Frugal Family: Shop Secondhand and Save

A great way to save money, and the Earth, is to shop secondhand.

San Leandro is filled with antique, consignment and thrift stores. You can redecorate your home, get a new wardrobe and pick up collectibles you can’t find anywhere else. So get out and celebrate Earth Day by recycling and reusing items within the community.

Looking to make some money? This week’s Frugal Family also offers information about places where you can sell your own used items to make a profit.

Check below for special deals on books, clothing, collectibles and more.

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: The home-based neighborhood thrift store features kitchenware, apparel and other discounted items.

The Fine Print: The store only accepts cash.

Extra, Extra: Call ahead to make an appointment to peruse the shop’s recycled items.

Good through: Ongoing.

2.

Deal: This unique shop sells vintage jukeboxes, phonographs, slot machines and pinball games.

The Fine Print: No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Own one of the items listed above? The shop also buys these items.

Good Through: Ongoing.

3.

Deal: Shop for a wide variety of clothing, shoes, household items, books and home décor.

The Fine Print: Savings occur every day on pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Donate your used and unwanted items. All of the store’s proceeds benefit the George Mark Children's House for terminally ill children.

Good Through: Ongoing.

4.

Deal: Shop for used comic books and other secondhand books.

The Fine Print: No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Sell or trade your used books here.

Good Through: Ongoing.

5.

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

The Fine Print: Low prices every day on pre-used items. No restrictions apply.

Extra, Extra: Donate items to Goodwill Industries and help the organization in its mission to train and employ people who are at a disadvantage in the job market.

Good Through: Ongoing.