You know the old saying: "One person's trash is another person's
treasure." The web sites listed below are all resources to help
you buy and sell used goods online. Free classifieds, second-hand stores,
thrift shops, and more.
Ottawa
Freecycle
This site lets people "recycle" something that's no longer
used, but too good to throw out. The goal is to find a good home for
things that are otherwise headed for the landfill.
Ottawa Thrift Guide
If you're a fan of the Value
Village, Phase
Two, and other second-hand stores, make sure you check out this
site. It features a directory of local thrift stores, as well as links
and tips to help you get the most out of the thrifty experience. Here
are five "thrift tips" from Webmaster Tali Cahill:
Look around. Those jeans you're looking for
might be in the shirts section, or even with the housewares, for
that matter.
When in doubt, forget about it. No matter how
cheap an item is, it's not a good deal if you never use it.
Saturday afternoon is amateur time at the thrifts.
Weekday mornings and evenings are less crowded, and the stock is
less picked-over.
The farther, the better. The farther a thrift
store is from a trendy neighborhood, the better the deals.
Generate good thrift karma. Donate your own cast-offs
often, and never switch tags, hide items, or shoplift!
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