FabSwingers.com forum: Do you buy 2nd hand?

By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

I like to buy 2nd hand from clothes to books, it is fun to go into a 2nd hand shop to rummaging around to see what they have and also what kind of deals there are to be made, different shops have different things, you can also buy furniture in some of them.

Did you know that there are 6 points of why you should buy 2nd hand too? Those are:

1. Selected pieces.

2. Eco friendly.

3. Second-hand dressing is budget friendly.

4. Higher quality pieces

5. It is the new obsession

6. Reduces fast fashion demand

It would be interesting to see if you buy 2nd hand, do you like it, what kind of things do yiu look for,.are you like me and like to look for all kinds of things too?

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By *rafter69Man
7 days ago

upminster

2nd hand car.

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By *he Flat CapsCouple
7 days ago

Pontypool

I do a fair bit of charity shopping. The majority of my wardrobe is charity shop finds. I've bought other items, too.

It's the eco friendly aspect, as well as finding items that are a bit different.

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By *atinaChica54Woman
7 days ago

Marlborough

I'm obsessed with Charity Shops. Love a good old rummageFound some lovely outfits, some still new with tags on! Plus quirky things for my house. Love the idea of dressing up at a fraction of the RRP & when anyone compliments me on what I'm wearing I can't wait to tell them how cheap my whole outfit was!

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By *alsam1Couple
7 days ago

Caister

Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?

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By *utsackerMan
7 days ago

north east

I do buy a lot of bigger tools second hand, both my mixers, my wacker, bc350 brick saw and obviously much bigger stuff like the digger and van were all second hand

I happily but training equipment second hand have done before and will do whrn I set my home gym back up when my house is finished m, trsining gear is probably one of the beast things to buy second hand as so many people buy with good intention then never use do it like buying brand new

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By *apua New GuineaMan
7 days ago

nearby

Yeah, lots and lots of records and books.

Sometimes clothes. Massive market for vintage now which is so good for the environment.

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By *eauNaturelMan
7 days ago

Malmesbury

And number 7 reason: It reduces the amount of waste going to Land Kill (Land Fill)!

Much of what I own is second hand. The best bargain so far is my 30 year old VOLVO which I bought ten years ago for £500 - used most days and still going strong 😀

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By (user no longer on site)
7 days ago

I’m a vinyl collector so its not unheard of for me to be rummaging around in charity shops looking for them - love a car boot sale too

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By *hil most chillMan
7 days ago

London, South East & Europe

I love charity shops, always looking for a bargain. And Vinted too, that place is a goldmine! Aside from that, I always try to upcycle anything I can

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By *arierWoman
7 days ago

birmingham

"Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?"

Can’t say I would 🤢

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By *alsam1Couple
7 days ago

Caister

"Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?

Can’t say I would 🤢"

Same here but when you think of the people we meet they are more than 2nd hand lol

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By *arierWoman
7 days ago

birmingham

"Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?

Can’t say I would 🤢

Same here but when you think of the people we meet they are more than 2nd hand lol"

That’s a fair point 🤣🙈

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By *ashful_at_firstMan
7 days ago

Canterbury

Books, books and more books! I travel by public transport, used to buy a newspaper to read which was a waste of money and paper, I just get a book from a charity shop and simply return it when I`m done - I also rummage vinyl to help some fiends who are restarting their record collections, although you have to go through a lot of Max Bygraves to find a Deep Purple!!

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By *ick MastersMan
7 days ago

Birmingham

I’ve started buying a lot more clothes off Vinted etc with the cost of living.

Plus records, books and even a few blu rays.

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By *oxy-RedWoman
7 days ago

pink panther territory

Yes I often buy 2nd hand

I've had some very nice stuff

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By *izandpaulCouple
7 days ago

merseyside

Bought several running and cross trainers.

Best around late February when those who have bought for a New Years resolution, get bored.

Last running machine cost £1200 new, the lady had it in a conservatory with washing hanging from it and took £150.

Bought 2 brilliant bikes for £120 each in almost new condition and an electric bike for £600.

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By *issBellaWoman
7 days ago

Flintshire

Second hand buys have saved me loads, it pays to be savvy. Charity shops and carboots in particular zre great for kids toys.

Just yesterday we picked up a fairy lantern toy for my daughter for £3. A quick google to see how it works revealed they are £25 new 🤯 we also picked up a barbie type doll and a unicorn note book for 10p. And some unicorn toys for £1.. £4.10 and a good couple of hours out

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By *awtybikerMan
7 days ago

Barnoldswick

Yes I don’t mind buying 2nd hand, although I don’t go into the charity shops as often as I used to. It’s mostly off FB marketplace or fleabay

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By *ddie dMan
7 days ago

bolton

Got a near mint condition stephen king first edition yesterday for £1.49

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By (user no longer on site)
7 days ago

Most of my girlfriends have been through lots of hands.

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By *hesblokeMan
7 days ago

Derbyshire village

Love a charity shop, Mrs C. likes Vinted - always something in the Inpost locker (very useful things)

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By *atpurrWoman
7 days ago

Kent

Most of my wardrobe currently comes from charity shops 😁

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By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"2nd hand car."
That is good

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By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"I do a fair bit of charity shopping. The majority of my wardrobe is charity shop finds. I've bought other items, too.

It's the eco friendly aspect, as well as finding items that are a bit different. "
Hi theflatcaps, that is good you do a fair bit of charity shopping, yes, its the eco friendly aspect and finding items that are a bit different too

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
Forum Mod
7 days ago

Central

I but a lot of charity goods and collectibles

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By *2000ManMan
7 days ago

Worthing

Yes bargains galore tech and clothing.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
7 days ago

Leeds

I love a good charity shopping day.

Mrs

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By *laytime_13Woman
7 days ago

Lincs

Depends on the item.

The thought of putting my feet in second hand shoes, eugh.

I do love a bargain though.

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By *estructionDollyWoman
7 days ago

Manchester

I've recently lost some weight and needed to get some new clothes, so I've been doing a lot of buying and selling on vinted. You can get some absolute bargains, and I'm happy my good clothes that I can't wear anymore are also going to a good home.

Buying preloved is so much more sustainable.

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By (user no longer on site)
7 days ago

Books yes, furniture yes.

Don’t buy 2nd hand clothes but I do wear the clothes I buy until they are pretty much falling apart. I only buy based on need, not to follow fashion.

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By *olvesxcoupleCouple
7 days ago

Round the bend

I absolutely love charity shops. I mainly look at clothes,bags and books, but I do tend to have a quick nosey at other stuff too.

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By *ayne_fungirlWoman
7 days ago

MANCHESTER

found a used vibrator in a toilet once took it home and used it

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By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"I'm obsessed with Charity Shops. Love a good old rummageFound some lovely outfits, some still new with tags on! Plus quirky things for my house. Love the idea of dressing up at a fraction of the RRP & when anyone compliments me on what I'm wearing I can't wait to tell them how cheap my whole outfit was!"
Hi latinachica, that is good you are obsessed with charity shops. I also like them and love a good old rummaging too, yes, there are deals to be found and good how you found that cheap outfit as well

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By *luebell888Woman
7 days ago

Glasgowish

I buy alot of my clothes from charity shops and also buy furniture and ornaments from charity shops too. The money i save pays for my holidays.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
7 days ago

SW1A1AA

I buy second hand when I can. In fact the phone I have now is the first brand new phone ive ever had abd only got it as it was on offer.

Lots of clothes.

Plus I give a ton of stuff to the charity shop.

Ive a lovely leather recliner that I got from the furniture charity shop

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By *evilinyouMan
7 days ago

Bristol

I draw the line at condoms

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By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"Yeah, lots and lots of records and books.

