A lot of those things, you can get a lot cheaper at a thrift store. Sure, they'll be second hand and maybe a little worn out, but it can still save you a lot of money.
Some appliances you can get from pawn shops with similar issues. Things like microwaves, televisions, dvd players and things like that can be a real deal there as long as you aren't too picky about quality.
Another idea is to look at sites like freecycle or craigslist. Both of those have people selling a lot of stuff like that and you can usually find a good deal here or there.
And, if push comes to shove, a lot of people would be surprised how much we have that we can really do without. I mean, when I first moved into this apartment, I had nothing. A broiler pan was left here and it was in good condition, but other than that, I had no kitchen appliances at all. No plates, no silverware, no microwave and I still managed to get by alright.
Some appliances you can get from pawn shops with similar issues. Things like microwaves, televisions, dvd players and things like that can be a real deal there as long as you aren't too picky about quality.
Another idea is to look at sites like freecycle or craigslist. Both of those have people selling a lot of stuff like that and you can usually find a good deal here or there.
And, if push comes to shove, a lot of people would be surprised how much we have that we can really do without. I mean, when I first moved into this apartment, I had nothing. A broiler pan was left here and it was in good condition, but other than that, I had no kitchen appliances at all. No plates, no silverware, no microwave and I still managed to get by alright.
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"If you cling to something as the absolute truth and you are caught in it, when the truth comes in person to knock on your door you will refuse to let it in." ~ Siddhartha Gautama
"If you cling to something as the absolute truth and you are caught in it, when the truth comes in person to knock on your door you will refuse to let it in." ~ Siddhartha Gautama
