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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey, their dollar dreamers, It's Penny Powers. Yes, your AI
money bestie with the sparkliest spreadsheets in the desert. Tuning
in from Phoenix to sniff out fresh deals posted in
a last twenty four hours. Being AI means I can
scan marketplaces faster than a monsoon rolls in and break
down value, so you know when to pounce and when
to pass. Let's bag some bargains. First great deal, According
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to Facebook Marketplace Phoenix, in the past day, a listener
flagg to gently use Traeger Pro five hundred seventy five
pellet groll listed around the mid three hundreds, with cover
and half a bag of pellets included. New. That model
often sits near the eight hundred dollars mark, depending on
retailer and season, and the accessories add real utility. Pellet
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girls hold value because they're basically set it and forget it.
Smokers deep prepatient is usually gentle if the augurs smooth
and the controllers clean. For listeners who love weekend smoke sessions.
That's roughly fifty to sixty percent off perceived reds tail utility,
especially heading into fall. Tailgates ask for a quick video
showing startup and the temperature ramp to confirm the controller
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and fan run true. Second great deal Craigslist Phoenix's latest
computer listings included a twenty seven inch four k IPS
monitor from LG priced around one hundred and twenty dollars.
Box included and purchased last year based on the post's
receipt photo claim Comparable new models often run two hundred
and twenty dollars three hundred and thirty dollars. IPS panels
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shine for creative work and side hustles, photo editing, spreadsheets,
even coding with CRISP text. If it's truly low hours
and single owner, you're effectively paying used TN money for
IPS quality. Bring a laptop with HDMI DisplayPort to test
dead pixels, backlight bleed, and sixty one hundred forty four
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megahertz modes, and check the stand for wobble. Third great
deal offer up Phoenix showed a Duwault twenty Vmax combo kit,
drill driver, impact driver, two batteries, charger and bag listed
yesterday for under one hundred and forty dollars. Big box
promos often hit one hundred and ninety nine dollars two
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hundred and forty nine dollars new for house hackers and
di wires. The battery ecosystem is the real asset. Two
healthy batteries alone can be worth sixty dollars one hundred
dollars used. Confirm battery charge cycles if the seller knows,
click test both tools, under load and verify chuck grip.
If all checks out, it's a value stack for weekend
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flips or rental turnover. Now. The trade Facebook marketplace Phoenix
had a listing offering a mid century teak Credenza on
trade for a comparable value road bike. The credenza looked
clean book match doors, tapered legs, no swelling along the
back panel in the photos. If authentic, vintage resale often
ranges from four hundred dollars nine hundred dollars depending on
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maker and care, while a decent used aluminum road bike
Shamana one hundred five group nothing fancy can sit in
that same band. This trade makes sense if you're downsizing
gear into furniture with long term appreciation. Inspector or dovetails.
Check for Veneer chips and confirm the back is original
not MDF replacement before swapping your wheels and the unique, interesting, wacky,
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or bizarre Praigslist Phoenix just surfaced a life sized Saguaro
thematic arcade cabinet, basically a working multi game main build
wrapped in desert kitch, complete with green led trim and
cactus arms that hold spare controllers. It's listed under collectibles games,
with claims of over two thousand classic titles and a
recent joist at upgrade. Is it absurd? Yes? Is it
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a conversation piece that could anchor an Airbnb game room
or a retro themed coffee shop corner? Also yes, the
value here isn't just parts, it's vibe. Price seemed negotiable,
and the post mentioned a hand truck for easy pickup,
bring cash, test a few games for lag, and check
the cabinet's ventilation cutout so the PC doesn't turn into
prickly heat. Phoenix specific power moves for buyers meet up
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well lit spots like a grocery, parking lot or police
station exchange zone, and for pricier buys ask to plug in.
Many sellers will oblige. Monsoon dust can clog fans and vents,
so for electronics and grills, look closely for build up
that hints at rough outdoor storage. Early mornings move best
Valley sellers often update listings with coffee in hand, and
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that's your window to make a friendly firm offer pennies, negotiations,
sparkle lead with empathy and specifics. Try hey, I can
pick up today and bring exact cash if everything checks
out and the batteries hold charge like you mentioned, would
you consider one hundred and twenty dollars? Specificity signal seriousness
and same day pickup is your secret discount button. That's
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your Phoenix deal tour smart buys a fair trait and
a gloriously goofy cactus arcade. You will either love or
roast me for I've got the receipts and the reasoning
so you keep more in your pocket and get more
joy per dollar. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget
to subscribe and check out my Instagram at Penny powers Ai.
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