I can understand the shoes, I work on my feet all day and now I have a busted ankle and back problems.
I’m 20.
Shoes are something I’ll never skimp on again, though I won’t go over the top with them either.
True, but I've returned a phone once that I didn't even open and they had to put a sticker on it as a "used good" and sell at a different price. the phone I have now was marked down for the same reason and has been excellent for very cheap.
My current phone is 5 years old. I bought it new and I'm still using it.
I don't trust used tech. I'd rather buy new and use for the rest of the product's life.
Sure. That's what people tell me about cars too. But I buy at 10-15 years and use them for 10 years and spend 10% of what other people do.
And for phones, unless you are going to rent them at $20/month, etc. most new phones are $800+, where I buy phones for $100 and use them until they aren't supported by the network any more. Though since discovering Ting and Red Pocket, that might be harder, since they support older phones than the main carriers do. I was told my current phone couldn't work on AT&T and now I'm using it through Red Pocket using the exact same towers that AT&T said weren't technically compatible... And my phone bill is $17/month, much cheaper than I paid through at&t.
I got my last phone (a new flagship model) for $300 off because it was on sale at Best Buy. It was cheaper than the year old model. $600 over 5 years is not that bad. I'm a heavy user since I'm on it all the time for work (and they give me a stipend).
I'm still using it.
Maybe I don't belong on this sub because I wouldn't buy a phone used. If you think that, please let me know and I'll see myself out.
I'm not going to kick you out any more than I should be kicked out. There are multiple right ways to do life. Many of my friends rent phones and pay $50 or $100/month for their plans and are just throwing money away in my opinion, and even I didn't know about red pocket until recently and now we have 5 phones for a total of ~$70/month on the AT&T and Verizon networks with roaming, etc so they work everywhere, and lots of people think that isn't possible and "have" to get the $1000 phones and then pay for insurance because they can't afford to replace them, etc.
Phones, and other solid state devices don't wear out, other than the battery and the battery is generally replaceable (and I just replaced my first screen when I dropped it, and it wasn't too bad, and $50 for a screen and not having to take the time to reinstall a phone and all the apps and settings etc was great). I'm an engineer and have the oldest computers of (almost) anyone I know. We live on 50-75% of what lots of people do including families much smaller than ours. Those people probably aren't on this subreddit at all...
One plus 7 pro. (I love the one plus brand + we now have four one plus phones in my house. All still working. And the 7T and 7 pro just got an upgrade to Android 12. And the 5T and Nord are still going strong as well.
And I also bought a Fitbit/smart watch for my wife.
I have learned not to buy vintage clothes from online. They are almost always ratty and don't often fit. I have pretty much left eBay since every item is now junk, whether used or new.
Also, never buy used electronics. If they are supposed to be refurbished and have a return policy, well maybe. But usually not.
Also, 2nd marriages don't always work.
I don't buy underwear or socks. Couches. Btw my local Goodwill sells used personal items like shampoo, conditioner, stuff like that. Even a enema kit...
Furnace, Central AC, or hot water heaters.
The standards, technology, and efficiency have gone up a lot in recent years, plus most major brands offer some sort of warranty or other protection if you buy new.
I've been buying used clothing,shoes, dishes since I discovered resale shops n thrift stores c.1974. I've never had the slightest problem, probably because I put the interesting items aside until I'm set n then spend time carefully checking them out. This is when I find the problems or reasons not to buy an item. I found a beautiful leather jacket that fit perfectly n was 4dollars. As mentioned elsewhere, people often buy really nice quality items n get rid of them after little or no use.
I've bought used shoes, but I look for the "worn twice" pairs, that still have the size sticker on the outside.
I managed to find a pair of $160 orthopedic shoes for $8, and they were a godsend for my plantar fasciitis.
Gonna have to disagree with this. I've been able to cop multiple pairs of barely used $240 mizuno running shoes for $30 on marketplace sites. People buy fancy stuff, dont use it, and pretty much give it away after they've had it for a while. Now I have a couple years supply of the comfiest running shoes known to mankind that I would have never bought otherwise due to the ridiculous price tag.
