Certain products don’t hold up as well to wear and tear and should probably be bought new most of the time. Think car tires or underwear, for instance. But other products are much cheaper when bought second-hand despite experiencing little reduction in quality, so it would be crazy not to at least consider buying them used.

Video games
These days most video games have extensive multiplayer modes, many of which will keep people playing for months and even years after they buy. But many gamers will nevertheless tire of a game shortly after completing the single-player campaign, and with even the longest games rarely taking more than 50 hours to complete, used games tend to flood the secondary market shortly after a game is released. That means big savings for patient gamers.

There are exceptions, of course. You’ll want to check on the condition of the disc inside the package to make sure it’s not scratched, and you may also want to price compare.

Cars
Obviously when you buy a used car you’re running the risk of ending up with a lemon, but the economics of the car market make it hard to pass up. “New cars depreciate by thousands the second you drive them out of the dealership,” says Brad Wilson of deal site BradsDeals.com. “Just never be an idiot and buy a car without having it inspected by your own trusted mechanic.”

As Wilson suggests, you’ll want to cover all your bases before buying a used car. You should also keep in mind that cars depreciate at different rates, so to maximise value you’ll want to get a used car that will hold its value well.

Books
We can understand wanting to grab a new book the day it comes out if it’s the latest instalment of a series you’ve been following. But other than that, you should at least wait for the paperback, and unless there are pages missing you’re better off saving a bundle by finding it used. And if you’re really patient, just wait for it to land in a library and borrow it for free.

We know it might be tough to wait that long, but look at it this way: There’s no way you’ll ever read all the books in the world, so while you wait for it to end up in your local used bookstore you can borrow a book from the library to tide you over. Textbooks in particular are best to buy used.

Textbooks are only used for a semester; you’ll abuse them and never want to see them again. Plus, the new books cost astronomically more, and you’ll never get back anything near what you paid for them during resale.

Furniture
We’ve always found a ton of used furniture on the market in big cities, where people who don’t want to bring their heavy furniture to a new apartment will put it at a huge discount. Experts advise that staying away from upholstered furniture such as couches, as it’s difficult to clean and could harbour bedbugs. Instead, go with furniture that can easily be scrubbed.

Instruments
Buy old musical instruments used – not only because it’s much cheaper than buying new, but because they can have surprising resale value down the line. Older instruments are often more in demand by collectors. Even if you don’t intend to sell the instrument at some point down the line, it’s still a great value proposition. Classical instruments don’t change much, if at all, technology wise, and most musicians will say ‘they just don’t make them like they used to.


http://www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/smart-spending/bargains/deals/10-things-you-should-always-buy-used

Seconded

Should condoms be bought used or unused

I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you?

Imanuelle: Should condoms be bought used or unused

Scout for it from waste bin around your neighborhood.
Why pay for it when you can get it for free in the waste bin.

Strongly agree about almost all that except i'm a bit skeptical about cars though...

second hand clothes ( okirika) is not included here ooooo

ebamma: I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you?

lol

Imanuelle: Should condoms be bought used or unused

OLODO.... See where your brain first go.

@op: wat of babes? Should be on ur list, since u can hardly get a new one anyway...

Where that thread about Things Broke People Say

In fact 'car' comes first. reasonable to buy used...

Justosaus: @op: wat of babes? Should be on ur list, since u can hardly get a new one anyway...

ignis:
OLODO.... See where your brain first go.

badt gal, see wetin u 1st notice

New cars are better though expensive.

I think used wife or girlfriend isn't good at all!

Should we also buy "Old Layers"?

Used car any day,once bought a car as clean as new with odometer of 6,000 at crazy price and sold at almost same price after using it for 12 months. That's what a call crazy bargain.

You didn't include used Gold jewelries..
It is as good as new when you buy and wash it.

Imanuelle: Should condoms be bought used or unused

Omo buruku!

Used Nairaland handle, I have tons of them.(Seun, I'm just kidding)It should be on that list.

kulboy: Seconded

Thirded!

What of laptops?
And electronics?
Especially manufacturer refurbished ones

what about used toothbrush, and braizilian hair? Heard they from dead people.

acidtalk:

Scout for it from waste bin around your neighborhood.
Why pay for it when you can get it for free in the waste bin.

No b for my use º°˚ !
I juz wanna sell it off!

ol2012: Omo buruku!

Omo Ale!

ebamma: I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you?

ARE YOU ALWAYS HIGH? SMH!

Op i agree with all except the furniture part. Why will i buy used furniture? Mehn i cant even imagine that...

Many things not mentioned.