Here's a quick tip for you; shop the sales areas of discount stores (and regular stores) for great deals!

I will often source items for Wedding decor and floral designs in such places as Value Village, TJ Maxx, Home Sense and Walmart. Even Ikea has further discounts available.

A few weeks ago, while at Ikea, I strolled through their "discount" area (or "as is" section) and found 12 higher quality glass dishes - exactly what I needed for a certain centerpiece design. They were only $ 3.00 each, and had no apparent damage.

When shopping, always head to the "sales" or "as is" section first!