How to save on back-to-school supplies

The National Retail Federation reports that families are expected to spend a record $890 on supplies this year, but there's a way to lower the bill by shopping secondhand. NBC's Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to offer some advice, including trading clothes for cash, buying refurbished electronics and how to safely return items.

August 1, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show August 1, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show How to secondhand shop for back-to-school supplies How to secondhand shop for back-to-school supplies The National Retail Federation reports that families are expected to spend a record $890 on supplies this year, but there's a way to lower the bill by shopping secondhand. NBC's Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to offer some advice, including trading clothes for cash, buying refurbished electronics and how to safely return items. WATCH NOW > Moments from TODAY Moments from TODAY Judy Blume on 'Summer Sisters,' love of reading, fan connections WATCH NOW > Judy Blume on 'Summer Sisters,' love of reading, fan connections WATCH NOW > Harry Styles' Love on Tour raises over $6.5 million for charities WATCH NOW > Harry Styles' Love on Tour raises over $6.5 million for charities WATCH NOW > What age should I start getting screened for colon cancer? WATCH NOW > What age should I start getting screened for colon cancer? WATCH NOW > 3rd HOUR of TODAY 3rd HOUR of TODAY Fran Drescher on future of SAG strikes: 'I don't have a crystal ball' WATCH NOW > Fran Drescher on future of SAG strikes: 'I don't have a crystal ball' WATCH NOW > TODAY with HODA & JENNA TODAY with HODA & JENNA Meet the two best friends behind Daphane Limoncello WATCH NOW > Meet the two best friends behind Daphane Limoncello WATCH NOW > Shop TODAY Shop TODAY An expert says these toys will fly off the shelves this holiday season — grab them before the rush! WATCH NOW > An expert says these toys will fly off the shelves this holiday season — grab them before the rush! WATCH NOW > Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT