Oh I do Love A Bargain

@ellie333 (21016)
June 26, 2008 5:20pm CST
Today I went to buy a wheelie bin and was shocked at the price so I went to the recycle centre in case they had any there, no, but what they did have was a light would and silver computer desk £5 ($10). At present I have a desk which ends up getting messy so this is small and will hold monitor on top and has a keyboard slide drawer so there will be no room for the clutter, yippee. Have you found any bargains lately?
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
27 Jun 08
Hi dear Computer disk sounds to be really good deal. go for it Take care
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
27 Jun 08
LOL not bad idea some times for change u need to have re arranged and organised desk . and i am sure it wont take more than 30-45 minutes so just go for it
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Cupid, I have to drag myself away from myLot to shut down the computer to rearrange. LOL. I will though sometime today and then will have a tidy organised desk rather than a cluttered one eh! Ellie :D
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
26 Jun 08
nope I cannot say that I have because I really do not have any money to buy anything. I pray everyday that things will improve for me.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
27 Jun 08
ellie I do that every day of my life, visualizes and getting still are too different things, and when you don't get which is 99 per cent of the people trying it they say well you are not doing it right, so 1 percent no how and 99 percent can't doesn't that sound even the less bit suspicious to you?
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 Jun 08
Hi Winterose, Once again I am sorry to hear of your struggle. Try to visualise abundance however you can and also when I am praying I thank God for this blessing that he will bring into my life in advance of receiving it and I find that helps as I expect to receive and recently when I had no money and done this I received an unexpected reimbursement from my ISP provider at the 11th hour. Ellie :D
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@mummymo (23706)
30 Jun 08
Now that is what I call a bargain and an eco friendly one at that! Good for you and I do hope it stops the clutter building up - I wish I could think of a way to reduce clutter! xxx
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@ellie333 (21016)
30 Jun 08
LOL, The chair next to it seems to building up a pile of stuff now but it has definately reduced the clutter. What a find eh! Ellie :D
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
26 Jun 08
Yes...last week I went out to price a pantry for my kitchen. I have such little space. I was just looking and found it for half price! Then I have a rewards card to the store so I got another 10% off! Woo Hoo! It had to be put together but my daughter in law can whip things together in now time...I really thought I needed it badly but now that it's up and in the kitchen I don't have it fill half way yet! LOL
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@jillhill (37353)
• United States
27 Jun 08
My daughter in law came over...used my tools to put it together! LOL....no one said I had to use them excusively! LOL
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 Jun 08
Hi Jill, I thought that is what your tool set that was bought was for so that you could do these things LOL. Oh I am pleased to hear that you have found something like this and got it put together for you too, an extra bargain. Ellie :D
@p1kef1sh (45681)
28 Jun 08
That was a good find Ellie. Not so much a bargain, but my dadapaid for me to have three new tyres on my car because he felt that I had run him about so much that they'd worn down faster than normal. I did say not to worry; but not too hard!! LOL.
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@ellie333 (21016)
29 Jun 08
Oh that is good to hear that he done that for you cos I know you had to replace them on the Tuesday before you came down to me. Lovely of him to do that for you. Ellie :D
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Hello ellie, that was really a nice bargain you've got. I have made some bargains also few months ago when I was checking on one of the online stores based in your country (UK). I was looking for a rubber shoes. We have a lot here in the Philippines but I want something that I could save a lot and I found one site. I ordered 4 pairs because the discount was about 70% and had it delivered to my sister's address in the U.K. and have her just send to me when somebody comes back home. I just had them last month and I was very with the bargain that I had. I cannot buy them here in the Philippines at the price that I paid. I wish we have some bargains like that too so I don't need to go checking online anywhere. Have a great day!
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@ellie333 (21016)
29 Jun 08
Hi Fortnox, That really is a great find for you too. Online is great sometimes for finding these deals but it would be so much better if you could find locally at that price too. Ellie :D
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
27 Jun 08
I love3 bargains also. I find alot of mine online. I like to shop online instead of having to run to the stores to buy things. We live in the country and gas prices are so high. We have to drive at least 15 miles just to get to Walmart. I can find some really good deals online and get free shipping sometimes. I would rather pay shipping and stay home and save on gas. It all equals out in the long run for me.
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Steph, yes shipping costs less than the fuel these days and you can usually pick up some great bargains online too. Ellie :D
@littleowl (7157)
27 Jun 08
Hi Ellie-that was a bargain maybe I should do the same need something like that desperatley -lately have been going to second hnd shops and have got a few tops for about £2 or £3 each not sure how much that is in dollars-we also have a £1 shop and it sells all sorts in there even brand names all for a £1 and I found a computer telephone there so got it all it needs is plugging into the coputer only haven't got a web cam at the mo-hugs littleowl
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Littleowl it sounds like you are a great bargain hunter too. I love have a rummage up the recycle centre you just nerver know what you might find. Other peoples rubbish someones treasure as they say. Tamara also told me about your find on the suitcase on wheels for her, well done you. Ellie :D
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
27 Jun 08
Most computer desks in Trinidad cost over $ 500. and that roughly 50 pounds. I haven't seen any bargains here in Trinidad for a long time. People are too busy trying to coin money to give out bargains to anyone. Any bargain in this country has to be something worth nothing. That's not a joke. Its awfull here in Trinidad when it comes to money. In the case of computer desks it might be easier to get somebody to make one for you. Other than that I've seen some for over $ 1000.
