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Is it true that the best things in life are free? Or at least less than full price?
TulsaPeople searched for the best deals in town for all of your lifestyle needs, with exclusive finds and unique experiences. From home party ideas, to places to go, to bargain shopping, try our suggestions to find your own cheap thrills.
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Thrift stores
Thrift stores are a bargain hunter’s haven. With wide variety and constantly changing inventory, thrift stores sell items for unbeatable prices, and all merchandise remains in excellent condition. Many support nonprofit organizations through their proceeds.
Community Thrift Store Paintings, electronic items, clothing, antiques, furniture, shoes, holiday decorations and bikes and more. Seniors over 55 receive a 25 percent discount Monday and Wednesday. Veterans receive 25 percent off full-price items every day. 6921 E. Admiral Place, 835-3955
Animal Aid Thrift Store Clothing, small kitchen appliances, dishes, linens, books and more. All proceeds benefit adoptable animals at the Animal Aid Shelter. Watch for special discount months. 3307 E. 15th St., 744-1648, www.animalaid.org
Value Thrift Store Kid-to- adult clothing plus books, shoes, toys, furniture and electronics. New markdowns and merchandise all week. Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Services. 1112 S. Memorial Drive, 832-9115, www.valuethrifttulsa.com
HOW Thrift Store Primarily furniture and appliances. All prices negotiable. Proceeds benefit the HOW Foundation, a drug and rehabilitation center. 2216 S. Aspen Ave., Broken Arrow, 455-8223
Goodwill Industries Affordable clothing, housewares, books, toys, games, DVDs and CDs in excellent condition. Visit the Web site value planner for monthly sales. Twenty-five percent off for seniors over 55, first and third Tuesdays. Children’s clothing, $1.99 daily. Revenue funds job-training programs for people with disabilities. 2800 Southwest Blvd., 584-3699; 102 S. Garnett Road, 437-4663; 19021 E. 51st St., 355-4194; ww.goodwilltulsa.org
Vintage
Vintage is always in vogue. Tulsa’s vintage stores reflect style, substance and savings. Just head to East 15th Street and your wallet will be pleased to find these shops in the same neighborhood.
Silver Screen Vintage Get ready to dance. Silver Screen offers 1920s flapper dresses, ‘80s prom dresses, 70s disco shirts, ‘40s World War II-era items, ‘50s bowling shirts, vintage T-shirts and party dresses. Clearance rack items, 50 to 75 percent off. 3232 E. 15th St., 779-7519
Cheap Thrills Vintage One-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Women and men’s clothing and accessories from as early as the 1920s. Knick-knacks include “Happy Days” and Smurf cups, posters and magazines. Spring and fall half-price sales. 3018 E. 15th St., 295-5868, www.cheapthrillsvintage.com
Flea markets
Every weekend, Tulsans stroll through rows of canned goods, turquoise jewelry, cookware, quilts, tools and toys at local flea markets. Bargain-hunters can exercise their negotiating skills, and early shoppers find rare gems, while late-afternoon shoppers find even more deals with end-of-the-day markdowns. Here are two:
Tulsa Flea Market About 150 vendors sell antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, jewelry, vintage and new items. Visit www.exposquare.com for building and date information.
Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21st St. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. 744-1386, www.tulsa fleamarket@cox.net
Admiral Flea Market Indoor and outdoor market, where vendors sell antiques, clothes, sunglasses, handmade items, cookware, lamps and more. The outdoor market remains open from sunrise to sunset. 9401 E. Admiral Place, 834-9259, Fridays-Sundays
Used books
The smell of old books is always a welcomed scent to the avid reader. Each store differs in its selection of used books, collector’s books, locally written books and novelty items.
Quick Silver Inventory of 15,000 used hardback and paperback books, including chronologically arranged history books; Christian commentaries, Bibles, sermons, modern writers and technical books. 7800 E. 49th St., 622-1680
Fine Books Offers a variety, but keeps its shelves fresh with leather-bound decorated books, first editions and rare finds. Finger through the bargain section, where paperbacks are $1 and hardbacks are specially priced. 3311 E. 39th St., 742-7278
Oak Tree Books and Oak Tree West First-edition books by Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Faulkner. Other offerings: Oklahoma history and Native American history, collectible children’s books and science fiction. Oak Tree West features local Indian art. Oak Tree, 2812 E. 15th St., 745-0002; Oak Tree West, 26 E. Dewey Ave., Sapulpa, 224-2690
The Frugal Bookworm “Fun-to-read” books. Popular fiction, half price; hardbacks, $3 to $7. Monthly sale. Check out the purses, jewelry and cards created by a few local artists. 5920 S. Lewis Ave., 742-8329
Tulsa City-County Library Read for free. Book discussion groups, writing contests and local author and book events are more ways to excite your creativity. 25 locations, www.tulsalibrary.org
