Comments on: Stockpiling Series: The Basics http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/ Live Well for Less Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:55:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Walgreens Deals 3/1-3/7 | The Thrifty Mama http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9890 Walgreens Deals 3/1-3/7 | The Thrifty Mama Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:27:49 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9890 [...] special thanks to Mercedes for her help in compiling them.  Check out her new Stockpiling Series HERE, where she is doing an awesome job getting you started with how to stockpile. View the ad courtesy [...] [...] special thanks to Mercedes for her help in compiling them.  Check out her new Stockpiling Series HERE, where she is doing an awesome job getting you started with how to stockpile. View the ad courtesy [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9877 Jamie Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:29:19 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9877 It all sounds great!! I didn't know you you could sell the stuff you get cheap or free. I had thought of doing that but I thought that it was against the law. Does anyone know what the law is on that? I would love to make extra money on the things I get free! I'm also going to start donating stuff to a women prison ministry that our church has started. It all sounds great!! I didn’t know you you could sell the stuff you get cheap or free. I had thought of doing that but I thought that it was against the law. Does anyone know what the law is on that? I would love to make extra money on the things I get free! I’m also going to start donating stuff to a women prison ministry that our church has started.

]]> By: Gina in So Cal http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9866 Gina in So Cal Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:51:28 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9866 Been doing this since the middle of Feb. Have stockpiled enough for my family in the way of shampoo and toothpaste to last us a year. Donated a bunch of the diabetes checkers, the ensure, sambucol, razors, more toothpaste and shampoo. Then we had a yard sale. Toothpaste went for $1. Razors $2. Shampoo $2. Didn't get any takers for the Glade stuff, but maybe next time. I will keep some of those organizations in mind for my next ruck load of donations. Thank you for the ideas. Been doing this since the middle of Feb. Have stockpiled enough for my family in the way of shampoo and toothpaste to last us a year. Donated a bunch of the diabetes checkers, the ensure, sambucol, razors, more toothpaste and shampoo. Then we had a yard sale. Toothpaste went for $1. Razors $2. Shampoo $2. Didn’t get any takers for the Glade stuff, but maybe next time. I will keep some of those organizations in mind for my next ruck load of donations. Thank you for the ideas.

]]> By: Laura in Tx http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9855 Laura in Tx Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:54:02 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9855 And remember toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap are always requested for Operation Christmas Child boxes. And school supplies. We stockpile for these. And remember toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap are always requested for Operation Christmas Child boxes. And school supplies. We stockpile for these.

]]> By: nikki http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9791 nikki Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:28:31 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9791 Just wanted to let you know that I have been stockpiling for years. Some items I donate and others I sell at garage sales. They always sell great! Toothpaste always brings $1 each and 6/$5. Don't take your first offer or bargain too much, as you will get your price. Deodorant sells well also. People don't usually want to pay enough for the razors. I hope this helps. Just wanted to let you know that I have been stockpiling for years. Some items I donate and others I sell at garage sales. They always sell great! Toothpaste always brings $1 each and 6/$5. Don’t take your first offer or bargain too much, as you will get your price. Deodorant sells well also. People don’t usually want to pay enough for the razors. I hope this helps.

]]> By: Alison http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9757 Alison Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:21:44 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9757 Thanks to my coupons and cvs I have a lovely stock pile for the Ronald McDonald House. I get very excited when I can add items to this pile. I am away at school but my mom also does CVS in another state and she collects items to donate too. I have way more than enough items for me and to bring to my dad. Everything else is donation! Thanks to my coupons and cvs I have a lovely stock pile for the Ronald McDonald House. I get very excited when I can add items to this pile. I am away at school but my mom also does CVS in another state and she collects items to donate too. I have way more than enough items for me and to bring to my dad. Everything else is donation!

