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Bin stores let you hit the jackpot

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I hit up a bin store the other day. It’s where returned and overstock items find a second chance. I spotted a sealed 2-by-2-foot mystery box for 10 bucks. Naturally, I had to buy it. What was inside?

Four pairs of men’s black socks, a cat bell, two potato peelers, an iPhone stand and a women’s tee that said, “Cowboys in my veins. Jesus in my heart.”

What the heck is a bin store?

These are usually small, independently owned shops packed with random Amazon, Target and Walmart returns, overstock inventory and liquidated goods. Some stuff is junk, but you can score deals.

How do you find one?

Easy! Try one of these methods:

🔎 Google it: Search for “bin stores near me,” “Amazon return stores” or “bargain bin stores.” They go by a ton of names.

📍 Facebook Marketplace: Many store owners list their hauls here. Look for listings with warehouse-style photos. Those are your jackpot.

📸 Social media sleuthing: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc. are full of bin store hauls. Use these hashtags: #[YourCity]BinStore (e.g., #DallasBinStore), #[YourState]BinStore (e.g., #FloridaBinStore), #LocalBinStore and #BinStoresNearMe.

💬 Reddit recon: Type in “bin store [your state]” and see if anyone has shared a hidden gem near you.

No returns at bin stores

That’s important to know and so are these tips.

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Stop making these AI mistakes

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If you’re not using AI in your business or professional life yet, guess what? Your competitors are and they’re getting ahead. Time to change that.

The secret to making AI actually useful? Asking the right questions. A lazy prompt gets you a lazy answer. A smart one is where the magic happens. Here are three power-packed AI prompts to start using today.

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Mother’s Day is 10 days away!

💝 Forget boring. These ideas are personal and heartfelt.

Add any text or photo you want on a 40-oz tumbler ($27).
Hang up to six pics on this family tree frame holder ($30).
An engraved cutting board ($19) makes for a sweet kitchen gift.
Put your mom’s name and birth flower on a travel jewelry box ($11).
A hand-casting kit (30% off) creates a memory she can literally hold.
Fill in the blanks in this “What I Love About Mom” journal ($10) to share why she’s the best. I gave my mom one from me and Ian.

🌻 Shop my Mother’s Day Ultimate Gift List now. You’ll find the perfect gift for the special person in your life.

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Homebody armor

🛟 Think of this list as bubble wrapping for your everyday life.

Leg covers (29% off) keep your chairs from scuffing your beautiful floors.
These stretchy chair covers (20% off) add color and guard against spills.
Stop door slams and pinched fingers with handy door stoppers ($9).
Big project? Cut-proof gloves (30% off) protect your hands while you DIY.
Slip on some tinted safety glasses (19% off) that fit over your regular specs.

🔒 Lock it down: Add an extra layer of “hands off” with a two-pack of padlocks (22% off) for your backpack, briefcase or luggage.

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Dark Web deep dive: Hitmen, hacking and credit cards

Kim Komando

Yesterday I told you all about the Dark Web. Missed it? Part 1 is here. As expected, so many of you asked me, “Why the heck would you even go on the Dark Web?”

No, really! The fine folks at the Daily Mail asked if I’d do a Dark Web deep dive and report back. The reason is probably the same one you had for opening this email: It’s intriguing.

I’ve been doing this long enough that I can bring you all the Dark Web craziness without putting myself at risk. I’m not recommending you go digging around. I’m sharing for the curious among us who know better.

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I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]

Kim Komando

When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much.

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Outdoor gear under $50

☀️ Because who says adventure has to be expensive? So many good deals in Amazon’s spring sale!

Grab a nice travel umbrella (32% off) that won’t blow open every 30 seconds.
Beach or park day? This tent (36% off) keeps UV rays at bay.
Sit back and relax on a folding chair (44% off) you can take anywhere.
This collapsible wagon (54% off) hauls up to 255 pounds and packs up nicely.
Burger pressers (20% off) are the trick to perfect smash burgers.
Handle the heat safely with grilling gloves (48% off).
Snag a stainless steel garden hose (20% off) that’s built to last.
Green thumb? Miracle-Gro potting mix (25% off) is your plants’ best friend.
Charge your tech on the go with a retractable car charger (39% off).
Speaking of, time to replace frayed USB-C cables (20% off).

💡 A bright idea: Power up your essentials with Duracell (49% off) or Energizer (40% off) AA batteries, so you don’t run out of juice.

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No-brainer spring deals

🐰 Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has me hopping. Need a rec? Leave me a comment.

Home: Say hi to fresh air with a humidifier (25% off) and bye to wrinkles with a clothing steamer (47% off).
Bath: Replace your scraggly bathroom rug (40% off, only $9!), and upgrade your smile with a water flosser (25% off).
Kitchen: Streamline morning tea with an electric kettle (30% off), or grab a Ninja blender (25% off) for tasty smoothies.
Drink up: Pour filtered water from a shiny new Brita pitcher (42% off) into a Stanley tumbler (25% off).
Cleaning: Wipe away messes with Dawn Powerwash spray (30% off), and keep everything tidy with an under-the-sink organizer (15% off).

