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We like to buy stuff fresh. In the US, for example, the National Retail Federation anticipates that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023, reaching around $5.18 trillion.

However, there are alternatives that can help us save money, preserve the environment, and find unique items. In fact, the bustling secondary market is ready to fulfill nearly all of our shopping needs — both online, with platforms such as eBay and Vinted, and in physical settings, through local thrift stores and swap meets.

So let's see what these places have to offer. Redditor u/NullibiquitousNoodle made a post on r/Frugal, asking, "What are some things you'd only buy second hand, never brand new?" and it has gone viral, receiving over 1,000 comments. Here are the most popular ones.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Mirrors. Impossible to buy one that hasn't been used.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Automobiles.
I was raised poor and learned to do my own repairs.
I can't justify spending $30-50k on something that loses 1/3 it's value simply because I purchased it.

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I have saved tens of thousands of dollars buying used cars.

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We managed to get in touch with u/NullibiquitousNoodle and they were kind enough to have a little chat with us about their post.

"I don't remember exactly what I was doing before I thought of this question but I remember being a new follower of r/Frugal and was interested in practices people shared to save money in their daily lives," the Redditor told Bored Panda.

"I asked the question knowing there would be a lot to learn from the community."
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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Pretty much any book.

They're always so much cheaper for barely any drop in quality. It's a no-brainer for me.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Wooden furniture, better quality and a fraction of the cost. When I moved, we got a big dining room table with the leaf and 6 chairs. Was heavy as s**t... but barely had blemishes. 200 bucks, and will outlive me.

Also my dresser was my husband's geandfathers before his and now mine. Still in excellent condition

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont mind purchasing a dresser, or table second hand but I cannot do couches and mattresses.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Dogs.

Let someone else potty train and wait out the chewing and baby teeth phase. I'll take a normal energy, personality-already-evident, grateful best friend to go, tyvm.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with the idea of rescue animals, but not at all for this reason, rather because i would just like to take in ALL of them, 'cause ALL need love,no matter age or gender or race. Whoever gives this as reason, though, I despise, because they are typically those people who do not know what unconditional love is, and also like to get things ready, not having to work on it... especially relationship,no matter if human or animal or what...

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The Redditor said some of the most common responses they've received were regarding second-hand cars, furniture, and technology, and that they understand why.

"I agree, buying [these things] ... brand new is a big financial commitment (and loss) because [they] almost immediately depreciate in value since newer versions and updates are available every year."

"One of my favorites is buying books second-hand," they added.
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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Almost all baby stuff (except car seats). It’s barely used second hand since the kid grows so quickly.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had older brothers I received hand me down clothes from. I thought it was cool that I was getting their stuff!

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Dresses for special occasions! If you want to wear something splashy once or twice, buy it second-hand and resell or donate it when you are done.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or even rent. There are some wonderful dresses for rent that I could never dream of buying!

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Cast iron skillet. I wanted one from a grandmother’s estate that has seen a lot of use (meaning it’s a great pan), and I found one. Took it home, reconditioned it, and it is a splendid pan.

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"I don't see second-hand shopping as a short-term trend because it's always been around and has always been available as an option," u/NullibiquitousNoodle said.

"Perhaps the instant gratification of buying brand new goods and items are becoming less common and accessible due to rising prices and the velocity of new developments. Buying second-hand could be a long-lasting shift in consumer behavior, depending on the industry."
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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) I started shaving with double edge safety razors and only buy vintage Gillettes. I have one from 1961, and just bought another from ‘57. They last for generations. This is way cheaper than using modern cartridge razors, and create far less landfill waste.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can buy new safety razors like that. There are still companies that produce them.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) I check out used first for almost everything. As much from an environmental viewpoint as a frugal mindset. Plus, often the quality you get in some older things is better than what you can buy (or afford) today.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Exercise equipment-I have gotten screaming deals on elliptical machines and treadmills from people moving or downsizing. They have typically not been used much so I have never had serious issues with them.

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They're right. Growth in the market for used clothing, for example, might even outpace fast fashion as more consumers become aware of the environmental, social, and economic benefits of thrift shopping.

