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catherinedwhite

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Christmas Bargain
« on: December 07, 2014, 10:15:38 am »
My 6 year old needed an outfit for the Kindergarten Christmas sing coming up. So yesterday we went searching for a Christmas dress and shoes. I try to be frugal when spending money so when the least expensive dress we could find was $48 dollars I was cringing at the idea of spending that much money on a dress that might get worn 3 times this December.  BUT, then I noticed it was 60% off and I thought to myself, hey now that's a pretty good deal. So, we take the dress to the register (SEARS) to check out and the clerk asks if I want a Sears Credit Card. I say, No, but then she explains: if I open an account for their no annual fee CC, then they will take another $15.00 my purchase today.  I say REALLY? She says yes.  So, I ended up getting this beautiful Christmas dress for under $9.00.
I was one happy Momma.

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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2014, 10:25:48 am »
I find good bargains at thrift stores.

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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2014, 10:41:27 am »
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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2014, 10:54:10 am »
Good for you!  A lot of stores have that same promotion, but saving money is all that counts!  You don't have to ever use that card again, and if you want you can cancel it, but look at what you saved!  I think.....Smart Mama!
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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2014, 12:21:09 pm »
Well, lucky you!!  The only place I ever shopped for a "one-time" gig at a school play or whatever was GOODWILL or any other "thrift" type store.  After all,  who wants to spend oodles of money on something the child will probably never wear again!!

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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2014, 06:17:17 pm »
I got a pair of Rider's by Lee jeans on clearance at Walmart for myself for $3. They regularly sell for about $20. I was pretty excited about it since I really like that brand.

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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2014, 07:49:56 pm »
I got a pair of Rider's by Lee jeans on clearance at Walmart for myself for $3. They regularly sell for about $20. I was pretty excited about it since I really like that brand.

That is great! I generally find a lot of cheap stuff clearance out at WM, especially between seasons.

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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2014, 07:51:54 pm »
My 6 year old needed an outfit for the Kindergarten Christmas sing coming up. So yesterday we went searching for a Christmas dress and shoes. I try to be frugal when spending money so when the least expensive dress we could find was $48 dollars I was cringing at the idea of spending that much money on a dress that might get worn 3 times this December.  BUT, then I noticed it was 60% off and I thought to myself, hey now that's a pretty good deal. So, we take the dress to the register (SEARS) to check out and the clerk asks if I want a Sears Credit Card. I say, No, but then she explains: if I open an account for their no annual fee CC, then they will take another $15.00 my purchase today.  I say REALLY? She says yes.  So, I ended up getting this beautiful Christmas dress for under $9.00.
I was one happy Momma.

Awesome! I always check walmart for stuff like that, here is a clearanced one for $8.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GEORGE-TEXTURED-GLITTER-MESH-DRESS/39368144?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs_top&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=MpguworWwLLO32RNj4QwZ0&category=&client_guid=75e585b2-70e3-4818-8c56-a268b07ffc6c&customer_id_enc=f2179049-d75d-5c2e-e044-001517f43a86&config_id=2&parent_item_id=39368148&guid=5051e046-71b3-4d88-a614-cb2a83a9be21&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.0&findingMethod=p13n


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Re: Christmas Bargain
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2014, 08:02:14 pm »
Well, lucky you!!  The only place I ever shopped for a "one-time" gig at a school play or whatever was GOODWILL or any other "thrift" type store.  After all,  who wants to spend oodles of money on something the child will probably never wear again!!
I did feel quite lucky.  I am one who will shop at the Good Will and local consignment shops. I have a really hard time finding items in her size. I am super proud of this bargain.

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