Comments on: How to Buy Safe Second Hand Goods for Less http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:58:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CreditShout http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28989 CreditShout Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:28:46 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28989 I typically don't mind buying used clothes, kitchen gadgets, books, home decor...I don't think I would buy anything used for my baby (which doesn't exist) just because you don't really know how the product was treated. I would probably buy some toys or games for my older child as long as I could soak them in bleach to make sure they're clean and safe....but you're right, definitely trust your instincts. Checking out recalls is also a great idea. Who doesn't have a smart phone these days? I always check out products in the store before I buy them, and I think I annoy salespeople, but it's so easy to check out reviews instantly in the store. Doing this for used products makes sense too. I typically don’t mind buying used clothes, kitchen gadgets, books, home decor…I don’t think I would buy anything used for my baby (which doesn’t exist) just because you don’t really know how the product was treated. I would probably buy some toys or games for my older child as long as I could soak them in bleach to make sure they’re clean and safe….but you’re right, definitely trust your instincts. Checking out recalls is also a great idea. Who doesn’t have a smart phone these days? I always check out products in the store before I buy them, and I think I annoy salespeople, but it’s so easy to check out reviews instantly in the store. Doing this for used products makes sense too.

]]> By: Cd Phi http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28780 Cd Phi Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:49 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28780 I'd bet that article about planning for a new baby inspired this post right?. Yes, buying second hand goods is always a catch but you're right-making sure that the item you buy is safe for yourself and your family is just as important as getting a good deal. Great guidelines for what to look out for when buying used goods. I’d bet that article about planning for a new baby inspired this post right?. Yes, buying second hand goods is always a catch but you’re right-making sure that the item you buy is safe for yourself and your family is just as important as getting a good deal. Great guidelines for what to look out for when buying used goods.

]]> By: data recovery http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28753 data recovery Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:14:20 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28753 If you have decided to purchase second hand or used item on the internet, then do a lot of research for these items before purchasing it. As there are lots of portals available on the internet that may mislead you and you may become a victim of their false pitching. If you have decided to purchase second hand or used item on the internet, then do a lot of research for these items before purchasing it. As there are lots of portals available on the internet that may mislead you and you may become a victim of their false pitching.

]]> By: MoneyNing http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28743 MoneyNing Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:49:00 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28743 There are too many things you shouldn't buy used, but there are also too many things that you should. The key is to do enough research online so you are making an informed decision. Buying used almost saves you money at the beginning, as long as you don't buy something that has hidden problems. Before you examine the product, make sure you know what you need to inspect. There are too many things you shouldn’t buy used, but there are also too many things that you should. The key is to do enough research online so you are making an informed decision. Buying used almost saves you money at the beginning, as long as you don’t buy something that has hidden problems.

Before you examine the product, make sure you know what you need to inspect.

]]> By: vered http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28741 vered Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:10:06 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28741 I've never bought second-hand, mostly because it had never occurred to me. But I've read that when it comes to baby gear, it's often best not to buy used, because of safety concerns. I’ve never bought second-hand, mostly because it had never occurred to me. But I’ve read that when it comes to baby gear, it’s often best not to buy used, because of safety concerns.

]]> By: Jenna http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-buy-safe-second-hand-goods-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-28740 Jenna Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:22:44 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=6005#comment-28740 Knowing exactly what you want and having a price range in mind is helpful. That way if there is minor damage but you KNOW you WANT or NEED it you can negotiate for a lower price. Also, I avoid buying fabric furniture items second hand. I've heard too many horror stories about insect infestations to risk it. Knowing exactly what you want and having a price range in mind is helpful. That way if there is minor damage but you KNOW you WANT or NEED it you can negotiate for a lower price.

Also, I avoid buying fabric furniture items second hand. I’ve heard too many horror stories about insect infestations to risk it.

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