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"I didn’t expect it to get much attention when posting it I was just curious what other people would not buy secondhand," the author of the thread told Bored Panda about what inspired them to ask the question in the first place.

"I buy a lot of clothes secondhand as I’m not very well off so I was surprised to see people say they would never buy clothes."

They said that secondhand shopping "is great" if you don't happen to have much money. You can find some high-quality items that you can nab for very little cash.

"It can make clothing cheaper and even give you opportunities to make a little money. For example, the jacket I bought for £2 was actually worth more than £40 due to its rarity. This allowed me to have more money for the week and do some actual food shopping," the OP shared.

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand A Helmet. They can only take one good hit.

hermanalexie , GrejGuide.dk Report

Final score:

201points

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ThatG 1 year ago

And they expire and should be replaced after 5 years anyway.

93points

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Sex toys. The fact that there is even a market for used ones is highly disgusting and disturbing.

DannyDorito96 added:

a vibrator. I worked at goodwill a handful of years ago, and someone donated a "lightly used" body wand. one of our managers decided she wanted it... she hid it where she thought no one would see it. at the end of the day, me and my coworker watched her take it from her hiding spot and stuff it in her purse before we locked up and walked out together. I couldn't imagine using a pre-owned toy.. I'm assuming she cleaned it before using it at least, but I genuinely wouldn't put it past her to skip that step.

SMG329 , Lina Kivaka Report

Final score:

199points

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Giovanna 1 year ago

That bed nook in the window looks lovely though

129points

In the redditor's opinion, the secondhand market will grow much bigger than before due to the cost of living crisis that's very apparent in the UK.

"People here in England can’t afford to warm their house up never mind spending £100 for a jacket so when these cheap opportunities come along it’s nice. Also, other people don’t know it’s second hand so you won’t be judged," they told Bored Panda.

"Some shops near me selling second-hand clothes and utilities are life savers and if it wasn’t for them, me and my family would be struggling to eat."

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Makeup, never know what germs or smth they have

iatecake0 , Arienne McCracken Report

Final score:

192points

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Headless Roach 1 year ago (edited)

As in "lipstick for sale, would you like to taste my herpes?"

73points

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Skydiving equipment / climbing equipment / anything safety related.

nofrigginway , Tom Fisk Report

Final score:

188points

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The Scout 1 year ago

For sale: Used parachute. Never opened, only used once...

157points

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Pacifiers.

When I was pregnant, my mother in law gave me a plastic baggie of used pacifiers. She had bought them at a garage sale and told me they'd be fine to use if I just boiled them first. No. Hard pass. They went straight in the trash when I got home.

youneednewshoes , Tim Samoff Report

Final score:

184points

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Captain Awesome 1 year ago

That's just f*****g wrong!

86points

We also enquired the redditor about the current cost of living situation in their local area of Doncaster, in England.

"We are one of the worst cities to be affected by the cost of living. My shopping bill has almost doubled in the last 3 months," they told us that they can only afford to pay the bills. Meanwhile, luxuries and fun activities are out of the question.

The redditor’s thread went viral almost immediately. At the time of writing, the OP’s post had over 26k upvotes (and counting!). It just goes to show how many people are fans of secondhand shopping. And that definitely bodes well for the environment.

Making new clothes, for instance, uses a ton of water and energy. That’s on top of the fact that the clothes then have to be shipped to stores the world over. When you buy secondhand, you’re essentially giving the clothes an extended lifespan and helping reduce emissions from transport. Not to mention that you’re supporting local businesses.

So long as an item of clothing is neat and clean, it’s generally fine to wear it and love it and show it off to all of your friends. But not every item is as forgiving when it comes to use.

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Mattress.

lilbittypp , The Sleep Judge Report

Final score:

166points

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Chucky Cheezburger 1 year ago

Yeah, that's a negative...just naw.

65points

It bothers me the amount of half used product i see in thrift stores. Half empty bottles of shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant....

Who is donating a bottle of lotion that's 2/3s of the way empty? Why is the thrift store not throwing it out? And even worse than those two points, why are they charging almost new bottle price for it?

