When's the last time you paid $5 for a really kool t-shirt? What about vacuums for just $14? Or DVD/VCR combos for $15? I kid you not, I've found these and oh so much more on my many hunts in and around NYCs cheapest thrift stores. My latest find was a fully working Xbox for just $12 - it even had a game in it that they didn't know about. It works just fine - too well in fact, as now I just wanna stay home and play Grand Theft Auto SanAndreas, which yes, I also bought for just $2.99. Where, as y …

WebThriftStore's New York Community Meetup brings together the top donors, buyers, charity partners, and other members of the WebThriftStore community. Our meetups will be focused on bringing people together, sharing ideas and passions, and having a great time with each other. WebThriftStore is an online thrift that allows any non-profit to run an online thrift store without holding inventory, and with no financial risk. WebThriftStore turns unneeded stuff into cash for charities, tax deduction …

"Frugality for enlightened human beings" The plan is to make new friends. Try new activities that are either no $ up to $20. Frugal Entertainment Frugal Happy Hours Frugal Yoga classes Frugal Eats/ Picnics and Potlucks Frugal Shopping Frugal workshops Frugal Day Trips to the Beach Basically anything that does not take a lot of $ to have fun and will be geared towards the groups collective values and interests. As organizer I enjoy finding activities to do and sharing with members. It i …

This group is for all the fashion savvy ladies who love a good deal. This meetup is about getting our shop and drink on! We will meet for special fashion and beauty events, fashion & trunk shows, private shopping parties and more. If you love a good deal and looking fabulous, and of course, cocktails; then this is the group for you! Let's get together and forge new and long lasting friendships. It is a great way to go out, meet new people and socialize.

Hello Ladies!! This is THE meetup to join if you wanna shop socially - like a shopping tour in different neighborhoods. So, here's the idea - we start at the most affordable stores and work our way up from there - there might be a Steinway Street Astoria shopping tour where we shop independently for a couple of hours and then share our finds at a laid-back cafe! Once we're done with that, our next shopping "circuit" could be 34th street where we again shop independently or in pairs or groups and …

This is a group of Fashionistas  who live fabulous and frugal lives in NYC..All things Fashion, Fab, and Frugal... EAT at fine restaurants without breaking the bank. Those of you that love to brunch on the weekends or enjoy a classy dinner with fine wine in NYC will also enjoy this group. SIP at popular lounge spots or local bars for afterwork fashion networking. SHOP for hidden treasures at sample sales, semi-annual sales, thrift stores, flea markets, clearance racks at major department stores …

Calling all bargain shoppers! If you are anything like me, I love to shop but I LOVE a bargain even more. In this economy, we are all looking for the best bargains while a lot of us are looking to sell our unwanted stuff for some extra cash. It's a total win-win for everyone! Even if you are selling, another seller just might be offering that item you've always wanted so come with an open mind! This group is for people who want to sell their awesome and desirable unwanted stuff without having to …

Calling all Couponers!!!! For the person who wants to learn to the veteran couponers. this group is for you. Lets get together and share ideas and coupons.

This is a group for anyone who has ever out-grown their present wardrobe, wants a fresh look without spending a lot of money, wants to get rid of nice clothes but not give them away, in need of new outfits, and wants to meet other women just like them! Here's how it works: You bring up to 15 decent, clean, unstained clothing items, and you leave with 15 clothing items, sizes 6-20. All clothing will be approved by organizer before being offered for swapping. Clothes will be sorted by type and siz …

A group of ladies that gather quarterly to swap the clothing from their closets that no longer work for them (Don't Fit, Style Changes, Season Changes etc.) This is a charity swap - all remaining clothing is donated to local domestic violence shelters. We charge $10 - $15 per person to join the swap. Half the money collected is donated to RAINN (Rape Abuse & Incest National Network) We will seek out sponsors to donate raffle prizes and raffle them off to try to raise money for this awesome cause …