Sometimes clothes. Massive market for vintage now which is so good for the environment. "
That is good you buy lots of that too

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By *ate2theparty808Man
7 days ago

Erdington

I’m sure it’s better for the environment to buy a used petrol car than a brand new electric vehicle, but yeah I buy a lot of things second hand clothes not so much because the size vs style equation is all over the place, but I do like a charity shop bargain

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By *hagTonight OP Man
7 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"I do buy a lot of bigger tools second hand, both my mixers, my wacker, bc350 brick saw and obviously much bigger stuff like the digger and van were all second hand

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By *ermite12ukMan
7 days ago

Solihull and Romford

"found a used vibrator in a toilet once took it home and used it"

I presume you have your own? Or was it curiosity that, (I was going to say killed the cat. But in this case,) made it very much tingling and alive? Apologies for being nosey.

Was it a bigger turn on for you, knowing that you were using someone else's toy?

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By *a LunaWoman
7 days ago

Wales

I buy a lot of my jewellery second hand.

I also buy scarves, artwork, etc secondhand.

I used to buy a lot of clothes from EBay/Vinted but to be honest I am trying to declutter so stopped that.

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By *ovelyDayXXXWoman
7 days ago

Niche

I hate waste with a passion and fully support recycling and upcycling but I struggle with this.

Can't do aimless rummaging of any kind.

Can't wear it.

In my life I think I've only ever worn one thing that came from a vintage shop. And it came to me via my sister after she stopped wearing it.

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
7 days ago

belfast

Not clothes. Just cds.

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By *aughty driverMan
7 days ago

Romford

All the type regularly getting items of fb marketplace for household

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By *ddie1966Man
7 days ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

Yes.

But never shoes or condoms...

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By *exyeyes56Couple
6 days ago

Near Bingley

I love buying 2nd hand. I've had some great bargains. It's a great way to save money and also I try to have a clear out of my wardrobe at least twice a year and donate back x

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By *oubleswing2019Man
6 days ago

Colchester

I don't think there is a single second hand item in our house.

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By *ittlemiss1985Woman
6 days ago

Lansing

I buy a lot of second hand books and vinyl.

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By *ikemade255Man
6 days ago

Southampton

I love chairty shops can anyone recommend anywhere down south that has a ton of chairty shops?

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By *og and MuseCouple
6 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"I hate waste with a passion and fully support recycling and upcycling but I struggle with this.

Can't do aimless rummaging of any kind.

Can't wear it.

In my life I think I've only ever worn one thing that came from a vintage shop. And it came to me via my sister after she stopped wearing it."

I find buying used clothes online so much easier than buying new! But I can't deal with thrift shops other than for frames / glass , they never have enough choice. I rarely buy anything new, there's enough stuff been made already.

I've been buying frames and glass from thrift shops for about a year now I've also reclaimed glass from other places. It's quite a lot of work but I enjoy restoring the frames and cleaning & cutting the glass to fit different projects.

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By *ony 2016Man
6 days ago

lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema

A little bit obsessed with charity shops ,, love them ,, did buy a nice shirt from one a fortnight ago , stuck it in washing machine when I got home , couple of days later while ironing it realised it was the shirt I donated to them the month before

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By *shford_5Man
6 days ago

Ashford

In terms of general clothes yes and increasingly so. Have also bought a couple of skirts on Vinted recently. Extra thrill knowing worn before

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By *ena AmourTV/TS
6 days ago

Chard

Exactly this, I even managed to get a bridal gown that I am now trying to lose weight to fit into. Only a fiver so I doubled it to £10 as a donation.

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By *iddle aged and chubbyMan
6 days ago

Shefford

I buy lots of things second hand, but somethings you just have to buy brand new - toilet tissue for example 🤣😂

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By *ldbikerider6Man
6 days ago

Sheffield

Got to love a bargain. I always check local charity shops if I'm passing and had some bargains

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
6 days ago

Leeds

Depends what it is. Sometimes yes, sometimes I want a brand new one.

