Many of you have probably been seeing the stories pop up all over the web about the new Heartbleed virus. This bug can capture your data such as usernames and passwords due to sites that use OpenSSL certificates. According to CNET “Do not log into accounts from afflicted sites until you’re sure the company has patched the problem. If the company hasn’t been forthcoming — confirming a fix or keeping you up to date with progress — reach out to its customer service teams for information, said John Miller, security research manager for TrustWave, a security and compliance firm.” Well we’re happy to say that this Thrifty Nickel blog and our main website are free from concern. One of the smart techie guys who does all our boring computer stuff behind the scenes was preparing to defend against this bug well before it ever hit the mainstream news outlets. Surf safely my friends and know that with Thrifty Nickel you’re protected!

At Thrifty Nickel we believe in helping our community. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the West Texas Food Bank to help end hunger in the Permian Basin. All you have to do to help is bring in two canned goods to Thrifty Nickel’s office and we’ll give you a free week of advertising with the purchase of two. (Up to ten words free, each word after is 40 cents*) To find out more about all the amazing work the West Texas Food Bank does, go to http://www.wtxfoodbank.org.

Odessa Parks & Recreation is proud to present the Odessa Legends Football Tournament April 26th – 27th. This is an adult 8v8 Flag Football tournament that is now open for registration. The cost is $100 per team for your chance to compete for the championship! To register go down to the parks office at 1100 W. 42nd Street or call (432) 368-3548. For more information email mlocke@odessa-tx.gov or visit www.odessa-tx.gov/parks.

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com. It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad! Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:00 every day of the week. On Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 5:00 PM, Tuesdays till 6:00, and Fridays till 2:00 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households.

Are you tired of spending so much money? Why do the things we have even cost so much? Do we really need all the things we have? Sometimes I think I should downsize my life and sell off my stuff until I can fit everything I own in my car.

But where would I go to sell my belongings? A lot of people would tell you to use Craigslist, but with so many stories of people getting stabbed and robbed because of their encounters from there, I just couldn’t trust it. That’s why I would place an ad in my local Thrifty Nickel. I can place an ad that will be seen in Odessa and across the Permian Basin, or a nationwide one that can be seen all over the US. That way I’d get the most amount of eyeballs on my ad and get my stuff sold even faster, plus no one has ever been killed reading the Thrifty Nickel!

If you don’t want to deal with the long lines at the post office and shipping your items, then just place your ad locally. That way your the buyer of your old fashioned jukebox, can just come to your house and load it in their truck to take it off your hands!

If you’re just sick and tired of shopping at the big box stores and paying full price for everything, then open up the Thrifty Nickel. Every week people advertise their gently used goods like furniture, appliances, sporting goods, electronics and so much more. Help your local economy and a neighbor out and buy a couch advertised in your Thrifty Nickel instead of your local giant brick and mortor store that doesn’t even need your business. At Thrifty Nickel we are always here to help you and provide you with service and a smile!

Advertise or find your perfect services with us at OurThriftyNickel.com. It really couldn’t be easier. Head over, sign up for an account and then place an ad! Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Try it out! $5.75 for the first ten words, .40 cents per each additional word. One picture free with each ad!  Because we love our customers, right now when you purchase two weeks we will offer you a 3rd week at no charge!

For those who prefer a human touch for your business interactions, then feel free to call in and place an ad. Our helpful and friendly staff are available starting at 8:15 every day of the week. On Mondays our phone transactions and business locations shut down at 6:15 PM, Tuesdays till 7:15, Wednesdays till 6:00 PM, Thursdays till 5:00, and Fridays till 12:15 PM.

For the Odessa office place your calls to: (432) 333-4184

For the Midland office dial: (432) 580-7777

If you’re already out on the town running errands, we’re conveniently located at 2611 N. Golder, Odessa TX, 79761. That address works for all your mail-in ads as well! We also have newspaper stands in most of your local stores, including all the 7-11’s in Odessa and Midland! If we don’t have a stand in your favorite store, call us and we’ll get one there, just for you!

Utilize the Thrifty Nickel Classifieds, serving the Permian Basin for over thirty years, reaching over one hundred thousand households!