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Archive Home > 2009 > April > 21 > In a grim economy, it’s a golden age for the cheap

In a grim economy, it’s a golden age for the cheap

It used to be they’d seek discounts; now they’re holding out for freebies

By Nancy Trejos / The Bulletin
April 21, 2009

WASHINGTON — Jill Berry is always on the lookout for free things.

Last fall, the Woodbine, Md., mother of three figured out a great way to get some: online giveaways. She has entered about 40 so far. She has won T-shirts, cleaning products, a small portable vacuum, olive oil, beef....

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