The mr

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By *issLickalottapusWoman
6 days ago

La La Land

I love a charity shop rummage too

70% of my wardrobe is from the charity shop

I refresh every year

If I haven't worn it in the past two years it gets donated back to the charity shops, which gives me another excuse to find a replacement outfit 🤓

I also upcycle a lot

A lot of our garden has been converted from old furniture or wood purchased from a 2nd hand store

Most recent purchase- A chest of draws I purchased for £10, the draws are now a tiered planted arrangement and the outer unit is now a veg planter 🥬🥕 😎

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By *assy69Man
6 days ago

Sussex/Wales

Yes, lots. Have recently discovered vinted and it has become my new obsession

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By *partharmonyCouple
6 days ago

Tonbridge

We go to charity shops regularly and probably buy more secondhand stuff than new.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
6 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"I buy second hand when I can. In fact the phone I have now is the first brand new phone ive ever had abd only got it as it was on offer.

Lots of clothes.

Plus I give a ton of stuff to the charity shop.

Ive a lovely leather recliner that I got from the furniture charity shop"
Hi diamondsmiles, that is good you buy second hand when you can and how you have a lovely leather recliner that you got from the furniture charity shop too

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By *hagTonight OP Man
4 days ago

From the land of haribos.

"We go to charity shops regularly and probably buy more secondhand stuff than new. "
That is good you go to charity shops regularly and how you probably buy second hand more than new too

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By *omeotherguyMan
4 days ago

Sheffield/London/Derbyshire

I love second hand book shops.

They smell amazing and the folks runningbthe shops love to talk about books.

I also buy a lot of the stuff for my life and house from places like John Pye auctions. I paid £300 for a pair of new Neff N90 ovens that you'll see on Bake off. I love bargains!

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By *heFairytaleOfNewPorkMan
4 days ago

Glos/Telford

I like a cheeky charity shop purchase. Posh places have great shirts for work at 10 quid rather than 60 quid

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By *anielleCD94TV/TS
4 days ago

Nantwich

I do love a good charity shop rummage. Clothes and books.

I'll never trust a jigsaw though. Yu just know one piece will be missing

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By *ydaz70Man
4 days ago

Rotherham /newquay

Always 2 or 3rd hand cars I regularly check out any charity shops for lilly put lane models as a family member collects them never bought any clothes but bought a Burberry Mac few yrs ago from a 2 ND hand fashion shop.

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By *ubySohoCDTV/TS
3 days ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I buy high heels from 2nd hand shops. I find it a bit of a turn on. I couldn't wear 2nd hand men's shoes though, it gives me the boak just thinking about it!

No, I don't understand it either

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By *warf with a mullet.Man
3 days ago

cardiff

"Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?"

Only from diane Abbott

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By *ermaine456Man
3 days ago

London

I agree I recently bought a second hand TV & sofa and it’s as good as new

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By *vonne5exMan
3 days ago

Doncaster

"Would you buy 2nd hand sex toys?"
No but condoms are fine

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By *homas400Man
3 days ago

Carmarthen / Llandeilo

Always loved a bargain. I hate to throw things away. It amazes me what people take to my local council tip. They now have a recycling centre where you can pick up all sorts of things.

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By *uicyboobiesWoman
3 days ago

Newtownbutler

I love vintage so yes, I have vintage chanel, Oscar de la renta and dior, all 2nd hand, some are decades old so could have been 3rd, 4th or 5th hand for all I know. I also bought a vintage 1950s pearl necklace.

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By *im le2Man
2 days ago

AYLESTONE

I got a sweater from my old school. And the first time I had it on some guy came up and asked what I was doing with his old school sweater. It turned out we went school together 40 odd years ago. Evan in the same class. And to think I'd been drinking in that pub everyday for years and never noticed a class mate.

Yeah I love charity shops. What's junk to one person is a treasure to someone else.

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