tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post2867270330845758440..comments2024-03-28T04:14:03.262-04:00Comments on Vanessa Alvarado: What to Buy Used and What to Buy NewVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-84275725459331857572015-07-28T02:02:27.072-04:002015-07-28T02:02:27.072-04:00Great article, it is very informative and I got a ...Great article, it is very informative and I got a lot of ideas on how to buy a secondhand shoes. I found a website that have the criteria of what type of secondhand shoes I will buy here: website: <a href="http://www.boex.tv/" title="boex second hand shoes" rel="nofollow">http://www.boex.tv/</a> and I have a now the choose that I've ordered. You can also visit that site if you want to choose your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-28174590467208001012015-03-19T07:16:37.224-04:002015-03-19T07:16:37.224-04:00What are the things to analyzed while buying a new...What are the things to analyzed while buying a new used laptop?used laptop wholesale in chennaihttp://ashwiniusedlaptop.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-85426636521346743312010-09-14T13:37:52.092-04:002010-09-14T13:37:52.092-04:00About the only thing I won't buy used is a mat...About the only thing I won't buy used is a mattress and underware. As for shoes, do you know how many people try on your "new" shoes in a store before you. Pop some foot powder in them and let them sit in the sun on a hot day. Although I am probably going to buy a new car seat for my future grandchild, I would thrift everything else. Sheets, socks, hats...all can be washed. I just bought two vert dirty REI rolling duffel bags for a total of $5.00. A wash with detergent and a dry in the sun for two days and they are perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-86462254112279888342010-09-09T13:51:16.066-04:002010-09-09T13:51:16.066-04:00I think that with some of the things on the "...I think that with some of the things on the "don't buy used" list, it depends on the condition and/or on the price. If a digital camera is going for $5, is it really a big risk that it might not work? On the other hand, if it's $100, that's a bigger question mark.<br /><br />Or with condition...many "used" shoes are practically like new - somebody wore them once or twice, decided they didn't fit right, weren't needed, etc., and passed them on. Why pass these up in order to pay retail?! But, on the other hand, some shoes are totally broken in. I think most of us are intelligent enough to figure out the difference.<br /><br />Baby equipment: if you know what safety factors you're looking for, things like cribs are really a non-issue. The only one you really can't be confident of is a car seat. (And I guess bicycle helmets probably fall in this category, too, but, really, how do we know whether the helmets we or our children have been using - bought new - are still sound? I find myself less concerned about that one, too, since we don't race, ride on major roadways, etc.)Rachel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01598574256854766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-47051289066357324892010-07-09T19:01:23.054-04:002010-07-09T19:01:23.054-04:00GREAT SITE!! I WILL BE HERE AS MUCH AS I AM THE GO...GREAT SITE!! I WILL BE HERE AS MUCH AS I AM THE GOODWILL... (like daily!!) I can't wait to explore more!! I am your newest FRIDAY follower!<br /><br />Plz visit and follow at:<br />http://www.withourbest.com<br />-KarissaKarissa@Withourbesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328100662324016551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-86640878425093371622010-07-07T22:45:39.187-04:002010-07-07T22:45:39.187-04:00New follower!New follower!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-74200890896570876362010-07-07T22:45:09.000-04:002010-07-07T22:45:09.000-04:00Thanks for commenting on my blog. Glad to find yo...Thanks for commenting on my blog. Glad to find you in this huge universe of ours. <br />I love to thrift, but I get so lazy and mostly impatient. When I do find that perfect thing thrifting, I'm almost always more satisfied with the purchase.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-34274859896007120132010-07-07T21:36:44.697-04:002010-07-07T21:36:44.697-04:00I buy used shoes all the time! I have found some ...I buy used shoes all the time! I have found some REALLY nice shoes for work, that I'd never be able to afford otherwise.<br /><br />I won't buy a used mattress, but that's because of my back.<br /><br />My mom will buy pretty much anything used. :)Katie Olthoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530237661834412493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-38652430528833390942010-07-07T19:34:51.722-04:002010-07-07T19:34:51.722-04:00I have a problem with used shoes, not the ick fact...I have a problem with used shoes, not the ick factor, I grew up on a farm.. ick is part of my life. Its the someone else broke them in and i have WEIRD WEIRD feet and i HATE blisters. The mattress thing is kindof the same thing but i got my mattresses from family guest rooms when they no longer had room for a queen sized bed, so im not complaining :-)Zazzy The Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488779698123351323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-20331403552909641592010-07-07T19:33:05.624-04:002010-07-07T19:33:05.624-04:00I will not buy used undergarments or nightwear or ...I will not buy used undergarments or nightwear or socks. I don't buy used sheets for my bed. I have bought some great old 100% cotton white sheets to use to protect some quilts from touching wood during storage. I buy used books, CDs, wood furniture, dishes, pots, glassware, etc.SandySnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-91847353986538534702010-07-07T15:27:42.359-04:002010-07-07T15:27:42.359-04:00I completely agree that MOST things