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Shop Secondhand and Save

Patch scoured our local resources to come up with secondhand shops that offer deals year-round.

A great way to save money, and the Earth, is to shop secondhand. Concord is filled with antique, consignment and thrift stores. Redecorate your home, get a new wardrobe and pick up collectibles you can’t find anywhere else without leaving Concord. So get out and celebrate Earth Day by recycling and reusing items within the community.

Looking to make money? This week’s Frugal Family offers information about places at which you can save money and sell your used items to make some, too.

Patch encourages you to participate in this column by letting us know about the great deals you’ve heard about around town. Just add them to our comment box below and look for them to be featured on future Frugal Family articles.

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Deal: Save every day by shopping secondhand clothing, toys, furniture, home goods and more.

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The Fine Print: Savings come from shopping for pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation, or ARF.

Good through: Ongoing.

 

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Deal: Peruse unique items such as books, knickknacks, fabric, housewares, clothes, furniture and appliances.

The Fine Print: Savings come from shopping for pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Anna’s Attic is affiliated with the Hospice of East Bay.

Good Through: Ongoing.

 

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Deal: Get thrifty and pick up treasures at Consignment Treasures: vintage furniture, fine collectibles, recycled purses and other items, including home décor.

The Fine Print: Savings come from shopping for pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Bring in items daily that will be sold in the shop.

Good Through: Ongoing.

 

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Deal: Attend the Solano Public Market, a large garage-sale environment at which you'll find 500 vendors on weekends selling bargain-priced household items, antiques, collectibles and even produce.

The Fine Print: The market is open weekends year-round, weather permitting.

Extra, Extra: Learn about having a booth by calling the district manager, Nancy Crane, at 415-448-8325.

Good Through: Ongoing.

 

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Deal: Shop an array of reusable items at Goodwill, including clothes and shoes for the entire family.

The Fine Print: Savings come from shopping for pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Donate items to the Goodwill and help the community.

Good Through: Ongoing.

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