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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

If someone offered you good quality second hand stuff would you

Turn your nose up

Decline politely

Snatch their hand off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends who it was, if it was family I would take it if I needed it, I would never take things off none family members though

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

If I needed it? Snatch their bloody hand off!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if i genuinely needed it or had a purpose for it id gladly accept it

im forever buying/selling/swapping stuff with friends its just being sensible with money being tight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its free take it save your money for beer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snatch their hand off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it was something I needed or could make good use of or I could replace something of mine with better quality then they would have no hands left

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

there is no shame in buying or taking in second hand stuff. we have such a throw away society these days when there is nothing wrong with what people are throwing out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends what it is and who's offering it to me

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It depends what it is. I rarely snatch anything though.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Forgot to say, I'd snatch their hand off

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I've lived on my own since aged 17, and I was grateful for anything I could get at that time! So good quality as well all the better, and sorry Nympho, no second hand for your kids? Sometimes beggars cannot be choosers!

I've been there and was grateful for everything x

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I've lived on my own since aged 17, and I was grateful for anything I could get at that time! So good quality as well all the better, and sorry Nympho, no second hand for your kids? Sometimes beggars cannot be choosers!

I've been there and was grateful for everything x"

a woman had a son younger than my son only bigger and she used to give me bags of really lovely stuff and in return I gave my sons stuff to others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been there and was grateful for everything x"

No I wouldn't have second hand stuff for my kids

Sorry if you have a problem with that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff "

No hand me down school uniform?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff

No hand me down school uniform?"

Lol no way would I send my kids to their first day back at school in a hand me down uniform

Sorry

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff

No hand me down school uniform?

Lol no way would I send my kids to their first day back at school in a hand me down uniform

Sorry

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not everyone is in the fortunate position you where obviously in

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff

No hand me down school uniform?

Lol no way would I send my kids to their first day back at school in a hand me down uniform

Sorry

not everyone is in the fortunate position you where obviously in

I'm not in a fortunate position I work 2 jobs to make ends meet and have never had a penny towards my kids from m ex but I can afford to send them to school in new clothes

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

My sister gave me a gorgeous TV cabinet a really nice table and chairs of course I'm going to accept it. I've had some really nice stuff second hand and often pick up bargain second hand clothes on eBay

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Not for my kids though I wouldn't give my kids second hand stuff

No hand me down school uniform?

Lol no way would I send my kids to their first day back at school in a hand me down uniform

Sorry

not everyone is in the fortunate position you where obviously in

I'm not in a fortunate position I work 2 jobs to make ends meet and have never had a penny towards my kids from m ex but I can afford to send them to school in new clothes

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that's what I said your in fortunate position

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

If it was needed, yes.

We were worried about money when we found out we were expecting our son but luckily my cousin had a little boy 6 months before so we inherited a lot of stuff and, in the end, barely had to buy anything.

There's no shame in 2nd hand and sometimes I don't see the need to buy new. - Take our cotbed for example. We could've spent £100's on a new one but ended up being offered one 2nd hand for £12... We stripped it down, anti-bacced it and (of course) just bought a new mattress.

In my eyes, the £100's we saved there will be better used towards his future.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

If I needed it I would say yes please, I'm very grateful, thank you.

If I didn't need it or couldn't use it I would politely say so, thanking them for the offer. If they needed help finding a new home for it, such as advertising it or help moving it, I'd offer to assist.

I recently got a new sofa but prior to that I was using a small, second hand one I bought for 99p on ebay. It was in good condition and I used it for a little over 2 years.

It's a bit tired now but I'm about to offer it for free on a site designed for that in case someone recently rehomed or with little money can use it to tide them over for a short time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im forever on ebay and facebook based selling sites.. some seriously good buys!

rather than £52 for the Man City football kit from their own store, i bought it on ebay (unwanted gift) for £15.. the money i saved went on the lessons that she has with Arsenal Soccer School

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My youngest goes to school in all my eldests old uniform (same initial so don't even need to change the mam tag).

I've got a 320i (taxed & tested) that I'm looking to give away if anyone can make use if it?

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

If its something I need and good quality, then yes, and I am very grateful.

My son grows at a scary rate, and I have been exceptionally grateful to some of my friends passing on good quality, hardly used clothes that her boys have grown out of too. He did get new school uniform - and replacement uniform has been new already (onto 3rd set already for primary 1, hes 6 and wears 9-10 clothes) but for harder wearing items like jeans and jumpers, second hand does us fine - as it means he can get next etc that I cannot justify the speed he grows at - and we pass it on as well.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"If it was needed, yes.

In my eyes, the £100's we saved there will be better used towards his future."
the cot I had for my son had already done five kids and two after mine, its my best friend I felt sorry for cause she had the first child and had to buy everything new

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take it! Why not???

I restore furniture as a hobby. I love it!

I love antiques etc. They are all second/third/forth/gazillionth hand. Who cares?! If you like it. Get it.

