Don’t Buy the Following Items New

Filed in archive Buying Stuff , Finance on June 29, 2010

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If you're trying to save some cash (like we all do!), it helps if you know that there are some products that you can buy just as good when they are used as when they are new.

All you have to do is look them up either on the internet or your local newspaper to find some valuable treasures you may still enjoy.

1. Houses. You get better value for your money if you buy an old home. There is more architectural variety and older houses were usually built in better valued lots.

2. Office furniture. Most of these were built to stand lots of use and abuse. Most solid pieces are built heavily and will likely last a lifetime. Good pieces of used office furniture will work just as well as new ones and will of course come at a fraction of the cost.

3. Cars. Most people will always want a new car, but there's really no point in buying something that depreciates in value immediately after it is driven out of the dealer's lot. Aside from that,you save on insurance and initial costs. Just make sure you have a good mechanic to take a look at the car so you can anticipate problems you may have with it in the future.

4. Hand tools. Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and hoes are among the many household tools that will work just as well when they are old as when they are new. Just look out for neighborhood or garage sales to save a bundle on these items.

5. Sports equipment. People hardly use these items until they are really worn out. And it takes quite a long time for sports equipment to really give out.