Deals and Steals
Three Websites for Finding the Best Deals Online by Kelly Murray
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re you on a never-ending quest for the best deals? Do you love to hunt and search for treasures at amazingly low prices? These web sites are fabulous resources for you in your deal-finding journey.
every community. These are Facebook groups, typically managed by a local
person, where members can list their
items for sale locally. The great benefit
Shopgoodwill.com
Bradsdeals.com
of Facebook for Sale pages is that you
This web site is a hub for Goodwill
If you love getting the best deal on new
work with local people. The pages are
for auction. The site has items nicely
online retailers, you must give Bradsdeals
locations to submit their items up
categorized, so you can easily find what you need by category or by keyword.
Before bidding, you can estimate shipping
for your item to be sure you don't overpay. You can find original paintings, high-end new and vintage purses, bulk costume
jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, and much more. Nearly anything that can be donated can be found on this site.
Keep in mind that stores only submit
items they feel are worth their time to list, so you typically find the best of
their inventory on this site. You will be
absolutely amazed at what you will find. Shopping Tips: Check out the "Top 50"
items, which can be found on the home
items from popular (and not-so-popular)
a try. Bradsdeals is a service that delivers daily emails to subscribers, detailing the
best deals on the internet. Bradsdeals has a team of experts scouring the internet daily to collect and post the best deals
online. Their staff then categorizes each
item, so finding what you need is easy by keyword or category. You can sign up to receive the site's deal alerts every day,
twice per week, or weekly. The Bradsdeals staff often negotiates additional savings for their followers typically by using a
search options are 'nwt' (new with tags), and 'nib' (new in box). Sometimes, the pictures for the items on this site are not the best, so feel free to email that store for more information, if needed. 60 | LANTANA LIVING
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you need. You can search by keywords,
but people don't always enter the correct
keywords in their listings. Each item that is
added to the page bumps the prior listing down the page. This means your item
could easily become lost in the shuffle as
new items are added. Since Facebook for Sale groups are regulated by a variety of people, you must follow their rules, and rules vary greatly from group to group.
additional percentage off, and it can
anything, and be sure to follow them.
group before interacting or selling
be a jaw-dropping deal.
Know how much money you want to get
emails, since the deals often sell out.
keyword search box. Other helpful keyword
be categorized, so it's hard to find what
deal. This can be free shipping or an
will also be higher than others. If you prefer seek, and then type the word 'new' into the
are some disadvantages. Items cannot
Shopping Tips: Read the rules of the
Shopping Tips: If you are serious about
only new items, choose the category you
free to set up and list on; however, there
coupon code provided along with the
page. Do keep in mind that the top 50 items likely receive the most views, so their prices
do not need to ship the item, and you
deal hunting, you should receive daily
Read the daily email immediately for the
same reason. During the holiday season, be sure to sign up for their Black Friday
deals also, giving you a leg up on finding
for your item before placing it for sale
because people typically like to bargain on Facebook for Sale pages. Be careful
when meeting people to sell or buy your items. Meet at a busy location, and bring a friend if possible. Be sure you trust the person before meeting them.
the best seasonal deals.
Use these three websites, and you will
Local Facebook For Sale Pages
brand-name items, and the things you
Local sale pages are popping up in nearly
be on your way to getting vintage finds, need at amazingly low prices.
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