CityStore

Ever wonder what happens to stolen merchandise that doesn't get reunited with its owners? Ever wonder what the City of Dallas does with surplus or old office equipment? Let the Recessionista put your mind at ease: it gets sold at the City Store (3131 Irving Blvd in Dallas).

City Store is open to the public every Thursday at 7:30a. Things you'll find there include:

• bicycles for under $50
• cellphones for about $5
• camouflage pants and jackets
• Kodak instamatic cameras (the ones that need film cartridges and flashcubes)
• VCRs and audio cassette players (and some DVD/VCR combos for about $25)
• digital converter boxes
• old CDs and DVDs (Beatles, Josh Groban, How to Win a Date with Tad Hamilton)
• baby stroller for $3
• 5-piece fireplace set for $15
• gym equipment
• tools, tools, tools
• luggage
• computer equipment
• office desks for $25
• binoculars
• camera lenses
• athletic shoes
• golf clubs
• hockey sticks

While this is not necessarily a treasure trove of high fashion (the clientele are mostly guys who look like they can build their own computers, fix their own electronics, rehab things in general) you never know what you might find. If you know a handy type of guy, they'll dig this better than the junkyard (no rats!).

Got a tip for the Recessionista? Want to promote your deals here? Send an email to the Valley Ranch Recessionista at TheValleyRanchRecessionista@gmail.com