In 2022, the sector for secondhand apparel grew 24% from the year before, reaching $119 billion dollars. Even though North America is making up for around 42% of it, the trend is seen across the world.
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Genuine leather handbags. I think leather with a little wear looks better and it eases my mind since I'm hard on my purses.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I bought an amazing leather tassle bag from a vintage fair probably coming up yo 20 years ago now I use it almost everyday and it's still going all I've had to do was get the zip replaced

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Vases. Instead of buying a vase at the store or buying a pre made flower arrangement you can save yourself money and buy a vase at a thrift store for much less. Buy they flowers then pick up a vase at a thrift store and make your own flower arrangement.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always loved second hands but nowadays they became so entitled they sell used stuff more expensive than newly bought stuff. At least here in Central Europe.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Leather jackets/fur coats! Best option for the environment. No new animals being killed for it, and it’s not plastic. Usually great quality too

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have a fur coat that had been my grandmother's but I felt like I needed a sign on my back explaining the age of it. I donated it to an amateur theatre group in the end so it would still be used.

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"I hope second-hand shopping becomes a standard practice because of how sustainable it is," the Redditor said.

"I like to think the more people are learning about the impacts of mass production, the less they feel inclined to buy the newest, most updated items."
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Majority of business clothes. Hear me out - all of my work dresses and some tops I've gotten from thrifting are so much better quality than the c**p in stores.

You can also luck out and get designer. I've gotten my man some nice designer ties for like $2.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are the right size. Even at my skinniest (which was a healthy weight for my height), thrusting was so, so hard.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Dishes and kitchen stuff. Not sure if it’s the same in other areas, but the goodwills near me always have a ton of glassware and kitchen supplies like serving dishes and some pans. Most of my cups are from goodwill.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Home decor! Less frugal, more stylish people than myself like to update frequently and often sell home decor items (mirrors, rugs, art, lamps, accent chairs) in great condition. I’ve gotten a steal on some items this way on Facebook Marketplace. And if you have an eye for it, you can still be very stylish this way.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm jealous, it always seems like the ugliest cr@p imaginable is sold secondhand wherever I live

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Whenever I’m shopping for something on Amazon, I always check for Amazon Warehouse options first. Very rarely have I ever had a problem with a Warehouse purchase, and if I do, I can always return it and get another one.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Gardening supplies like pots and tools are great to find used. Tools in general usually last forever and are cheaper used while still perfect quality.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I have a lot of that too. Most of my rakes / shovels / hoes etc I got for 50 cents to a couple of bucks. And if you have a greenhouse or otherwise want those black plastic pots that nursery's use to sell plants - you can find lots of those every year at garage sales in the free piles.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) For me its video games. I want new games constantly. But if you wait a year its like 10 bucks used.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Fragrances on Marketplace, lol. Best find was a 3/4 bottle of Chanel Eau de Parfum for $30.

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Children's toys. Kids get bored of them so fast that secondhand stores are always overloaded with perfectly fine toys. Better to get secondhand for any and all kids' birthdays than it is to waste money and pollute the Earth with more plastic.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep explaining to parents that five toys for £5 from poundland when the kids going to get bored of stuff 3 days after Xmas is the way forward instead of bankrupting themselves - they look at me like an alien. then get upset when toy gets booted within a month.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) It's easier to list the things I would only buy new. Towels, sheets, socks, underwear, toothbrush, stuff like that.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My neighbor had a yard sale. There was a big table labeled "Panties and Bras". 🤢

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Televisions and monitors. They just literally sit there, and they're hardly ever damaged. You can get ridiculously cheap TVs secondhand.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not good ones though unless you look. sure you can get used vizios for next to nothing because they suck, but try finding used sony or TCL. People dont get rid of those very often.

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Non-power tools. A set of wrenches might be $hundreds, but used they’re like $tens. Sockets, hammers, bits, drivers, saws, chisels, all those that will last multiple lifetimes with easy maintenance. I got a used Snap On rolling chest for $800 full of tools probably worth $25k. Upgraded my own tools and sold dupes and made $500 on the deal.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really BP? Censoring the word p@wn? That's not obscene in the slightest, wtf?

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Phones! I've been getting 1-2 older gens through Ebay for a fraction of the price, now I aim to spend only $200-300 for a slightly older flagship phone. Been doing this for years, I love that I don't stress out about treating them like fragile China or stressing out about seeing scratches, etc. I always go for A condition or open box, which means 90% of my phones still look like they were brand new.

