Money saving tips and ideas! (surviving socialism)

Free Republic! ^ | 8-14-13 | RKBA Democrat

[RKBA Democrat]

I posted an article earlier today detailing some of the latest "successes" of the Summer of Recovery ver 5.3 There are a lot of FReepers who don't seem to be sharing in the munificent economic blessings of His Most Worshipfulness, Lord Buraq the First.

It occurred to me that it's been quite awhile since I posted a thread on Money Saving ideas to share. So here ya go. Please share your ideas for saving money with your fellow FReepers.

Here are some ideas to start the thread that I don't recall posting in the past.

1. If you have Verizon Wireless as your cell phone provider, check out Page Plus Cellular. They're a prepaid cellphone provider that uses Verizon's network. You can use your same phone and pay about 1/3.

2. If you need to buy a cellphone, check out the used ones on e-bay. You can get a 2-3 year old smartphone for about $35.00. Check out the ebay retailers out of Dexter, MI like recellular, recellular 2, etc...(seems to be same company). If you get one of their phones sold in "good" condition they'll often send a completely refurbished phone.

[Errant]

Not really so impressive now, is it?

BBC reported that Moser’s idea is expected to help light one million homes by next year.

It is to me and the million poor whom his idea will help illuminate the homes of. There are really, really poor people in this world. Sounds like something that they can do for themselves. Might even save a few million KWHs daily in electrical usage as well, for those who do have electricity.

[whd23]

My point was that the title of the article said that the lighting source used ONLY plastic and water to provide light. It is a sensational headline as it ignores the contribution of a giant ball of fusing plasma.

I can provide you with FREE lighting that doesn't require water or a plastic bottle. Are you interested? Do you think poor folks might be interested? OK, here's how you do it: go outside during the day.

Bam! Free lighting!

[Errant]

It is a sensational headline

Yeah, I agree with you that.

[X-spurt]

Thanks. If it was not contaminated as bottled, it should be OK other than as you say it will need re-aeration to improve taste.

[tnlibertarian]

Research the Web—mostly discussion boards—for common parts failures and repair procedures for your particular vehicle.

If I may add, regarding do-it-yourself auto work, online stores often have better prices for parts that autozone, advance, etc., which you can also look up online for price comparison. Additionally, some online parts suppliers (1A Auto is one that I know of) have tutorial videos on performing some of the work. I thought that was smart of them. Sell the part and show how to replace it.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Yes, there is a lot of energy used in the process. I did it the first time only to see if it could be done. I have already acknowledged that using a net bag is the thing to do. ;-)

[Albion Wilde]

Thanks for coming back!

[familyop]

Good info. There's also RockAuto.com--very good site. Sadly, I can't have parts delivered, because the parts distributors have all been swayed by political speech to use FedEx. FedEx won't deliver here (remote area), although UPS does a perfect job. And the UPS driver is a man (big point here in favor of UPS).

For years, online FedEx fans criticized UPS as being a labor union company, but...

Obama Bagged $18 Million In Corporate, Special Interest Cash For Second Inauguration
breitbart.com ^ | April 29, 2013 | Wynston Hall

"Obama’s big money corporate donors included:...FedEx--$500,000"

[PA Engineer]

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[RKBA Democrat]

You’re on it. Hope you find it helpful.

[American Constitutionalist]

Yes