Bicycles

Like cars, new models of bicycles come out every season, which means you're likely to see older models pop up on sites for a fraction of the cost

Textbooks


Textbooks can cost upwards of N30,000 for some science courses and for a pre-medical student with a full class schedule that could mean dropping up to a grand on reading material — per semester.

Children's clothing


We wouldn't recommend going the used route on important items like car seats or strollers, but when it comes to children's clothing –– which is likely to get wrecked by smashed carrots anyway –– there's no shame saving. Try browsing reputable thrift shops in your neighborhood or, of course, asking friends and family for handmedowns.

Cars

Everyone loves that "new car" smell but hear us out on this one.
The minute you drive a fresh car off the lot, its value drops by about 20 percent. And after just five years, fuggedaboutit."A used car that's five years old can typically be about a third of the price of a new car, and the insurance is a lot less than it would be for a new car," according to Investing Answers.
Buying used cars is an economical choice, but you'll want to be weary of hitting the used car lot before doing your research.


Household appliances


Before you cart off a few thousand dollars worth of kitchen appliances from Sears, think about buying big ticket items from friends and family or online. Things like refrigerators and washing machines are plentiful on Craigslist, and smaller kitchen appliances like blenders, mixers, and microwaves are easiest to score.You're in real luck if you have a pair of friends who recently moved in together. Chances are they won't want duplicate appliances cluttering their cabinets.

Toys for your tots

Do your budget a favor and skip Toys R Us for these more affordable used options: Craigslist, eBay, Swap.com, or your neighborhood yard sales. Each is a gold mine when it comes to finding cheap, but still usable cast-off toys.Chance are your five-year-old won't remember whether the Tonka truck you bought him for Christmas was used or not when he's pushing 30.

Furniture


Re-seller sites like Craigslist are treasure troves for anyone looking for used furniture. And if you're not willing to put up with flaky sellers or bed bug threats, don't be afraid to ask family and friends to see if they're looking to get rid of any furniture.


Wedding attire


Remember, no bridesmaid should pay full-price for a gown she'll only wear once. What you can't rent from sites like Renttherunway.com or Bagborrowsteal.com, check out consignment shops or thrifts stores for gently used formal wear.For brides-to-be on a budget, check out the virtual racks on Recycledbride.com to score discount gowns and accessories that no one will ever guess were used.


Entertainment


If you're on the prowl for fresh DVDs, Blu-Rays, video games or music, there's no reason to buy them full price.eBay, Amazon.com and swap sites like Swap.com are among the best places to score deals on entertainment.
Electronics like game consoles and laptops are another story. You can certainly find excellent bargains by purchasing them secondhand online, but you likely won't be able to get a warranty with them.

Jewels


Before you head to over to Tiffany's, do your bank account a solid and consider this slightly less whimsical option: the pawn shop. Trust us, not all those shelves are filled with broken appliances and handguns of questionable origins. The fact is that jewelry — especially diamonds — has a terribly low resale value


Designer threads


If you're a girl in your 20s and you've never hosted or been to a clothing swap night with your friends, you are seriously missing out. Swaps are a great way to score designer gear you'd never be able to afford yourself.If you're unimpressed by your buddies' fashion sense, then there are plenty of vintage or online swap sites like Bag, Borrow or Steal to quench your thirst for threads.

Scout shops first, either by checking out their reviews on Yelp or stopping by in person. If they seem unclean or have a reputation for crappy clothing, you're probably better off avoiding them



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