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What deals have you scored lately?

I have been wanting to get a desk and chair for one of the bedrooms to use as an office. I saw a post on my nextdoor forum last night and contacted the lady who happened to live in my neighborhood.

I had never heard of this desk but loved it on sight. It is a Paula Deen Home Recipe Writing Desk with the Mike chair. Mike is her husband.

This is a picture of them, once I have my room set up I will take a picture of it all.



I got both of those for $80.00! I am so happy! And she had a very nice freezer for sale that looks new, we got it for $100. She also has a brand new set of patio furniture we may get.

Then big lots is having a sale on their vacuum cleaners. I got a new Shark navigator lift away for $119.

What deals did you get?

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  • 8 years ago

    Nothing! Just paid property tax and it will be a while before I can shop :-)


    You scored though!

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  • 8 years ago

    Love the set, Raven!

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  • 8 years ago

    I walked to a mall down the street today. One store had tank tops buy one get one free so I got four. In another store I picked up a cute summer dress on sale for 100 baht which is about $3.00 in American money. They had three others in different colors; i may go back and get another one or two or three.

    Great score on the desk and chairs, Raven!


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  • 8 years ago

    My new appliances. They were delivered on Saturday. I decided to take a gander at bestbuy.com which is where I purchased them. All of them were on sale for Presidents’ Day. I called Best Buy yesterday. They price matched me and I got $225.00 back!!

    I saved a couple dollars last week on Amazon. What’s frustrating is they don’t price match. The customer service lady said just return the expensive item and buy the one on sale. So I did.

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  • 8 years ago

    Score, for sure! I got a pair of Loft corduroy jeans for $21.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Nice set Raven. JeCrigler I'll ck out Best buy, we need a new refrigerator. My deal was a stainless steel pineapple corer-slicer for $3.99, got it at Ross.

    I honestly didn't think it would work but it is fab!

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  • 8 years ago
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    "Motion Brite Lights" at CVS and Dollar General on their "As seen on TV" shelves. They are battery led strip lights like 8" long, stick them up in dark cabinets, they come on when you open the door or put your hand in to find something. $9.99! I bought two for under my sink cabinet, then had to run around to find two more as they were sold out at CVS (both area stores). Found two at Dollar Gen. LOL!

    I REALLY like that desk raven.

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  • 8 years ago

    got a pair "born" brown high boots for $65 at nordstrom rack.... reg $145

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  • 8 years ago

    You had a great week, Raven! I got a G.H. Bass winter coat on clearance at Sierra Trading Post for $29.99. BIG discount. Beautiful coat, but it was way too small--a surprise, since I've always had good luck ordering from Sierra. Instead of returning it immediately, I asked my daughter-in-law to try it on. She's three sizes smaller than I, and it fit her perfectly. I gave it to her. It looks great, and she loves it.

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  • 8 years ago

    Wow looks like a lot of good deals!

    I had bought my beloved kitchen aid duel fuel range at best buy in their discounted area. It had a little scratch on the side which would not be seen once installed. I miss it.

    OH I forgot we went to goodwill and I found a pair of knee high black leather motorcycle style boots. Brand new never worn in my size! I got them for $5! I haven't worn boots in years but I will now.


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    I'm loving that desk set Raven! Nice!

    I had a $10 off JCP coupon, used it online, then in the store. Got 2 fleece hoodies for $2 each. Cuisinart rubber mitt pot holders, 2/.99ea. Capra Merrell mens boots/10.5, $23.98. 3 pack Nike mens socks, .99cents/pk(rewards coupons). Womens Lamo Australian sheepskin slippers/booties, $1.50(new @ thrift store).

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  • 8 years ago

    Nothing here but I just want to say.....I am so happy for you Raven. Love your desk and chair ...or is it chairs?

    ravencajun Zone 8b TX thanked Dolly
  • 8 years ago

    Not a darn thing. I did take four bags of nice items to the thrift shop, so someone else can get a score. I'm also shopping for a new desk but will never get a deal like that, Raven. I found one on line that I will order but by the time I pay taxes, delivery and set up, it will cost me $1000. Yikes.

