Thrifty Mommy

July 30th, 2008

Ebay and Craigslist Scammers

If you sell anything online, then you need to be aware that you may be contacted by scammers.  They will claim to have interest in your product and they may even offer to send you a cashier’s check for a large sum above what you are asking.  They’ll say the extra amount is for your troubles, […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

June 16th, 2008

EBay Motor Sellers Beware!

Last week, my husband listed his motorcycle on ebay.  The high bidder emailed to say that he bought another motorcycle and wouldn’t be able to buy my husband’s.  My husband reminded the buyer that as a bidder he was under contract to purchase the bike. 
After several emails, the buyer finally agreed to come and look at […]

By Karen -- 19 comments

April 10th, 2008

Free Shipping with Free Shipping On

Does that title have you scratching your head in confusion? lol Let me explain . . .
You just go to Free Shipping On and use the tabs to find which items are available from Amazon or ebay with free shipping.  Another tab takes you to a page that offers free shipping coupons for over 500 stores!  The coupons are […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

August 23rd, 2007

Beware of Fradulent Emails

This is a friendly reminder to be skeptical of emails from Ebay, Paypal, or your bank.  Scammers are doing a really good job at making email notifications look like the real deal.  Today I received one claiming to be from Paypal.

Information Regarding Your account:

Dear PayPal Member:Attention! Your PayPal account has been limited!As part of our […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

August 3rd, 2007

Frugal Friday 17: Using Free Classifieds

We all have things in our house that we need to get rid of.  Instead of having a yard sale and underpricing your stuff, or paying to sell it on Ebay, try placing a free online classified ad. 
Craigslist has become a very popular classified website.  Several years ago Ebay bought 25% of Craigslist.  For a […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

June 23rd, 2007

Frugal Friday #12: Ebay

Last week I told you about the benefits of Freecycle, so this week I’d thought I’d share some experiences of ebay. 
When you are looking for a particular item - cell phone, vacuum cleaner, dehumidifier, r/c car, book, digital camera - try ebay.  These things I have listed are all things that my husband and I have purchased […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

March 31st, 2007

How Thrifty Are You?

I went out this morning and was glad to see that yard sale season has begun.  I stopped at several yard sales.  At my first stop I picked up a bunch of maternity clothes.  The clothes aren’t for me.  I got some for my SIL and will use the rest to sell on ebay to get […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

February 11th, 2007

$15 Cash Rebate from Paypal

Make a Paypal purchase of $30 or more between February 8 and March 31 to receive a $15 cash rebate from Paypal.  You can shop online anywhere that Paypal is accepted in the U.S. and Canada, including ebay.  To qualify, you must enter your paypal email address here to register.  Please read the terms and […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

February 6th, 2007

Oklahoma Wesleyan University tuition up for grabs on ebay

Now I have seen everything.  At least until the next time someone shocks me.
Someone is offering to pay your child’s first year of tuition, room, and board at Oklahoma Wesleyan University on ebay.  Note this is a Christian university in Bartlesville, OK.  Turns out, you can bid for the right to have your child […]

By kellys -- 3 comments

January 8th, 2007

My Thrifty New Eureka Boss Smart Vac Ultra 4870

My husband has been complaining about our very expensive canister vacuum since we got it about 6 years ago (FYI - we bought it used).  I liked the vacuum cleaner because it was good on carpet and hardwood floors.  This past year my husband has been talking to me about getting a Dyson vacuum cleaner.  […]

By Karen -- 16 comments