In today's market,buying toys and games can be expensive. The secret to saving money is knowing where and when to buy them. Whether you want new or slightly used items,there are plenty of places to look and you can really save money.

Thrift (节约) 

Stores Thrift stores offer great deals on slightly used toys and games. Not only can you shop for items that you want,many thrift stores will give you cash or credit for turning in your old items.

Garage and Yard Sales Spring is the best time to find great deals at neighbourhood garage and yard sales. This is a great way to save money on toys and games. Look at your local paper or online classifieds for community sales.

Online Bargains 

Find great deals on toys and games online with resources such as Craigslist and eBay. Not only can you find low prices on new and used items,but you can even get free items within driving distance on your local Craigslist. Many people want to give away items quickly and will post different items daily,including toys and games for children and adults.

If you are looking for a particular toy or game,use eBay. Sign up for a free account,then search and make instant purchases. Don’t forget to consider the amount that's being charged for shipping and handling. Sometimes it's cheaper to wait for a sale at your local store to avoid high shipping charges.

Store Sales 

Watch for sales on toys and games. You can often get instant discounts by signing up for a credit card with that particular store. When you have a department store credit card,you will get additional coupons to help you save more money.

Most stores offer the lowest prices on games and toys during or directly after the winter holidays. Shop at night or early in the morning during Black Friday sales. Don’t forget to check online for clearance specials. You can often get free shipping as well.

46. What plays an important part in saving money in buying toys and games?

   A. Where they are produced.

   B. When and where to buy.

   C. Your character.

   D. The local price of goods.

47. Where can you sell your used toys?

   A. Thrift Stores.

   B. Garage and Yard Sales.

   C. Online Bargains.

   D. Store Sales.

48. According to Online Bargains,    .

   A. we can't find free toys online

   B. we can get a special toy from Craigslist

   C. shipping charges are always not high

   D. we have many chances to save money

49. The underlined word “coupons” most probably refers to .

   A. rewards   B. gifts

   C. benefits   D. expenses

50. The author's purpose in writing the passage is to.

   A. introduce some ways of saving money on toys and games

   B. give us some advice on how to buy toys and games online

   C. persuade us to purchase toys and games in the market

   D. share a way of making money by selling toys

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