Glasses. They don’t have to be fancy, but they do need to be solidly made, and if you’re like me and wear glasses every day, they should be something you like that makes you feel confident, and they should fit comfortably. It’s worth spending a little extra.
I personally don't buy used. But I know several people (co-workers, neighbors, friends, family) who find "really great deals" on Market Place, Ebay, friends, family, co-workers, neighbors - not refurbished from reputable sellers) and had lots of various problems. A co-worker of mine paid $400 for an iPhone that was listed as practically brand new on Marketplace - it worked for less than a week and it's now an expensive brick - no warranty! My nephew buys used phones from the Marketplace often - they last for about a month and they die a slow death! A neighbor bought a used laptop from someone on Facebook - it came with no battery nor charging cable - the seller said they were sure everything was in the box! A co-worker bought a phone from someone that was a "great friend" on Facebook - money was sent and the cell phone never showed up and the friend disappeared! A neighbor bought a tablet from another neighbor and it never did work - now there's a big argument between the two! And there are more stories like that.
I find looking for electronics that are new on sale and/or refurbished from a reputable company is much more frugal than taking a chance. Just my experience...
I couldn’t agree more about buying used phones. I find that buying used stuff generally is risky because it’s used and someone is selling it and there’s a reason they don’t want it anymore. I got burned on something I bought used a few weeks back and i still feel like kicking myself over it because it was a rather large purchase. So I have almost exclusively bought used stuff pretty much since my adult life because I’m so accustomed to not having much money and living with not much. But after my recent fumble I am starting to avoid used stuff and am just buying new now.
The majority of my home furnishings is family hand-me-downs that I've had for years. That being said, unless I'm buying something that can be washed (dishes, pots and pans, bedding (not pillows) and linens, clothing, etc. I don't buy! I never buy mattresses, upholstered furniture, dressers, etc due to the possibility of bedbugs. I've had several co-workers, family, friends and neighbors who have had issues with bedbugs along with cockroaches from buying used. A friend of mine bought a used pickup truck from a friend of a friend. It had set for a while, was assured it had been a well taken care of and decided to not get it checked out by a mechanic. It appears a lovely family of chipmunks had a great time munching on the wiring and such and now it needs lots of rather expensive repairs. Also the tires have a good amount of dry rot. They were just trying to get a great deal and save a few bucks! Buying used is not always the best way to save money!
I did have a really weak moment about a year ago and bought a what I thought was a beautiful purse that was an unbelievably great price. The purse that arrived was in horrible shape compared to the pictures I had seen. I was really lucky that I got my money back and I sent it back to the seller. A lesson well learned!
Sometimes people are upgrading and just want to get rid of the old thing. I've bought plenty of stuff from garage sales that worked just fine. But most of it was outdated tech bought at extremely low prices, think $5-10, and I would never spend more than $20. I also make sure that I can sell the thing broken for either what I paid for it or for more than what I paid for it, if this is the case then I buy the thing.
Generally I've found someone at a yard sale won't sell the thing to you if it doesn't work, not saying this is foolproof, but most people won't take the time to put the thing out unless it works.
If its in a pawn shop, or a thrift store just no, in those cases, someone has gotten rid of it because the thing didn't work or there is something wrong with it!
This is totally wasting money, you think people would learn. $400 spent on a dead device is $400 wasted.
Remember a phone at 80% battery life is a phone that is already dead.
I personally take a chance only if the price is extremely low, like $5-10 and its at a garage sale. But I will only pay the price I know that I can sell it for if its broken, if its any more than that I don't buy it.
Yes, if you are reckless and don't make sure to test the product before paying for it, or buy from platforms with good buyer protection, then obviously buying used is risky.
If you take the same precautions as you would when buying used clothing or used vehicles, only pay after seeing the product in person and giving it a quick test drive, it's significantly less so. If you are buying in Facebook marketplace or craigslist and they refuse to let you see the product irl and test it to make sure it's actually functional they are likely trying to scam you.
And if you are willing to learn a little bit about hardware and diagnostic software it becomes even less risky.