can be bought ...I completely agree that MOST things can be bought used. I'm obsessed with thrift stores and try to buy almost everything there. Shoes can be iffy...I will buy them if they look pretty new and I'll give them a good cleaning first. Electronics and things like that are a little more difficult because you don't always know if they work and you would lose your money if they break. If it's something electric, I always find a plug in the store to make sure it works before buying it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864409955864362638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-70321867141038110652010-07-07T14:51:50.563-04:002010-07-07T14:51:50.563-04:00I love that I'm not the only one who would con...I love that I'm not the only one who would consider buying ANYTHING used save for panties. We're constantly surrounded by germs, even in what people consider crisp and pristine department stores. Wash everything you bring home (thrifted or otherwise) and you should be fine. We need exposure to germs to raise our immunities, in any case...Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-71366110003182493882010-07-07T13:32:43.331-04:002010-07-07T13:32:43.331-04:00This is what I never understood. It's ok to bu...This is what I never understood. It's ok to buy a used couch, a lot of us do it. But a bed is icky. People do realize we do everything if not more on a couch. If its on a bed it will be on a couch and probably triple so....But then I'll buy a used swimsuit. I can wash it and I work in a used clothing store I KNOW what gets left behind in pants! It can't be any worse on a swimsuit. Shoe's, seriously?! If you walk around barefoot ever you'll be introduced to whatever is in a pair of used shoe's. Underwear, that should be the number one thing not to buy. Cribs you can look them up and see if they have been recalled. Typically they have not. Car seat, BUY NEW!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832134390402892339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-71491901610225974602010-07-07T13:28:12.405-04:002010-07-07T13:28:12.405-04:00I'm afraid that I disagree with most of the do...I'm afraid that I disagree with most of the do-not-buy as well as the scratched CDs. While a CD scratch can't be made unscratched, you can buffer them out on a machine. Call your local indie music store and ask who has the best CD cleaning machine in town. 90% of my shoes are thrifted. I guess the only think I don't buy used is underwear. I'll buy nice quality socks even. I do buy used helmets. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know if it's missing pieces or have been in an accident. I'll even by thrifted food that is sealed. I think with some of these items it has to do with price. I took a free digital camera once that was supposed to be broken. I moved a switch and it started working perfectly. <br /><br />I think a lot of these things depend on your upbringing. I grew up on 40 acres climbing trees and playing in the mud. If you grew up thinking germs were going to kill you and make you sick, it might change your views on thrifting.Apron Thrift Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036995913631080978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-5404328012923037672010-07-07T13:20:16.721-04:002010-07-07T13:20:16.721-04:00I think it is a good list, some of it is safety/co...I think it is a good list, some of it is safety/common sense, others more perspective (won't hurt you). I don't see shoes being nastier than undergarments/swimwear. And I've bought vintage pillbox hats, etc. You can get them cleaned. Dishes and silverware don't bother me either. I eat out and I don't know who had the fork before me. If you thrift you need scalding hot water. It kills lots of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-80449519351450663222010-07-07T09:51:48.215-04:002010-07-07T09:51:48.215-04:00Good point on the used games. I was thinking along...Good point on the used games. I was thinking along the lines of counsel games which are in abundance used for a huge discount. I still need me some Animal Crossing Wild World. And a Wii. And Resident Evil 5...sigh... :)Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-74474564512308516362010-07-07T09:33:20.437-04:002010-07-07T09:33:20.437-04:00Love the tips. One thing that might change on the...Love the tips. One thing that might change on the list is Video Games, though...if you are buying them to play online (or let your child play online) it might be worth it to buy the new game. Starting next year, I think, used games will be unplayable online unless you pay $10 to unlock it. So, if you're looking at a brand new, just released game, that costs around $60, and a used would cost around $40-50, but you or your child wants to play online...you get my drift.<br /><br />Since I just moved out of my parents' house a year ago, almost everything I have is hand-me-downs. However, we bought our plates and bowls at a thrift store (very nice Corelware, I might add!) and got our dining room table and chairs from someone trying to get rid of them. <br /><br /><a href="http://cheapgeeksanonymous.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cheap Geeks Anonymous</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653344656437913625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-17127846921225139012010-07-07T09:19:43.533-04:002010-07-07T09:19:43.533-04:00Great tips! I never buy used mattresses, couches,...Great tips! I never buy used mattresses, couches, or upholstered chairs (unless I plan on ripping out the upholstery and re-doing it). Nor would I buy used linens or shoes or underwear....or hats. It's just an ick factor for me. I buy used dishes (but not silverware), used home decor, used clothes, used jewelry, and used furniture.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347031157703265500noreply@blogger.com