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Archive for September, 2017
September 29th, 2017 at 04:22 pm
A little update before we head back to Vegas!
Current Balance $18,355.00
+$50.00 Mo Payday to Our Savings (9/29)
Balance $18,405.00
Local Savings $7040.00
GC Savings $2525.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3660.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2415.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,405.00
52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)
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September 28th, 2017 at 08:23 pm
$307.11 paid off in the last 2 weeks!!!
It was a small update this 2 weeks as the only payments were to our 2 smallest payment debts. We were $8 away from getting under the next $1000 mark for total debt, so I threw $10 at My Mortgage, which also got that under the next $1000 mark. Even $10 feels good when it's going in the right direction! Next update 4 out of our 5 debts will go down so it will be a nice one!
Celebrations for this update:
-$307.11 paid off in the last 2 weeks!
-Race #1/My Mortgage went under the next $1000 mark!
-Total Debt went under the next $1000 mark for the second update in a row!
Student Loan $0
Payback Savings $0
David's Bridal $0
Scheel's Card $0
Total Rewards $0
LOC - US Bank $0
Ring Iddeal $0
Best Buy $0
HELOC $0
Store Loan $7,808.62
Mom Loan #2 $19,035.13
MO Mortgage $84,292.75
My Mortgage $150,990.00
Our Mortgage $247,865.53
Total = $509,992.03
Down $307.11 in the last 2 weeks!!
Starting total was $587,351.27
$77,359.24 paid off since 6/19/15 (including downpayment on house)!!!!!
We have $2415 in a savings account to pay off the Mom Loan, so the amount we still owe that is $16,620.13.
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September 27th, 2017 at 07:12 pm
Couple Walmart grabs! Can't beat $1.00!!

Disney Princess Beauty and the Beast or Minnie Dress (Bought 24)
Regular Price $12.92
-11.92 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $1.06
(Marked $5.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Kept 1 for my niece
*ETA - Sold 3 for $5.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 4 for $5.00 each on FB on 10/8/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $5.00 each on FB on 10/15/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $5.00 each on FB on 5/13/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 7/15/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $5.00 each on FB on 4/12/19
Faded Glory Bermuda Shorts (Bought 1)
Regular Price $6.96
-$5.96 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $1.06
(Marked $3.00 for rummage sale)
Faded Glory Midi Shorts (Bought 1)
Regular Price $6.96
-$5.96 Clearance Price Each
Final Price + Tax = $1.06
(Marked $3.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Kept for my neice
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September 27th, 2017 at 05:23 pm
Couple of sparkly grabs at Kohls! Since we are fully into fall here in the Midwest, these will be marked and packed away for selling next spring. One of the keys to us being able to coupon and clearance find effectively is being able to buy "off-season" items at rock bottom prices and store them till they are in demand.

Girls Flip Flops (Bought 6)
Regular Price $8.00 each
-$6.88 Clearance Price + Kohls Charge 30% Savings
Final Price + Tax = $1.19 each!!
(Marked $3.00 (?) for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $3.00 on FB on 11/3/19
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September 25th, 2017 at 02:29 pm
I received an unexpected rebate on one of my medications. It was only $10.45, but it was nice to get something!
Current Balance $18,300.00
+$10.45 Rx Rebate
+$44.00 FB Sales
+$.55 Even Out Amount
Balance $18,355.00
Local Savings $7040.00
GC Savings $2525.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3610.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2415.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,355.00
52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)
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September 25th, 2017 at 02:11 pm
Another good week! Clorox Wipes are all sold PPU, which is great as they take up too much room! Hopefully they are all picked up soon! Total Sales this week = $68.00!!
Sale #725 (SS) $5.00
Girls "Pretty Sweet" Dress - We paid $1.00 at rummage sale
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $4.00
Sale #726 (BH) $6.00
Clorox Wipes 35ct 4pk - We paid $2.13 per pack
Sold for $6.00
Profit = $3.87
Sale #727 (KD) $33.00
Clorox Wipes 35ct 4pk (5 pks and 2 loose canisters) - We paid $2.13 per pack
Sold for $6.00 per pack/$1.50 each for the loose
Profit = $21.29
Sale #728 (CC) $13.00
Clorox Wipes 35ct 4pk - We paid $2.13 per pack
Sold for $6.00
Profit = $3.87
Baby Onesie 7pc Set - We paid $2.99
Sold for $7.00
Profit = $4.01
Sale #729 (AVB) $11.00
Loreal Shampoo/Conditioner (2) - We paid .88 each
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $4.24
For my Mom: 3pk socks $5.00
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September 23rd, 2017 at 02:42 pm
My Mom grabbed all of these great deals for us! Everything was 75% off, plus we had some CVS Coupons ($10.00 off of $40.00, and $10.00 off of $50.00).
