Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Money Crashers: 10 Things You Should Always Buy Used (Secondhand)

My latest Money Crashers article is on a topic I have a fair amount of experience with: secondhand shopping.

Shopping secondhand is nearly always the most ecofrugal choice. Nearly, not always, because some items — appliances, for instance — are likely to be more fuel-efficient if you buy them new. But in general, buying used is a way to save money and natural resources at the same time: an ecofrugal win-win.

However, I admit that some secondhand deals are better than others. So in this article, I discuss which types of products make the best secondhand buys of all — from wedding dresses to musical instruments. Nearly everything on this list is something that Brian or I or both of us have bought used at least once, and we've generally been satisfied with our bargains.

10 Things You Should Always Buy Used (Secondhand)

No comments: