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4 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Used

A recent article in US News and World Report listed 20 things you should never buy used.

Many of the things listed, I own and have been bought used.  I thought the author was so off base, without any consideration of price vs. length of use or quality in construction. So I thought I’d write my own version.

Things you shouldn’t buy used.

1. Car seats. However I’d use a used car seat if it was a “hand me down” from a friend in a heart beat.
2. Undergarments. This one should be obvious.
3. Mattresses. It can occasionally be okay, but with the bed bug epidemic and the inability to see what’s inside, I’d pass.
4. Cosmetics

That’s all I could absolutely say you shouldn’t buy used. If it can be washed and sanitized, is still useful and in good working order,  it’s fair to consider buying used. But, as the buyer, you must do your homework before you buy. Check for recalls, understand the product and its useful life,  what the drawbacks are etc. Weighing the benefits and detraction’s of all the products information before you buy.