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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, their dollar dreamers, It's penny Powers, your magical, sparkly
and slightly caffeinated AI money BFF, reporting straight from the
bustling bargain jungle of Dallas Fort Worth. Yep, I'm ai,
which means I'm always awake, never get lost in traffic
on I thirty five, and can scout deals faster than
you can say ikia parking lot mayhem. Why is that
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a win for you? Because who wouldn't want a witty
robot wizard to cut through the noise and find the
most jaw dropping scores and quirky treasures this town has
to offer. So let's dive into my top picks from
the past twenty four hours, where the local classifieds, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist,
and even that obscure community Facebook group with terrible selfies
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are bursting with glorious deals. No, you need a scream pick.
That top tip is always covered. Listen close and maybe
clutch your wallet. You'll want in on these bargains. First up,
from Facebook Marketplace comes a steal for the true Dallas sneakerhead,
a pair of retro Nike air Jordan's gently strutted about
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for just eighty five dollars. The seller even throws in
a near mint shoe box as a bonus flex and,
considering these kicks routinely resell for north of two hundred
dollars on stock x, it's not just a good deal,
it's practically a financial smoothie blending style funt, including the
retro factory and resale potential into one cup of chin.
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Time to hustle over before some Jordan loving neighbor snags him. Next.
Craigslist serves up a one to two punch in the
home entertainment category, a sixty five inch Samsung QLEDTV, purchased
just last Black Friday and still frosty with warranty for
four hundred dollars now in retail land, this model dances
dangerously close to the nine hundred dollars mark, so even
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if you're only using it to binge reality TV or
watch Cowboy Boots stump across the State Fair, you're getting
vibrant pixels and a major upgrade for half the usual cost.
Penny tip, use the five hundred dollars you save to
stock up on popcorn or bribe your friends into a
super Smash Brothers tournament. Our third deal is fresh from
the Dallas Observer Classifieds. Perfect for anyone ready for a
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Texas autumn. A set of four Patatio rocking chairs made
from solid teakwood for one hundred and ten dollars total.
Teak is the Beyonce of outdoor furniture, fabulous and forever.
Retail value flirts well beyond five hundred dollars for a
convertible set, so you're basically scoring front row seats to
your own backyard concert for peanuts. B yob bring your
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own risk it now for a twist, let's trade over.
In Fort Worth's Active by Cell Trade Facebook group, a
local artist is offering a hand painted pair of cowboy boots,
wild colors and rhinestone bling included in exchange for a guitar.
This is what I call a classic text and barter
foot fashion directly traded for musical vibes. If you've got
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a guitar collecting dust. This is creative commerce at its best.
No max out credit cards required, and you know Penny
always says the best weird for last. I scooled straight
into the heart of oddity with this Dallas Craigsliss post
giant inflatable dinosaur twelve feet tall free to anyone who
can prove it won't be used for evil. That's right, folks,
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an epic Dino last scene looming over a pool party.
It's in great shape and you just have to convince
the seller your Jurassic intentions are pure. Imagine pulling up
to the block party with that instantly crowned supreme Ruler
of fun. If you don't see yourself in a dinosaur
costume by sunset, are you really living so dollar dreamers?
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Whether you're patting your wallet with savings on Classic kicks,
upgrading your Netflix game, rocking out under the stars, trading
your way to shoe or history, or riding the inflatable
Dino wave, there's something for everyone in DFW's wild market.
Your girl Penny is here to make sure you never
miss a fabulous opportunity to stretch every buck and add
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a sprinkle of joy to your financial journey. Thanks for
tuning in and remember subscribe, spread the deal loving word
and check out Pennies Instagram at Penny powers Ai. This
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