📈 What’s trending? Hit this link for more great deals while they last.

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Early bird gets the deals

🐣 Amazon’s throwing a Big Spring Sale. Now’s your chance to grab some tech at smokin’ deals.

Binge with an AI-powered Amazon Fire TV Stick or a Roku Express (both 40% off).
A new 32-inch smart TV (42% off) is the perfect size for a dorm room or kitchen.
This extension cord (27% off) is so thin that you’ll forget it’s behind your furniture.
An 8-in-1 laptop docking station (20% off) brings your workspace together.
Lose your wallet? Find it fast with a Tile Bluetooth tracker (30% off).

🛒 Don’t stop here: Amazon has more where this came from. Click here to snag whatever else you’ve been eyeing.

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🛍️ Don’t pay full price: When stores clear out their inventory at the end of each season, that’s your chance to save. Type “end of season clearance” into Amazon’s search bar and use the filters on the left to find what you need. And check out Amazon Outlet for overstocked and off-season deals.

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😒 Comcast’s sneaky offer: New Xfinity customers can now lock their internet price for five years. Talking $55/month for 400 Mbps or $105 for 2.1 Gbps. The catch? It doesn’t include taxes or fees. Plus, internet deals will get cheaper with competition from Starlink and AT&T’s satellite service. Locking in your price for five years sounds great, until you realize the fees are multiplying in the dark like gremlins.

🤑 Oldie but goodie: Senior discounts aren’t just for folks 65 and up. SeniorLiving has a huge list of deals at grocery stores, restaurants, retail and more. Some kick in as early as age 50. Whether you’re in that age bracket or getting close, it pays to check it out.

LinkedIn influencers? It’s not just for jobs anymore. People are sharing personal stories mixed with career advice, and it’s making them famous. Take April Little (paywall link). She wrote about layoffs, went viral and now has 260,000 followers and $150,000 in brand deals. A little shameless self-promotion: Share this with your friends on LinkedIn and tell ’em to sign up for my newsletter at GetKim.com. TY!

How to score deals on Facebook Marketplace

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Facebook isn’t the go-to social media for Gen Z anymore, but Marketplace is keeping them around. Here’s how to find hidden gems and the best deals.

eBay haggling 101: How to score the best deals

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Lowball offer got ignored? Don’t give up yet. The longer a seller waits, the better your chances.

Water, water everywhere

I get bored drinking water all the time. Let’s make it fun.

True Lemon packets are like keeping lemon wedges in your purse or desk.
A rainbow’s worth of silicone straws (19% off) for colorful sipping.
When your water comes in those big, blue 5-gallon jugs, this convenient pump (39% off) replaces the bulky dispenser.
DIY nugget ice gives you the Sonic experience at home. Crunch, crunch, crunch.
Stop buying bottled water and grab a Brita premium bottle (32% off) that filters.

✅ To-do: A fireproof, waterproof organizer is the right way to store important docs like your passport and birth certificate.

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Now this is crafty: JOANN, the fabric and crafting chain, is going out of business. Didn’t take long for scammers to set up fake sites with closeout prices 80% to 90% off retail. The real site (with real deals) is joann.com. Anything else is a fake.

External hard drives to back up your PC or Mac

So you want a backup drive? Here are my top three picks. Order it now while you’re thinking about it. Everyone needs one of these!

1. Toshiba Canvio Basics (Affordable and simple)

Best for: Budget-friendly external storage and backups for Mac and PC

🔗 View on Amazon, $61.99

🎯 Pros: Affordable, plug and play, comes in different size options

⚠️ Cons: No encryption or password protection and not great for high-speed transfers

2. LaCie Rugged USB-C (Durable and travel-friendly storage)

Best for: Photographers, videographers and others who need rugged, shockproof storage
🔗 View on Amazon, $149.99

🎯 Pros: Shock-, dust- and water-resistant, plus USB-C compatibility

⚠️ Cons: More expensive and bulkier than basic external drives

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Delete it: Go ahead and remove the chat app Telegram from kids’ phones because “more than 90%” of drug deals and illegal gun sales start there. Telegram, of course, says crime happens on every online platform. I’m all for privacy, but kids don’t need encrypted chat.

So fresh and so clean

Everything you need to refresh, recharge and restore.

Start your day with a soap bar (20% off) packed with Vitamin C to make you glow.
Shoe insoles that support your achy feet with every stride.
What’s that smell? Eucalyptus and lemongrass shoe spray instead of stinky feet.
Too much lint is a fire hazard. A vent cleaner (29% off) gets all your dryer’s hard-to-reach spots.
A steam cleaner (10% off) cuts through dirt and grime like no other.

🛍️ It’s on sale: Browse Amazon deals and coupons. Yes, I look at this page most days. No, I wouldn’t call it a problem. Happy shopping!

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