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Top 5 items you should buy used

Buying second-hand stuff or used items instead of buying new items can help you save a lot of money that you can even think of. Don’t you like buying seconds items? Well, get over this stupid discrimination, because buying used things can let you save hundreds of dollars at the end of the year. Some pre-owned stuff may cost from 30 percent to 70 percent less than its original price. You may find many things ‘used’ that have hardly been used. Manufacturers or retailers also sometimes repackage and refurbish old items so that they become new again. You can opt for them for maximum savings.

5 things to buy ’used’

However, buying everything used is not recommended. There are some things that can be bought second-hand as you may find them in almost new condition at just a fraction of the original price. Here is a list of 8 things that you can buy second-hand.

• Tablets– The best way to get a great deal on expensive tablets is to purchase refurbished ones that are checked to meet manufacturer’s criteria. When it comes to buying refurbished tablets, make sure you buy a tablet with a minimum of one year warranty.
• Books and textbooks– Buying used books and textbooks from a yard sale or a garage sale is another good way of saving a lot. You can also get used books at the bookstores that sell used books or websites such as Amazon for much less. Buying old college textbooks can also be a good proportion for saving hundreds of bucks. BigWords, AllBookstores or CampusBooks are some of the online bookstores that sell used college textbooks. You may compare the prices offered by these stores to avail the best rates.
• Furniture– If you don’t want to spend lots of money on outfitting your home, simply avoid looking at furniture showrooms. Rather hit up local consignment stores, estate sales, garage sales, and antique stores etc. for quality pre-owned furniture at unbelievable prices. You may open an account on Craigslist for buying superior quality and nice-looking used furniture such as dining table, sofa set, six chairs set, china cabinet and wardrobe.
• Video games– If your kid is not very fascinated about latest models of video games, you may think about buying used video games. Amazon, GameShop, and Walmart are some of the online stores that sell used video games in almost new condition at much affordable prices.
• Tools– People often purchase tools for serving a particular purpose or fulfill a project, but never use the tools again and sell them almost in new condition. You can get them at great prices at webstores such as Amazon. So why should you pay higher for an almost new power tool that you may get at much less?

These are just some of those many things that can be purchased in new condition for much less. There are more that you can find by browsing the Internet.

Author’s Bio– Genelia is a senior finance editor who writes for many online communities such as easyfinance.com. She advises her clients on how to maintain good financial health. She helps people get rid of their financial problem by helping them with expert tips on debt relief_, budgeting,_ loans_,_ [cash loans](http://www.easyfinance.com/cash-loans/? target=), student loans_, home equity etc._

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