By Mary Caraccioli

My work has me visiting families all over the country with one mission, to help them get in good financial shape. In order to help others, I have also had to make sure my own house is in order. So to keep within my own budget I have found fun and creative ways to save. Often that means buying something that someone else previously owned. Yep- used!  Hey it is also good for the environment right? Reuse and recycle are part of my life.

But not every used item is worthy of making it into my home. Some used products create more problems or simply don’t last. So it begs the question, “What do you buy new and what do you buy used?”

My rule of thumb for buying “used” is like Warren Buffet’s rule for buying stocks, I buy what I know.  So, if I know what I am looking at and can tell if it is well made and in good shape and if I can properly clean it- I buy used.  If it is something that is too complicated for me or my pals to assess- I walk away and buy new. Why? Because sometimes buying used is literally buying someone else’s problems.   Here is a quick list on what is on my “buy used” list and what isn’t.

Buy used: un-upholstered furniture- my dining room table, end table, dressers, and coffee tables are all second hand and are all fabulous. They are more attractive and better constructed than a lot of new furniture and they make my home unique. I also spent a lot less for this great look than I would have for the same quality new.

Some pieces I have refinished myself, others were already in great shape. The materials I have had the most luck with are wood, Lucite or acrylic, marble and granite.  These materials are easy enough for me to clean. I also look for pieces that are easy to inspect. I make sure they are in proper working order before I buy.

Buy New:  I Don’t buy used upholstered furniture. Maybe it is all the news about bedbugs that freaked me out- but I see old upholstery as a recipe for disaster. If you can do the reupholstering yourself it may be worth it, but hiring someone else to do it can be expensive. This is where I buy new.

The only exception to this is dining room chairs. Re-upholstering the seat cushions is easy and cheap. I have done it myself. So buy those chairs used if you find a set that is sturdy, well made and cheap.

Buy Used: Kids clothes.  I like buying used play clothes for kids. They out grow them so quickly- I hate to waste my money on new outfits that will just be destroyed at the playground. With the second hand clothes I always do a serious wash in hot water to kill the germs.  Also make sure there are no holes – I don’t want to bring anyone’s moth problems to my house. When we outgrow the clothes I pass them on to friends, family or charities ASAP. I don’t let them pile up.

Buy Used:  Plastic toys – These types of toys are easy to clean before we use them. Just make sure they have no small parts. Small desks or tables or sturdy chairs are great to get second hand.  If it is easy to inspect and easy to clean then I will get it used.

Buy New: Plush, stuffed toys and toys with hair: Yes you can put some of these toys in the washer before you give them to your child, but they are never the same after a wash. If you’ve ever tried to de-tangled mangled doll hair (I have) you know it is a losing battle. Save the heartache and buy new.

Buy used: Sports Equipment: Some of the second-hand sports retail stores have good deals, but I find the best deals are with your own team. Put a note up or let other parents know you are interested in buying second hand equipment.  You may be able to organize a swap or a team fundraiser using donated used gear.   Balls, bats, tennis racquets, hockey sticks, sometimes even the pads are okay of you can clean them properly before you hand them to your youngster. One respected hockey re-seller showed me how they steam clean some of the used gear before selling it. Make sure you can get any item that is worn free of dirt and germs before you buy.

Another hint:  talk to the pro, at the end of the season they often have demo equipment that they sell for a song. I got my new (used) tennis racquet this way.

Buy New: Child car seats or cribs should always be bought new. There are too many safety issues with how they are assembled and installed. You need to have the original directions. There have also been recalls for these products.  With our children’s safety on the line, splurge on new for these.  Even when you buy new check the government recall list regularly to make sure the product is safe. http://www.recalls.gov/

Buy Used: Strollers I have bought several of these used but only upon inspection. I live in the city and instead of a minivan or SUV my family’s all-terrain vehicle is a stroller. We’ve gone through a few, because we use them like crazy. I have saved hundreds of dollars off of expensive strollers, because I bought them used.

