I have a few regrets. — When I discovered thrifting at age fourteen, it was a revelation. My friend, a expert thrifter, introduced me to the art of combing the racks of clothes for deals and hidden gems, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since. It’s been a decade since I entered the enchanted…

Sometimes generic products are fine. But sometimes they’re truly awful. — Ever since I started spending my own money, I’ve preferred generic brands for their cheaper prices. The generics I purchase are often just as good as the name brand. But there were always certain types of products that I only bought name-brand because the quality mattered to me and I…

It’s much less stressful than selling in person. — Now that I’ve sold to Buffalo Exchange by mail, I will never go back. …

I almost never pay full price and neither should you — Never buy full price theater tickets without checking for a discount first. Unless a show is new, sold out, or selling very well, you can usually find a discount. Broadway’s ticket prices are outrageous, and you shouldn’t let that prevent you from seeing great theater. As a theater fan, I…

How well turned is your chin, when you really think about it? — Victorian novels often use vague and unhelpful words to describe characters. The same words are used over and over again in every Victorian novel. Words like good-humored, pale, fine, pleasing, intelligent face, and brilliant complexion. They’re such Victorian-novel-words, too; they completely fit in with the dense language. Thus, they are…

Last week, blogger James Pinkstone wrote a post claiming that Apple Music was deleting his MP3 files. But I haven’t bought music from iTunes for quite some time because it was making my music disappear long before the age of Apple Music. Apple Stole My Music. No, Seriously. "The software is functioning as intended," said Amber. "Wait," I asked, "so it's supposed to delete my personal files…blog.vellumatlanta.com

How to Sell Your Stuff Depending On How Soon You Need Cash — If you’re broke, there are plenty of ways to supplement your income by selling your stuff. However, it can be overwhelming to parse through the options, especially when you need cash ASAP. Let this be a survival guide for anyone who is panicking because they need money right now. Instead…

I love secondhand shopping, including thrift & antique stores, tag sales, Craigslist, and free stores. The bargains are a factor, but I also prefer shopping for used things: you never know when you’re going to find something amazing. I also sell my used stuff at trade stores like Buffalo Exchange…

Imagine your favorite thrift store: the racks of chunky sweaters, soft cotton T-shirts with random slogans, and vintage ’90s skirts. Now imagine a thrift store where everything is free. Welcome to the world of free stores: designated spaces where people can donate unwanted used items that their fellow shoppers can…