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Do You Buy Second-Hand Suff To Save Money?


roadsider Rep Points: 1,970
Posted on April 5, 2009 at 11:59 pm
I still remember buying second-hand books in my college days to save money. I've seen friends buying second-hand cars, TVs,radios , mobile phones. With prices of commodities spiralling, buying second hand stuff seems like a reasonable option.Would you buy second-hand stuff to save money? Does buying second-hand stuff seem logical to you? What all things would you buy second-hand? And does buying second-hand stuff help in the long run in terms of durability and helpfulness?

mycaleonardo Rep Points: 275
Posted on April 6, 2009 at 12:28 am
i totally agree with what popski said, there are limitations of course.

Oceanblueeyes Rep Points: 375
Posted on April 6, 2009 at 12:38 am
I agree with popski that there a certain things I would not buy second hand. I would never buy things like lingerie, shoes, mattresses, couches.But I do go to our local second hand store quite regularly and I also go to garage sales.

roadsider Rep Points: 1,970
Posted on April 6, 2009 at 12:54 am
well definitely guys; clothes and toileteries are a definite no. It's definitely not hygenic to buy those stuff second-hand.

mariefe18 Rep Points: 655
Posted on April 6, 2009 at 12:55 am
Yes I do buy second hand stuffs from thrift shops saves me a lot of money and most of them are branded items even.

roadsider Rep Points: 1,970
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 12:51 am
There's a good point made by kape2107

roadsider Rep Points: 1,970
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 12:52 am
The problem lies in the fact that secondhand stuff usually do not come with a warranty.

koreangal Rep Points: 2,330
Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:19 am
  • Normal 0   Yes but please do take in consideration of the quality of the product. It may not be in working condition. Try to check thoroughly before getting it.

  • inai Rep Points: 955
    Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:23 am
    Yes, I do go to 2nd hand shops to buy books and to browse through the goods that they sell.They are many worth buys in a 2nd hand shop if you care to go through their store.  I have bought a good exercise machine for less than $200/- where the market value is $1,500 if new.  It saves a lot of money buying in a 2nd hand shop.

    hushuang Rep Points: 120
    Posted on April 7, 2009 at 1:26 am
    I bought the computer second-hand, I think it is very easy to use! And this is a good way to save money
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