Also if I change my mind or want a "newer" phone, most of the time I can sell them for a cheap price and most of the time it'll get sold, so that means the phone was even cheaper in the end.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just get a new moto g phone every year or two for about $300 from t mobile. I am 10000% fine with android. Even if I were a millionaire I would not spend $1000on an apple product

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Luggage. It is stupid expensive brand new

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You can pick used ones at most airports. Straight from the carousel

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) DSLR camera. Seriously most enthusiasts use it for 1 year and then are willing to sell for whatever price someone can offer. You can get some great cameras for less than 25% of the original price

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a Nikon DX 40 DSLR that I bought 15 years ago that is in perfect condition that still works beautifully. The only thing I've spent money on since I bought it is new memory cards and additional lenses which you can get used if you know where to look.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) There isn't anything where I'm like, "I will ONLY buy that second hand" but there's a lot of things where I check secondhand first.

Jeans- I always check the thrifts for. I bought my kid like 10 pairs of jeans yesterday for $30. Most of them were Levi's and Aeropostale.

When I was shopping for a vehicle, I could not find a good deal on a used one. I ended up buying a new Kia Soul for $13k with 3% financing back in 2018. It's paid in full now, has never broke down even once and I know I've gotten all the oil changes and maintenance done on time. I have 90k miles on it.

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As products become more cheaply constructed and simultaneously at a more expensive rate than even just ten years ago, I strongly recommend buying certain secondhand things.

-Furniture:

The new s**t is not only extremely overpriced by hundreds of dollars, but it’s often constructed with cheap materials. It damages easily, cannot be repaired easily, and often looks really gaudy with faux-wood aesthetic.

Real solid wood pieces in excellent condition are being sold for 90%+ off their retail value on places like FB market place. Tons of different styles that some are bound to appeal to you. These pieces are not only environmentally conscious, but they last longer, easier to repair (depending on severity of damage), they look better, and you can constantly refinish them to your taste over their entire lifetime.

-Silverware/Cooking Utensils:

My mom’s knife block set, silverware, and utensils from 20+ years ago were solid, didn’t break, or rust. After she upgraded everything to match a farmhouse style, the s**t rusts even if you dry it immediately and looks/feels cheaper, despite not costing cheap at all.

-Appliances:

Have a fridge from the 80s still kickin’ in the basement. Meanwhile have gone through three modern fridges since 2000s.

-Basically anything you expect to require longevity and quality (of course not including products made from toxic materials).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the fridge from the 80s is costing them far more in energy than it would cost to repair a more modern fridge. Washer and driers on the other hand are far better the older they are. The problem is the demand from many other customers to cram gadgets into them rather than quality.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I needed to buy a new washer because mine had finally expired. The salesman was trying to upsell me something that looked like the bridge on the enterprise. I DO NOT need to know how many RPMs my washer is spinning at. I need to know that if I put dirty clothes and detergent in it and push the button, at some point in the near future I will have clean clothes

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Slightly off topic but if your "new style" fridge dies too soon - Check the starter relay. One of THE most common fail points for a "dead" fridge is the starter relay. I have repaired one fridge and two freezers with this simple under $20 part. In many models it just plugs into the side of the compressor and a couple of wire spades. Don't even need any tools. PS - plenty of videos on youtube with more information.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most home appliance failure is welded relays or burned relays. I swap dozens a week.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better keep your older frig and washers/dryers. All are made with a deadline to die. It's called planned obsolescence, all in the name of huge Corp bonuses and rising share prices because we must continue to buy new appliances/goods. So wasteful!

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Stuff isn't getting worse now, it's getting cheaper therefore also lower quality. When you had to pay 3 rents for a fridge it had to last or you'd be furious. Not to mention the new stuff is far more energy efficient

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had my maytag washer and dryer for over 20 years. They still work, and now belong to my daughter.

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Any decorations for my house that aren’t made of fabric

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Furniture. There’s just too much good stuff at yard sales or places like that, I could never buy something in an IKEA store or something similar.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bed bugs, bugs in general, no, I would not buy a couch from another person. Hard fixtures like dressers, tv stands, end tables, etc, sure, buy that, but nothing that could be infested

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Antiques.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Antiques can be very very expensive. It depends on what do you want and where you find it.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Books!

