Maria Johnson saw items at $15 at the Bin Wins at Staples. Courtesy of Maria Johnson

Maria Johnson is an Orlando-based content creator who shares tips and tricks for saving money.

She stumbled upon Staples' new Bin Wins program at her local store.

She believes it's a fun way to find bargains, but says she wouldn't rely on it for things you actually need.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maria Johnson . It has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm a content creator . My niche is sharing tips and tricks to get things cheaper, mostly at Disney World but also at other places in Orlando.

I stumbled upon Bin Wins at my local Staples in Florida, which was an interesting way to bargain hunt. So, I decided to give them a try.

Bin Wins is a new program that the company started a few weeks ago

I passed by Staples and saw a yellow sign right up front and two bins.…