Monday, May 16, 2011

Store And the Reasons Why

Thrift stores became more popular after the opening of Ebay auctions. As resellers searched the market, the addiction of buying second hand, and saving a bundle spread like a contagious disease. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with shopping second hand. You can find some great deals at local thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets across the nation. But, you really should avoid buying somethings second hand, after all there is no way of knowing where these items originated from.

1) Mattresses. They really shouldn't be resold, but they are. If you need a new mattress, and you find one like new for $20.00 pass it up. I know it's hard to do, however mattresses can hide a lot of secrets. Second hand mattresses may have been soiled by bodily fluids, even if the outside looks clean. Also you need to think about bed bugs. These little bugs can hide in the inside of the mattress, and you never see them. Remember bed bugs feed at night, on humans.

2) Underwear. I can't count the number of times I have seen ladies buying used undergarments. Never buy undergarments second hand, even if you plan on bleaching them. It's just gross. Stores like Ross or TJ Max sell undergarments at a discounted price. You can find panties for .99 cents, and bra's for less then a few dollars at discount store.

3) Swimsuits. This is pretty much the same as underwear, and most swimsuits can not be bleached. It's best to spend a few extra dollars to get a new one.

4) Cosmetics. It might seem weird to think about ladies buying used cosmetics, but they do it. I have seen "grab" bags of Mary Kay for only a few dollars. In buying used or old cosmetics you run a chance of acquiring infections, and disease.

5) Stuffed Animals. A lot of grandparents like to buy second hand stuffed toys for the kids. Stuffed animals could contain viruses, disease, and even head lice. You can typically find cheap stuffed animals at local dollar stores for a buck, and they are brand new.


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