There’s an increasing trend of people buying secondhand instead of new. And nowadays, you can find almost anything at a thrift store or online marketplace. While I love browsing used goods, and scoring a great deal, I'll sometimes see something that will stop me in my tracks. It'll leave me wondering why anyone would sell something "like that," and more importantly, who would buy it? And for what good reason?
I’m talking things like teeth, broken shoes, dead plants, anything unhygienic or of a personal nature. Then again, I guess, as the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” And to each their own... But it turns out I'm not the only one who is somewhat selective about what I'd buy "gently worn". People have been sharing their absolute no-no's when it comes to shopping for goods. Whether it's a matter of safety or hygiene, they've revealed why it pays to buy certain things brand new. From underwear, to earpods, Lego sets, to beds, Bored Panda has put together a list of items netizens think you should steer clear of next time you're tempted to save a few bucks.
#1
A mattress.
You want bedbugs? That's how you get bedbugs.
You want bedbugs? That's how you get bedbugs.
34points
#2
A car seat. Since nobody else has said it, I will. Secondhand car seats are so dangerous. You have no idea if they have been in an accident, after which they are supposed to be replaced no matter how minor. Not a mom, just an aunt.
33points
#5
Climbing gear, unless it was from someone I knew for certain is an experienced climber and cared for their gear per manufacturer recommendations. Even then, I'd prefer to buy new.
25points
#9
Hottub. If it's been sitting dry for any length of time the gaskets are probably all shot and it will leak like a sieve.
15points
#10
Shoes
I know that people do, but every time I've tried there was always someone else's foot indentions in them and they didn't feel or fit right.
I know that people do, but every time I've tried there was always someone else's foot indentions in them and they didn't feel or fit right.
15points
#11
Tires. I got into a whole argument about it with my automotive teacher in school, and everyone laughed at me and called me spoiled, but I just don’t feel that it’s worth taking a gamble on peoples safety with used tires.
14points
#13
I hate buying electronics second hand. Hard to trust people who want hundreds of dollars for something that doesn’t have a warranty to it. When I can pay 1-200 more to have a warranty with it
Edit: let me rephrase. If I’m buying something used for 1000-1200 that I could get new for 1500. I’m buying new. Pro of buying something new. Return policy, warranty, legit company.
Used from joe snow down on Fb marketplace: no warranty, no refund, potentially ripped off and held at gun point.
I’m talking high priced electronics. Not a $40 phones.
Edit: let me rephrase. If I’m buying something used for 1000-1200 that I could get new for 1500. I’m buying new. Pro of buying something new. Return policy, warranty, legit company.
Used from joe snow down on Fb marketplace: no warranty, no refund, potentially ripped off and held at gun point.
I’m talking high priced electronics. Not a $40 phones.
11points
#17
Batteries. No one know how many charge cycles they have done.
9points
#19
Hardware Crypto Wallet
The original owner set the recovery phrase so they can get your tokens at any point by using it on a new wallet.
The original owner set the recovery phrase so they can get your tokens at any point by using it on a new wallet.
5points
#20
Anything Land Rover/ Range Rover. I’ve heard that they’re mad expensive to repair.
5points