Now when it comes to strollers, I know what I am looking at when I see them and can if they are in good shape. Lots of folks get strollers as gifts and the type they get doesn’t fit their lives. So you can usually find what you are looking for in nearly new condition with the owners manual still intact.

Caution: Be careful of the super premium brand name strollers- you know the brands the Hollywood stars have for their kids. There are counterfeits on the market and the markdowns on the authentic one’s aren’t great in the used market.  If you want super high end buy new.

Buy Used: Textbooks - I have been back at school twice since getting my undergrad degree and I have discovered the beauty of buying my textbooks used. I pay a lot less and then I resell as soon as I am finished with them to get the most cash for the resale. Don’t sit on old textbooks long because new editions make the old ones less valuable. (Bonus hint- most schools keep several copies of all textbooks at the library- try to get them at the library first before you buy).

Buy New: Appliances are something I will only buy new.  Newer models are more energy efficient and have warranties. Without knowing how well an appliance was cared for and maintained by the previous owner means you could be buying trouble. A faulty appliance can be a fire hazard, or using an appliance without the directions can lead to injury. Avoid the hassles and buy new.

Buying used, is not only cheaper it is greener by keeping stuff out of landfills. It is also very important for my daughter to see that we don’t live in a disposable world. I like to say If I take care of my stuff, it may help take care of me later!

Here is a link: http://yipit.com/

I will let you know what I think of it as I use it.

Okay you did what you said you wouldn’t do.  You are already beating yourself up, so a smack from me won’t help.  Instead, I want to help you right the ship and keep that spending binge from haunting you for years to come. Here are my 5 tips for getting your act together to pay off the holiday and have a great debt-free new year.

1)      Stop all unnecessary spending now! Hide the cards and vow to pay cash or use a debit card for all your spending until the debts are gone. Don’t take a vacation or splurge on any new stuff for yourself (or anyone else) until you do that.  This serves two purposes: it reduces and eliminates your credit card debt and it is a great deterrent.  That pain will stop you from indulging next time

2)      Get a re-payment plan together. This means taking a hard look at how much money you bring in each month and how much you really spend.  Figure out how much is leftover and apply it all to paying off that debt. If you don’t earn enough, cut more spending or make more money. 

3)      Attack the debt. Get your taxes done early if a refund is coming your way.  Can you consolidate your debt to one lower interest card? If not, there are two approaches you can take.  Either go after the card with the lowest balance first,  for a psychological boost, or go after the card with the highest interest first, for a financial boost.

4)      Let everyone in the family and maybe even your friends know about your plan. I know we hate to talk about our money mess-ups- but it could help eliminate any peer pressure spending and who knows you may get a great idea on how to raise money from a friend. Make it fun and make it a group challenge.

5)      Don’t do it again! Next year, next vacation, next temptation- use cash or a debit card and live within your means. Doing anything else is so-  pre-precession.  Worrying about debt creates stress that shortens your life and makes your time here less enjoyable. In the words of the great Cher, snap out of it!

I SHOPPED AT THE ONE AT 6180 MORGANTOWN RD. IN MORGANTOWN, PA.
MARIA I KNOW YOU NEED TO FIND SOMETHING IN NEW YORK.
SO, BESIDES MY LIST BELOW, HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON FINDING A DISCOUNT GROCER NEAR YOU.
FIRST–BE PATIENT- IT TAKES A LITTLE WORK.
THESE PLACES USUALLY DON’T ADVERTISE.
NEXT- DO AN INTERNET SEARCH AND TRY THESE KEY WORDS AND YOUR GEOGRAPHIC REGION.
FOR YOU MARIA IT WOULD BE THINGS LIKE
GROCERY OUTLET NY … WHOLESALE GROCERY NY
OVERSTOCK GROCERY NY … DISCOUNT GROCERY STORE NY–
YOU GET THE IDEA.
EVEN SOME GOOD FOOD SITES LIKE CHOWHOUND– HAVE BLOG POSTS ABOUT WHERE YOU CAN BUY THE BEST FOOD PRODUCTS FOR LESS.
IT TAKES SOME DIGGING – BUT YOU WILL FIND FRUGAL FOODIES WHO WILL SHARE THEIR LOCAL FIND WITH YOU.