Already selling like hot cakes!

All Purpose Wipes (Bought 2)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .+.01 Money Maker each
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
Basketball Sets (Bought 4)
Regular Price $9.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $2.37 each
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $5.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 each on FB on 10/15/17
Profit = $10.52
BBQ Brush (Bought 2)
Regular Price $2.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $.22 each
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Kept 1 for us
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.50 on FB on 5/13/18
Profit = $1.28
Bubbles 6pk (Bought 1 - Not pictured)
Regular Price $3.99
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.05
(Marked .50 per bottle for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 5 bottles for .50 each on FB on 12/2/18
Bubble Blower Guns (Bought 7)
Regular Price $6.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.86 each (3) and $1.56 each (4)
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/8/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/15/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 each on FB on 7/15/18
Profit = $16.18
Bubble Refill Station (Bought 1)
Regular Price $6.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.86 each
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $4.00 on FB on 2/4/18
Profit = $2.14
Clip Sets (Bought 5)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .+.01 Money Maker each
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
Combs 12pk Sets (Bought 5)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .27 each
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $1.00 on FB on 1/12/20
Crayola Crayon Block Tube (Bought 3)
Regular Price $14.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $3.99 each
(Marked $7.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $7.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
Profit = $9.03
Crayola Sidewalk Paint (Bought 4)
Regular Price $4.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.33 each
(Marked $2.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 4 for $2.50 each on FB on 10/8/17
Profit = $4.68
Dino Squirt Toy (Bought 1 - Not pictured)
Regular Price $2.99
Clearance Price + Tax = $.79
(Marked $2.00 for rummage sale)
Fun Bubble 5-in-1 Sets (Bought 7)
Regular Price $2.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .80 each
(Marked $2.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $3.00 on FB on 12/10/17
Glow in the Dark Saucer Set (Bought 2)
Regular Price $2.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .80 each
(Marked $2.00 each for rummage sale)
Golf Set 7pc (Bought 8)
Regular Price $6.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.86 each (4)and $1.58 each (4)
(Marked $4.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 1 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/15/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 7/23/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 each on FB on 8/13/20
Key Finder (Bought 4)
Regular Price $2.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $.22 each
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 4 for $1.50 each on FB on 12/10/17
Profit = $5.12
Kitchen Towel (Bought 1)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .+.01 Money Maker each
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
Licensed Dip-n-Blow Bubble Sets (Bought 8)
Regular Price $4.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.33 each
(Marked $3.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 7 for $3.00 each on FB on 12/10/17
Magnetic Clips (Bought 2)
Regular Price $3.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .52 each
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
Measuring Set 8pc (Bought 1)
Regular Price $2.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .22 each
(Marked $2.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $2.00 on FB on 11/26/17
Profit = $1.78
Netted Sponges (Bought 7)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = +.01 Money Maker each!!
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
Scouring Pads (Bought 5)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = +.01 Money Maker each!!
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
Smashball Toy (Bought 8)
Regular Price $4.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $1.33 each
(Marked $3.00 each for rummage sale)
Snorkel Mask Set (Bought 4)
Regular Price $8.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $2.12 each
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 5/13/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 7/8/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 7/15/18
Straws (Bought 2)
Regular Price $1.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .27 each
(Marked $1.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 2 for $1.00 each on FB on 8/5/18
Profit = $1.46
Super Water Blaster Water Guns (Bought 11)
Regular Price $9.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $2.37 each (3) and $2.35 each (8)
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 3 for $5.00 each on FB on 5/6/18
*ETA - Sold 2 for $5.00 each on FB on 5/13/18
Water Balloon Pumper(Bought 5)
Regular Price $9.99 each
Clearance Price + Tax = $2.37 each (1) and $2.35 each (4)
(Marked $5.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 5/6/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 5/13/18
*ETA - Sold 1 for $5.00 on FB on 11/3/19
Watermelon Mason Jar (Bought 1)
Regular Price $2.00 each
Clearance Price + Tax = .22 each
(Marked $2.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $2.00 on FB on 10/1/17
Profit = $1.78
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September 23rd, 2017 at 01:32 pm
Here are a couple misc. deals we got in the last few weeks.

Family Dollar
Pamper Wipes 56ct (Bought 2)
Regular Price $2.15 each
-.30 Each Sale Price
-$2.00 Pampers Coupon (2)
Final Price = Free!!!