I could understand if someone down on their luck purchased it for like .25-.50 cents but $4.99? For a USED bottle of product??

Hyentics Report

Final score:

151points

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InvincibleRodent 1 year ago

I always thought these things were like left in purses that were donated by accident or something. Still, one would assume they'd get tossed...

60points

LongTimeHuman , World's Direction Report

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Twitter.

Final score:

148points

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Amanda Louise 1 year ago

Got to love Free Speech

30points

For instance, Market Watch warns people not to buy things like baby cribs, car seats, or helmets if they can’t fully verify how they’ve been used, and if they’re not defective. In short, you can never truly be certain whether or not they’re safe to use. It’s generally best to err on the side of caution and always spring for a brand new version in these cases.

The same goes for mattresses. You have no idea what’s hiding in the middle. Bed bugs. Rot. Decades of sweat. Yuck! Just say ‘no.’

You should also exercise caution when buying secondhand smartphones. They might have been stolen and resold. They might have unwanted software and malware inside of them.

#10

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Baby carrier or child seat. Only from friends were i can be sure that they are accident free and clean.

Justeff83 , Jim Champion Report

Final score:

142points

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Some black giirrrrllll 1 year ago

Did anyone else see an alien holding something up in the shadow or is it just me?

167points

#11

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand A couch. I used to work at a pest control company, and the #1 thing that brought them in was used furniture, but usually a couch.

Those f***s are terrifying- they hide in tiny cracks and crevasses during the day and then come out to feed on you at night. You don't notice until it's too late. You'll start waking up with itchy bites, see little red sprinkles in the seams of your mattress, and eventually see them. One single pregnant female on a throw pillow is all it takes. The male stabs the female in the abdomen (literally) one time and she's pregnant for life and off to make your life miserable. Then you have to pay $2500+ for a company to treat them. And if they miss one pregnant female...

Happy_Muscle added:
I know people buy them second hand often, but I find it’s easy to conceal prior spills on certain couches. Most couches are disgusting after a few years of use.

stilettopanda , Matthew Clark Report

Final score:

137points

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Talitha Jansen 1 year ago

We don't have bedbugs where I live, so used furniture isn't a problem. Just a steam clean and it's good to go.

64points

#12

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Earphones.

paintingsunset , Toshiyuki IMAI Report

Final score:

137points

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indiecognition 1 year ago (edited)

Used earbuds may sound gross...but audiophiles have a thing for music on wax

81points

As for antiques, we might love them, but one thing that you should consider is if an object has been crafted with toxic materials. For instance, a piece of furniture that you spotted at your local thrift store might look fantastic in your living room, but if it’s coated in lead paint, you want to pass on this. Lead-based paints were banned for residential use in the United States only in 1978. So keep this in mind.

Similarly, be wary of any used toys that you think your child might like. Some toys get recalled because they are unsafe. Don’t automatically assume that what you’ve got your eye on is 100% safe. Be critical. Be skeptical. Be objective.

#13

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand I do a bit of outdoor climbing and anytime I see a rope or harness for sale it makes me cringe. Like you need to trust your life to this equipment so spend the extra £30 on it.

flamedown12 , Nick Vidal-Hall Report

Final score:

135points

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Xottel 1 year ago (edited)

My colleagues renewed their climbing gear (needed for the job) every couple of years, regardless of damages. I can't imagine buying second-hand gear...

45points

#14

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand My local goodwill sold bathing suits, used bathing suits. Used lingerie too (just the tops), once my big sister was going to buy both but assumed they were new but given to goodwill because the person who bought it ended up not liking it or something. She even asked the lady at the desk about it. When we got to the car she found out both were stained especially the lingerie. You can assume with what.

I could never buy either of those used, especially after that.

unkempt-ghoul , kelly Report

Final score:

132points

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Saint Thomas 1 year ago

They waited to be IN the car to check for stains ?

159points

#15

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Breast pumps. Unless it’s a closed system. When mine were small, most were not closed systems, which allows aerosolized breast milk particles to get places you can’t clean. FDA does not recommend it.

