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Published March 24, 2009, 12:00 AM

Frugal shoppers


Auctioneer Kirk Williams, top, calls out to customers as runner Tom Howard displays bath tissue during a grocery auction in Dallas, Pa. As consumers seek relief from the recession and spiraling food prices, grocery auctions are gaining in popularity as an easy way to cut costs. The sales operate like regular auctions, but with bidders vying for dry goods and frozen foods instead of antiques and collectibles. (Associated Press)
Read the article: Sold! Bargain-hunters buying groceries at auction