My daughter has an absolutely beautiful rocking chair in her nursery. Is it brand new? No! They don't make them like that anymore... It's antique, and delicious and I love it. Who cares if someone has used it before. It adds character into a world of plain.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Depends what it was and where it came from.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Depends what it was and where it came from."
Vivian Westwood one careful owner

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends what it was and where it came from."

^ makes sense

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"Depends what it was and where it came from.Vivian Westwood one careful owner

If it was Viv herself

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Depends what it was and where it came from.Vivian Westwood one careful owner

If it was Viv herself

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Alexander McQueen's may have a few moth balls now

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Take it! Why not???

I restore furniture as a hobby. I love it!

I love antiques etc. They are all second/third/forth/gazillionth hand. Who cares?! If you like it. Get it.

Oh how you lived nearer I have a bedside table I want something doing to it

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

If anyone has some second-hand Louboutins...

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Depends what it was and where it came from.Vivian Westwood one careful owner

If it was Viv herself

Alexander McQueen's may have a few moth balls now"

A few maggots too

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"If anyone has some second-hand Louboutins...

My fat feet don't fit in them

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"If anyone has some second-hand Louboutins...

My fat feet don't fit in them

You don't need heels anyway. You stand up and put your head through someone's ceiling!

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I'm terrible really any bargain I can get I snap up

Yes I can afford brand new stuff but I really can't see the point

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

You'd*

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"If someone offered you good quality second hand stuff would you

Turn your nose up

Decline politely

Snatch their hand off

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

Unless it's been left by the Greeks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have no problem with second hand things. I buy vintage clothes myself and my dining room table and chairs were bought from an antique shop. The quality of the furniture is exceptional.

I would rather buy secondhand quality furniture than new Mdf crap from cheap furniture shops.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snatch it up!

Im currently trying to get a desk and dresser on a certain free site even if its marked etc i can paint it nice or use a throw to cover it up! Living by myself im not silly enough to say no to freebies!

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I am no snob and in my early years whilst trying to make my own home whilst taking home a £400 a month salary, I would have been grateful for anything, I think some people lose sight of certain things, and my parents gave me a lot of second hand stuff if and when they could but seeing as my mum was abroad at the time, there was only so much an mfo box can take!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

The only thing I haven't been able to do so far, but wish I could, is second-hand clothes, (unless they're from my mum).

I don't know what the problem is. I'm too fat for vintage at the moment anyway but even in a nice vintage shop I think I'd struggle with the concept.

Charity shops that are chaotic with the clothes crammed onto a rail I certainly can't cope with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Second hand doesn't bother me in the slightest. We all had hand me down clothes as kids and our first flat was furnished from Mrs P's recently deaceased grandfather. Half our kids clothes , cot & pushchairs were from other family members.

Just give it a good clean and Bobs your uncle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x"

When our son was about six he got a second hand buzz & woody for Christmas. He still says it was the best Christmas ever and he's nearly 20.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"The only thing I haven't been able to do so far, but wish I could, is second-hand clothes, (unless they're from my mum).

I don't know what the problem is. I'm too fat for vintage at the moment anyway but even in a nice vintage shop I think I'd struggle with the concept.

Charity shops that are chaotic with the clothes crammed onto a rail I certainly can't cope with."
have you been in a charity shop lately there done out better than some high street shops and some have everything colour coordinated

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By *igertigerCouple (MM)
over a year ago

Dublin

I got good second hand furniture from a charity shop y'day for my nephews only to find out today they put it in a skip...I'll live and learn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not a snob and don't have more money than sense. We often pass things between mums at the school for their kids. Why wouldn't you? Perfectly good usable stuff that costs a fortune brand new. There it's no shame in it and to those that look down their noses at it I wouldn't want to associate with. Snobbery at it's best. My kids miss out on nothing by having hand me downs and means I can spend more on the important things that kids will remember.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Recently moved into place with my daughter and would be sleeping and sitting on the floor without the help of friends and family. I consider myself fortunate and pass decent stuff on if it's of use to anyone. Charity shops for clothes and furniture, why not? Bit not underwear or shoes

So yes I would

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x

When our son was about six he got a second hand buzz & woody for Christmas. He still says it was the best Christmas ever and he's nearly 20. "

I got a second hand Amstrad commodore 64 for Christmas it was the best present

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x

When our son was about six he got a second hand buzz & woody for Christmas. He still says it was the best Christmas ever and he's nearly 20.

I got a second hand Amstrad commodore 64 for Christmas it was the best present

When I was a kid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x

When our son was about six he got a second hand buzz & woody for Christmas. He still says it was the best Christmas ever and he's nearly 20.

I got a second hand Amstrad commodore 64 for Christmas it was the best present

I don't know what that is but I'm sure it was good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The estate I grew up on parents would regularly give things they no longer needed to others and it didn't Just help everyone out moneywise, but it built up great community spirit that is sadly lacking in a lot of places today.