Guilty-Web7334 , ajay_sures Report

Final score:

120points

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Nadine Debard 1 year ago

You often can buy a brand new kit including tubes and membranes, in addition to breast shields.

36points

HellbornElfchild , Collin Anderson Report

Anyone who’s looking for cool and unique items ought to visit their local flea markets, garage sales, goodwill shops, and antique stores on a regular basis. You never know when something new (well, old, but you get it) might show up. If you get along with any of the shop owners, they can also inform you about new inventory if you’re looking for something particular, too.

If the current economic climate grows worse, it’s very possible that more and more people will buy and sell secondhand items to make ends meet. So if there is a global recession in the coming years, you can probably bet your bottom dollar that the popularity of secondhand clothing and thrift shops will explode, massively.

#16

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Puzzles.

I couldn't handle not knowing if ONE piece is missing until the end

Final score:

118points

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Awkward Lady 1 year ago

If it's cheap enough, I would take a chance. New jigsaw are about £15, and one from a charity shop is around £2 or less.

82points

NonCompliantGiant , Cluster Munition Coalition Report

#17

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Prosthetics.

No second hand second hands for me

Final score:

114points

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indiecognition 1 year ago

So you're also opposed to used analog clocks?

75points

#18

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Air Conditioners. I bought one from a thrift store once. I gave it what I thought was a thorough cleaning on the inside. Then, for the next week, I suffered awful flu-like symptoms. Runny nose, headaches, the works. Turns out it was mold poisoning from the AC. Took that unit out and was fine by the next morning. Never going to risk that again.

Sinaskafitch , HS You Report

Final score:

111points

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Charles Whitaker 1 year ago

You should always clean an air conditioner

27points

#19

A Tesla.

SaCTaCo replied:

There is a reason it's up for sale. It will be all cool the first day you bought it but than there is this rattle that you just can't pin point where it is coming from and it will drive you crazy and no one can fix it as they (Tesla Service) would say it is normal.

A month goes by and now your friends and love ones are noticing it too and ask you "Hey what's that noise?" You snap at them because you are already irritated you bought this $50,000 rattle machine.

Half a year goes by and you've had enough, now it's time to sell it to some poor soul, but you do not disclose the rattle and you have every tire kicker in town coming over and haggling you on the price till you've had enough and sell it at a lost.

After 2 month of selling the Tesla, you get a message from the buyer cursing at you for making their lives miserable and want their $40,000 back.

The5thLoko Report

Final score:

98points

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howdylee 1 year ago

this sounds oddly specific...

179points

Bob La Capra 1 year ago

The names were changed to protect the innocent

22points

Rostit . 1 year ago

The other issue is the myriad of subscription services attached to a tesla. transferring them on a used tesla can be difficult and/or impossible If you buy one used, it needs to be from a dealer unless you have the skills to work on one yourself.

8points

Game Guy 1 year ago

Not just the subscription services either. The company has on several occasions nerfed used cars because the second owner didn't pay the one time fee for the performance upgrade that was already paid by the first owner. It's the equivalent of Audi stealing the turbo off of a used car and expecting the second owner to buy it again, but somehow it's ok because Musk can steal it over the internet instead of with a wrench.

2points

Lavender Oak 1 year ago

So glad elon fully peacocked before I bought one.

4points

AJ Claymore 1 year ago

I wouldn't buy a *new* Tesla. You'd have to pay me to take a used one off your hands.

3points

Michael Vickery 1 year ago

I've seen multiple buyers of these on YouTube have fits with these. The electronics go bad and you have an impossible to repair paperweight.

3points

Patti Wagner 1 year ago

Can not afford even a used one so will pass making a commet.

1point

Pieter LeGrande 1 year ago

Worse still - on a long trip after around 80 miles you get this burnt electrical smell.

1point

Gladys Hayes Southerland 1 year ago

Not buying another Tesla, are you? Thought not

1point

Rostit . 1 year ago

Another Tesla? I don't even have my first.

1point

Spocks's Mom 1 year ago

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1point

Unaffected 1 year ago

I read somewhere that you can never fully own a Tesla car as they will always be able to control it as it is so computerised and Tesla can change settings or disable it remotely.Is this true?

