7 Things I Won't Buy New Again | Frugal Living

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Buying certain things used has proven to save me some money over the years, so today I talk about 7 things I will likely only ever buy used.

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Hey everyone. My name is Nicholas and I make videos most about my experiences with minimalism, frugal living, tech, and things of that nature 🌱. So if that sounds good to you consider subscribing and I'll see you in the next one ✏️

[svenlazaro]

1.) 1:13 Video games
2.) 2:25 Camera gear
3.) 3:23 Car
4.) 4:14 Suit/formal clothing
5.) 5:12 Books
6.) 5:47 Exercise equipment
7.) 6:36 Misc. electronics

[OkStop]

Not only is buying used financially smart, but it is also environmentally friendly.

[FULLMTL]

Please make a video showing what you do with all the money you have been saving...trips, hobbies, whatnot!

[J.e.r.o.e.n]

Thanks for the explanation about the books 👍
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[ShyamBalachandran]

Loved the uncomfortable pause, I checked if the video got paused 😄

[itshaezel]

I’m 32 and I still LOVE games. I don’t care what other people say about it. Me and my husband game and it’s a great way to bond ❤

[PeacefulMinds]

Something just feels relaxing about this video

[Merryyy]

Thanks for talking about this.

I think it is so important to make people understand the importance of buying used. Not only because it is cheaper but because it is better for the planet. There is nothing wrong with buying something new if we really need it but if we can avoid it, we should.

I love how you mention that you bought used clothes for a wedding. When I see how much people spend on suits, shoes, bags, etc. I am shocked. I had a wedding in August and bought a used dress for 3 EUR. I ended up not wearing it because I did not manage to take it to the seamstress to get something fixed. I had a dress I had bought 20 years ago that still fit me and just wore that. Now that the other one is fixed I will wear it whenever I go to a wedding :D

[bertinibb]

In Brazil buying a new car is very expensive and the depriciation hits very hard. That`s why I never bought a new car.

[emmanaden]

My library card also comes with an app that lets me download audio books and ebooks for free. The selection is generally bigger than what is available in-person at the library so I almost never have to buy books anymore!

[hayleabean]

Extra sauce on that pause today 😂
Love this, and is making me feel really inspired to post some things on Nextdoor for sale!
I’ll add one more to your already great list: dishes! There are always so many plates, cups, and cutlery at Goodwill and it saves so so so much money.

[XMTX]

If you don't plan to spend a lot on a suit, it's better to buy a high-quality, older suit from a thrift store that roughly fits and then have it tailored. New suits greatly improve in quality as the price increases but you still need to get them tailored.

[kathsarazin]

Hey Nicholas, great video- one comment on things not available at the library - pretty much everything is available, you might have to request it online and have it sent to your branch (speaking as a former library employee).

[blackbird.singing]

Used my last mandrake root on this video. I hope you are proud of yourself, Young Man!

[louisagareiss]

I try to buy everything used except for tech products.

[ShhhhhNow]

Interesting and enjoyable, as always.☮

I appreciate getting peeks at your cat. Have you ever done a video about minimalism and house cleaning as a cat owner? My cat of 17+ years died in May. (It's been a journey.) A thing I've noticed is how much cleaner everything is, and I certainly don't mind that. When I think about getting a cat in the future, the first thing I think about is fur and litter and litter dust, and you get the idea. I'd love to learn about your cleaning practices regarding the cat and in general. (Wow, didn't intend to write an essay, but here I am.)

[simini]

If you live in a big city, the public library is usually very wel equipped and sometimes there is also an online possibility to read or listen to books

[haritphovijit]

So the reason about the book facing that way?

[ratgif]

5:17 : do not be afraid to ask your librarians to purchase material that they do not have. more often than not, they will.

[inline]

It’s fascinating that I’m the opposite on video games and books. I’ve never had a problem finding the book I want at the library. Our library system is county wide so if my local library doesn’t have a copy of what I want, they send a request to the library who does have it and they send it their way within a couple days. I rarely feel the need to buy a book because I don’t revisit them hardly ever.

Video games on the other hand, especially multiplayer ones I like to have on hand to revisit. You never know when the boys want to dust off that copy of Mario Party.