remember, Read more on The New York Times »

10 Neat New Money-Saving Websites Consumers Need to Check Out

Money-saving websites are yours for the finding. But Time has done you the favor by ferreting out these ten. See how many more you can dig up on your own. Read more on Time »

Secondhand Challenge: No Buying New Stuff for an Entire Year

If you think you're obsessive about recycling, be it to save the planet or your wallet, think again. Time reports on a family that only bought gently used items for a year. Could you rise to this... Read more on Time »

Ski Swaps Are Bargain Hunters Mecca: Try Some Of These

Ski equipment is no bargain, unless you do the swap. OntheSnow.com provides at least a partial list of sites across the country where you can buy and sell used gear. Please let it snow. Read more on On the Snow »

Megathrift tours like shopping safaris

On the off chance you and your friends have nothing to do one day, organize a group tour to the local consignment shops. As Cantonrep.com reports, you'll find plenty of fashion-forward outfits for... Read more on Cantonrep.com »

Toys R Us wants your old baby products, gives discount in return

You know that rickety crib up in the nursery? the tottering high chair in your kitchen? WalletPop informs us that Toys R Us is launching a three-week deal that may be too good to refuse: turn in... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Amazon.com to add consumer electronics to trade-in program?

Is your desk drawer filling up with used cell phones, video games, and other gadgets? Well, Amazon has a deal for you. Techflash.com is reporting that the giant online retailer is setting up a trade-in... Read more on Techflash.com »

For Firstborns, Secondhand Fits the Bill

Forget about all those designer namebrand onesies and nursery accessories for your new little bundle of joy. The times have radically changed: even affluent parents are now discovering the miracle of the... Read more on The New York Times »

Garage sale shopping tips

Deals abound for bargain hunters at local garage sales. But make sure you're an informed shopper. Here are some tips from The Los Angeles Times to help you pick smart and pick cheap. Read more on The Los Angeles Times »