0points

Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago

My brother bought one. Says it's the biggest POS he's ever owned.

0points

Alyssa Huerta 1 year ago (edited)

Shouldn't buy one new either

0points

Bina Wei 1 year ago

Also, isn't there a thing where you're not allowed to sell a telsa? Something about all Telsa really belong to Elon Musk's company and all customers are really just leasing it.

0points

Amy T 1 year ago

Umm...

0points

Joshua David 1 year ago

Did you take back your tesla?

0points

Gogubaci 1 year ago

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John G 1 year ago

Tell me you don't know anything about electric cars and electric generation sources without telling me you know nothing about electric cars and electric generation sources.

6points

#20

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand I never understood the used tire market. I know they’re expensive, but for something that literally separates you from a 70mph fiery death, I’d rather make sure I’m getting ones that are new.

SnooEpiphanies2931 , tdo Report

Final score:

91points

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Chucky Cheezburger 1 year ago

Former tire shop employee here. Some used tires are ok. Mostly used as a spare when you get a flat. As long as the tread isn't worn out and it hasn't been repaired too many times.

158points

#21

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Dentures and hearing aids. I have seen used hearing aids for sale

Helly_BB , Kathy McGraw Report

Final score:

83points

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DC 1 year ago

Really depends. Not using them after the first user died is, kind of, a waste of ressources. And as these are pretty expensive, and as they can be cleaned until no trace of whatever is on them anymore - where's the dealbraker around here?

77points

#22

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Plunger.
Hard pass. I'll buy it new.

Draknamar , Will Powell Report

Final score:

80points

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UncleRussian 1 year ago

Why would you buy a used plunger? They are they expensive, they are like 10 bucks

40points

#23

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Medication. It will probably taste a bit nastier.

Jabber-Wookie , Marie Report

Final score:

76points

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indiecognition 1 year ago

Especially true in the case of used suppositories

84points

#24

I play paintball. General rule of thumb is don’t buy anything used that protects your eyes or touches skin. Pre owned everything else.

AmericanMeltdown Report

Final score:

76points

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ƒιѕн 1 year ago

Im selling a couple of my paintball guns if anyone wants to take up the sport.

21points

AReluctantEssayist Report

#25

Kevlar.

Final score:

65points

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Sol Connor 1 year ago

What's Kevlar?

11points

#26

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Bed sheets. No thanks. Hard pass.

We don't even bother trying to give them away to other people. Best we can do is donate to animal shelters so the furry ones have something soft to snuggle around in.

devilmaycode , Suzanne LaGasa Report

Final score:

61points

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Talitha Jansen 1 year ago

We sell those in our thrift store, but everything we sell is clean. Bedsheets can be washed you know.

184points

Confident-Owl-6696 Report

#27

Luggage. You don’t know what the former owner had in it, could set off dogs at the airport

Final score:

50points

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indiecognition 1 year ago

What if you love to meet doggos?

80points

#28

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Mens pj pants. My husband started to look at some and I said, “nope. no way!” Some men wear pj pants all night and all day with no underwear for days at a time. Like the same pair for multiple days of sitting around the house not showering. Also not to mention teenage boys. I can’t get myself to let my husband buy used ones. It grosses me out.

oxabexo , Andrea Piacquadio Report

Final score:

45points

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Talitha Jansen 1 year ago

There are these handy machines that will clean clothes, even pants. You put them in with detergent, let the machine do its work and hang the pants to dry. And you'll have clean pants.

225points

#29

E-bike batteries, you never know what they've been through and when they explode they cause serious damage

durber101 Report

Final score:

45points

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Rostit . 1 year ago

Kind of disagree. They are rebuildable and the BCMs are freaking expensive. Used ebatteries are perfectly fine if you know what you are doing. If you are just a casual, it is not likely worth it.

25points

#30

Water cooled graphics cards for a gaming pc. Made that mistake once. The seal broke in more than 1 place within 5 mins of taking it out of the pc. Only took it out bc temps were not making sense and I thought it might be low on water.