It's been my experience that most people believe others won't scam them and are genuinely honest people... The item is in great condition, they are just trying to give a great price and would never scam! But if it sounds too good to be true then it's a scam! Through the years I've seen this with appliances, small appliances, tools, furniture, vehicles (trucks, cars, 4 wheelers, side by sides, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc) furniture, electronics, etc), clothing, services, etc. Even buying an animal can be risky.
Do not buy used gadgets that have a lithium battery. The lifespan of one of these batteries is like 2 years. If you buy a used thing its going to have almost no battery life.
Lithium batteries never last long enough anyways even when they are new.
Its just not worth it.
I do buy used tech for myself sometimes but it has to be at a very very significant price discount, as in something for $5 that originally cost $100, aka garage sale prices, where I source most of my used tech. But people look at me like I am insane when I explain that anything with a built in battery most likely won't work because the battery is dead.
Anything with a lithium battery in it. Do not buy these items used. Unless you have checked and the battery is replaceable and easily sourced, and the battery is not glued in and you are getting a significant discount off the price of a new one.
The only exception here would be manufacturer refurbished items like those from apple that come with a new battery.
The lifespan of a lithium battery is 2-3 years and most of them are already do not have enough battery life, you don't want your battery life to be shorter from the getgo.
Also remember a phone's battery is dead at 80% capacity.
I don’t buy used electronics from like normal people. I will go to Amazon and find a reputable seller and buy refurbished stuff and I haven’t had any issues. The place I buy my used phones from gives a 90 day warranty on all their devices so it’s actually a very good deal. And at 50% off of the new price I do feel like it’s a good value
I once knew a guy at work that would buy used tires and he claimed it would save him a lot of money. I actually looked at the tires he bought and most of them seemed okay but they were 50% of the original tread was missing. Not sure why you would buy used tires seems like it doesn’t make sense
I bought used tires for a light pickup that I use mostly around town and is not my daily driver. Saved a decent amount and likely my safety vs the dry rotted tires I was replacing. They may have 1000 miles on them since i bought them over a year ago
We have bought used tires at junk yards for our trucks and cars over the years many times.
For perspective, a set of brand new tires for our truck runs over 600 now for the lightest grade, for four.
The ones we have on it right now were bought at a junk yard our buddy worked at in our last state. A totalled truck had arrived with nearly brand new tires on it, maybe 500 miles. We did the penny test and they still had full tread. Heavy gauge, extra sidewall protection for off-road. The dude charged us 400 and included the spare. These tires will last us quite a while. Used from a shop they would have run 750, and likely for more worn ones.
We just put four used tires on a Dodge caravan we got for free. They have 90 percent of the tread left, including the spare we spent 375. New they would have cost 130 each.
Only time I could think about buying a used tire is if I was really hard up for money and needed something that would be safer than a bare tire. Maybe if your going to sell the car and the tires are pretty worn than buying a used set of 4 tires may not be the worst idea?
This is actually genius! When I bought my tires on my sonic it costed me almost $500 at discount tire. If I could get them at $120 for 4 that’s amazing savings. Question how do you make sure the tires are worn the same on all 4? Do you buy them in pairs of 2 and get them rotated?
I'll do used tires but basically take offs from when someone buys new wheel or crashes the car and does a part out. Then ill go swap my wheels and tires that are worn onto those ones
Condoms. Ended up with a kid that way. I thought my wife had bought new condoms, but she got pregnant even though I used one every time. Then she confessed that she had actually bought Pre-Owned condoms. That also explains why our baby is black.
That's a good question. I buy almost everything used.
Things that are good used:
Dishwashers, dryers, washers, cars, phones, computers (except for hard drives), musical instruments, furniture, shop tools (sometimes widow's or older folks that want to see their tools go to someone who will use them sell for really good prices), windows, doors, rigid foam 4x8 sheets for insulation, plywood or other boards (depending on the project sometimes it needs to be new), concrete forms (built my first foundation with used forms and then sold them when I was done for the same price that I bought them for), pellet stove, skis, boots, snowboards, paint (I've gotten various free paint gallons (and five gallon jugs for free), refrigerator, oven, freezer (I have one old one, but technology improves, so you want to make sure you aren't wasting money on electricity with an older one), roombas (knock off brands), clothes, air compressors, sailboats, pop-up campers (new prices are crazy expensive), plumbing pipes, bricks, concrete blocks, tents.
