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Searching for that dream item on the secondhand market requires more time and effort than buying brand new, but a few strategies can help make the search worth your time.

• Be patient and think long term. Tackle your space one piece at a time, prioritizing the pieces that will make the most impact in your life. For example, you’ll want a couch ASAP, but your TV can probably sit on those cardboard boxes for a little longer.
• Test different search terms online. Search by materials or styles you want, as well as brand or design names. If your search keeps turning up things that you don’t love, look at design publications, social media accounts, and furniture sellers to help tune your terms by brand, designer, material, or popular descriptor.
• Act fast once you find something. By first adopting a slower shopping mindset, you’ll be more confident in moving quickly on the item you want, ensuring that you get it in your hands before some other vulture swoops in. There’s nothing worse than seeing just the thing you’ve been looking for in someone else’s cart at the thrift store.
  
  

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The Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum is one of our favorite cordless vacuums for deep-cleaning rugs. It has excellent reviews from owners over many years, including this newsletter editor. 

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Our deals team found a great deal on a refurbished one, so you can upgrade your vacuum at a lower price. It’s sort of like thrifting. 

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