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In reply to the discussion: My daughter has been wearing the same clothes for two years... [View all]CoffeeCat
(24,411 posts)...in the local paper on Black Friday. I pay $1.00 for each paper---and I usually get 40 of them.
I have done this for ten years, and I get so many things for free or nearly free.
I shop the clearance racks. I usually get all of my kids jeans, that are normally marked $50 or more--for under $3. I get cute, name-brand shirts and accessories for under $2. I always get cute jewelry for them--some sterling silver earrings and necklaces--always for under $2.
I've also gotten free mittens, scarves, hats, purses, and kitchen items. I got many Kitchen Aid small appliances for under $5
I buy 50 percent of my 2 girl's clothing during this Black Friday sale.
I kept my receipts from last year. Including the $40 for the papers, I spent a total of $102.00. I purchased:
--Ten pairs of name-brand jeans
--10 long-sleeved shirts
--4 sweaters
--several earnings, necklaces and bracelets
--a Liz Claiborne leather purse
--2 matching knit scarf/hat/mitten sets
--a bamboo cutting board (FREE!)
--2 bath size Tommy Hillfiger bath towels (FREE!) Retail for $50 each.
--Kitchen aid kitchen scissors (FREE!)
The full retail value of these items was over $1,000 (before sale price, clearance discounts and the $10 off coupon).
I am a smart shopper and no way in hell do I miss this! I could NEVER get quality, name-brand items like this for so cheap. Don't knock it until you've tried it, honey!