BB’S INFO:
B B’s Grocery Outlet 581 Camargo Road Quarryville, pa
Newburg, PA – at 20 Quigley Road
Schaefferstown, PA – on Route 419 North
MOM’s Mall Morgantown, PA – at 6180 Morgantown Rd.

HERE IS THE NATIONAL LIST:
Alabama

Alexander City, Walker’s Bent-N-Dent, 16 Main Street, 256-377-1733
Anniston, Boo’s Salvage Grocery, 3100 Noble St., Ph 256-235-2008
Anniston, C & D Salvage Grocery, 5139 Eulaton Road, 256-237-0224
Anniston, Paw Paw’s Salvage Grocery, 229 South Wilmer Ave., 256-237-2506
Luverne, Bobbies Discount Grocery, 903 West 3rd. St. 334-335-2626
Lynn, Lynn Salvage Grocery, 344 East Main Street, 205-893-5103
Nauvoo, County Line Salvage Grocery, 15759 Highway 5, 205-697-2400
Piedmont, Piedmont Salvage Grocery, 106 East Alabama Street 256-447-8602
Shelby, Shelby Discount Grocery, 4814 Highway 47, 205-670-0038
Verbena, Sandy’s Bent-N-Dent Grocery, 6545 US Highway 31, 205-755-4301

Arizona

Cornville, Grocery Surplus Outlet LLC., 9435 Cornville Road, 928-639-3869
Peoria, The Dented Can LLC, 9501 W Peoria Ave Ste 11, 623-486-9646
Quartzsite, Discount Groceries , 1558 West Main St., 928-927-4301

Arkansas

Alma, A to Z Discount Grocery, 4810 North Highway 71, 479-632-8348
Amity, Amity Salvage Grocery, 637 West Thompson St., 870-342-9506
Harrison, South Harrison Harrison’s Bent & Dent Grocery, 3864 Highway 7 South, 870-391-2210
Harrison, Wholesale Outlet, 519 North Main Street, 870-743-5248
Huntsville, Ma & Pa Bent N Dent Groceries, 15045 Highway 412, 479-738-6272
Midland City, Discount Groceries, Highway 231 South, 334-983-1250
Mulberry, Higgen’s Produce, 3741 Mulberry, 479-997-8601
Nophlet, Z & C Salvage Grocery, 300 W Padgett Street, 870-665-9692
Salem,Highway 62 870-895-4800

California

Atascadero, Grocery Discount Center, 7075 El Camino Real, Ph 805-460-9341
Bakersfield, Manny’s Discount Grocery, 522 East 19th Street 661-328-0703
Bloomington, Oliver’s Discount Grocery, 18829 Valley Blvd., 909-874-0915
Bodfish, Manny’s Discount Grocery, 3864 Lake Isabelle Blvd., 760-379-3115
Oakhurst, Grocery Discount Center, 49333 Road 426 Suite B, 559-683-5429
Redwood City, Grocery Outlet, 1833 Broadway St , 650-364-7406

Colorado

Dacono, Dacona Discount Grocery, 913 Carbondale Drive, 303-833-5005
Denver, Grocery Salvage, 1550 W 70th Ave., 303-650-7460
Fort Lupton, Robb Inc., 511 McKinley Avenue, 303-857-1459
Greeley, 12th Street Pantry, 716 12th Street, 970-356-7747
Loveland, Esh Discount Grocery, 4221 West Eisenhower, 970-612-0160

Delaware

No Stores Found, Yet.

