Is there anything you wouldn't buy used?
Most people understand that buying a new car is generally a poor financial decision. Buying used almost always provides more savings over the long term.
Sometimes though, you end up paying more in repairs and replacements, not to mention foregoing that 'new car' smell.
But there's a limit somewhere. You're not, for instance, going to buy secondhand cribs or bicycle helmet.
Or would you? It seems that there's a growing number of folks who try to buy everything used. Or if not everything, then at least as much as possible. But where do you draw the line?
Here's a list of several items that you may want to think twice about, including mattresses, bedding and casr seats.
At the same time, here's the list of what you should definitely consider buying secondhand, including houses, clothes and dishware.
Do you buy used goods? Often? Seldom? Is there anything you wouldn't at least try to buy secondhand?
By Gordon Powers, MSN Money
Posted by: lydia | Jul 29, 2012 7:11:44 PM
I do buy used, but only things I can clean and can see that there is nothing that would harm my family or contaminate our home. I would not buy used mattresses or fabric furniture since there is a lot of talk about bed bugs. I would not but used shoes since there is fungus that can be contagious. I do not buy used undergarmets or anything to put on my head.
Posted by: rogers dad | Jul 29, 2012 7:48:29 PM
I buy everything used, even underwear...whats the harm, wash it before you wear it....thats it thats all
Posted by: BMIA | Jul 30, 2012 5:06:10 PM
I won't buy used toilet paper.
Posted by: carol | Jul 30, 2012 10:44:18 PM
No used condoms, bedding, clothing, hearing aides, dentures!!!... (basically nothing).
With the exception of antiques, flower pots, and Halloween costumes!