You already know the best days to purchase things…
Well, here are some more great shopping tips.
- 10 Things You Should Never Buy New.
- 10 Things You Should Never Buy Used.
Should you buy things new or used?
The truth is, it depends on what you’re buying.
Liz Pulliam Weston from MSN Money has compiled two helpful lists for consumers.
Who knows?… Perhaps you could save bit of money.
10 Things You Should Never Buy NEW
Why waste money on shiny packaging and a fancy store when you can find it online and ‘pre-owned’ for a fraction of the cost?
— Liz Pulliam Weston
- Books
- DVDs and CDs
- Little kids’ toys
- Jewelry
- Sports equipment
- Timeshares
- Cars
- Software and console games
- Office furniture
- Hand tools
View details about the items on this list, along with certain exceptions to the rule.
Now, on the flip side…
10 Things You Should Never Buy USED
Sometimes the financial or safety risk outweighs the savings.– Liz Pulliam Weston
- Laptops
- Car seats
- Plasma TVs
- DVD players
- Vacuum cleaners
- Camcorders
- Shoes
- Mattresses
- Wet suits
- Helmets
View details about the items on this list, along with certain exceptions to the rule.
Always on the lookout for a good bargain, I consider myself a frugal person — but not cheap. And not afraid to spend money on the things that matter.
I like to share good deals with others when I find them. One of my favorite ways to save money is to reuse items in ways other than their intended purpose — so I write a lot about outside-the-box ideas that most people wouldn’t think of!
When I’m not saving money or looking for good deals, you’ll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