Florida

Bradenton, Petrik Salvage Market, 1721 9th. Street West, 941-747-3194
Dade City, Tin Can Pams, 14444 7th St. 352-567-3719
Groveland, Groveland Discount Grocery, 141 Howey Rd, 352-429-4299
Hialeah, Miami Depot, 2915 West Okeechobee Road, 786-337-8334
Lake Alfred, Discount Foods, Inc., 750East Alfred St. (Hwy 1792), 863-956-5253
Ocala, Oma’s Gerneral Store of Ocala, LLC., 2640-A NW 10th Street, 352-401-9330
Palatka- East Palatka,Discount Groceries & More, 227 South U.S. Highway 17, 386-325-7910
Palmetto, V J’s Grocery Inc., 737 8th Ave West Suite A 941-729-2776
Ruskin, Gully’s Surplus Grocery, 720 N. US Highway 41, 813-645-4801
Saint Augustine, Discount Groceries & More, 233 State Road 16, 904-827-0660
Tampa, D & S Bargain Store & Salvage, 6222 E Columbus Dr, 813-621-3811
Tampa, Fernandez Wholesale Grocery, 6702 E. Broadway Ave. 813-626-7959
Wildwood, Tin Can Pams, 1006 N Main St. 352-748-4666
Winter Haven, Discount Foods, Inc., 801 Spirit Lake Rd 863-299-6271
L & G Discount Grocery Store Stuart, FL 2201 SE Indian St,Stuart, FL, 34997 772-287-1404

Georgia

Brooklet, Discount Foods, 533 US Highway 80 East 912-842-5656
Buford, Hill Brothers Grocery & Salvage, 122 E Shadburn Ave 77-945-7218
Carrollton, T & W Salvage Grocery, 3947 North Highway 27, Ph 770-838-9897
Cartersville, B & B Salvage Grocery, 1350 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE 770-382-7041
Cedartown, Brooks Salvage Grocery , 1028 East Ave 770-748-4881
Columbus, Nick N-Dent, 1167 Henry Avenue 706-576-6840
Griffin Ga 30223, Located 830-A East Broadway Street, Wilson’s Warehouse 770-229-9154
Hinesville, Tin Can Sam’s Discount Grocery, 4215 B. West Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-876-7231
Temple, Robinson discount Grocery, 321 Sage Street 770-562-1317

Idaho
Boise Grocery Outlet (Boise Canned Foods) 5544 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83706-1165 (Thanks Neil)

Illinois

Arcola, Country Salvage Store, 427 East County Road 200N, 217-268-3698
Wayne City, Greenfield Discount Grocery, RR 2 Box 136, on Highway 15 618-895-2025

Indiana

Goshen, The Dented Can, 25743 State Road 119 574-862-2212
Warsaw, Sherman & Lins Discount Grocery, 1900 East Winona Avenue, 574-269-4320

Iowa

Evansdale, Joker’s Surplus Grocery, 3541 Lafayette Rd, 319-235-8916
Kalona, Central Discount Grocery, Turn East at Cheese Factory on Hwy 1.
Oelwein, County Line Surplus Grocery, 101 County Line Rd East, 319-283-1440

Kansas

Topeka, M & M Surplus, 5614 Southwest Topeka Boulevard # 6, 785-267-7000

Kentucky

Campbellsville, Dent & Ding Discount Grocery Store, 1034 South Central Ave., 270-469-5395
Irvington, Joe’s Salvage Grocery, RR 2 270-668-1343
Irvington, Ridgeview Salvage Grocery, 7510 E Highway 60 270-536-3503
Louisville, B & E Salvage Company, Inc., 4602 Greenwood Road, 502-995-3330
Louisville, B & E Salvage Company, Inc., 8504 Shepherdsville Road 502-969-0218
Louisville, B & E Salvage Company, Inc., 8645 Preston Highway, 502-968-6638
Louisville, Better Bargain Salvage Mart, 7207 Lower Hunters Trace 502-447-9023
Louisville, M & M Salvage, 4306 Cloverleaf Dr 502-634-9511
Muldraugh, Po Boy & Girl Salvage, 118 North Dixie Highway 502-942-0602
Okolona, B & E Salvage Co, 8504 Shepherdsville Road 502-969-0218

