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Things You Should Always Buy Used... by rodeo0070(m): 7:16am On Oct 19, 2012 |
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 2 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by kulboy(m): 9:36am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Seconded |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 9:36am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Should condoms be bought used or unused 6 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by ebamma(m): 9:41am On Oct 19, 2012 |
I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you? 4 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by acidtalk: 9:44am On Oct 19, 2012 |
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. 4 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by slimyem: 9:45am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Strongly agree about almost all that except i'm a bit skeptical about cars though... |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by free2ryhme: 9:46am On Oct 19, 2012 |
second hand clothes ( okirika) is not included here ooooo 2 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by decode55(m): 9:46am On Oct 19, 2012 |
ebamma: I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you?lol |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by ignis: 9:47am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Imanuelle: Should condoms be bought used or unusedOLODO.... See where your brain first go. 1 Like |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 9:56am On Oct 19, 2012 |
@op: wat of babes? Should be on ur list, since u can hardly get a new one anyway... 11 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by AlterEgoTM: 9:58am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Where that thread about Things Broke People Say 1 Like |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Burger01(m): 10:04am On Oct 19, 2012 |
In fact 'car' comes first. reasonable to buy used... |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by jamace(m): 10:04am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Justosaus: @op: wat of babes? Should be on ur list, since u can hardly get a new one anyway... |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by passionate88: 10:15am On Oct 19, 2012 |
ignis:badt gal, see wetin u 1st notice 3 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:16am On Oct 19, 2012 |
New cars are better though expensive. |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:16am On Oct 19, 2012 |
I think used wife or girlfriend isn't good at all! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:21am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Should we also buy "Old Layers"? |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by chucky234(m): 10:27am On Oct 19, 2012 |
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. |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by shewanna: 10:27am On Oct 19, 2012 |
You didn't include used Gold jewelries.. It is as good as new when you buy and wash it. 3 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by ol2012: 10:34am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Imanuelle: Should condoms be bought used or unusedOmo buruku! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by kavey10(m): 10:34am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Used Nairaland handle, I have tons of them.(Seun, I'm just kidding)It should be on that list. 1 Like |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by 7footre(m): 10:38am On Oct 19, 2012 |
kulboy: SecondedThirded! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by ochukoccna: 10:42am On Oct 19, 2012 |
What of laptops? And electronics? Especially manufacturer refurbished ones |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by oiseworld: 10:43am On Oct 19, 2012 |
what about used toothbrush, and braizilian hair? Heard they from dead people. 1 Like |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:44am On Oct 19, 2012 |
acidtalk: No b for my use º°˚ ! I juz wanna sell it off! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:45am On Oct 19, 2012 |
ol2012: Omo buruku! Omo Ale! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Nobody: 10:47am On Oct 19, 2012 |
ebamma: I don read am finish now wetin you wan make we do for you?ARE YOU ALWAYS HIGH? SMH! |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by timbros(m): 10:50am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Op i agree with all except the furniture part. Why will i buy used furniture? Mehn i cant even imagine that... 2 Likes |
Re: Things You Should Always Buy Used... by Youngzedd(m): 10:51am On Oct 19, 2012 |
Many things not mentioned. 1 Like |
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