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  • 8 years ago

    Raven you sure did get some great items. Now we need to see you wearing your new leather boots. Ivan wants to know when you are getting the motorcycle to go with those boots. LOL You didn't get anything for Mia? Oh, poor baby.

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  • 8 years ago

    Excellent raee! Sharing the bounty!

    Nicole you are good at getting deals.

    I got one chair and the desk. We plugged in the freezer and it is freezing! We knew it worked because she had food in it.

    Finding these deals is essential for us right now. Man it is expensive getting everything needed for a household.

    My neighbor came over today and dug up all my flower bulbs at the old house to plant here. I was not going to leave them. Unfortunately many are not up yet so we didn't know where to dig but we got everything that was showing.

    I need to get involved in a bulb swap only I don't have any to share lol.

  • 8 years ago

    No I didn't find anything for Mia.

    The lady we bought the stuff from gave me a beautiful Fleur-de-lis wall hanging! She is so nice.

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  • 8 years ago

    Raven, that is a gorgeous desk and chair! You got a great deal.

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  • 8 years ago

    That desk is so pretty, good find!

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  • 8 years ago

    Knowing how much you love the Fleur-de-lis, that sure was very nice of that woman to give that wall hanging to you.

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  • 8 years ago

    Raven....Does Mia like plastic squeaky toys? I was given a bag(new) as a gift if you think she'd like them. I'd send them to you?

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  • 8 years ago

    Last week i bought an extra large sofa-style bed for the dog from TJMaxx. $38 was a great deal!

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  • 8 years ago

    Bought a pair of Lewis jeans last week at Walmart. They were on the sales rack, but I was still surprised when they rang up at just 3 dollars.

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  • 8 years ago

    I love your desk and chair, Raven. I love furniture and wish I had room for more! That set is gorgeous.

    I got a 6 qt. Instant Pot for $41!! It retails for around $145. It was on sale for $109 at Kohl's. I got 20% off, an additional 10% off and then I had a $50 gift card!!

    These are some of the things I've made. I am no cook but I am enjoying trying new things in it.

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  • 8 years ago

    Oh nice! That looks delicious.

    Nicole unfortunately she won't play with any type of toy except for one specific kind of hedgehog looking stuffed toy. She is not a fan of the squeaker that gets disabled immediately lol. But thanks for thinking of her.

    Yes she was very thoughtful to give me her Fleur-de-lis. I told her about how many I had lost.

  • 8 years ago
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    Raven, I love that desk and the chairs! You are fortunate to have found such a beautiful piece, and the freezer too. Enjoy!

    MM, your meals look great. I have enjoyed my IP too. Tried some chicken legs for the Super Bowl and they were great. Browned them for a few minutes on parchment paper in the oven after they were done. Perfect. And love making dried beans, oatmeal and eggs.

    My deal was a new pair of Ecco leather booties made like sneakers. Found them at Nordstrom this weekend in Atlanta for a steal. So comfy!

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  • 8 years ago

    No deals here, but love your new desk.

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  • 8 years ago

    No deals here. I've been on a cast-iron fix lately, and would love to add to the 2 skillets that I have, but it's expensive.

    Apparently some walmarts sell boxed sets of 3 skillets for $11!! I'm craving a chicken fryer which can also be used as a small dutch oven, and a Lodge loaf pan for bread. But they're $40 each online, with shipping. Oh well, I'll just live vicariously through other people's deals and food.

    Raven, that's a gorgeous desk and chair!!!! I'm sooooo happy for you and Mr. Raven.

    I want to see your killer boots :-)

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  • 8 years ago

    Me too....bring out the killer boots Raven.....:0)

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  • 8 years ago

    I found a really nice Christmas pillow at Ross for ---------.49 cents!

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  • 8 years ago

    OK my husband thinks I have lost it lol. I got out of bed to take a picture of the boots! We are both reading.

    Here they are!



    I love them especially for $5.00!

