Warning: This post does not offer philosophical ponderings like normal -- merely practical observations from my recent experiences! Helpful hints
If purchasing on Craigslist:
- if an item continues to be reposted, it is probably not the steal you are hoping to find
- if it looks like a good deal and more than a day has elapsed, it's a goner
- always check the price of the item in new condition on Google to determine if it is really worth the asking price
- beware of listings with several misspellings
- if this matters to you, ask if it is smoke-free before going to take a look
- if the item looks great but is too pricey, chances are others will think so too; give it a week and look for a reposting with a mark down
- the words nice and good are purely subjective -- be wary
If visiting an IKEA:
- wear tennis shoes
- bring your own water bottle
- do not wear yellow (especially in combination with navy)
- go with a set budget
- allot ample time
- try to get a store layout beforehand, so as to arrange your shopping list accordingly (this place is HUGE and backtracking is such a time-waster)