]]> By: fran http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9750 fran Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:06:42 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9750 Bartering is great. You both get what you want and no money is exchanged. You can even barter your extra stock with someone that can maybe do some work around the house for you. You just have to use your imagination and be willing to ask. The woman across the street from me adds rows of lace and little material flowers to hand towels and washcloths. I got 3 sets free and she got free groceries she wanted. If someone you know does crafts, there's a start. I love to barter. Bartering is great. You both get what you want and no money is exchanged. You can even barter your extra stock with someone that can maybe do some work around the house for you. You just have to use your imagination and be willing to ask. The woman across the street from me adds rows of lace and little material flowers to hand towels and washcloths. I got 3 sets free and she got free groceries she wanted. If someone you know does crafts, there’s a start. I love to barter.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9747 Stephanie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:48:48 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9747 Something I do with my stockpiled items is give them as gifts for wedding showers, new home owners, college students, and baby gifts. I purchase a nice sturdy laundry basket and put things in it. For newlyweds and house warming gifts I fill the baskets with bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning essentials. My baby baskets have diapers, wipes, qtips, baby shampoo, lotion, etc. It is a very inexpensive way to give something to someone that is a practical gift. I also knit & crochet so I usually throw a blanket or a throw in the basket as well. Something I do with my stockpiled items is give them as gifts for wedding showers, new home owners, college students, and baby gifts. I purchase a nice sturdy laundry basket and put things in it. For newlyweds and house warming gifts I fill the baskets with bathroom, kitchen, and cleaning essentials. My baby baskets have diapers, wipes, qtips, baby shampoo, lotion, etc. It is a very inexpensive way to give something to someone that is a practical gift. I also knit & crochet so I usually throw a blanket or a throw in the basket as well.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9745 Andrea Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:59:34 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9745 My parents are starting to think I'm a bit whacked for wanting to stockpile. It wasn't until I sat my mom down, showed her what we spend on certain things each month, and even though some are things we could easily get rid of if need be (extended digital cable, for example), some are just definites (mortgage, food, gas, electric) regardless of financial situation. Knowing that I have enough in my home for at least 6 months of food (only shopping for the basics) is how I like to roll. ;) I stockpile for us, but I also stockpile to give, whether it is to church/Love Inc here in town, to a friend that ran out of something and can't get to the store because of the snow (yay, Wisconsin!), or for a friend/neighbor who might need help, it just makes me feel good. I can provide for my family, as well as for others if necessary. I always say, we don't have a lot of money to give, but I can give my time, goods, and thoughts. Someday, the financials will be in place, and I can give money too... And anyway, why would ANYONE want to pay full price when they know they can get something they use for cheap or free? My parents are starting to think I’m a bit whacked for wanting to stockpile. It wasn’t until I sat my mom down, showed her what we spend on certain things each month, and even though some are things we could easily get rid of if need be (extended digital cable, for example), some are just definites (mortgage, food, gas, electric) regardless of financial situation. Knowing that I have enough in my home for at least 6 months of food (only shopping for the basics) is how I like to roll. ;)

I stockpile for us, but I also stockpile to give, whether it is to church/Love Inc here in town, to a friend that ran out of something and can’t get to the store because of the snow (yay, Wisconsin!), or for a friend/neighbor who might need help, it just makes me feel good. I can provide for my family, as well as for others if necessary. I always say, we don’t have a lot of money to give, but I can give my time, goods, and thoughts. Someday, the financials will be in place, and I can give money too…

And anyway, why would ANYONE want to pay full price when they know they can get something they use for cheap or free?

]]> By: Marie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9741 Marie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:31:51 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9741 Great article! Thank you for all that you do on your blog. Marie Great article! Thank you for all that you do on your blog.
Marie

]]> By: Mercedes http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9739 Mercedes Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:09:39 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9739 Charlene, what a great idea. Initially I was going to suggest a Freecycle board but then I remember heir rules. So, try Craigslist. They have a bartering board. That could be a good starting point. Mercedes Charlene, what a great idea. Initially I was going to suggest a Freecycle board but then I remember heir rules. So, try Craigslist. They have a bartering board. That could be a good starting point.

