John Ewoldt
Columnist/Reporter | Shopping/Consumer affairs
Phone: 612-673-7633
E-mail: jewoldt@startribune.com
John Ewoldt finds great deals and shopping strategies for Twin Cities residents and beyond in Dollars & Sense on Thursdays in Source.
Recent content from John Ewoldt
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Time to stop scooping gunk out of gutters?
Homeowners, allow me to put my mind in the gutter for a moment now that most of the leaves have fallen. (Renters, mosey on. The gutter is not a place for you.)
Nov 8, 2009 -
Waterford crystal closeout, home furnishings sales, Bloomie's sale and more
Now that the Waterford outlet in Albertville is closed, it's difficult to find Waterford on sale. One exception is Landmark Jewelers, St. Paul, which is discontinuing its collection of Waterford crystal made in Ireland.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Dollars & Sense: On the lookout for LEDs
Energy-sipping, money-gulping LED lights are now available to replace standard lights around the house.
Nov 2, 2009 -
More on rental car insurance? You got it
Readers sent in lots of questions and comments about last week's column on refusing insurance at the car rental counter. I wrote that anyone with Minnesota car insurance is automatically covered for $35,000 worth of coverage for loss of use, collision damage and liability. Here are additional questions from readers.
Oct 30, 2009 -
Stock up sale on gift wrap and bows
Why wait until Dec. 26 to stock up when prices on gift wrap and accessories are better now?
Oct 28, 2009 -
Buy or skip insurance at the rental car counter?
In 2005 I advised readers to refuse all of the extra insurance offered at the car rental counter. But recently a rental car agent tried to scare me into believing that I would be liable for loss of use if the car was damaged and couldn't be rented while it was being repaired.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Tips for buying locally-grown meat
Don't expect any BOGOs if you're switching to locally raised meat, but buyers say the health and taste benefits outweigh higher costs.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Where to find it
A guide to buying Minnesota-raised meat from small farms.
Oct 26, 2009 -
Consignment and billiards sales and more
The fall/winter occasional sales for kids' consignment are winding down until spring.
Oct 21, 2009 -
Who has cheapest Halloween candy?
Trick or cheap. There are some good deals on Halloween candy at local retailers -- if you know where to look.
Oct 20, 2009