Louisiana

Folsom, The Salvage Store, 82540 Highway 25 985-796-9114
Kentwood, B & D Salvage Grocery, 600 1st Street 985-229-5323
New Orleans, Suda Salvage Company, 5821 Jefferson Highway 504-733-3660
Pearl River, Hickory Salavage Company, 67736 Highway 41 985-863-5498

Michigan

Bay City, Blue Knight Salvage Foods, 3286 South Huron Road 989-686-5540
Brown City, Bailey’s Variety Store, 4771 Bailey Road, 989-761-7714
McBain, Pineview Discount Store, 9200 South Burkett Road 231-825-2892
M&B Foods, in Grandville
Wiseman’s Corner, on 28th St. SE. Grand Rapids

Minnesota

Minneapolis, So Low Grocery Outlet, 3115 E. 38th Street 612-729-7281
New London, Pete’s Surplus, Junction Highway 9 & 71 320-354-2626

Mississippi

Batesville, Wanda’s Salvage Grocery, 109 Highway 51 S 662-563-0476
Booneville, Discount Grocery, 519 East Church Street 662-728-6409
Booneville, R & W Salvage Grocery, 2016 East Chambers Dr. 662-728-0099
Brooklet, Discount Grocery, 533B US Highway 80 East 912-842-5656
Burnsville, Dollar Wise Discount grocery, 373 Highway 72 662-427-8840
Collins, H & P Salvage Grocery, 466 Highway 35 601-765-0009
Fulton, L & R Discount Grocery, 706 South Adams Street 662-862-2925
Grenada, Discount Grocery, 23291 Highway 8 East 662-294-9950
Hattiesburg, Hiatt’s Discount Grocery, 819 Edwards Street 601-554-8232
Houlka, Pat’s Salvage Grocery, 3207 Highway 15 North 662-568-7734
Mantachie, Shop & Save Discount Grocery, 3562 Highway 371 North 662-282-7820
McComb, A-1 Grocery Salvage, 509 Pearl River Ave 601-684-0571
Mize, Highway 35 Salvage Grocery, 16944 Highway 35 601-733-0490
Moss Point, Cheap Charley’s Surplus Salvage Groceries, 11200 Highway 613, Ph 228-474-8995
Oxford, Direct Salvage Grocery, 294 County Road 101 662-513-0736
Poplarville, Poplarville Grocery & Salvage, 229 Highway 11 S 601-795-2801
Poplarville, Super Salvage, 208 North Main Street 601-795-6655
Purvis, Purvis Salvage and Grocery, 309 Highway 589 601-794-5544
Tylertown, B & B Grocery Salvage, 309 Beulah Ave 601-876-9514
Tupelo, Food Bargains, 1136 W. Main Street, 662-840-8037
Vardamann, Dao’s Grocery Salvage, 118 Main Street 662-682-9898
Verona,Penny Pinchers Discount Grocery, 5035 Raymond Ave., Ph 662-566-0011
Vicksburg, Captain Jack’s Bent & Dent, 1901 N Frontage Rd 601-638-7001
Vicksburg, Jimmy’s Salvage Grocery, Highway 61 South 601-634-1040
Water Valley, Highway 9 Salvage Grocery, 654 Highway 9 W 662-473-9880
Waynesboro, D J’s Salvage Grocery, 119 Mississippi Dr. 601-671-0753
Wiggins, Super Savers Discount Salvage Store, 734 Magnolia Drive South 601-928-4483

