Mr. Tightwad’s daily deal: Three ways to save on admission to Chicago Boat Sports & RV Show

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Updated: February 27, 2012 2:40PM

Mr. Tightwad’s so cheap, he sure doesn’t pay full price to look at stuff he can’t afford.

And neither should you. If you’re heading off to the Chicago Boat Sports & RV Show, which runs Thursday through Monday at McCormick Place, there are three different ways to cut those admission costs. First, children ages 15 and younger are free with a paid adult. Going as part of a foursome? Buy the tickets ahead of time online at http://tinyurl.com/chicagoboatshow to take advantage of the buy three tickets, get one free promotion. For the old cheapskates, you’ll get $2 off admission on Thursday and Friday.

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