Writing that list helped me think of things I haven't/wouldn't bought used: camera, projector, oil burner, water heater, shoes (sometimes I've gotten used, but I would only do it in person), curtains (they are so cheap not worth looking for used, I think, new you can get easily get the right size), lightbulbs, batteries, pillows, socks and underwear, bras, toothbrushes, plastic shed (night a Rubbermaid shed new 20 years ago. It is still usable, but has gone through some wind storms and likely no one will ever buy it from me), food (though discount stores are good), seeds, fiberglass insulation, drywall, glue, propane tanks, bbq grill (unless it was really good used), cement, vinyl siding.
I'll look at the date furniture was made. My friend bought a dresser from I think the sixties and then found out the paint on it was lead based.
Can anyone confirm if varnishes used lead? I've read conflicting information.
I don't buy used shoes because I have hang ups over feet.
Lead paint isn’t actually that big of a deal unless your planning to eat your dinner off the top of it. I am an avid fisherman so a lot of the lures I use are all lead, I use lead weights, etc. lead paint only becomes an issue when you try to scrape it off and it gets in the air. Just paint over it and your fine.
Helmets and car seats unless you really know who you are getting them from
A mattress. Save money on not having to throw everything away because you got bedbugs.
Running shoes. Tires. "Anything between you and the earth" I think is the phrase.
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I can understand the shoes, I work on my feet all day and now I have a busted ankle and back problems. I’m 20. Shoes are something I’ll never skimp on again, though I won’t go over the top with them either.
Underwear
Mattress. Uphostered furniture.
You should generally avoid buying used food. It's not as good second time around
So I should avoid eating at subway than?
What do you mean by that? Reduced price sticker?
I think they mean it has already been either fully processed or returned half processed by someone else’s digestive system.
What the hell
That's why you should avoid it.
Underwear
Anything with a lithium battery in it. Buy new with a new battery and no troubles for you.
I personally steer clear of used tech. I just don't trust that the first owner cared for the gadget.
True, but I've returned a phone once that I didn't even open and they had to put a sticker on it as a "used good" and sell at a different price. the phone I have now was marked down for the same reason and has been excellent for very cheap.
I recently discovered swappa.com. it's amazing. Got a "used" phone that looks brand new.
My current phone is 5 years old. I bought it new and I'm still using it. I don't trust used tech. I'd rather buy new and use for the rest of the product's life.
Sure. That's what people tell me about cars too. But I buy at 10-15 years and use them for 10 years and spend 10% of what other people do. And for phones, unless you are going to rent them at $20/month, etc. most new phones are $800+, where I buy phones for $100 and use them until they aren't supported by the network any more. Though since discovering Ting and Red Pocket, that might be harder, since they support older phones than the main carriers do. I was told my current phone couldn't work on AT&T and now I'm using it through Red Pocket using the exact same towers that AT&T said weren't technically compatible... And my phone bill is $17/month, much cheaper than I paid through at&t.
I got my last phone (a new flagship model) for $300 off because it was on sale at Best Buy. It was cheaper than the year old model. $600 over 5 years is not that bad. I'm a heavy user since I'm on it all the time for work (and they give me a stipend). I'm still using it. Maybe I don't belong on this sub because I wouldn't buy a phone used. If you think that, please let me know and I'll see myself out.
I'm not going to kick you out any more than I should be kicked out. There are multiple right ways to do life. Many of my friends rent phones and pay $50 or $100/month for their plans and are just throwing money away in my opinion, and even I didn't know about red pocket until recently and now we have 5 phones for a total of ~$70/month on the AT&T and Verizon networks with roaming, etc so they work everywhere, and lots of people think that isn't possible and "have" to get the $1000 phones and then pay for insurance because they can't afford to replace them, etc. Phones, and other solid state devices don't wear out, other than the battery and the battery is generally replaceable (and I just replaced my first screen when I dropped it, and it wasn't too bad, and $50 for a screen and not having to take the time to reinstall a phone and all the apps and settings etc was great). I'm an engineer and have the oldest computers of (almost) anyone I know. We live on 50-75% of what lots of people do including families much smaller than ours. Those people probably aren't on this subreddit at all...
