If you’re like us here in the Daily Record business department, you like a good bargain.
Lauren, Cathy and I are always on the hunt for the best deals and sharing where to snag them.
For me, that means a lot of secondhand products. My entire apartment is furnished in secondhand pieces (read: yard sale and Salvation Army finds).
But what shouldn’t you buy used? TheStreet is breaking it down.
Here are some of the items on their list:
- Swimsuits: Swimsuits hug the body. The close contact can transmit bacteria and other diseases, which may transfer to you when you wear the suit.
- Vacuums: Vacuums take a lot of wear and tear.That can lead to costly repairs. Considering you can buy a new vacuum for under $100, it isn’t worth the risk to buy a used one.
- DVD players: DVD players often cost more to repair than replace. For example, a friend of mine took her DVD player to a repair shop because the DVDs wouldn’t load. The repair shop told her she’d need a new drive tray. It would’ve cost $55 for the repair. She bought a new one for less.
I have to disagree with that last one. I’ve purchased working DVD players that are in great shape. One’s in my living room right now. But I agree that going with the “it only costs $20, so if I fix it up it should still be a deal” is not a deal, especially where electronic are concerned.
What are some things you would never purchase second-hand?