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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana slicer on your doorstep by the end of the day.…
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8 Weird and Wacky OfferUp Discoveries From This Week (5/17/23)
OfferUp is the Wild West. If you’re a user, you already know the unhinged sales going on inside this app, and if you’ve never perused the site, you couldn’t possibly imagine. I live in North Carolina, where OfferUp is constantly…
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The Creepiest Things For Sale Online This Week (5/17/23)
We like finding a deal as much as anyone, but sometimes a deal may mean an actual deal with the devil? There are some truly terrifying “used” things you can buy online, and it turns out many of them come…
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‘Have a Nice Day, Ma’am’: Retail Worker Shares How She Gets Revenge on Rude Customers
Don’t slam your items on the counter in a huff. Do hang up the phone before heading to checkout. Don’t take your bad day out on the cashier during your retail therapy session. It’s simple: If you want good customer…
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Want to Save Thousands? Don’t Buy a New Car Without Checking Markups.org First
The price of new cars dropped for the first time in months this April, a sign that inflation is slowing. But dealerships continue to sell cars above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), tacking on so-called “market adjustments” to take…
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‘Emotionally Blackmailed’: Oh Great, Now We’re Being Asked To Tip at Self-Checkout Machines
If you’re anything like me, you usually have an internal argument when picking up takeout or having someone take your order at a fast-casual place like Panera. If I tip the person simply handing me my food bags, I’m annoyed…
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Yes, You CAN Get Those Spaghetti Sauce Stains Out of Your Tupperware. Here’s How
Tupperware stains are a Grade-A anxiety inducer. Something about the color of the tomato sauce and the oily feel on your fingers might make you consider tossing your ‘ware right…
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Kiss the Cook: The Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Man of the Kitchen
Know a dad who loves to cook, bake, or grill? This Father’s Day, give him a gift he can use to prepare yummy creations the whole family can enjoy. We’ve…
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The Greatest Ford Mustang Models in Muscle Car History
From its 1964 debut to today, explore the best Ford Mustangs of all time, including legendary hits, missteps, and a surprising modern pick.
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Redditors Reveal the Most Useless Gifts They’ve Received, and Some Are Pretty Awful
Everyone’s received a gift that’s fallen short of expectations (or was just plain awful, insulting, or worse). Redditors are no different. Here are some of the most useless gifts they’ve…
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The Bait-and-Switch Con is Still Alive and Well on Amazon — Here’s How Not to Fall Prey
While most people turn to Amazon for fast delivery and a mind-boggling selection of pretty much everything, that doesn’t mean Amazon always delivers. A recent unpleasant trend has emerged in…
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Shoppers Share the Things They Can’t Stop Buying On Sale, and We Can Totally Relate
Whether it’s rational or not, we all have that thing we can’t stop ourselves from buying when we see it discounted. Admit it — even if you have more than…
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10 Times Costco Angered Loyal Customers
Running a retail store — let alone an entire national chain — isn’t easy, and it’s impossible to please every customer. But over the years, Costco has made some decisions…
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A Beloved Costco Food Court Favorite Returns — But Fans Are NOT Happy With the New Price
If you thought you were thrilled about the return of chopped onions to Costco’s food court a couple week ago, wait until you hear this: The chicken caesar salad is…
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Buyer’s Remorse: The Internet Shares the Purchases It Regrets
We’ve all been there — paying for something pricey and then really regretting it. And by the time you realize it was a mistake to spend your money on it,…
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Coffee Makers, Margarita Machines, and More — These Last-Minute Amazon Deals Make for Great Mother’s Day Gifts
When she says “don’t get me anything for Mother’s Day,” she sort of means it. Sleep, alone time, and someone else cleaning up are probably at the top of the…
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Weddings, Casinos, and Other Things Redditors Say Are the Biggest Waste of Money
Ah, the age-old debate about what’s worth spending our hard-earned cash on. Some folks argue that weddings are nothing but an expensive party and a massive waste of money, while…
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Do You Need a Potty Pillow? We Won’t Judge (Yes, We Will)
Have you ever sat down on the toilet and thought to yourself, “Gosh, this would be so much more comfortable with a pillow?” Neither have we. So we were extremely…