Hoogn_McDoogn Report

Final score:

45points

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Tactical Taco 1 year ago

Oof that sucks water cooling is to high risk for me

21points

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#31

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Keyboard.

I've disassembled quite a few for cleaning, and they are disgusting. If I have the chance, I'd rather use my own or buy a new one. Detest the thought of using someone else's.

XcunningXlinguistX , Jamison Judd Report

Final score:

8points

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Temporary Dork 1 year ago

I am fearless. I see a clicking keyboard, I buy.

7points

#32

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand A Microphone. I am a host at a Radio Show, and I Cringe every time I think about how many people have spit in that thing.

The_SuperTeacher , Incase Report

Final score:

8points

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Monday 1 year ago

Why does that matter? I'm not licking my microphone so what does it matter if there's a little old spit on it?

10points

#33

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Shoes. I'm a huge germaphobe and always smell things before I buy them in the thrift store. Not a deep sniff, just a gentle one. So far every pair of shoes I come across at thrift stores smell foul. Could just be me being picky. But idc

Marie_Robbins , Steven Lilley Report

Final score:

8points

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Judes 1 year ago

If the soles are worn they could cause problems with your feet by forcing you to walk in a way that's not natural to you.

9points

#34

A power supply for a PC. On a similar note, if you're building a PC, do NOT cheap out on the power supply even if it's in new condition.

Zutroy2117 Report

Final score:

8points

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Rostit . 1 year ago

this is also dumb. If you are building a pc, you should know what to look for. this shouldnt even be on the list.

0points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#35

Batteries. No one know how many charge cycles they have done

telolo1517 Report

Final score:

8points

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Debby Keir 1 year ago

So, who 'sells' secondhand batteries? You usually donate them to recycling.....

8points

#36

Coffin.

AloversGaming Report

Final score:

7points

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M Kawai 1 year ago

The dead wouldn't mind... they're dead.

14points

#37

Apple headphones. Simply because the knockoffs are starting to look and function way too similar to the real stuff. I knew it was bad when I tried to return a pair of airpods to Walmart and they spent 20 minutes matching the serial numbers on each earbud and the charging case.

nbtz Report

Final score:

6points

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Rostit . 1 year ago

apple anything... overpriced

23points

#38

A over 20 year “garage kept” low mileage car. Will always have every possible gasket and mount destroyed from decay

bryrod Report

Final score:

5points

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Charles Whitaker 1 year ago

Yea, if you don't know how to do those basic maintenance items on a car, or know someone who can, then only buy new cars.

6points

newforestroadwarrior Report

#39

Any sort of fight equipment ( boxing / MMA gloves, focus pads, punchbags)

They can be utterly rank.

Final score:

5points

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Tactical Taco 1 year ago

My martial arts gear still smells like sweaty a*s after 2 years

6points

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#40

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Socks. A lot of people have nasty nails

Aaron123111 , distelfliege Report

Final score:

4points

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WonderWoman 1 year ago

Do people not own washers or have access to them? Come on people.

29points

#41

Non-stick cookware.

ItsAaronYo Report

Final score:

3points

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The Scout 1 year ago

You can actually have non-stick pans re-coated. As this is kind of pricy, it is only an option for very high quality cookware.

4points

#42

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand A spinning HDD. Without forensically inspecting it (which I have neither the time or money for) there's no feasible way to know what was on it before

Apathetic_Superhero , tacowitte Report

Final score:

3points

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Chucky Cheezburger 1 year ago

I like to get these when they go bad to take apart. They usually have VERY strong magnets in them and magnet are fun to play with.👍

14points

#43

Any sort of instrument of the Woodwind kind (oddly specifically enough)

I watched a woman in Goodwill “test” one out before putting it back on the shelf.

dongthrower Report

Final score:

3points

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Judes 1 year ago

It's easy to clean the mouth piece, and if it's a reed instrument (clarinet, sax) you buy the reeds new for about $10.

