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If you want to save money, try buying things used! In this post, I’m sharing things to buy second hand to help you save a lot of money.
There are a ton of ways to save money. One super simple way to save money is to buy things used. And there are a ton of things you can buy second hand to save a lot of money!
If you are thinking about making a purchase, consider a used option. There are many things that you can buy just as good used as you would find new.
15 Things to Buy Second Hand to Save A Lot of Money
Browse through this list to find lots of great ideas for what to buy used instead of buying new. Hopefully you can save a lot of money!
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15 Things to Buy Used:
1. Dress clothes
If you need to buy clothes for work, buy them used! You can often find great, gently worn dress clothes for way less than retail.
2. Kid’s clothes
Kids outgrown clothing so fast! Check out kid’s consignment stores or kid’s sales at local churches for great deals on kid’s clothing.
3. Toys
Kid’s consignment stores, kid’s sales at churches, and yard sales are great places to find gently used (or brand new!) toys at a fraction of the price.
4. Furniture
We have only a few pieces of brand new furniture in our home and I’m perfectly fine with it! You can save a lot of money by buying used furniture. And I typically find the older furniture was made a lot sturdier!
Look on Facebook Marketplace for furniture deals, and you may even find some pieces to paint or repurpose.
5. Appliances
If you need a new appliance or kitchen appliance, see if there are any used deals first. Sometimes you can find barely used, or new in the box, appliances that people never used.
Check Facebook Marketplace and yard sales.
6. Patio furniture
Look on Facebook Marketplace for a great deal on used patio furniture. Look for something in great shape that just needs washing or spray paint. You can save a lot of money buying used patio furniture!
7. Cars
We have always bought used cars to save money. You can get a car a few years old, in really great shape and save a lot of money versus buying a new car.
New cars lose value as soon as they are driven off the car lot!
8. Sports and Recreation Equipment
If you or someone in your family is interested in a sport or hobby, try buying used equipment first to see how you like it before you invest more money.
You could find used music instruments, sports gear, fishing gear, etc.
9. Home Decor
Browse yard sales and Facebook Marketplace to find great deals on new home decor before you go and pay retail at the store.
People change up their home decor often, so you can get great looking items for cheap!
10. Craft supplies
Craft supplies can get expensive! Shop around at yard sales and on Facebook Marketplace for great deals.
I’ve found bags of fabric, ribbon, and vinyl material at yard sales.
11. Electronics
Make sure it works before you buy it, but you can find great deals on all kinds of used electronics like game systems, cameras, etc.
12. Accessories
Check out consignment stores for great deals on handbags, jewelry, and more.
13. Books
Always check to see if you can a used book for cheaper before you buy new. I like to use abebooks.com, or check the used option on Amazon.
14. Tools
Tools are a great thing to buy second hand. If you need something now, check Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Browse yard sales to find great deals on tools you would like to have in your garage.
15. Pet Supplies
There are a lot of pet supplies you can buy used to save money. Look for dog or cat kennels, fencing, chicken coops, and dog gates.
There are 15 things to buy second hand to help you save a lot of money! Next time you need to make a purchase, consider if you could save money by buying it used.
We have saved a lot of money over the years buying used items. Get into the habit of browsing Facebook Marketplace, consignment stores or heading to kid’s sales at local churches or yard sales to see what you can find.
