Cheap Colorado

What's free, inexpensive or a little cheaper around town

Used Stuff

How to Thrift Like an Expert (article)

Used Book Bargains

Where do used book dealers find some of their stuff? The yearly used book sales put on by libraries in the spring and summer. Here are some you might want to check out: the Denver Public Library, Bemis Public Library in Littleton, The Arapahoe Library District, Douglas County Public Library, Arapahoe Community College.

Used CDs and Tapes

Colorado's biggest selection is at Cheapo Discs, at several locations.

Cheap tools: Charlie's Second Hand Store

2227 Larimer Street, 303-295-1781

This long-held contractors' secret yields prices at least 50 percent below retail.

Consignment, Resale, and Thrift Shops

Chances are you know someone wearing designer clothes they got at a great price --

and it's their secret. Check out this article about consignment clothing stores in the Denver area.

You can also purchase great pieces of furniture this way. Here's a link to one of these stores.

Thrift stores abound all over town with treasures waiting to be found. A lot of them,

like ARC and Goodwill, raise money for good causes.

Look in the Yellow Pages under "Thrift Stores" and also "Consignment Service."