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Savvy buying in Webkinzworld is a must. You don't need "exclusive" items. (Exclusive items are only available to owners of five or more Webkinz and are very expensive.) Sale items can be very cute. Save the exclusive item for your Webkinz birthday.

There are ways to earn extra KinzCash in Webkinzworld. Don't forget to play the "game of the day!" If you play the "game of the day," you get more Kinzcash than usual. If you win, you get your name written up in the Webkinz newspaper! Also, you can sell Arte, the dog who owns the Curio Shop, any items you don't need anymore. It is like a virtual consignment store.

Webkinz has taught me things about money and saving that I can use in real life. Just like in Webkinzworld, I consigned a painting I did not need anymore when I redid my room. Webkinz has taught me the value of comparing prices in the real world. I help my Mom by picking up coupons in the grocery store. I investigate to see which brand is having a sale on ice cream before buying it. I always check the clearance rack before I purchase.

Webkinz has also taught me the importance of saving. It has taught me not to buy everything that I want. Instead, I save my money for special things. Right now I am saving for clothes for my doll.

Webkinz has shown me how to purchase smartly in Web-kinzworld, as well as in the real world.

--Evie Fordham

'I have $8,948 dollars on Webkinz because I save my money'

Everything in the W shop, where you buy things on webkinz.com, is really expensive, even if it's on sale! Sometimes you get free coupons so you can get discounts on items. The best coupon I've ever gotten is 60% off! To save money I buy the cheapest food. That compares to real life because you need money for other things too. So you can't just buy the most expensive food for your pet. You can use expensive food for special occasions instead.

I have $8,948 dollars on Webkinz because I save my money. If my pet gets sick, I want to be prepared in case the medicine costs $2,000. I saved up to buy a bed that cost $1,200. All my younger sister does is try to win stuff and send gifts to everybody. So she only has $509 dollars. She wouldn't have enough money if her pet got sick and the medicine cost $2,000.

I am now saving up for a living room. I save my money in real life for things I want right now. I used some of my money to buy my first Webkinz. I have 3 now.

Most people like to save their money but some people don't. Some people like to send gifts to others because they think they will get a package back, like my sister. Some people just buy things repeatedly.

I have learned that you should be a good shopper, use coupons when available and don't forget to save your money.

--Alex Johnson

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