Do you buy secondhand things?

I seldom buy any second hand items. The only second hand items worth buying are house and vehicles. 

True. We should think twice before we purchase things mentioned in the list like Mattresses and pillows.

It is always better to avoid second hand purchase. It may result in spending more money than the cost of a new item, especially the electronic items, if we are not so careful.

Very true. Used things can never give that ' Extra Satisfaction'. Go for a new one. Beaware not to go for used mattresses.

rambabu wrote:

Very true. Used things can never give that ' Extra Satisfaction'. Go for a new one. Beaware not to go for used mattresses.

I used to buy new ones always. Because as you said that only gives that excitement of buying a new thing and it feels good that you are using that as a fresh thing.

many good books that I have read have been purchased from second hand book dealers at throw away prices.

Books are different. I too go an extra mile to buy a book. But the article says different things like used mattresses anduused pillows.

Not yet but if I find anything worthwhile I can consider buying that. The main thing is it should be really worth.

But some household things are not worth buying especially used utensils, mattresses etc.

rambabu wrote:

But some household things are not worth buying especially used utensils, mattresses etc.

 

No, I had something else like paintings etc in my mind

Exactly. Avoiding buying of secondhand things is applicable to certain household goods like utensils, mattresses, pillows etc. I bought many books from chandini chock of HyderabadIf.  real and authentic antiques are worth buying secondhand.

Books are the best things worth buying second hand. It is content that matters; not the cover page.

Books are no doubt are the things to be reached at any cost literally. But buying household things and used cloths secondhand are forbidden.

rambabu wrote:

Books are no doubt are the things to be reached at any cost literally. But buying household things and used cloths secondhand are forbidden.

Yes. Books can be bought in secondhand. One should not by clothes and pillows by secondhand. As it will affect the persons health in some manner.

geetha wrote:

rambabu wrote:

Books are no doubt are the things to be reached at any cost literally. But buying household things and used cloths secondhand are forbidden.

Yes. Books can be bought in secondhand. One should not by clothes and pillows by secondhand. As it will affect the persons health in some manner.

 

Exactly, the article stresses on avoiding buying such things secondhand  which are likely to play a role in damaging the health of the buyer.

The best ever purchase I made was an old Merit sewing Machine from a friend who wanted to get rid of it because of lack of space ...I got it repaired and have been using it regularly for all my repair work, stitching pillow cases, cushion covers etc etc and more importantly my children too have learnt to use it. I am amazed at how good these old machines are, so sturdy and solid..

usha manohar wrote:

The best ever purchase I made was an old Merit sewing Machine from a friend who wanted to get rid of it because of lack of space ...I got it repaired and have been using it regularly for all my repair work, stitching pillow cases, cushion covers etc etc and more importantly my children too have learnt to use it. I am amazed at how good these old machines are, so sturdy and solid..

 

You have rendered a great help to your friend, who wanted to get rid of his machine. And you  in return got a thing of utility. A good buy indeed. Years ago, my wife also did the same thing which over the years helped my children learn stitching.

The concept of flea market and buying second hand clothes, pillows etc. is quite prevalent in western countries and is new to us. Instead of throwing old things in dump, they simply give it away or sell it in flea markets where those who cannot buy new things can get stuff cheaply. I personally can never think of buying such things, but I do buy secondhand books a lot. Buying second hand stuff was once quite below dignity, but with websites like olx and quikr etc. it is also now becoming quite fashionable.

There are certain things like Books, antiques provided they are genuine one can go and buy.. These used pillows and mattresses cause health related problems.