I live in one of the most lively cities in the world and its also one of the most expensive in the Nation (Manhattan takes the top spot Brooklyn is #2 and Queens is #5 in the list of Top Ten Most Expensive Cities in the US) so here, every penny counts. If you are like me and need a toaster oven or need to add a few pieces to your wordrobe but cant afford to pay much or up the wazoo here are a few ideas.
I came across a site in 2009 called Swaptree.com (Now called Swap.com) that allows you to swap movies, books, music and games for..well..other books, movies, music and games. Now they have expanded to include everything but swapping organs. Its a great sight and they have the old Swap.com/media if all you want are a few new dvds :)
I also like to go to my local Salvation Army Thrift Store for furniture (or the largest I can get to) because if the sticker says its past 3 months of when it was labeled, the price go's down (though most people don't know that). You can find useful everyday things there too.
Salvation Army Thrift Store locations in NY
1. 208 8th Avenue, New York, NY (212) 929-5214
2. 268 West 96th Street, New York, NY (212) 663-2258
3. 436 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (718) 834-1562
4. 112 4th Ave # 1, New York, NY (212) 673-2741
5. 208 East 23rd Street, New York, NY (212) 532-8115
There is also the tried and true sites like Ebay that are still great for things you want that you might not be able to find in Swap.com but you'll have to pay for those..and the shipping
I also like go to outdoor flea Markets when the weather is really nice..there are quite a few and if you know how to shop, you can find some great deals
1. Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
426 W 39th St New York (212)243-5343
Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 5PM
2. West 25th Outdoor Flea Market
29 West 25th Street New York (212) 243-5343
Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 6PM
3. Brooklyn Flea
A) SKYLIGHT LOCATION
1 Hanson Place (at Ashland Pl.), Fort Greene
Saturday + Sunday 10am-5pm
B) FORT GREENE LOCATION
176 Lafayette Ave. (btw. Clermont + Vanderbilt Ave.)
Saturday, 10am-5pm, Reopens April 7, 2012
C) WILLIAMSBURG LOCATION
East River Waterfront (btw. North 6 + 7 St.)
Sunday, 10am-5pm, Reopens April 8, 2012
4. Smorgasburg (food Flea Market)
East River Waterfront (btw. North 6 + 7 St.)
Saturday, 10am-5pm, Reopens April 7, 2012
5. Antiques Garage
112 West 25th Street New York
(212) 243-5343
Saturday & Sunday, 9AM to 5PM
6. GreenFlea
100 West 77th Street New York
(212) 239-3025
10 AM to 5:30 PM (Nov.-Mar.)
10 AM to 6:00 PM (Apr.-Oct.)
I also like to go to Farmers Markets to find deals on Organic Veggies and Fruit
GrowNYC has about 63 Locations where (depending on the season) you can find fresh, NY grown produce reasonably price
I will have other Home and Garden projects posted soon so look for them :)
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