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Bluepatch sorry to hear that everything is just so expensive there in Trinidad. I was so pleased with this find yesterday. Freecycle is a worldwide site that has local area sections and people put everything they no longer want on there for free and you can request things too. I have given away loads. It may be worth taking a look to see. Free is what I call a Bargain. LOl. Ellie :D
• United States
27 Jun 08
Haven't really been looking, but yea for you.
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
I was just so pleased to how found a bargain like this after having been disappointed over the price of the bin I was originally looking for. Ellie :D
@sun2day (1062)
• Virgin Islands (U.S.)
27 Jun 08
I have not been bargain shopping recently. Yes the prices has escalated. That is the way it is presently.
@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
There are still many out there if you look around but I do agree the prices of everything have escalated big time recently. Ellie :D
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
27 Jun 08
Hey, ellie, i love bargain too. As you know, i bought a second-hand bicycle at a cheap price. And the most exciting is that i bought 3 T-shirt, the money adds up is even less than one T-shirt. There are some small shops which have cheap and good clothes, but also some cheap and bad quality ones, we should learn to select. Small shops have a small room and often not in a golden zone, so they pay less for the rent. And sometimes, you know that the brand names of the clothes cost a big sum. If i don't have enough money, i try these shops. And I find it really happy when buying a cheap but beautiful and good quality clothes. Also, i will try to buy small stuffs on the internet, no rent at all, so much cheaper. And as to some daily use products or books, we can try second-hand. Recycle saves the environment as well. I don't use second-hand too much, but it's great, isn't it?
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Lynette, Oh you goy some fantastic bargains there, thank you so much much for sharing. It is definitely work looking around for them and like you say the internet buying online can help save too. Ellie :D
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
Oh I just went to a big sale yesterday and splurged on a few nice tops. :) I'm very happy when I buy clothes at bargain prices. I don't usually shop for office supplies such as you did so I rarely am on the lookout for tables and what no on sale. It's a great feeling though. Especially when you go home and know that you actually saved some money.
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Oh It is a lovely feeling to take these bargains home I agree! I wasn't actually looking for the desk it just appeared and at that price I couldn't refuse it really as was needing something smallere than my desk to put computer on. Ellie :D
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
i guess everybody loves a bargain. who wouldn't? recently, i was about to go on a wedding and i realized i didn't have a dress yet. i went shopping just hours before the wedding and so, of course, i was cramming. i was also on a limited budget. but i was so happy that i was able to find the very exact style of dress i wanted and the color i needed, at 70% off the regular price. whoa! and guess what, a lot of my friends told me my dress was so pretty! now isn't that just so cool? :)
@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Prettyrose, Thats an excellent fin 70% off and the ideal dress for you. I am pleased to hear that you got so many compliments too. Thank you for sharing. Ellie :D
@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
26 Jun 08
wow! That's a very great deal ellie,,,lucky today ha! LOL! this month, I haven't found anything yet, but i am always sightseeing for some yard sales..I am sure I will be getting nice things which are still great and in good condition..I am hoping to find an outdoor table, wish me luck..LOL!
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 Jun 08
Visualise yourself already having it and eating on it and having fun and it will become available. Good luck in your search. I don't know whther they have Freecycle in your country it is worldwide as they may be worth joining and putting a wanted for a table and then it will be even more of a bargain because it is FREE! It is everything that people don't want that they give away. I use it a lot to give and receive items. Ellie :D
@marketing07 (6266)
• South Korea
27 Jun 08
wow,that was agood bargain ellie..im looking for a bargain for my microwave oven stand but still very expensive hope i could find today lol..have a nice day..
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@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Marketing, I hope you manage to find one at a bargain price too. Ellie :D
• United States
26 Jun 08
If it isn't a real bargain, I won't buy it! If the prices keep going up while the paychecks go down,even bargains won't be affordable. I understand there are differences between British and American English, and I usually have no problems, but what is a wheelie bin?
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 Jun 08
It is a large rubbish/trash bin that is on wheels so the garbage man can move to truck easier and it fits onto a lift and is emptied into cart. I am lucky in the job that I am in as this year so far we have been given three pay rises but I know a lot of companies can't do this right now because of the present economic climate. Ellie :D
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Jun 08
hi ellie nope I have found any bargains lately , wish I had. you got a good deal on your desk and that was nice for what you wanted. good for you. I love to get' bargains too,its such a thrill to find something you really can use at a great, great price.
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@ellie333 (21016)
26 Jun 08
Hi Hatley, yes I get excited at finding a bargain like that, I love a good rummage as sometimes the things others don't use are far better than what is available in the shops these days anyhow. Ellie:D
@roxanne271 (2034)
• Trinidad And Tobago
27 Jun 08
Stiletto Heel Lace-Up Sandal - This is a picture of the shoe I am going to purchase soon.
That sounds like an awesome deal to me. I have been eyeing a shoe since last year (I know right?!) But I finally have the opportunity to buy it and to my luck it has a special going on at the moment. 33% off the regular price. That may not seem like much but that is a little over $18USD in savings for me! I could use that money for something else. In the meantime, I'll be getting my shoes at last!
@ellie333 (21016)
27 Jun 08
Hi Roxanne, $18 is an excellent saving and you will love the shoes even more because you have had to wait for them. I hope you also treat yourself to something with the savings. Ellie :D