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Frugal Family: Shop Secondhand
Patch scoured our local resources to come up with second hand shops that offer deals year round.
A great way to save money is to shop secondhand. Walnut Creek is filled with antique, consignment and thrift stores. Redecorate your home, get a new wardrobe and pick up special designer items you can’t find anywhere else without leaving Walnut Creek. Looking to make some money? This week’s Frugal Family offers information about places where you can sell your own used items to not just save money, but also make a profit.
Check below for special deals on furniture, clothing, collectibles and more.
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Deal: Save everyday by shopping secondhand items like clothes, books, jewelry, wall hangings, belts, flatware, holiday decorations and more.
The Fine Print: Savings occur everyday by shopping pre-used items. No restrictions apply.
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Extra, Extra: Donate your unwanted items to Rainbows End.
Good through: Ongoing.
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Deal: Peruse high-quality antiques from estate liquidators and other sources to save at Walnut Creek Antiques.
The Fine Print: By appointment only.
Extra, Extra: Sell your own antiques or get appraisals in store.
Good Through: Ongoing.
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Deal: Shop in-style and gently used high-end designer clothes at this shop that was nominated for a “Best of the East Bay” award in 2007.
The Fine Print: Savings occur everyday by shopping pre-used items. No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: Make a couple bucks by selling your own clothes at this consignment shop.
Good through: Ongoing.
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Deal: Shop secondhand women’s apparel and accessories and give back, proceeds benefit the Contra Costa Crisis Center.
The Fine Print: Savings occur everyday by shopping pre-used items. No restrictions apply.
Extra, Extra: Kitchen items and dishes are also available for purchase.
Good Through: Ongoing.
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Deal: This shop specializes in home décor and personal accessories.
The Fine Print: Applies to select styles only.
Extra, Extra: Stop in on Tuesday and Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to put your items for sale in the consignment shop.
Good Through: Ongoing.
Disclaimer: Second to None has moved. The new address, as of April 2, 2011, is 1539 Locust St.
