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Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life on the Cheap [Paperback]

Annie Korzen
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Book Description

September 15, 2009
Forget fashionistas. Meet the bargainista. Annie Korzen is a thrifty woman with expensive tastes. Raised by an immigrant mother who reused tea bags, Annie learned early on how to be an economista.

In Bargain Junkie, Korzen shares her hilarious tales from the trenches--the garage sales, estate sales, thrift stores, rummage sales, and online auctions. Korzen haggles, scrimps, saves, and stretches her dollars and her imagination so she can afford to travel, dress well, and eat out whenever possible.

Whether she's getting a cardiovascular workout at the store, getting revenge on a yard sale con artist, or eating herself sick at the free green room buffet before appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Annie is the ultimate bargainista.


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About the Author

Annie Korzen is a humorist, a writer, and a performer. Her essays have been printed in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and elsewhere. She has delivered commentaries on NPR's Morning Edition and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Annie calls Los Angeles home.

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www.thebargainjunkie.com


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (September 15, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740785338
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740785337
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #967,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Ms. Korzen is a funny lady and a smart one. Jane M. Robbins  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Enjoyable reading just when you need it. Richard Greener  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
What a great stocking stuffer for your favorite bargainistas. Joan S. Polk  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money! February 25, 2012
Format:Paperback
As much as I like good books on being thrifty, this one was not a "good find" for me . How many of us can run over to the CBS wardrobe department and buy the perfect dress for our sons wedding? Or what about turning your underwear inside out and wearing it another day. I am not kidding, that is in the book! Or maybe we could all sell our Picasso vases to a friend for $3,000, with the understanding that we can buy it back at anytime for the same amount whenever we need a quick loan.
I am also questioning the reasoning behind all of her purchases. On page 25 of her book, she states, "I buy so much stuff that I am forced to have a ginormous yard sale twice a year." Really! I thrift so I can afford to feed and cloth my family. Nothing wrong with her method, it just is not going to be much use to me.
If you feel you must read this book, save yourself some money and borrow it from your local library. Spend the money you saved on a real bargain for yourself!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Some years ago I saw Ms Korzen's one woman show so I knew I was in for a treat when I picked up Bargain Junkie. The book didn't disappoint. There were chuckles on every page and even a guffaw now and then and best of all it is timely as well as funny. Who doesn't want to live well yet spend little especially in these tough times? With a little imagination and a little more "chutzpah" Ms Kozen shows us that we can find the fun side of frugality.

What a great stocking stuffer for your favorite bargainistas.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shopper's Saving Time November 3, 2009
Format:Paperback
If you're smart enough to know that sex is a passing sensation but getting two for the price of one is a lasting pleasure, this is a book you'll love. Within its entertaining pages you'll find all kinds of creative tips for getting valuable things for nothing or next to nothing. Who knew, for example, that there are places that sell vintage clothing for four bucks a pound! Or that you can get comped at a Las Vegas hotel even if you're not a high roller? A single caveat: if you're someone who will not question the dealer when he asks you to pay the sticker price for a new car, please see a therapist before buying this book. On the other hand, if the words "I can get it for you wholesale" bring a smile to your face and a tingling to your skin, Bargain Junkie was written for you.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Old hat
The info contained hereon just does not apply to me. Its dated and my individual life style and spending dont mesh with the hints in this book. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Margo J. Aly
3.0 out of 5 stars Some good ideas.....
Her approach is extreme, and sometimes a turn off, especially when you consider food safety rules. Also the book has some social commentary that seemed better suited for a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julia F. Ryan
3.0 out of 5 stars Not funny, but fairly useful
Was hoping the book would use humor, but really it is just a list of ideas on how to save money. Some I might say are rather extememe like going to India for surgery, or dependent... Read more
Published on January 10, 2011 by Bargain Hunter Plus
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain Junkie is Addicting
I loved reading Bargain Junkie. Annie Korzen is HILARIOUS. She keeps you laughing as she shares true stories of her life as a "Bargainista". Read more
Published on April 1, 2010 by Dean A. Voelker
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain Junkie
Ths book is funny. I enjoyed all of her anecdotes as much as anything. Her writing style is built around stories & vignettes from her life, so just know not to expect a "Mary Hunt"... Read more
Published on March 14, 2010 by Barbara J. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Annie Korzen is funny, feisty and full of good advice!
I loved this book -- it was personal, chock full of great advice and most of all, very entertaining!
Published on October 29, 2009 by Terry Feinstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Ms. Korzen is a funny lady and a smart one. Her book is not only useful but also a comic treat. And who among us does not want to look chic and fabulous without paying a lot for... Read more
Published on October 21, 2009 by Jane M. Robbins
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
It was an okay read and I have to say that the author is quite, quite funny. The information was interesting, but I think that the first part of the book was the best part for... Read more
Published on October 10, 2009 by Tina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Penny For My Thoughts? Even Annie Would Approve!
As a fellow thrift store and yard sale enthusiast, I was surprised by how much I had yet to learn from Annie's very entertaining, imaginative and informative BARGAIN JUNKIE. Read more
Published on October 7, 2009 by Jeannine L. Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars You laugh...you learn
Having enjoyed Annie Korzen's special brand of humor on NPR, I couldn't resist buying this book. Not only is the book funny, you can actually learn something. Read more
Published on October 5, 2009 by Edith Reager
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