  • 8 years ago

    Raven a used pair of those boots just sold for $65.00 on my county buy and sell.so you sure got a deal. Love the desk and chairs. I didn’t ge any bargains , but I know I saved two or three hundred, as we are having a cold spell , with some snow ,so I ordered on line instead of going to Costco, and Wallmart.

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  • 8 years ago

    Not much and sure not a new leather boot for $5! At our thrift shop you could maybe find a completely worn out pair for $5 that look like they are ready for the trash can! UGH! Our store would have been selling those for $50...seriously!

    I did find a YETI at Marc's for only $5.99. It's a genuine YETI and of course, new. I also found a smaller 20 oz tumbler at Gabe's for a dollar, it was a Christmas design but doesn't look all that Christmasy, it's blue with a snow flake on the side. It works very well to keep hot drinks hot!

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  • 8 years ago

    I needed new winter boots, too, and I scored 4 pair (!) for a total of $130.00, all on massive end of season sales. At full price they would have been three times that cost. One is a duck boot, one a black dress boot, one a heavy duty fur lined snow boot, and one a short boot. I think I'm set in the boot department for several years :)

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  • 8 years ago

    I got a giant bottle of benadryl for like $5 at Costco.

    I know I can't believe they had those boots for $5. They are worth so much more. There were a couple other pair of boots in my size but I have to have some restraint lol.

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    Got a good deal on a Shark Rocket corded stick vacuum on goodwill online. Needed something to vacuum carpet stairs, my upright I'm done with it, too difficult. Works really well. It was new but only missing on attachment I don't have need for it was $67 with shipping.

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    Higher quality fringed rug size of a welcome mat at Bargains in a Box for one dollar. Perfect outside front door.

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  • 8 years ago

    Great scores on the freezer, desk and boots, Raven! I really do love that desk. I haven't scored anything...I don't think I have left home in over two weeks, except for the day we went to pick up the cannon. (I'd hardly call that a score...but do have someone interested in buying it for a thousand dollars....so that would be a score!) I have been working here at home....clearing out and cleaning up. And then it rained last night...with more to come....and the mud is back full force. So sick of it.

  • 8 years ago

    I was really worried about the amount of rain they were saying we could get. But thankfully it wasn't too bad. The massive thunder at 4am had us all flying out of the bed. It sounded like bombs going off. Poor Mia was shaking so hard I didn't know if she was going to be able to calm down. I hate the mud too!

  • 8 years ago

    I've been lusting after a Lodge chicken fryer, to use as a small dutch oven, as well as a fryer. Amazon.ca is notorious for price gouging. A case in point, a couple of years ago I was unable to find San Marzan tomatoes (Costco now carries them periodically). I can buy a case of 6 for $90! Not going to happen, of course LOL.

    A chicken fryer is $149.99, here but I ordered on Amazon.com for $25. Shipping is slightly more than the cost, and a fee as well, but the whole thing is still almost $100 cheaper than buying from Canadian Amazon. Not everything can be shipped to Canada, I'm sure, but I'll be looking at the US first before buying anything from amazon.ca

  • 8 years ago

    Wow big difference there jasdip! I had one of the chicken fryers and a Dutch oven cast iron. I can find some at flea market's occasionally.

  • 8 years ago

    I love your desk and chair, Raven!

    Looks like almost everyone is getting some really good deals, that's great. I'm not doing any shopping other than the basic necessities, like groceries. But I did get a good deal on some canned soups, thanks to someone here! I'd like to thank her for telling about Walmart's "Savings Catcher" app, but I don't remember who it was that posted it.

    Anyhow, I like to keep canned soups on hand during the cold winter months, and I had picked up 6 cans in Walmart. The only other grocery store we have had them on sale for $1.00 a can, (I wasn't even aware of their sale) so Walmart refunded $1.29 each for the 6 cans!

    Rusty

  • 8 years ago

    Raven, according to the weather reports, we may get rain for most of the rest of the week and next.

    Jasdip, I wish I could give you a chicken fryer. I have so much cast iron. It needs to be re-seasoned, since it went thru the flood. I will be busy doing that once I get caught up on the rest of the stuff around here.

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