25points

aVultureCultureIdiot , Deidre Woollard Report

#44

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Any ominous glowing pendant or jewellery, I'm not trying to get cursed today

Final score:

0points

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Autistic apricot 1 year ago

I am

18points

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#45

Hybrids or electric vehicles. The used nature of the batteries isn’t worth the cheap cost of the car, if it is. Get those new and use it. Run it till it falls apart. The market for the batteries is going to be the cost of a new car anyway. So might as well make that car last as long as possible. It’s why I haven’t set foot into the market of Tesla, Hybrids or any EV as of yet.

The__Aphelion Report

Final score:

-6points

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Gladys Hayes Southerland 1 year ago (edited)

Thought abt it until my Buddy bought an electric car. He loved it until the battery died 7 months into first year. Under warranty, so the company bought the first replacement. Defective, it died a few months later. Company wouldn't replace it-one new battery per warranty . $7k for a new battery? He sold the car

0points

#46

An OLED TV. A reddit user once told a pretty good analogy: "Buying a used OLED TV is the same as buying a used fleshlight. There's a good chance that it's f****d."

GamerRipjaw Report

Final score:

-8points

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mochi-cat 1 year ago

fleshlight?😰

5points

#47

A vacuum.

TrashApocalypse Report

Final score:

-9points

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Rabbit Lord 1 year ago

yes, I got a vacuum once, opend the jar and it vanished. Darn.

23points

#48

VR headset.

As someone that has recently started shopping for my first VR headset, I have never considered buying used.

The idea of putting it on after some random person has sweat in it for however long (years?) seems gross.

redditor1983 Report

Final score:

-13points

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Autistic apricot 1 year ago

True, I do think a wipe and some disinfect would work

6points

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#49

A phone.

You would likely be shocked at how many phones have at some point been in someone's body cavity.

Xhus21 Report

Final score:

-14points

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Xottel 1 year ago

Therefore you should always try to put it in your own cavities before you buy it. If it doesn't fit, it's okay to buy. If you manage to shove it in, then better look for another one. The seller will understand.

28points

#50

Everything that goes in your mouth, not just a toothbrush, but even fork, knife and whatsoever. Highly germophobia alert.

Amlet04 Report

Final score:

-18points

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indiecognition 1 year ago

Good thing restaurants never reuse silverware

75points

#51

Cast iron pans. Heard too many horror stories about people melting lead in them to make homemade bullets. You never know and cast iron is fairly cheap, and lasts forever. Splurge.

Kevin_Uxbridge Report

Final score:

-18points

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Ace 1 year ago

Of all the things to be worried about...

31points

PrincessKiwiberry , (Mick Baker)rooste Report

#52

30 People Share Things That Are Not Worth It Or Even Dangerous To Buy Secondhand Blankets! I almost buy everything (clothing related) second hand bc I just can’t stop feeling guilty when buying new jeans for example. So much water wasted just for jeans omg

Final score:

-21points

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Lyone Fein 1 year ago

Can't these be washed?

30points

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#53

Washing machine/dryer. People don’t get rid of them to get a fancy new one; they get rid of them because they’re worn out.

mutontette Report

Final score:

-22points

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Minath 1 year ago

I've had second hand washing machines and dryers and never had a problem. People do upgrade their machines and those of us on limited budgets are extremely grateful!

47points

#54

Any eletronic device, cellphone, computer, videogame, TV

tonyiommi70 Report

Final score:

-42points

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Kitti B. 1 year ago

This is just stupid. What's wrong with buying a videogame second hand?

33points

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What do you think ?

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VonBlade 1 year ago

80% of this list can be boiled (heh) down to "I've no idea washing machines exist".

50points

Ivan Petrov 1 year ago

I don't know, most of these were "You can buy used {object}?" for me. Safety equipment, adult toys, consumables. The Tesla one was fun, though.

5points

kostas gotzilas 1 year ago

True I at once boiled an secondhand air-condition😊

0points

Opal Troyer 1 year ago

They all are probably Germaphobes

0points

Veru Jaros 1 year ago

YES

0points

kath morgan 1 year ago

Lot of people here who clearly didn’t grow up poor.