(Marked $1.50 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold both for $1.50 each on FB on 9/10/17
Profit = $3.00
Target
BIC Soleil Glow Razor 3pk + 1 (Bought 6)
Regular Price $5.99 each
-$3.00 Mfr Coupon (6)
*Received $5.00 Target GC for every 3 purchased (2)
Final Price + tax = $1.60 per pack
(Marked $4.00 per pack for rummage sale)
*Mom kept 1 pack
*ETA - Sold 3 for $4.00 each on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $4.00 each on FB on 9/2/18
Walmart
Disney Princess Sleeping Bag (Bought 1)
Regular Price $19.99
-$14.99 Clearance Price
Final Price + tax = $5.33
(Marked $10.00 for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold for $10.00 on FB on 7/15/18
Profit = $4.67
Sam's Club
Baby Onesie 7pc Sets (Bought 4)
Regular Price $?
Final Price + tax = $2.99 per pack
(Marked $7.00 per pack for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 1 for $7.00 on FB on 9/17/17
*ETA - Sold 2 for $7.00 each on FB on 8/23/20
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September 22nd, 2017 at 03:34 pm
We had to take my car in AGAIN and I was worried that this would be the end of the road for my car as we don't want to put anymore money into repairs on it....MO went to pick it up and the mechanic said it was a minor part repair and he fixed it for free! He didn't even charge us for the part! I guess our loyal business finally paid off...lol! Just a little bump to savings here.
Also we were going to go to Laughlin next week, but our trip ended up getting cancelled as the flight was not full. This was disappointing since the flights, hotel, etc were all free. We decided to book Vegas instead since we already had the time off of work. We have to pay for flights to Vegas, but it was only $200 total for both of us, there and back. So that's not bad. Hotels will still be free. Plus we have $675.00 in free casino play in Vegas, so we should be able to turn the free play into enough real money to cover the flight cost. This was a spur of the moment trip and will be the last one till at least March since MO start bball coaching in a few weeks.
Current Balance $18,175.00
+$50.00 My Payday to Our Savings
+$75.00 My Payday to Mom Loan Savings
Balance $18,300.00
Local Savings $6985.00
GC Savings $2525.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3610.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2415.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,300.00
52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)
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September 18th, 2017 at 08:28 pm
Current Balance $18,090.00
+$50.00 MO Payday
+$35.00 FB Sales
Balance $18,175.00
Local Savings $6985.00
GC Savings $2525.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3560.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2340.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,175.00
52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)
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September 18th, 2017 at 08:04 pm
Good week for sales!! Sales were $96.50!! And I sold a lot of the new items we just got when we went rummaging last weekend, $53.00 worth of rummage sale pickups, and $49.00 of that was profit! Love a quick turnaround!
Sale #721 (IM) $12.00
3 Backpacks @ $4.00 = $12.00 for my Mom
Sale #722 (SR) $20.00
(3) 3 Piece Outfits (New) - We paid $1.00 each at rummage sale
Sold all 3 as a bundle for $20.00
Profit = $17.00
Sale #723 (JC) $4.00
Dart Board - We paid .50 at rummage sale
Sold for $4.00
Profit = $3.50
Sale #724 (NC) $60.50
Tape Measure (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $4.00
Profit = $4.00
Men's Fruit of the Loom Socks (Me) - I paid .99
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $4.01
Bath & Body Set (4 pieces) - Free at rummage sale
Sold for $10.00
Profit = $10.00
Bath & Body Set (4 travel pieces) - Free at rummage sale
Sold for $5.00
Profit = $5.00
Bath & Body Set (2 pieces) - Free at rummage sale
Sold for $4.00
Profit = $4.00
Victoria Secret Perfumes (2 pieces) - Free at rummage sale
Sold for $8.00
Profit = $8.00
Board Books (5 Books) - We paid .10 each
Sold for $2.00 for the bundle
Profit = $1.50
Pampers Wipes 56ct (2) - Free
Sold for $1.50 each
Profit = $3.00
Tape Measures (2) for $4.00 each, Fruit of the Loom Socks (2) for $5.00 each, and a set of Halloween Handtowels for $1.50 for my Mom ($19.50).
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September 18th, 2017 at 03:46 pm
Clorox Wipes 35ct 4pks are on clearance at select Staples for only $2.00 per 4pk! My Mom was able to grab up 15 packs!
Total for 15 packs + tax = $31.95!!! ($2.163 per 4pk)
(Marked $6.00 each for rummage sale)
*ETA - Sold 7 4pks ($6.00 each) and 2 indiv canisters ($1.50 each) on FB on 9/17/17.
*ETA - Sold 4 4pks ($6.00 each) on FB on 10/1/17
*ETA - Sold 3 4pks ($6.00 each) on FB on 10/8/17
*ETA - Sold 2 indiv canisters ($2.00 each) on FB on 10/15/17
Profit = $59.05
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September 15th, 2017 at 09:28 pm
$904.77 paid off in the last 2 weeks!!!
