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The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Consumer Watch Column.

By Andrew Shain, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Oct. 13--I like to think of myself as good bargain hunter, but I know there's more I could do to save money.

I figured there were others like me and that it would make a good story.

Rather than just go to experts, I thought, why not collect locals who pride themselves on being thrifty and learn what they do.

I invited anyone who thought they were good money misers to a gathering at The Charlotte Observer. We called it Frugal Fest.

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