Garage Sale Money

When having a garage sale be sure the money you receive isn't counterfeit.

Criminals are getting bolder in using fake bills in places where they don't expect the person receiving the bill to be expecting fake money.

When having a garage sale never accept anything larger than a $20.00. Make a sign saying that and place it on the cashier's table. Never accept a $50 or $100 bill. These are most often fakes.

If one does a lot of business with garage sales get a detector pens from a business supply store.

When suspecting a bill tell the customer you don't have the change and tell them you'll be glad to hold the item while they go get smaller bills at a store or bank.

Accepting coinage is the only other recourse.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
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Improve Gas Mileage Safely

With the high cost of gas consumers are looking for ways to get better gas mileage. The savvy consumer needs to research the methods which are safe for their vehicles.

Experts warn that using unproven additives may not give the mileage promised and may be dangerous for vehicles.

Baking soda and acetone, are the two most common additives currently being used by car owners hoping to save money at the pump. Baking soda is inefficient and actually wastes more energy. Acetone, being a corrosive, can erode rubber gaskets and O-rings in the engines causing more money to be spent on engine repairs.

There are many safe ways to improve gas mileage.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
Email: Current address on website
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