  |
|
Welcome to Mommysavers Forums.
|
| Money Saving Tips: Household Saving on decorating, utilites, household cleaners, etc. |
|
|
  |
08-07-2009, 12:11 PM
|
#1
|
|
Are there things you prefer to buy USED for your household?
|
|
Moderator
Last Online: Yesterday 06:33 PM
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 17,798
|
A bit of a spinoff of things that you won't buy used.
I prefer to buy books used. There are a few other things but after evidently coming up with the question, I cannot think of anything else to add.  But I know there are some other things.
How about you?
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-07-2009, 03:57 PM
|
#2
|
|
|
|
|
Mommysavers Addict
Last Online: Yesterday 05:21 PM
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Louisiana
Real Name: Phoenyx
Posts: 6,753
|
Books, cd's dvd's come to mind, but the one thing that jumped out at me was cars.
I would prefer to buy a used car that I can pay cash for than a new one that I would have to finance, even if I could afford the note on a new one. Between the depreciation of the car and the increased cost of insuring a financed vehicle, it's like flushing money down the toilet.
__________________
When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt and call me over!
Any time God closes one door, She always opens another, even though sometimes it's Hell in the hallway.
Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, prepare to die. (Klingon proverb)
Don't point. You'll poke holes in the air and all the faeries will escape.
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-07-2009, 04:03 PM
|
#3
|
|
|
|
|
Hello+Tidy+Freebie Mod.
Last Online: 03-18-2010 09:33 AM
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Minnesota
Real Name: Amy
Posts: 16,034
|
We buy tons of stuff used: clothing, vehicles, cd's, videos, dvd's, books, games, puzzles, video games, curtains, furniture, dishes, framed pictures, that's all that I can think of for right now.
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-07-2009, 06:44 PM
|
#4
|
|
|
|
|
Moderator
Last Online: Yesterday 05:34 PM
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NC
Real Name: Denise
Posts: 5,977
|
Cars, toys, clothes, books, movies are what we buy the most.
__________________
"When people can walk away from you, let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anyone that left." Jakes
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-07-2009, 08:02 PM
|
#5
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Mommysavers Member
Last Online: 03-18-2010 05:34 PM
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: WI
Posts: 498
|
pretty much all of the above listed plus Tupperware why spend $30 for some thing when I often get it for under a $1 yeah it may be older but work just as good
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-08-2009, 08:33 AM
|
#6
|
|
|
|
|
Addicted Mod Mob Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:12 PM
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Deep South Florida
Real Name: ELLEN
Posts: 2,132
|
I always check the thrift stores and consignment stores first for anything we need that wouldn't be considered unsanitary in my mind. Used appliances, clothes, books, movies, dishes, kitchen utensils, curtains, blankets, sheets, baby stuff, furniture. Also used vehicles!
__________________
"Dad, my hero, my rock, I will miss you and I love you"
"Happy Easter", April 4th
|
|
|
|
|
  |
08-08-2009, 10:53 AM
|
#7
|
|
|
|
|
Mommysavers Addict
Last Online: Yesterday 06:09 PM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Hot humid Florida!!!
Posts: 6,031
|
all of the above, esp books and kids toys
__________________
married 9 years to a crazy Brit, mommy to a banana, she is 5 a pineapple who is 2 and a newborn sugarplum, mommy to 4 ~angel~ babies
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
  |
|
Members
|
|
|
|
  |
|
Sponsors
|
|
|
|
  |
|
|
-
All of Kim's Video Tips are now on YouTube at the Mommysavers Channel.
-
Helpful Hints from Kim's Entire Library.
Read More
-
Kim's Latest Book is Now Available: The
Complete Book of Baby Bargains: 1,000+ Best Ways to Save Money Every
Day
Read More
-
Our Members are Raving About: Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less
Read More
|
|
|