With money so tight in this economy, most people are looking for bargains in order to stretch their dollar. The following list provides goods that still have plenty of wear and tear left in them.
- Books. Used books provide significant discounts. You can buy them online or at bookstores. Your local library also has plenty of free reading material.
- Holiday Clothing. There are times where formal clothing is needed for that special occasion. Most people will wear these types of clothing once or twice and when buy them at a second hand store, you can save quite a bit of money.
- Jewelry. Selling used jewelry usually means selling something that has depreciated in value. Diamonds can be bought at low resale value. Estate sales and trustworthy pawn shops also have great deals.
- Games and Toys. Your child’s favorite toy is probably tucked deep into a closet. Trade that toy for nearly new toys which you can find on Craigslist or in your neighborhood. Always wash used toys before giving them to your child.
- Maternity and Baby Clothes. Babies outgrow clothes before the clothes become thread bare. Being pregnant lasts nine months in most cases and maternity clothes are season friendly; they are almost new when no longer needed. You can save a small fortune, especially if you intend to have more than one child.
- Musical Instruments. If your child is hankering to play a tune, never buy musical instruments new. Their hankering can quickly get old, especially if practice makes perfect. Many children choose not to stick with learning to play an instrument if they get bored too soon.
- Home Accents. Time takes its toll on most pieces used to decorate a home. You are not going to pay extra for a much needed item at a local neighborhood garage sale, and you can save at least 90%. Who doesn’t like to be thrifty?
- Cars. The minute you drive a car off the dealership’s lot, major depreciation has set in. Buying a used car saves money and a trusted mechanic will make sure you are not getting the bad end of any deal.
The money you save by purchasing gently used items can be spent treating your family to a special evening. Who really doesn’t like doing that?



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