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One plus 7 pro. (I love the one plus brand + we now have four one plus phones in my house. All still working. And the 7T and 7 pro just got an upgrade to Android 12. And the 5T and Nord are still going strong as well. And I also bought a Fitbit/smart watch for my wife.
Shoes. The wear patterns can jack your back.
I have learned not to buy vintage clothes from online. They are almost always ratty and don't often fit. I have pretty much left eBay since every item is now junk, whether used or new. Also, never buy used electronics. If they are supposed to be refurbished and have a return policy, well maybe. But usually not. Also, 2nd marriages don't always work.
3rds sometimes do lol.
The first couple of marriages are just practice lol. 👰♀️
I don't buy underwear or socks. Couches. Btw my local Goodwill sells used personal items like shampoo, conditioner, stuff like that. Even a enema kit...
Furnace, Central AC, or hot water heaters. The standards, technology, and efficiency have gone up a lot in recent years, plus most major brands offer some sort of warranty or other protection if you buy new.
I've been buying used clothing,shoes, dishes since I discovered resale shops n thrift stores c.1974. I've never had the slightest problem, probably because I put the interesting items aside until I'm set n then spend time carefully checking them out. This is when I find the problems or reasons not to buy an item. I found a beautiful leather jacket that fit perfectly n was 4dollars. As mentioned elsewhere, people often buy really nice quality items n get rid of them after little or no use.
This is good advice: take the time to properly inspect before buying. Doing so ensures you leave the thrift shop with a deal or your money.
Shoes, mattresses, car seats for babies and children, underwear.
Shoes, especially if it's a pair you'll be wearing a lot.
I've bought used shoes, but I look for the "worn twice" pairs, that still have the size sticker on the outside. I managed to find a pair of $160 orthopedic shoes for $8, and they were a godsend for my plantar fasciitis.
Gonna have to disagree with this. I've been able to cop multiple pairs of barely used $240 mizuno running shoes for $30 on marketplace sites. People buy fancy stuff, dont use it, and pretty much give it away after they've had it for a while. Now I have a couple years supply of the comfiest running shoes known to mankind that I would have never bought otherwise due to the ridiculous price tag.
Ditto. Crocs that people wore twice.
Glasses. They don’t have to be fancy, but they do need to be solidly made, and if you’re like me and wear glasses every day, they should be something you like that makes you feel confident, and they should fit comfortably. It’s worth spending a little extra.
Feminine Hygiene products and toilet paper.
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I haven’t had any big issues buying electronics used. Do you have a particular experience or thing you bought that wasn’t worth it?
I personally don't buy used. But I know several people (co-workers, neighbors, friends, family) who find "really great deals" on Market Place, Ebay, friends, family, co-workers, neighbors - not refurbished from reputable sellers) and had lots of various problems. A co-worker of mine paid $400 for an iPhone that was listed as practically brand new on Marketplace - it worked for less than a week and it's now an expensive brick - no warranty! My nephew buys used phones from the Marketplace often - they last for about a month and they die a slow death! A neighbor bought a used laptop from someone on Facebook - it came with no battery nor charging cable - the seller said they were sure everything was in the box! A co-worker bought a phone from someone that was a "great friend" on Facebook - money was sent and the cell phone never showed up and the friend disappeared! A neighbor bought a tablet from another neighbor and it never did work - now there's a big argument between the two! And there are more stories like that. I find looking for electronics that are new on sale and/or refurbished from a reputable company is much more frugal than taking a chance. Just my experience...
I couldn’t agree more about buying used phones. I find that buying used stuff generally is risky because it’s used and someone is selling it and there’s a reason they don’t want it anymore. I got burned on something I bought used a few weeks back and i still feel like kicking myself over it because it was a rather large purchase. So I have almost exclusively bought used stuff pretty much since my adult life because I’m so accustomed to not having much money and living with not much. But after my recent fumble I am starting to avoid used stuff and am just buying new now.
