08.02.05

good article for the frugal-minded

Posted in Retail Therapy, General at 10:14 pm by Paloma Cruz

10 things you shouldn’t buy new
—reported by MSN

Why waste money on shiny packaging and a fancy store when you can get it ‘pre-owned’ for a fraction of the cost? Here are your best buys.

Takeaways:

• Books, books, books. “Your local library, for example, may allow you to reserve titles online and then deliver them to your nearest branch for pick-up. Used book stores abound, both in your town and online. If you’re looking for a potboiler to get you through your next cross-country flight, just stop by almost any yard sale and pick up four for $1.”
• DVDs, CDs and videos
• Little kids’ toys
• Jewelry
• Sports equipment
• Timeshares
• Cars
• Software and console games
• Office furniture
• Hand tools

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