So happy that getting under $500K for total debt is getting more and more achievable! Savings is going good and payments are rolling us down quickly! So many great celebrations on this update!
In not so fun news - My car (the vehicle we both try to use the most for low gas mileage) that we just spent something like $1000 on in repairs is down again. We just drove it out of town, 4 hrs each way, all in one day, and it ran great and was totally fine. Then two days later we get in to go to dinner and the power steering is out (again) and smoking. We just had that repaired about 4 weeks ago. MO is going to talk to the mechanic and see if we can get it fixed for free since their repair wasn't satisfactory. If not I think it's time to say goodbye for good. We have 3 other vehicles, so we won't need to deal with any replacement costs, but still sad to see my car of 9 years bite the dust.
Also we decided to do an impromptu trip to Laughlin at the end of Sept. MO starts coaching in October and that takes up all of his time till March, so we decided to get in one more trip this year. We go on a lot of group and family trips, this time it's just going to be the two of us, so that will be nice.
Celebrations for this update:
-$904.77 paid off in the last 2 weeks!
-Bad Debt went under the next $1000 mark!
-Store Loan went under the next $1000 mark!
-Our Mortgage went under the next $1000 mark!
-Total Debt went under the next $1000 mark!
Student Loan $0
Payback Savings $0
David's Bridal $0
Scheel's Card $0
Total Rewards $0
LOC - US Bank $0
Ring Iddeal $0
Best Buy $0
HELOC $0
Store Loan $7,923.73
Mom Loan #2 $19,035.13
MO Mortgage $84,474.75
My Mortgage $151,000.00
Our Mortgage $247,865.53
Total = $510,299.14
Down $904.77 in the last 2 weeks!!
Starting total was $587,351.27
$77,052.13 paid off since 6/19/15 (including downpayment on house)!!!!!
We have $2340 in a savings account to pay off the Mom Loan, so the amount we still owe that is $16,695.13.
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September 11th, 2017 at 06:46 pm
Current Balance $18,000.00
+$10.00 Mortgage Savings
+$80.00 FB Sales
Balance $18,090.00
Local Savings $6950.00
GC Savings $2525.00
Capital 360 Savings (US) $3510.00
Capital 360 Savings (Mom Loan Payback Account)$2340.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #1)$1265.00
Capital 360 Savings (Rental Deposit Account #2)$1500.00
Total Savings = $18,090.00
52 Week Challenge
2017 Total = $892.00(We have paid weeks 1-28 and 44-52)
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September 11th, 2017 at 03:19 pm
FB Sales are going awesome right now! $165.00 is sales this week!!
Sale #715 (JCT) $3.00
Roll of Rags for my Mom $3.00
Sale #716 (CC) $9.00
Salt and Pepper Shaker Set (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $2.00
Steig Larson Books (Me) - I paid .50 each
Sold for $1.50 each
Profit = $2.00
10 notebooks for my Mom $3.00
Sale #717 (NC) $43.00
EOS Lipbalm (2) - We paid $1.78 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $1.44
Softlips Lipbalm (2) - We paid $1.68 each
Sold for $2.50 each
Profit = $1.64
Fruit of the Loom Socks (Me) - I paid .99 each
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $4.01
Earbuds (2) - We paid $1.33 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $5.34
Outdoor Drink Holders (4) (Me) - I paid .88 each
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $8.48
Utility Baskets (2) (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $1.50 each
Profit = $3.00
Fruit of the Loom Socks for my Mom $5.00
Sale #718 (CK) $36.00
Mens 3pk Socks (2) (Me) - I paid .99 each
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $8.02
Roll of Rags (4) (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $3.00 each
Profit = $12.00
Auto Cloths 8pk (2) (Me) - I paid .99 each
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $6.02
Outdoor Drink Holders (2) at $3.00 for my Mom $6.00
Sale #719 (HL) $35.00
Jordache Tan Leggings - We paid $1.06
Sold for $5.00 each
Profit = $3.94
Outdoor Drink Holders (2) at $3.00 each, Backpacks (4) for $4.00 each, Small Backpacks (2) for $2.00 each and Dishmatic $4.00, for my Mom ($30.00).
Sale #720 (DC) $39.00
Matches (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $2.00
Dish Mat (Me) - I paid .99 each
Sold for $2.50
Profit = $1.51
Salt and Pepper Shaker Set (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $2.00
Knee Pads (Me) - Free After Rebate
Sold for $2.00
Profit = $2.00
Curad Bandaids - We paid .53
Sold for $1.00
Profit = $.47
Goggles (2) - We paid $1.59
Sold for $4.00 each
Profit = $4.82
Dish Mat $2.50, Folding Knife $4, Popcorn Popper $15.00, for my Mom ($21.50). |