Did you hear the inventor of the remote died? They found him stuck in the couch. The new Google TV update included Find My Remote. Yup, that’s exactly what it sounds like. Simply press a button on your streaming device and the remote will beep for 30 seconds so you can find it. It’s already on some Roku and Walmart TVs.
Bin stores: Hidden shops full of Amazon, Target, Walmart and Wayfair returns
I went to a bin store the other day. I bought a completely sealed two-foot by two-foot box for $10. Inside my mystery box were four pairs of men’s black socks, a cat bell, two potato peelers, an iPhone stand and a Dallas Cowboys women’s shirt that I got a kick out of. Someone must have made a snap decision to return that.
Ever heard of bin stores? They’re like the Wild West of retail — usually small and independently run — with some junk and deals you won’t believe. The neatest part is where they get all this stuff. Bin stores hawk returned items from Amazon, Target, Walmart, you name it, along with liquation and overstock inventory.
How do you find bin store stuff?
There are many methods, so pick your favorite.
- Good ol’ Google: Search phrases like “bin stores near me” or “Amazon return stores.” They have a ton of names, so you can also try Amazon bin stores, liquidation bin stores or bargain bin stores.
- Facebook Marketplace: If you want to shop from home, many store owners list their treasures here. Look for listings that scream warehouse deal — usually, they use stock photos or warehouse backdrops.
- Social sleuthing: Get your detective hat on and dive into Instagram. Bin store hauls are all the rage on social, and you might stumble upon a store near you through a hashtag or two.
- Local listings: Check out BinStoreFinder, lifestyle blogger Kaitlin Madden’s site or more local options like WhereYaBin.
- Reddit recon: Reddit can be a surprising source for bin store locations. Simple searches like “Bin store [your state]” can lead you to treasure.
Remember, it’s an adventure!
You’ll find everything from brand-new items with tiny flaws to overstock treasures. But be smart. Some items might be damaged, and there’s probably some counterfeit junk in the mix. If it’s something electronic, ask if you can plug it in to try it out.
Pro tip: Check with your local stores on pricing because they tend to offer discounts on certain days of the week. You should also ask when their inventory comes in and prepare yourself for a line out the door!
Privacy: Is it wise to hand over your email and number for discounts?
It’s a savvy shopper’s favorite time of year: Discounts and deals as far as the eye can see.
You’re probably like me — I don’t like paying full price. But is handing over your email address, phone number or even more worth it for a coupon code? Like most things tech, it depends.
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Attention, shopper: Liquidation.com hawks packages and undelivered goods from Amazon, Target, Walmart and the Home Depot. You can filter by brand or retailer. Shop carefully — there are no returns.
Walmart’s holding the bag: It just agreed to a $45 million settlement for overpricing weighted goods and bagged citrus from Oct. 19, 2018, to Jan. 19, 2024. Got receipts? You could get back 2% of what you spent (up to $500). No receipt? You might still snag $10 to $25. Claims close June 5 — submit online or by mail.
💰 Hefty cashback: Walmart is coughing up $45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for allegedly overcharging us on weighted goods and bagged citrus from October 2018 to January 2024. Got squeezed? You could get up to $500 if you file a claim by June 5, 2024 — no receipt is needed, but proof of your purchase might fatten your check.
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