Mercedes

]]> By: Megan http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9735 Megan Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:13:50 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9735 Jenn M: I have sold some health and beauty items at a yardsale last year and it went well. In fact, the lotions/body sprays went faster than anything else! I don't know if toothpaste/razors/shampoo would sell as well, but I wouldn't be surprised (providing you price them low, like at $0.75/each). I have sold 2 boxes of products on Craigslist. I find that selling a collection of items at once works better than one or two here or there. I put together 10-20 items and price them individually, but also provide a slightly reduced price for everything (i.e. $15 for the lot). Sometimes it takes a while to get a response, but I've had good success. Unless you're selling a lot (in which case shipping would be expensive), I don't think ebay is the best way to go. It's just too expensive for the little profit you'd get. I say, give Craigslist or cheapcycle a try! Good luck. ~Megan Jenn M: I have sold some health and beauty items at a yardsale last year and it went well. In fact, the lotions/body sprays went faster than anything else! I don’t know if toothpaste/razors/shampoo would sell as well, but I wouldn’t be surprised (providing you price them low, like at $0.75/each). I have sold 2 boxes of products on Craigslist. I find that selling a collection of items at once works better than one or two here or there. I put together 10-20 items and price them individually, but also provide a slightly reduced price for everything (i.e. $15 for the lot). Sometimes it takes a while to get a response, but I’ve had good success. Unless you’re selling a lot (in which case shipping would be expensive), I don’t think ebay is the best way to go. It’s just too expensive for the little profit you’d get. I say, give Craigslist or cheapcycle a try! Good luck. ~Megan

]]> By: becky http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9734 becky Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:22:45 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9734 Thank you for this information. I have begun to stockpile just this week, and I don't really know what I am doing, so the timing of this post is great! Since I am new to using coupons, also, I do not know how much/long to stockpile for until the next great deals come out. I have bookmarked your blog, and will definitely be checking back here frequently! Thank you, again!!! Thank you for this information. I have begun to stockpile just this week, and I don’t really know what I am doing, so the timing of this post is great! Since I am new to using coupons, also, I do not know how much/long to stockpile for until the next great deals come out. I have bookmarked your blog, and will definitely be checking back here frequently!
Thank you, again!!!

]]> By: Jenn M http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9728 Jenn M Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:41:46 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9728 I also give to our local women's shelter but I wonder if anyone has success with ebay or yard sales? I also give to our local women’s shelter but I wonder if anyone has success with ebay or yard sales?

]]> By: ashleyD! http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9727 ashleyD! Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:29:08 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9727 thanks for these words. i think i needed reminding. i have about 4 years worth of razors. i'm going to gift 2 years worth away. thanks! thanks for these words. i think i needed reminding. i have about 4 years worth of razors. i’m going to gift 2 years worth away. thanks!

]]> By: Megan http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9725 Megan Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:14:59 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9725 Every few weeks a write out a list of "extras" in my stockpile and give my girlfriends from church first crack at it before I post it on Craigslist. I'm able to help out my friends (many who are students or just starting out) and I can bring in some money for my "CVS/Walgreens spending envelope" with the extras that I sell online. It's a great set up! I also have plenty left over to donate when food drives come around as well. Every few weeks a write out a list of “extras” in my stockpile and give my girlfriends from church first crack at it before I post it on Craigslist. I’m able to help out my friends (many who are students or just starting out) and I can bring in some money for my “CVS/Walgreens spending envelope” with the extras that I sell online. It’s a great set up! I also have plenty left over to donate when food drives come around as well.

]]> By: charlene http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9723 charlene Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:13:30 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9723 I would love to find ways of getting together with other couponers in my area to do trades too. For example, we just grabbed our last toothbrush and I desperately need wipes and I know Mercedes needs a new purse. I wish we lived in your area so I can send you the lovely brown Nine West purse in excellent condition that I no longer need in exchange for the extras in your stockpile. I would love to find ways of getting together with other couponers in my area to do trades too. For example, we just grabbed our last toothbrush and I desperately need wipes and I know Mercedes needs a new purse. I wish we lived in your area so I can send you the lovely brown Nine West purse in excellent condition that I no longer need in exchange for the extras in your stockpile.

]]> By: Shannon http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9719 Shannon Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:40:02 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9719 great post about stockpiling great post about stockpiling

]]> By: Shellie http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2009/02/stockpiling-series-the-basics/#comment-9715 Shellie Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:32:51 +0000 http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/?p=2400#comment-9715 I'm glad you suggested to bless others with your stockpile. I have more toothpaste and shampoo that I could use in my lifetime. I collect for 4-6 weeks and then I take a big box over to the women's shelter. They are always so appreciative. Plus I can help them without spending any money myself! I’m glad you suggested to bless others with your stockpile. I have more toothpaste and shampoo that I could use in my lifetime. I collect for 4-6 weeks and then I take a big box over to the women’s shelter. They are always so appreciative. Plus I can help them without spending any money myself!

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