Missouri

Ava, P G’s Salvage & Surplus Grocery, 300 North Jefferson 417-683-5654
Birch Tree, Beavers Salvage Grocery, Highway 60 West 573-292-3664
Cabool, Shetler’s Discount Grocery, 200 Industrial Park, 417-962-2251
Grandin, Second Chance Market, RR 2 Box 142-En, Ph 573-593-4542
Houston, Stilley Discount, 1591D North Highway 63 417-967-0253
Jackson, Lane’s Salvage Groceries, 1227 Old Cape Road 573-243-1805
Jamesport, Hutch Brothers Outlet, 208 West Auberry Grove 660-684-6324
Mountain Grove, The Discount Grocery, 6893 Outer Rd. 417-746-4233
Oran, Dent N Save, 23146 US Highway 61, 573-262-2345
Piedmont, Janet’s Salvage Grocery, Junction 34 & 49 573-223-7420
Rolla, I-44 Surplus Discount Grocery, Exit 189, 11101 Old Highway 66 573-364-6006
Salem, Carolyn’s Discount Grocery, 300 South Main St. 573-729-2946
Sedalia, 65 Discount, Inc., 5150 S Limit Avenue 660-826-9242
St. James, J & J Distributors Salvage & Surplus, 138 West Washington Street 573-265-6084
St. Louis, Cherrick Distribution, 4215 Clayton Avenue 314-652-3636
St. Louis, Friedman RR Salvage Warehouse, 5149 Mlk Drive 314-367-5464
Thayer, Lane Salvage Groceries, 105 Holmes Rd, 417-264-7997
Thayer, Martin Salvage Grocery, Nettleton Road (Route 3 Box 3030) 417-264-7699
West Plains, Corner Salvage Grocery, 1026 Saint Louis St. 417-255-9188
Winona, Ken’s Good Stuff Store, 303 Ash St 573-325-4437

Montana

Thompson Falls, Grocery Surplus Store, 5460 Highway 200 406-827-6373
New Hampshire Discount and Salvage Grocery Stores
Westmoreland, Stan’s Discount Groceries, 1017 Route 12 603-399-7737

New Jersey

Paterson, Giant International Trading Co. Inc, 91-97 East Railway Avenue 973-977-9272

New York
Syracuse, Northway Discount Grocery, 212 West Division Street 315-422-9979

North Carolina

Charlotte, A Discount grocery, 2208 South Blvd. 704-344-0611
Denver, Bargain Center Groceries, 3825 North Highway 16 704-489-2262
Fayetteville, B J’s Salvage Grocery, 039 Camden Rd. 910-426-9670
Forest City, J’S Salvage & Discount 763, 763 US Highway 221A, 828-248-1173
Granite Falls, George’s Grocery Salvage, 3846 Mutt Marshall Lane, Ph 828-396-4320
Granite Falls, Odum’s Salvage, 2474 Connelly Springs Road 828-728-6221
Kings Mountain, Super Discount Grocery, 108 West Gold Street, 704-481-0307
Lexington, Salvage Grocery, 4180 NC Highway 8 336-357-0402
Lexington, The Bargain Box, 158 Wiley Lane 336-472-1308
Salisbury, Discount Salvage Foods Of Salisbury, 3115 South Main Street 704-633-3006
Thomasville, Holly Hill Salvage – No 2, 13 Boyles Street 336-476-6462
Tyron, Jon & Jay’s Discount Groceries, 1005 South Trade Street, 828-859-3005

Ohio

Circleville, Discount Grocery Outlet, 900 South Pickaway Street, 740-474-6501
Kinsman, Kinsman General, 6416 Kinsman-Nickerson Rd.
Lima, Daly’s Discount Groceries, 506 North Main St. 419-225-2907
Orwell, M & L Salvage, 640 East Main Street440-437-5714
West Farmington, Bontrager Salvage Grocery, 172 Second Street, 330-889-3678

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Big Giant Warehouse, 3600 Southwest 29th 405-681-3336

Oregon

Lebanon, The Grocery Depot, 1775 S. Main St.541-258-3442

Pennsylvania

Bedford, Little Barn Discount Groceries, 6200 Lincoln Highway 814-623-2603
Ephrata, Sarah’s Grocery Outlet, 475 North Reading Rd 717-738-1107
Knoxville, R & J Discount Grocery, 202 West Main St. 814-326-4200
Lebanon, Sunset Grocery Outlet, 1650 North 7th Street, 717-272-4906
Mifflinburg, Wenger’s Grocery Outlet, 8035 Old Turnpike Rd (Rt.45) 570-966-5084
Newburg, B.B.’s Grocery Outlet, 20 Quigley Road.
Pittsburgh, K M L Sales Inc., 16 Sts 412-261-5542
Quarryville, B.B.’s Grocery Outlet, 581 Camargo Road.
Red Lion, D & K Surplus Grocery, 757 Delta Road 717-244-9398
Shafefferstown, B.B.’s Grocery Outlet, Route 419 North