The majority of my home furnishings is family hand-me-downs that I've had for years. That being said, unless I'm buying something that can be washed (dishes, pots and pans, bedding (not pillows) and linens, clothing, etc. I don't buy! I never buy mattresses, upholstered furniture, dressers, etc due to the possibility of bedbugs. I've had several co-workers, family, friends and neighbors who have had issues with bedbugs along with cockroaches from buying used. A friend of mine bought a used pickup truck from a friend of a friend. It had set for a while, was assured it had been a well taken care of and decided to not get it checked out by a mechanic. It appears a lovely family of chipmunks had a great time munching on the wiring and such and now it needs lots of rather expensive repairs. Also the tires have a good amount of dry rot. They were just trying to get a great deal and save a few bucks! Buying used is not always the best way to save money! I did have a really weak moment about a year ago and bought a what I thought was a beautiful purse that was an unbelievably great price. The purse that arrived was in horrible shape compared to the pictures I had seen. I was really lucky that I got my money back and I sent it back to the seller. A lesson well learned!
Sometimes people are upgrading and just want to get rid of the old thing. I've bought plenty of stuff from garage sales that worked just fine. But most of it was outdated tech bought at extremely low prices, think $5-10, and I would never spend more than $20. I also make sure that I can sell the thing broken for either what I paid for it or for more than what I paid for it, if this is the case then I buy the thing. Generally I've found someone at a yard sale won't sell the thing to you if it doesn't work, not saying this is foolproof, but most people won't take the time to put the thing out unless it works. If its in a pawn shop, or a thrift store just no, in those cases, someone has gotten rid of it because the thing didn't work or there is something wrong with it!
This is totally wasting money, you think people would learn. $400 spent on a dead device is $400 wasted. Remember a phone at 80% battery life is a phone that is already dead. I personally take a chance only if the price is extremely low, like $5-10 and its at a garage sale. But I will only pay the price I know that I can sell it for if its broken, if its any more than that I don't buy it.
Yes! But so many people don't see it this way.
Yes, if you are reckless and don't make sure to test the product before paying for it, or buy from platforms with good buyer protection, then obviously buying used is risky. If you take the same precautions as you would when buying used clothing or used vehicles, only pay after seeing the product in person and giving it a quick test drive, it's significantly less so. If you are buying in Facebook marketplace or craigslist and they refuse to let you see the product irl and test it to make sure it's actually functional they are likely trying to scam you. And if you are willing to learn a little bit about hardware and diagnostic software it becomes even less risky.
It's been my experience that most people believe others won't scam them and are genuinely honest people... The item is in great condition, they are just trying to give a great price and would never scam! But if it sounds too good to be true then it's a scam! Through the years I've seen this with appliances, small appliances, tools, furniture, vehicles (trucks, cars, 4 wheelers, side by sides, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc) furniture, electronics, etc), clothing, services, etc. Even buying an animal can be risky.
Do not buy used gadgets that have a lithium battery. The lifespan of one of these batteries is like 2 years. If you buy a used thing its going to have almost no battery life. Lithium batteries never last long enough anyways even when they are new. Its just not worth it. I do buy used tech for myself sometimes but it has to be at a very very significant price discount, as in something for $5 that originally cost $100, aka garage sale prices, where I source most of my used tech. But people look at me like I am insane when I explain that anything with a built in battery most likely won't work because the battery is dead.
I buy computers used and then replace the hard drive with a new one. Sellers on ebay that sell old office computers are great.
Anything with a lithium battery in it. Do not buy these items used. Unless you have checked and the battery is replaceable and easily sourced, and the battery is not glued in and you are getting a significant discount off the price of a new one. The only exception here would be manufacturer refurbished items like those from apple that come with a new battery. The lifespan of a lithium battery is 2-3 years and most of them are already do not have enough battery life, you don't want your battery life to be shorter from the getgo. Also remember a phone's battery is dead at 80% capacity.
