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John Ewoldt

Columnist/Reporter | Shopping/Consumer affairs

Phone: 612-673-7633

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

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
More retailers for Halloween costumes, decor
Two weeks ago, John Ewoldt wrote about temporary Halloween shops that pop up near Halloween, and asked readers to scare up other retailers.
Oct 17, 2009
Temporary stores for Halloween
Don't expect this to be a dead year at Halloween specialty stores. When times are tough, Halloween does well, said Dick Cohn, owner of five Spirit Halloween stores in the Twin Cities.
Oct 14, 2009
Mega warehouse sale from Gabberts, Hom, Seasonal Concepts
Hom Furniture brings together shoppers of all stripes and budgets to its warehouse sale, including overstocks, samples, returns, canceled special orders, discontinued styles, and scratch and dents.
Oct 14, 2009


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