48points

karma rose 1 year ago

My thoughts exactly. Growing up most of the stuff we had was either handmade, bought at a second hand store, given to us used by friends, or a cheap lucky find. We never owned a new piece of furniture and we also never got bedbugs we treated everything multiple times before bringing it in.

7points

Rabbit Lord 1 year ago

Lots of these "No-No"s seemed to be added by either people with phobias or people who want their stoy telled as disgusting as possible. Others simply add a word without any explanation. I'm not sure if these advises are really helpful...?

29points

ToGo 1 year ago

Clearly, a lot of the people who added to this list have never struggled. I've been fortunate but if it wasn't for people who donate/sell on my parents wouldn't have had a couch when they got their first flat. There was a girl in my primary school who had to get a second hand swimsuit or she'd have missed out on lessons. Most of these items can be given a thorough cleaning and be perfectly safe to use.

27points

Ruth Hempsey 1 year ago

I agree. Growing up post WWII in England where we had rationing for 8 years after the war ended, everybody bought second hand things because they couldn't afford new and, new just wasn't available. If people think the pandemic shortages were bad they need to look back at the Depression and war plus post war years. Reuse recycle etc was a way of life. We got spoilt in the last 60 years. I draw the line at medical appliances like specs and dentures though. We had a national health service so we all had access to such things personally fitted to our needs. I do however donate my old specs at the optometrist and they are very appreciative because somebody somewhere might get good use from them.

12points

Angela Turrall 1 year ago

I can now see why so much fabric ends up clogging up landfills (and 3rd world countries). And honestly a lot of privilege showing in these posts. For goodness sake, you can wash a clothing item thoroughly and it’s good to go. Mattresses are also often fine, just check it first. So much wrong here.

20points

madbakes 1 year ago

So apparently people just don't know how to clean.

18points

ChelleDes 1 year ago

I really don’t agree with the majority of this list, it feels like some people who have been fortunate to never need to buy second hand punching down on people that do. Or those who’ve just had a bad experience when purchasing second hand goods.

17points

Gareth Baus 1 year ago

With the exception of the safety gear, that stuff can degrade with time and failure means death

5points

Zophra 1 year ago

I have bought things used off this list, especially when we didn't have the money to buy them new. I think the author/compiler is forgetting that most people aren't thrilled to be buying a used keyboard, tires, sofa, whatever - it's just what they can afford.

14points

Nathaniel 1 year ago

Toilet paper.

7points

Punk Princess Sheena 1 year ago

There are a lot more germaphobes out there than I realized.

6points

WonderWoman 1 year ago

If it can't be washed or sanitized - don't buy it. If it is for safety - don't buy it. Electronics cars and things that must be serviced by a professional, have them checked out first then decide.

6points

awkward_archangel 1 year ago

I don't understand most of this, when I was younger I had mostly hand-me-downs from neighbor kids or friends, or other used clothes. There are washing machines.....

5points

Groon TheWonderdog 1 year ago

A lot of cheerleading for planned obsolescence going on. Some are fine though. Although plain laziness and elitism is in there in good parts too.

4points

Kevin J. Henning 1 year ago

BP only presents advice. Whether it is good advice or not is another matter.

3points

A Jones 1 year ago

I learned that it is not safe to get 2nd hand surge protectors. Could risk fires. However Ethernet & electric cords are a gamble as you can't see if there's ware and tear on the inside.

2points

Maple Porkly 1 year ago (edited)

My husband and I grew up in different worlds. My family had nothing while his had money. We clash sometimes when looking for things like furniture. I've found a beautiful couch at an estate sale. He didn't want it because it was used by someone. We found a similar one at the store for twice the price. I put my foot down so we compromised and got the floor model for 1.5x the price of the estate couch. Once we got it home I informed him everyone under the sun probably sat on this thing we paid way more for. 🤷

2points

Lacia Lew 1 year ago (edited)

