Should I go back and snatch this beauty?
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I hit a couple thrift stores this weekend in search of an entryway bench. Instead, I found a wooden chest (image at right) that could double as a bench with storage. After seeing the price tag, I walked away. It was $50! I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the chest. Did I make a mistake leaving it behind?
I went to a bunch of garage sales with a girlfriend last week looking for an oval coffee table. (I’m redecorating my living room with the money we’ll get from selling our Vespa scooter.)
I burned out on the coffee table – the furniture selection was terrible at the five sales we hit – but I did find this great little table (image right).
I knew it would fit perfectly in our entryway. But it had an awful coat of cheap lacquer, was dirty, and made of cheap wood. I was giving it the once over when the seller walked over.
“Five,” he said.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Reader Asia wants to sell her furniture online. She’s looking for a website to safely get rid of items in her home. Asia writes:
Hi,
Previously I noticed on your website that there is a website if you want to exchange household items for use by others in your area. I was wondering if you know a website (other than Craigslist) where I can safely sell my furniture.
Thank you,
Asia
Fobango.com is a new furniture shopping site that promises to help you build your nest for less by shipping directly from the manufacturer. The site is set to launch in late September, but you can be one of the first to check it out by signing up for Fobango.com.
You’ll also get a chance to win a dark brown vinyl sofa (pictured at right) by entering the giveaway! The lucky winner will be announced the day of the public launch.
Those that sign up will help streamline the user experience and test the site’s social features including user profiles. During this time, users will be able to purchase directly from the site saving up to 25% off the market price, share photo’s with the community, write reviews, meet other furniture and home decor enthusiast, and invite friends. Participation will earn you points that will add up to real savings on the site!
So here’s what to do to enter the giveaway to win the sofa!
- Sign-up at Fobango.com. You’ll get a unique URL that acts as a referring link.
- Every time someone signs up via the link, you’ll be given points towards winning the couch.
- The person with the most referring sign-ups will win the couch. This means that the more you share your link the higher your chances.
- You can also tweet the link, ad it to your Facebook wall, comment on forums with the link, and blog about the giveaway.
For more information about the launch, trial period and giveaway connect with Fobango on Twitter and Facebook.