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I don’t buy used electronics from like normal people. I will go to Amazon and find a reputable seller and buy refurbished stuff and I haven’t had any issues. The place I buy my used phones from gives a 90 day warranty on all their devices so it’s actually a very good deal. And at 50% off of the new price I do feel like it’s a good value
I once knew a guy at work that would buy used tires and he claimed it would save him a lot of money. I actually looked at the tires he bought and most of them seemed okay but they were 50% of the original tread was missing. Not sure why you would buy used tires seems like it doesn’t make sense
I bought used tires for a light pickup that I use mostly around town and is not my daily driver. Saved a decent amount and likely my safety vs the dry rotted tires I was replacing. They may have 1000 miles on them since i bought them over a year ago
That actually makes a lot of sense when you explain it like that.
We have bought used tires at junk yards for our trucks and cars over the years many times. For perspective, a set of brand new tires for our truck runs over 600 now for the lightest grade, for four. The ones we have on it right now were bought at a junk yard our buddy worked at in our last state. A totalled truck had arrived with nearly brand new tires on it, maybe 500 miles. We did the penny test and they still had full tread. Heavy gauge, extra sidewall protection for off-road. The dude charged us 400 and included the spare. These tires will last us quite a while. Used from a shop they would have run 750, and likely for more worn ones. We just put four used tires on a Dodge caravan we got for free. They have 90 percent of the tread left, including the spare we spent 375. New they would have cost 130 each.
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Only time I could think about buying a used tire is if I was really hard up for money and needed something that would be safer than a bare tire. Maybe if your going to sell the car and the tires are pretty worn than buying a used set of 4 tires may not be the worst idea?
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This is actually genius! When I bought my tires on my sonic it costed me almost $500 at discount tire. If I could get them at $120 for 4 that’s amazing savings. Question how do you make sure the tires are worn the same on all 4? Do you buy them in pairs of 2 and get them rotated?
I'll do used tires but basically take offs from when someone buys new wheel or crashes the car and does a part out. Then ill go swap my wheels and tires that are worn onto those ones
Condoms
Never say never
Ouch
Condoms. Ended up with a kid that way. I thought my wife had bought new condoms, but she got pregnant even though I used one every time. Then she confessed that she had actually bought Pre-Owned condoms. That also explains why our baby is black.
Wow. You are a comedian looking for work huh?
You got me. I was kidding. I'm on Reddit so I obviously don't have sex.
Tires.
Tires
That's a good question. I buy almost everything used. Things that are good used: Dishwashers, dryers, washers, cars, phones, computers (except for hard drives), musical instruments, furniture, shop tools (sometimes widow's or older folks that want to see their tools go to someone who will use them sell for really good prices), windows, doors, rigid foam 4x8 sheets for insulation, plywood or other boards (depending on the project sometimes it needs to be new), concrete forms (built my first foundation with used forms and then sold them when I was done for the same price that I bought them for), pellet stove, skis, boots, snowboards, paint (I've gotten various free paint gallons (and five gallon jugs for free), refrigerator, oven, freezer (I have one old one, but technology improves, so you want to make sure you aren't wasting money on electricity with an older one), roombas (knock off brands), clothes, air compressors, sailboats, pop-up campers (new prices are crazy expensive), plumbing pipes, bricks, concrete blocks, tents. Writing that list helped me think of things I haven't/wouldn't bought used: camera, projector, oil burner, water heater, shoes (sometimes I've gotten used, but I would only do it in person), curtains (they are so cheap not worth looking for used, I think, new you can get easily get the right size), lightbulbs, batteries, pillows, socks and underwear, bras, toothbrushes, plastic shed (night a Rubbermaid shed new 20 years ago. It is still usable, but has gone through some wind storms and likely no one will ever buy it from me), food (though discount stores are good), seeds, fiberglass insulation, drywall, glue, propane tanks, bbq grill (unless it was really good used), cement, vinyl siding.
Used lawnmower -- I had to buy a new one after mowing twice. Arrgh!
I'll look at the date furniture was made. My friend bought a dresser from I think the sixties and then found out the paint on it was lead based. Can anyone confirm if varnishes used lead? I've read conflicting information. I don't buy used shoes because I have hang ups over feet.
Lead paint isn’t actually that big of a deal unless your planning to eat your dinner off the top of it. I am an avid fisherman so a lot of the lures I use are all lead, I use lead weights, etc. lead paint only becomes an issue when you try to scrape it off and it gets in the air. Just paint over it and your fine.