I think there Are obvious exceptions such as a lot of technology as it becomes obsolete so fast and underwear (unless you're into that kind of thing, Not my cup of tea but there's plenty on here who seem to hunt Just that)

Pride in one's self is essential, but pride is foolishness When taken too far.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"One persons rubbish is another persons treasure......and I let my children have second hand stuff, and they appreciate every little thing they have, sharing is caring x

When our son was about six he got a second hand buzz & woody for Christmas. He still says it was the best Christmas ever and he's nearly 20.

I got a second hand Amstrad commodore 64 for Christmas it was the best present

I don't know what that is but I'm sure it was good. "

Commodore 64's had a massive lifespan and were awesome!

Apart from the Cheetah 125 joystick it came with, which was shit and used to carve into Your hand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ive had no choice - the only time ive had all new furniture was when i got divorced - when i first left home everything was donated or second hand -- my kids and i have often had hand me downs and charity shop clothes - done us no harm and my kids have never begged for anything big as gifts - doesnt mean you have tat

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

I am rebuilding my conservatory and I have been given double glazed windows and doors that are only 3 years old. If its things I need I will always accept.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well managing a charity shop at the weekends, I see a lot of high quality goods, clothes, furniture and household items being donated through the door from the minute I open until late afternoon, best places for your designer gear...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love charity shops and vintage clothes shops, you just don't know what you will find.

I don't have any problem with wearing vintage clothes, in fact I like to wonder about the person and the era that the clothes came from. The only problem as such is laundering as due to the material and age, they may not withstand washing machines.

It isn't always about not being able to afford new, I choose and prefer older things, it's an individual taste.

In my house I have old fireplaces, they are beautiful, I have antique mirrors, and an antique blanket box which is,beautiful carved wood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If someone offered you good quality second hand stuff would you

Turn your nose up

Decline politely

Snatch their hand off

I was brought up in poverty and lived on hand-me-downs. When my daughter was born all her essentials (pram, cot etc) were second hand. My daughter now has a degree and a very good job and she still values second hand things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love charity shops and vintage clothes shops, you just don't know what you will find.

It isn't always about not being able to afford new, I choose and prefer older things, it's an individual taste.

In my house I have old fireplaces, they are beautiful, I have antique mirrors, and an antique blanket box which is,beautiful carved wood.

Love this!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"If someone offered you good quality second hand stuff would you

Turn your nose up

Decline politely

Snatch their hand off

Happily snatch their hand off. If things are in good condition, are something you need that the other person doesn't I cant see a problem. I hate to see good things thrown away.

I have a lot of beautiful clothes that come from charity shops and I certainly wont wear anything that's less than good quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do lots of charity stuff so i snap peoplrs hands off to help others in need.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love charity shops and vintage clothes shops, you just don't know what you will find.

It isn't always about not being able to afford new, I choose and prefer older things, it's an individual taste.

In my house I have old fireplaces, they are beautiful, I have antique mirrors, and an antique blanket box which is,beautiful carved wood.

Can i have all your clothes and house pleaseee lol xx

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"The only thing I haven't been able to do so far, but wish I could, is second-hand clothes, (unless they're from my mum).

I don't know what the problem is. I'm too fat for vintage at the moment anyway but even in a nice vintage shop I think I'd struggle with the concept.

Charity shops that are chaotic with the clothes crammed onto a rail I certainly can't cope with.

have you been in a charity shop lately there done out better than some high street shops and some have everything colour coordinated"

Some are yes, but those also tend to be the ones that charge silly prices too.

Most in this area are pretty poor, looking more like jumble sales than shops, and one local one, for a large, national charity actually smells awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If someone offered you good quality second hand stuff would you

Turn your nose up

Decline politely

Snatch their hand off

Same here.

My kids have never owned a new bike, although they do sometimes wish they did

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been there and was grateful for everything x"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not a snob and don't have more money than sense. We often pass things between mums at the school for their kids. Why wouldn't you? Perfectly good usable stuff that costs a fortune brand new. There it's no shame in it and to those that look down their noses at it I wouldn't want to associate with. Snobbery at it's best. My kids miss out on nothing by having hand me downs and means I can spend more on the important things that kids will remember."

This! ^^^

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love charity shops and vintage clothes shops, you just don't know what you will find.

It isn't always about not being able to afford new, I choose and prefer older things, it's an individual taste.

In my house I have old fireplaces, they are beautiful, I have antique mirrors, and an antique blanket box which is,beautiful carved wood.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

2nd hand quite often has a better quality level in my experience

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By *icky-discoMan
over a year ago

oxford

Accept all second hand stuff if you don't like it take said items to a boot sale make some money and buy something you want

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Twickenham/ Richmond/ etc etc .. The ' posher' arears in London... Some amazing finds in the charity shops ... Local to me too if I got time to look. Do enjoy a good rummage! Am not too proud of 2nd hand stuff ... Had bits passed on from friends and Visa Versa... A lick if paint and a few sparkly knobs( ! ) and stuff like new... And everyone happy

... Am a bargin hunter too... Look after the pennies and the £'s look after themselves ... ( mrs )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snatch hand off and add second hand quality stuff to the hoarding pile....

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