Do people up there never do a good hard wash/cleaning? If I didn't buy a secondhand sofa I wouldn't have any sofa either. Also, who tf would sell their used bottles of shampoo? Give them away to the homeless, if in want of a good deed and possible allergic reaction is what made you do so. And the bedsheets thing, you sell those secondhand too?? I'm still using mine from eight or so years ago. I also draw a line on prescription medication and invasive medical appliances like breast pump and the likes of underwear, but a good swimsuit is fairly expensive to not get passed down. My niece uses my childhood swimsuit even though we were born 18 years apart. The sheer amount of privilege in this post is staggering... 🤦‍♀

2points

Just some random chick 1 year ago

A good majority of the things manufactured nowadays wouldn't even last to be used second-hand. I myself prefer some things second-hand, such as furniture and clothing because of the quality of the products. There's no way I could afford nice high-quality furniture made recently, and I think the antique styles and carvings give character that you can't find today.

2points

Lacia Lew 1 year ago

Good point I have also noticed. My SIL bought a brand new swimsuit for my niece and it ripped and shrunk beyond repair in the wash. My childhood swimsuit is reusable and niece still wears it to this day.

2points

Danny Meeks 1 year ago

What an inane boring post

2points

Fishbear 1 year ago

A few others have said it already but...you can definitely see who drank the capitalism Kool aid and who grew up never wanting for anything. If you grew up without a lot, you know what it is to lean on community to keep you going when you can't afford to get it new.

1point

Jonny westen 1 year ago

These are the most "well no f****n s**t" posts I've ever seen

1point

Markus It/He/E 1 year ago

For me, I'd neither buy or donate second hand headphones. At least, not without a good sniff. I'm prone to ear infections and they make my headphones reek. It's really not very pleasant. There's no real way of wiping off that scent, especially in over ear headphones (at least the the buds of in ear headphones can be changed). I wouldn't want to inflict my ear stench on others, or wear headphones with someone else's ear stench either. I often buy cheap sets from amazon (~£3-5) and that's where some of my highest quality ones came from tbh

0points

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VonBlade 1 year ago

80% of this list can be boiled (heh) down to "I've no idea washing machines exist".

50points

Ivan Petrov 1 year ago

I don't know, most of these were "You can buy used {object}?" for me. Safety equipment, adult toys, consumables. The Tesla one was fun, though.

5points

kostas gotzilas 1 year ago

True I at once boiled an secondhand air-condition😊

0points

Opal Troyer 1 year ago

They all are probably Germaphobes

0points

Veru Jaros 1 year ago

YES

0points

kath morgan 1 year ago

Lot of people here who clearly didn’t grow up poor.

48points

karma rose 1 year ago

7points

Rabbit Lord 1 year ago

29points

ToGo 1 year ago

27points

Ruth Hempsey 1 year ago

12points

Angela Turrall 1 year ago

20points

madbakes 1 year ago

So apparently people just don't know how to clean.

18points

ChelleDes 1 year ago

17points

Gareth Baus 1 year ago

With the exception of the safety gear, that stuff can degrade with time and failure means death

5points

Zophra 1 year ago

14points

Nathaniel 1 year ago

Toilet paper.

7points

Punk Princess Sheena 1 year ago

There are a lot more germaphobes out there than I realized.

6points

WonderWoman 1 year ago

If it can't be washed or sanitized - don't buy it. If it is for safety - don't buy it. Electronics cars and things that must be serviced by a professional, have them checked out first then decide.

6points

awkward_archangel 1 year ago

I don't understand most of this, when I was younger I had mostly hand-me-downs from neighbor kids or friends, or other used clothes. There are washing machines.....

5points

Groon TheWonderdog 1 year ago

A lot of cheerleading for planned obsolescence going on. Some are fine though. Although plain laziness and elitism is in there in good parts too.

4points

Kevin J. Henning 1 year ago

BP only presents advice. Whether it is good advice or not is another matter.

3points

A Jones 1 year ago

I learned that it is not safe to get 2nd hand surge protectors. Could risk fires. However Ethernet & electric cords are a gamble as you can't see if there's ware and tear on the inside.

2points

Maple Porkly 1 year ago (edited)

2points

Lacia Lew 1 year ago (edited)

2points

Just some random chick 1 year ago

2points

Lacia Lew 1 year ago

2points