5 Things You Should NEVER buy used and 10 Things You Should

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Things you should and shouldn't buy secondhand.

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[VonnieBeGood]

I buy second hand tires exclusively. I have a shop that I go to whenever I need tire work done and they've always been very transparent with me about how much wear I'm going to get out of the tires I'm buying. My family has saved a lot of money throughout the years doing this as well.
I've also slept on my fair share of second hand mattresses because when you're broke and need a bed, you'll take what you can get.

[Molly-ybvj]

Thanks for the info on the vintage dishware... I've never even thought about that before 0-0

[mikeskylark]

Sure, agree. Very good recommendations.

[MissMEhere]

I agree with everything on your lists! Some things on my “always buy secondhand” are home decor (especially if you want something glass/crystal), mugs, and bookshelves. Shoes are one of those things I am trying to get into buying secondhand instead of new, but it is hard for me since I want to be sure it fits before I purchase it, and you don’t have as much room for error like you would have for a blouse.

[ashfoxwell]

Good to know about the lead paint and mattresses! 😳 I try not to buy second hand shoes anymore because they can be really bad for your back. Especially any type of exercise shoe!

[Nemo-ynsp]

Good list, well presented. I've been buying used since the early 80s, but there are exceptions on clothes: panties, socks, and maybe shoes depending on how worn because they're so important to back health. It used to be that shoes could be resoled, but not so much now.

Friendly suggestion as a new subscriber. It would be helpful if you listed the items in your description, as I want to review them without listening again (but I'm not going to listen again). Time stamps, too. Gets this important info out more effectively, too. THANKS!

[theclairemalkie]

For the not to buy I thought you would mention makeup. Sometimes I see makeup on depop and I’m like ooh why though 🤷🏼‍♀️ overall a great list!!

[bichtramnguyen]

Actually new and vintage cookware and dishware have a lot of lead. I am glad you included the lead in dishes 1970 and before but it actually still in dishware now and you have to be really careful. Check out lead safe mama Tamara had children who were lead Posion and she works to educate and test products for consumers

[kaelx]

Thank you, Kathryn, that is a very good list, but I have to disagree with you on tech, we can't really do much as consumers about the burden of e-waste except not buying unnecessary items, but computers and phones are just made to not last very long, I used to buy second hand tech but I would struggle very much with the outdated functionality; companies like Fairphone are an interesting take on ethical resourcing, long lasting products and recyclable material that I think everyone should check out.

[mikeskylark]

*11 ALWAYS ''buy'' second hand children if you have the desire to raise kids (same as with pets). ALWAYS!

[ellimorley]

I follow your Instagram and just recently found your YouTube channel. Really like your content. It inspires me on what changes I can make to reduce waste and use what I have. I have a pair of snow shoes I got form my brother I never use. I'm thinking of putting them on Facebook marketplace.

[DaphneYuille]

Another thing about electronics, nearly 100% can be recycled, yet so many people trash these items! That is insane to me. Even if your tech can’t be repaired, most of the parts can be reused in some way. Knowing this, my previous tech purchase will be the last time I buy new. Happy to say that (with the exception of underwear), I only buy used clothes now…not that I buy clothes that often.

[mikeskylark]

*6 SHOES we should never buy second hand (unless if un-used OR used for few times max).

[alisonroth]

My partner and I are about to buy our first house and therefore buy our first couch. For some reason (similar to mattresses), I am not interested in buying a used couch. The solution I've come up with so far is to buy a used futon frame and a new (eco-friendly) mattress for it. Any thoughts about couches/similar chairs in your furniture video would be greatly appreciated!

[BearKat]

One thing about tires; I brought new tires then <month my car flooded. It was a goner with brand new tires.

[hannahwhitcomb]

Where did you find your engagement ring?

[Gbh]

Things I personally never purchased second hand/ thrifted used underwear of any type, wigs, adult only toys 🤢🤮, pet chew-only toys and hygienic needs, brushes and combs.

[GloballyAware]

Is The Rock cookware considered Teflon? Ours is starting to peel 🥲

[cristinaalexe]

Thank you! Is a house tour in planning maybe :) ?

[shebamoos]

I bought used stainless steel cookware and I love it, but also bought new non stick because yes they don’t last forever and that’s something I would always buy new