South Carolina

Batesburg, Discount Grocery Salvage, 445 West Railroad Ave 803-604-1444
Leesville, Discount Grocery & Salvage, 445 Railroad Ave 803-604-1444
Rock Hill, Discount Grocery Safari, 1122 India Hook Road 803-327-2437

South Dakota

Belle Fourche, Robbs Inc., 1833 5th Avenue 605-892-4309
Pierre, Bent N Dent Discount Foods, 840 N Garfield Ave 605-224-1286
Hermosa, Pop’s Grocery Shoppe, 30 North Fergusen Sreet, 605-255-5977

Tennessee

Bluff City, Bluff City Salvage, 4277 Bluff City Hwy. 423-538-7501
Burlison, Bent N Dent, 9121 Munford Giltedge Rd 901-476-3000
Chuckey, R & B Salvage Grocery, 211 Bill Gourley Rd 423-257-7708
Dercherd, Bargain Barnes, 2108 Decherd Boulevard 931-962-0227
Fall Branch, Building 5, 18105 Horton Hwy. 423-348-7520
Gilt Edge, Bent-N-Dent, 9121 Munford Giltedge Rd 901-476-3000
Hohenwald, Discount Groceries and More, 644 E. Main St.
Hollow Rock, D & D Discount Grocery, 28105 Broad St 731-586-7569
Huntingdon, Pj’s Salvage Grocery, 9715 Highway 22 731-986-3589
Johnson City, Discount Grocery, 601 West Watauga 423-928-9200
Johnson City, Pierces Discount Grocery, 1207 E. Main St. 423-926-2250
Jonesborough, Pioneer Market Inc, 624 Old State Route 34 423-753-2020
Kingsport, McCoy Salvage Grocery, 2969 N John B Dennis Hwy. 423-288-8411
Knoxville, United Grocery Outlet, 6021 Chapman Highway 865-573-8000
Lebanon, Bud’s Salvage, 320 N. Cumberland Street 615-449-8085
Lebanon, House of Bargains, 300 North Cumberland St. 615-449-3393
Lexington, Highway 22 Salvage Grocery, 22915 Highway 22 North, 731-968-5242
Lexington, Warehouse Salvage, 873 West Church Street 731-968-5146
Limestone, R & B Salvage Grocery, 10320 East Andrew Johnson Highway 423-257-7708
Manchester Faye’s Discount Grocery, 101 North irwin Street 931-728-1920
Memphis, Discount Grocery Sales, 651 Jefferson Avenue 901-523-9515
Morristown C J Salvage, 4890 South Davy Crockett Parkway 423-318-6291
Parsons, Brenda’s Salvage Grocery, 370 Cooley Aveenue 731-847-4363
Ramer, Eastview Bent and Dent, 7733 Highway 45 South 731-646-2660
Rogersville, United Grocery Outlet, 921 East Main Street 423-921-3878
Sevierville, Discount Grocery, 564 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. 865-428-6908
Winchester, Sonshine Shop, 1045 Dinah Shore Boulevard 931-968-0092
Yuma, Highway 22 Salvage Grocery, 22915 Highway 22 N 731-968-5242