I read A LOT... and I love my library card (the Libby App is awesome btw), but I don't think I've bought a brand new book outside of college/grad school since I was like 11 (and I still have that book about Sharks so I feel like it was a good allowance-investment). But used bookstores are my jam (I travel a lot so I like to visit used bookstores in every country/city). Also [thriftbooks.com](https://thriftbooks.com) is pretty legit for cheap books when I feel like having a "treat yo self" day.

Home decor items I also tend to get used - storage shelves (and the book variant for all the used books), lamps/lighting, pottery items, most of my "fancy china" plates, etc. Most of my outdoor decorations are from antique shops and garage sales. Lotta good stuff on Marketplace and ebay as well.

Also video games - I'm not a big gamer but when I do play something it's usually like 5 years old on a console like 1 generation behind what's currently out (not because I'm actively avoiding new things but I just haven't played a lot of the current "classics" since I've been working + school fulltime so going back and playing the $5 games on a PS4 is pretty awesome).

Oh and music. I get a lot of old/used music and records. Super cheap, and fun to dive through kitschy record shops. Used to do that with CDs when I was in college as well, but that's kind of hard to find nowadays - records have that quasi-hip draw that keeps a few of the fun shops open still. Makes a great date night too - go to a shop together, find a record that you think the other person will really like, play it while cooking dinner together... fun date and a good way to open up some cool conversations about what you think the other person will appreciate, and discuss your thought process.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) I only buy refurbished Apple products, never new ones. Not sure if that’s wise, but you save hundreds and I’ve never had a problem at all with a refurbished device

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Yard plants. Much hardier to buy proven splits/trims from local folks than to take a chance on whatever crap Lowe's shipped in from other climates.

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Handbags. I like a nicer quality bag and buy them infrequently, so spending $80 on a $400 gently used bag makes sense. Cheap purses just fall apart, and aren't much cheaper new than something nice bought secondhand.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) baking dishes like loaf pans, etc.

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“What Are Some Things You'd Only Buy Second-Hand, Never Brand New?” (30 Answers) Bikes. I would always check the secondhand market first to see if what you are looking for is out there. I'm not going to judge anyone for buying new, because a good investment in a bike can mean you have it for a long time. But there are lots of good quality bikes out there that just need a few updated parts and some elbow grease. (I'm a huge fan of bike restoration videos). I was able to snag a $50 Norco Kokanee bike on Facebook Marketplace last year. I put in about $100 worth of parts (new tires and tubes, new handle grips, new seat, new pedals). But it was worth the investment.

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Candles are always available at the thrift stores I go to and always much cheaper than buying new.

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Yard equipment like lawnmowers or snowblowers. Every summer, someone is cleaning out their garage and puts up snowblowers for dirt cheap that are a few years old. Same when winter rolls around, people are getting rid of their old lawnmowers that they don’t want anymore.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get them for free on trash day. then clean the carb and it usually fixes it. Ethanol fuel really causes a lot of problems.

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Golf clubs

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I took up golf to spend time with my father, and incidentally my father-in-law. They are both gone now, and the clubs are taking up space in a closet. How do I pass them on to someone who would use them?

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Tablecloth! Goodwill has so many fantastic options that buying a new one doesn’t seem worth it. Vintage shops also have incredible leather pieces for less than new

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can pick up some very nice old fashioned white linen damask stuff. And if you want a red one for Christmas, Dylon is your friend

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Guitars & cars

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Any musical instrument or accessory for it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I certainly wouldn’t buy used reeds for my clarinet.

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VHS tapes, and VHS players.

I am a collector and fan of VHS movies because i feel so much nostalgia towards the activity.

Last one i bought was a few years ago and i am planning to buy another soon so i can relive my childhood.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any magnetic tape medium like VHS, audio cassettes deteriorates as the magnetic particles comes off the tape. One of the main reasons for the longevity of digital medium.

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'Minor' electronics. Stuff like e-readers, game consoles. Stuff like that is always overpriced new, but people severely undersell those a year or two after they’ve grown bored of them.

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Everything. I did recently buy a brand new chainsaw and pants. Felt like a baller. Haha.

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kitchen appliances, older ones tend to be better quality anyways and if they are at the thrift store then they still work and will work for a hundred more years and they are 4$ because they arent stainless steel

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Microwaves are one of those things people throw out long before they stop working.

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