Bargains can be found throughout Minnesota. Find online auctions, coupons and links to sales and deals.
- About.com (www.about.com) A site that offers information about how to do…whatever.
- Ali Shops (www.alishops.com/twincitiesstore.asp?name=wholesale-fashion-shoes) Every shoe is $9.98 at this locally owned outlet. Clean, bright corner space filled with fashion shoes: flats, stilettos, platforms, sneakers.
- Bartering Services in the Twin Cities (www.doitgreen.org/article/goods/barter) Participants earn one credit per hour of service in exchange for receiving one hour of services.
- Bid info for good (www.biddingforgood.com) Deals to raise money via online charity auction.
- Bridging (www.bridging.org) Our mission is to provide the economically disadvantaged with a one-time gift of quality furniture and household items which helps to stabilize and improve their lives while effectively using community resources.
- Building Materials Outlet, Midwest, Inc . (www.buildingmaterialsoutlet.com) Resells surplus inventory from national manufacturers and distributors of building materials.
- Clark Howard Show (www.clarkhoward.com/topics/free_and_cheap.html) Lists of goods and services that are very inexpensive or free.
- Collective Buying - Each of these use consumer driven collective buying as a strategy to find and/or create deals and bargains.
- Computer Lady (www.asktcl.com) Answers questions about computers.
- Craigslist (www.craigslist.com) Local classifieds and forums - community moderated, and largely free.
- Daily Dealster
 (www.dailydealster.com) Offers mix of deals, including candy fro a national reatailer, Glamour Shots at Mall of America, auto repair at Sundberg's Automotive, and Pro Kart Indoor racing.
- Dan's Car Wash (www.danscarwash.com) Located on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, this car wash offers deals on washs and a free birthday car wash.
- Disabled Discounts (www.disableddiscounts.com) Single database that people with disabilities or their caregivers can look to for resources or discounts. Information is compiled state by state, county by county. Price is $25 annually.
- Downtowner Car Wash (www.downtownercarwash.com/st-paul-welcome.html) The Downtowner Car Wash and Car Care Center is a Minnesota based corporation, family owned and operated since 1978. They offer coupons and free birthday car washes.
- Dress for Success (www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?pageid=1&sisid=130) Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women in the Twin Cities by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women in work and in life.
- Families Helping Each Other
 (www.familieshelpingeachother.org) Supports impoverished families by providing them with access to free emergency clothing and basic household goods. We strive to educate the community about the struggles of impoverished families and to create the opportunity for community involvement in the aiding of needy families.
- Family Dollar (www.familydollar.com) Family Dollar stores in Minnesota.
- Family Service Rochester, Time Trader(www.familyservicerochester.org/timetrader.html) An organized exchange network through which members earn Time Dollars (TD$) for time spent helping other members. One hour of service earns on TD$. With TD$, members can “buy” services they want or need. Time trader keeps track of service offers, requests, exchanges and TD$ accounts through an online database called Community Weaver.
- Famundo (www.famundo.com) Free family scheduler on one spreadsheet.
- The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (Fact) (www.usafact.org) *Note: FACT is a non-profit with fee-based organization with fee-based membership of $36/yr. providing a wide range of bargains.
- Fiverr (www.fiverr.com) Online marketplace for people to share things they are willing to do for $5.
- FindHow.com (www.findhow.com) This site contains information on how to do things, from automotive to writing and speaking.
- Flipswap.com (flipswap.com) Get creditor check for (workingor not working) cell phone.
- FreeBirthdaTreats.com (www.freebirthdaytreats.com) Find places in your state that offer free or discounted treats to help you celebrate your birthday.
- Freecycle Network (www.freecycle.org) Nonprofit listing board for unwanted or unneeded items that are free.
- Free Computer Software (www.OpenOffice.org);(www.gimphoto.com);(www.photoshop.com); (www.getpaint.net); (www.avast.com); (www.audacity.sourceforge.net); (www.free.avg.com); (www.freeav.com); (www.microsoft.com/securityessentials); (www.techsupportalert.com); (www.giveawayoftheday.com)
- The Free Market (www.twincitiesfreemarket.org) A listing service for residents who want to give or get free reusable goods for the home, garage and garden.
- GasBuddy.com (www.gasbuddy.com/Gas_Prices/Minnesota/index.aspx) Minnesota gas price information.
- Half.com (www.half.com) On line sale of discounted books, music, movies, dvds, game and video systems
- Hour Dollars(www.hourdollars.org/) Hour Dollars is a service exchange program for residents of Saint Paul, MN and surrounding suburbs. The primary purpose of Hour Dollars is to provide a way for neighbors to easily exchange time and services.
- Lifeline Across America (www.lifeline.gov/lifeline_Consumers.html) Provides qualified consumers with a discount for setting up a new phone service at their home and discounts on monthly charges for a primary home phone line.
- Professionally refurbished and/or upgraded computers. Call 651-523-9100 or
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- Magic Jack (www.magicjack.com) Plug home phone into USB port and receive free local and long distance calls for $19.95/year.
- Minnesota's Materials Management Division(www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/) Facilitate the strategic acquisition of goods and services for the State of Minnesota and other governmental entities. The division aspires to meet its customers' reasonable expectations while upholding the highest legal and ethical standards of responsible business and procurement practices.
- Minnesota Seniors Online (www.mnseniorsonline.com) Deals, Discounts and Coupons for people 50 years of age or more.
- Northern Cheapskate (www.northerncheapskate.com) Coupons, freebies and money-saving tips in Northern Minnesota.
- Organized Christmas (christmas.organizedhome.com) Helps you simplify holidays and get ready for Christmas. Gifts and crafts, recipes and free printables to celebrate the season.
- Paper Back Swap (www.paperbackswap.com) A site that helps members swap, trade, and exchange with other members for free.
- Paradise Car Wash (www.paradisecarwash.com) Serving the South Metro area since 1987. Get free car wash on your birthday at their Apple Valley, Savage, Bloomington, or Eagan stores.
- Public Utilities Commission (www.puc.state.mn.us/PUC) - Contains information about telephone service discount programs.
- ReUse Center (www.thereusecenter.com) Dedicated to keeping reusable building materials out of landfills.
- Ritz Pix (www.ritzpix.com) On Tuesday or Wednesday, photo prints are 6 cents each at Ritz Camera and Proex. 6 cent prints can be ordered online as well.
- Rochester Time Trader Bartering Program (www.familyservicerochester.org/timetrader.html) Connects people to a network of people who exchange their skills.
- StarTribune - Deal Spotter (www.startribune.com/blogs/dealspotter) Dollars & Sense columnist John Ewoldt searches the Twin Cities and beyond for bargains and strategies to spare you time, money and hassles.
- StarTribune.com, Steals and Deals (www.startribune.com/deals) Column on steals and deals in Minneapolis Star Tribune.
- Student/Youth Travel - Travel agencies that cater to youth and students offering deals and discounts. (www.statravel.com) (www.studentcity.com) (www.studentuniverse.com)
- Target and Wal-Mart now have permanent price matching policy.
- The Green Institute (www.greeninstitute.org/programs/reuse-deconstruction.htm) Sells salvaged, new, and surplus reusable building materials, such as doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lumber, millwork, flooring, every variety of hardware, lighting, appliances, and more.
- U-Exchange (www.u-exchange.com) Free swap site on the Internet specializing in all types of bartering including; goods, services, home exchange (permanent or vacation), vehicles, boats, motorcycles, real estate and more.
- Wood Chips and Compost (Free) Contact: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Plymouth, Ramsey County, Roseville and St. Louis Park.
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