Texas

Amarillo, Panhandle Salvage Store, 5811 South Western Street 806-358-3886
Channelview, S & C Surplus, 15703 Market Street 281-860-0055
Cleburne, Healthy Savings Discount Grocery, 1206 East Henderson 817-556-0713
Dayton, K & D Discount Grocery, 113 Bryan St. 936-258-0032
Hardin, Country Discount Grocery, Highway 146 at County Road 2010 936-298-9282
Hemphill, Adkins Salvage Grocery, Fm 83 409-787-4130
Houston, Capital Sales Damaged Freight Groceries, 5701 Almeda Rd 713-522-0285
Houston, Capital Sales Damaged Freight Groceries, 4663 Telephone Rd 713-649-8658
Houston, Jimmy Poole Grocery, 11658 Homestead Rd 281-442-0512
Kountze, West Discount and Salvage Grocery, 710 South Pine Street 409-246-8541
Thorndale, L & L Food Salvage & Merchandise, 109 South Main Street 512-898-2960

Vermont
Bennington, Boxes & Cans Discount Food, 160 Benmont Avenue, 802-440-8122
Bethel, Bethel’s U-Save Discount Groceries, 356 Pleasant St. 802-234-6330
Pownal, Discount Food & More, 2848 Route 7

Virginia
Glade Spring, Discount Grocery, 206 Town Square Street 276-429-4460
Richmond, Salvage Barn Inc, 5240 Hull Street Road 804-231-1187

Washington

Chehalis, J J Berry, 2141 Jackson Highway, Ph 360-748-1940
Deer Park, Discount Groceries and More, 124 E. Crawford St., Ph 509-276-2736

Wisconsin

Oxford, The Harvest Market, W7341 State Hwy 82 608-586-4303
Wautoma, Country Discount Grocery, W9483 Highway 21. 920-787-5000

Wyoming

Rawlins, Discount Grocery, 725 East Cedar Street 307-324-5445

Thank you for all of your great questions. Keep them coming! While there are many to sort through, some common themes appear. Here is my approach: I pick questions that represent the topics that get asked about the most. My hope is by answering one, I am helping many more. Let me know if you want more detail. Just click the ASK MARY tab.

This was sent to me from my pal Jeannie Fallon from Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — August 25, 2010 — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that according to its latest update of True Market Value® (TMV®) Predicted Price Trends at http://www.edmunds.com/tmv/alerts.html, more than 90 percent of new cars are expected become less expensive (or to sell at their current relatively low prices) in the next 30 days.

“The next 30 days will be the best time of this year to get a great deal on a car, as there is still sufficient selection of old model year bargains and prices are generally trending downward,” stated Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell.

Edmunds.com estimates that just under 80 percent of new cars and trucks sold today are 2010 model year vehicles, but that dated inventory is declining quickly as dealerships are seeing more traffic from bargain-hunters who have been anxiously waiting for year-end sales. Today’s shopper are finding particularly low prices on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-series and other models that have been updated for 2011.

Based on seasonal trends, Edmunds.com analysts anticipate that within the next 30 days, automakers may boost incentives for:

· Large SUVs such as the Chevrolet Suburban, the Ford Expedition, and the Nissan Armada

· Large vans including Chevrolet’s Express line and Ford E-Series wagon line.

· Premium luxury cars such as the 2010 BMW 7 Series, 2010 Audi A8, 2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class and 2010 Volvo S80.

“No dealer wants 2010 model year inventory on their lots in 2011, but that is especially true for the premium luxury segment whose shoppers tend to be among the most image-conscious. These vehicles are largely languishing on dealers’ lots right now, and as we get closer to year-end it will become easier to make a deal on one,” noted Analyst Richard Arca. “We also expect dealers to be increasingly flexible when negotiating prices for last year’s hybrid vehicles like the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid and 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Gas prices aren’t high enough to motivate shoppers to consider them, especially when incentives are fairly generous on some of their non-hybrid counterparts. Dealers are ready to clear out the old inventory and may make some compelling deals, especially as some new competitors are entering the market.”

On the flip side, consumers will pay a premium to buy newly redesigned models such as the 2011 BMW 5-Series, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Infiniti QX56 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, given the economy, a few months after they become available, it is likely their prices will fall too.

About Edmunds.com, Inc. (http://www.edmunds.com/help/about/index.html)