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How To Furnish Your House With Items From A Garage Sale Or Yard Sale

Davey Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:55 +0000

When it comes to buying furniture it can get really expensive. You end up paying a little too much when you don't really have to. Sometimes the best furniture deals can come from the last place you'd expect. I'm talking about finding furniture at a Garage Sale, Yard Sale, or Estate sale. You will find great deals, and chances are the furniture will look incredible. Here's tips how to furnish your house or apartment buy shopping for furniture this way.

America's Most Visited Stores

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:25:52 +0000

There are a few stores we all seem to frequent fairly regularly. We have our favorite retail outlets and fast food restaurants that we find ourselves drawn to on a weekly--if not daily--basis. A new survey tells us which ones receive the most customer traffic.

Jason Aldean Loves To Clothes Shop On EBay

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:54:06 +0000

Jason Aldean sells millions of CD's, sells out concert after concert and yet when it comes to shopping for clothes you won't find him necessarily hitting the designer boutiques of Hollywood or Nashville. While he can obviously afford to buy his on and off stage attire anywhere he wants Jason says he loves to shop---are you ready---EBay! What's up with that Jason?

Big Retailers Expected To Close More Stores

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:53:39 +0000

They are names many of us have grown up with but with the advent of online shopping they are seeing their revenues and profits steadily decline. 24/7 Wall Street is reporting that 8 big retailers are expected to close between 125 and 600 store locations this year. Which ones are on the list?

Fair Trade Shoppe Today In Clinton

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:10:33 +0000

There’s plenty going on during January in central New York. Today, the Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 Park Row in Clinton is the site of the Building Stones Fair Trade Shoppe. Here are the details, according to the Stone Presbyterian website: “Our Fair Trade Shoppe will be open every Thursday from 10AM to 6:30PM in the [...]

Top 5 Halloween Shops In Utica

Davey Jones — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:13:14 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner. Before you know it, October 31st will be here. Are you prepared? Did you buy your costumes? Did you buy your pumpkins? Well if you plan on shopping this weekend, here’s the Top 5 Halloween Shops in Utica. Halloween City- Located at 4515 Commercial Drive in New Hartford Since 1977, [...]

Men Shopping and Spending More on Clothes

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:32:37 +0000

It is generally accepted that most men would rather undergo a root canal than go shopping but according to Women's Wear Daily that notion may be heading for the scrapheap of history. A recent survey found that more than one-third of males (35%) say they "love or enjoy" clothes shopping, up from 28% in 2008. The increase was driven by those ages 25-to-34, whose enjoyment jumped from 38% to 48% . What is driving this new phenomenon?

Buy Local Website Ready To Help You Buy Local

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:00:32 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we're all about supporting the local community and area businesses. It makes sense that when we buy local, we're getting the freshest products and helping grow the local economy. You've heard me singing the praises of the F.X. Matt Brewing Company and their outstanding beers and soft drinks, and there are many more local companies providing excellent products and services as well.

Study Says We Shop to Improve Our Mood [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:06:19 +0000

"When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping". You've probably heard that one before but now there is scientific evidence that shows that we will often go shopping to head off the blues or expected pressure at the pass. A study cited in The Atlantic reveled that something called "retail therapy" is often just what the doctor ordered.

Shop And Help Missing Children

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:09:22 +0000

At Big Frog 104, we like to share with you worthy local causes, and here’s one where you can help just by shopping. According to our sister station, WIBX: “Five dollar passes are being sold now for a big shopping event to benefit the New York / Mohawk Valley Office of the National Center for [...]

Checkout Line Etiquette

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 23 May 2012 08:30:03 +0000

I was at the store yesterday picking up a couple of items. As I stepped into the checkout line I noticed that the person in front of me had several more items than I did, no, many more items than I did. I looked at the other lines and they were worse. Now if it was me with a cart full of goods and someone was standing behind me with two or three or even four I would ask them if they would like to check out first. But exactly what is the standard of etiquette when it comes to checkout lines? Here are some guidelines courtesy of Good Housekeeping magazine.

Destiny USA Adding Racing To Mall [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:30:57 +0000

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines". The starting call at the Indy 500? Sure, but soon it will also be heard at the new Destiny USA mall in Syracuse . According to YNN a California company will be installing an electric kart track on the the 3rd floor as part of the mall's entertainment center. Check out the video from Pole Position, the manufacturers of the indoor track.

Most Shoppers Make Impulse Purchases

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:23 +0000

How many times have you gone to the store to pick up a specific item only to walk out with a bag or shopping cart full of things you hadn't intended to buy? According to a new survey by MarketWatch.com 9 out of 10 shoppers will do exactly that. What are the reasons behind such impulse buying?

America's Best Toilet Paper

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:30:29 +0000

My wife recently sent me to the store to pick up some toilet paper. Naturally I purchased the least expensive brand and happily made my way home expecting to be complimented on my sense of thrift. Wrong. My wife took one look in the bag and said, "This isn't Charmin! Where is the Charmin?" The lesson I learned is that not all TP is the same and this fact is underscored by a new Consumer Reports study of 25 brands to determine which is the best. The results?

Destiny USA Adding IMAX Theater

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:44:28 +0000

There will be an added entertainment option at Syracuse's Destiny USA expansion of Carousel Center. Syracuse.com reports that Regal Cinemas will be building two state-of-the-art movie theaters including an IMAX screen on the third level of the Destiny USA/Carousel Center expansion. The theaters as well as other outlets are expected to open later this spring and will add luster to what will be an entertainment mecca.

What To Buy, What To Avoid At A Dollar Store [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:30:24 +0000

Let's face it, we all shop at a dollar store from time to time. Saving money is something all of us strive to do but we have to be careful as to what to scrimp on and what to pay more for. Time.com has come up with a list of things to look for and what to avoid when shopping at a dollar store. Some of these are pretty obvious, others not so.

Sales Tax Break On Clothing Purchases Back

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:10:21 +0000

As of April 1st, we taxpayers of New York State got a bit of a break. The state has reinstated the sales tax exemption on clothing purchases totalling under $110. Here’s the details from our sister station, WIBX: Clothing shoppers in New York will be saving some money The state’s sales tax exemption on clothing [...]

Consumer Reports Rates Top Retail Chain Stores

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:11 +0000

The good news--for Costco--is that they have been rated number one among national chain stores by Consumer Reports. The bad news for those of us in Central New York is that the closest Costco stores are in New York City leaving us with only the online option to purchase Costco goods. However, several outlets that DO have locations in our area also rated highly in the survey.

Big After Christmas Sales Start Today

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:17:26 +0000

If you were lucky enough to score a few gift cards this Christmas you will probably be able to use them to your advantage as a number of retailers are starting big after Christmas sales today. Savings on toys, jewelry and clothing are just the beginning. Lucky magazine has come up with a list of retailers offering up savings of up to 80%.

"Black Friday" Shoppers Out In Full Force

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:25:30 +0000

With some stores opening well before midnight and lines forming at many others "Black Friday" shoppers were out and anxious to claim bargains across the country including right here in Central New York. Bargains coupled with a slow economy had shoppers anxious to claim the great deals offered by retailers but one California woman took it a little bit too far