By going along with me to thrift shops, my husband has found out that there are lots of deals in electronics. We got a computer printer at a church thrift shop for less than $20 still in the box. Ironically. OLDER printers can be better deals for everyday printing, because their cartridges are easier to RE-INK, saving you megabucks.
What a lot of people don't know, is that small kitchen appliances are tested, so if it doesn't work, you can usually get your money back....ask before you buy!