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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #60 on: January 01, 2023, 03:48:17 PM »
Unless you live in LA (which is anything but frugal) that would leave good chunks of the year where this isn't practical.

While it's true relying on outdoor exercise equipment is very location reliant, I'm currently in the American NE and aside from being a bit nippy, it's beautiful weather. But again, very location dependant and not reliable throughout the year, so point definitely taken.

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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #61 on: January 02, 2023, 08:14:55 AM »


While it's true relying on outdoor exercise equipment is very location reliant, I'm currently in the American NE and aside from being a bit nippy, it's beautiful weather. But again, very location dependant and not reliable throughout the year, so point definitely taken.

+1 nothing like an outdoor workout on a crisp winter day
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #62 on: January 30, 2023, 08:35:15 PM »
Goodbuygear.com in general is a great site for discounted, open-box and used baby and children's gear.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #63 on: August 09, 2024, 11:57:11 AM »
just called my local home Depot they said this is not the case do they have this in writing somewhere
The people at the counter have no clue. The computer system automatically calculates it based on open time. The quote from the computer is what you'll pay not what the rep tells you. Multiple friends have done it multiple times.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #64 on: August 09, 2024, 04:01:13 PM »
If you rent a Home Depot truck within the last 1.25 hours before closing and return it at opening, you get it for the whole night at the 1st 75 minute rate.

Is that confirmed?

Because I recently tried doing that and was told I would have to pay for a full day.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #65 on: August 12, 2024, 12:27:46 AM »
When taking an Uber/Lyft to/from JFK, get on/off the taxi at Lefferts Blvd station on the (free) airtrain.
Save $15-20 off your fare.

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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #66 on: August 12, 2024, 12:34:08 AM »
When taking an Uber/Lyft to/from JFK, get on/off the taxi at Lefferts Blvd station on the (free) airtrain.
Save $15-20 off your fare.
If you got time and minimal luggage
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #67 on: August 18, 2024, 08:37:45 PM »
Don't use credit cards
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #68 on: August 18, 2024, 08:56:34 PM »
Replace your car for a bicycle. It's a segula to become skinny and rich.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #69 on: August 18, 2024, 08:59:41 PM »
Replace your car for a bicycle. It's a segula to become skinny and rich.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #70 on: August 18, 2024, 10:23:13 PM »
Replace your car for a bicycle. It's a segula to become skinny and rich.
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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #71 on: August 18, 2024, 10:33:49 PM »
Don't buy BRIO brand trains - stay in the Thomas world.

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Re: Frugality Tips & Tricks
« Reply #72 on: August 18, 2024, 10:38:20 PM »
For people who click and purchase every deal, make a whitelist of things you can stock up on or need and only buy items on sale that are in your whitelist.

Still waiting for telegram to come out with such a feature.
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