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Buying second-hand = no pride, WTF???!!!

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

No joke, this came from a former camping acquaintance whom I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

He said something in the line that just because peeps do not have a lot of spare cash, does not mean they would be happy to buy someone's second hand cast offs as they do have some pride!

WTF???!!! What a complete to$$er!

His frigging car was second or "n" hand!!!

The admin closed the thread and I could not add my 2p's worth.

I have made the right decision to ex-communicate him for certain!

The issue I have with second-hand goods is that I do not wish to bring bad karma into my house - I would like to know where they have been, if you know what I mean.

I would only take my parents' hand-me-downs as I know they have been in a relatively happy house for as long as I can remember.

What are your _iews of buying second-hand goods?

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

If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it.

I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Depends what the goods are, all my clothes come from charity shops, love going to auction rooms and second hand shops, i get a right kick out of bargain hunting. Im looking to get an ipod and going to the shop where people take their stuff to sell when an uptodate model comes out.

Stuff i wouldnt buy secondhand are things like computers or washing machines as i like to know how long they are going to last.

So in conclusion not only am i thick tonight according to some it seems according to some i have no pride either

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

I don't mind if its in good condition, some stuff I wouldn't buy second hand though lol, but what your talking about then whats the issue :/

The monalisa would sell for millions and that's really old and second hand :P and to me... not that great :P

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

no pride here either ,love second hand shops,auctions,car boot sales

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

"

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

I've got a mixture of new and secondhand diving kit (and my life could depend on it!) as long as it is in good condition and fully serviced I see no problem with it. Afraid all this karma and fungshui (sp) stuff is a load of bunkum as far as I'm concerned.

p.s. if I don't return from diving on wednesday I'll revise my opinion

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

I love going to auctions and shops getting lovely old things and ebay .

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

So your karma ran over his dogma Pearl?

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

No issue at all, I wear a second hand coat, I bought for £20, that would be thick end of a grand new. Same with a suit I bought for £50.

Also bought a futon, wrought iron base, looks awesome, £30 off ebay, about £500 new.

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By *ushroom7Man
over a year ago

Bradford

More than happy to find, buy and use second hand stuff 80-90% of the time.

I do draw the line though with underwear and food.

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By *razydriver8Couple
over a year ago

plymouth


"If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it.

I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise"

same here.. as far as I am concerned, once i have paid for it . its mine. love second hand shops. getting a peice of second hand furniture and doing it up it so much fun. x HSM x

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By *ushroom7Man
over a year ago

Bradford

Second hand wives can be tricky though.

To the lucky man(men ) out there, good luck.

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


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is "

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How about moaning about the dawn chorus being too loud?

Or that bunnies should be killed as they make holes in grass pitches?

Or farm animals making too much noise when the camp site has "Farm" in its name and is actually part of a farm?

Or pigeons coo'ing too loudly on the trees about the tent?

etc. etc...???!!!

No joke!

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn) "

how do you wear a mattress?

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

i adore antique jewellery i much prefer it to new stuff

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is

.

How about moaning about the dawn chorus being too loud?

Or that bunnies should be killed as they make holes in grass pitches?

Or farm animals making too much noise when the camp site has "Farm" in its name and is actually part of a farm?

Or pigeons coo'ing too loudly on the trees about the tent?

etc. etc...???!!!

No joke! "

Fair enough. Ex-communicate at will

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


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

how do you wear a mattress? "

Ever heard of Lilo Lil?

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

how do you wear a mattress? "

Strapped to my back? I used to be a Girl Guide you know...

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

I think its good recyling things making old things live again if you can .

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


"So your karma ran over his dogma Pearl? "

.

I last met him face to face as my local camp site where he was staying, and all he moaned about was the state of his grass pitch being destroyed by rabbits, and that they should be shot/gassed/whatever!

I drank my can of Coke as quickly as I could so that I leave!

When he complained about the dawn chorus etc. being too loud etc., I thought enough was enough, and I wanted nothing to do with him.

If Victor Meldrew goes camping, he would like him!!!

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

Newbie here, hope no one minds me joining in.

I have to agree with the couple that said 'If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it. I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise'.

Up until a couple of years, I wouldn't have walked into a charity shop/second hand goods shop or a car boot sale....then I one day I lost my job.

In the space of the first week of being unemployed, I had walked into those shops and that car boot sale, and I have to say, hand on heart that I have never looked back. Food and underwear though, I do buy from the high street, but anything else, if I can get second hand then I will.

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

I have absolutely no problem with buying secondhand goods.

I have bought secondhand clothes and indeed bought some great vintage gowns in New York in thrift shops for $40 or so.

I also love secondhand furniture, especially wooden cabinets, mirrors, light fittings. I have a secondhand diamond ring, who knowa whose hand that's been on before and I don't care either.

I am not superstitious and don't believe in karma. I would much rather buy a good quality secondhand table than a new Argos MDF one

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is

.

How about moaning about the dawn chorus being too loud?

Or that bunnies should be killed as they make holes in grass pitches?

Or farm animals making too much noise when the camp site has "Farm" in its name and is actually part of a farm?

Or pigeons coo'ing too loudly on the trees about the tent?

etc. etc...???!!!

No joke! "

we live in the countryside and get all of that plus deer knocking (literally) on the back door and barn owls hunting at dawn and dusk

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

The only things i wouldnt buy second hand are clothes

Anything else i have no problem with xx

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By *razydriver8Couple
over a year ago

plymouth


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is

.

How about moaning about the dawn chorus being too loud?

Or that bunnies should be killed as they make holes in grass pitches?

Or farm animals making too much noise when the camp site has "Farm" in its name and is actually part of a farm?

Or pigeons coo'ing too loudly on the trees about the tent?

etc. etc...???!!!

No joke! "

oh have you de" tent"ed him

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

how do you wear a mattress?

Ever heard of Lilo Lil? "

Ok ok, if the shoes had never been worn.

Ya cheeky feckers

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


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More than happy to find, buy and use second hand stuff 80-90% of the time.

I do draw the line though with underwear and food.

"

I dunno I know a chap at work who's so mean, he wore his mothers clothes after she died, also he lived near a fish and chip shop and raids the bin outside midnight on a Friday and Saturday night. You've never seen anybody like it a serve yourself buffet, Edmund Hillary would struggle to climb the mountain on his plate.

Fit as butchers dog he was, never off sick, he's probably immune to every disease known to man.

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

If you sit on it, drive it or it sparkles then good. If it goes inside you, goes next to your skin or you eat it no way hose.

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


"I have ex-communicated due to his unreasonable _iews on camping related matters.

Pearl you make me laugh

Pleeeeease tell me what an unreasonable _iew on a camping matter is

.

How about moaning about the dawn chorus being too loud?

Or that bunnies should be killed as they make holes in grass pitches?

Or farm animals making too much noise when the camp site has "Farm" in its name and is actually part of a farm?

Or pigeons coo'ing too loudly on the trees about the tent?

etc. etc...???!!!

No joke! "

Oh not that bloke again! he sounds like a right bundle of laughs

I have to say I laughed because you said my 2p worth and ive just mentioned that in the forumites sayings thread

With the second hand stuff,if its what im looking for and a good price ill have it,that does'nt include stuff like underwear or bedding though

I love hunting down a bargain

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

how do you wear a mattress?

Strapped to my back? I used to be a Girl Guide you know... "

always prepared?

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


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I know a chap at work who's so mean, he wore his mothers clothes after she died,

"

Yeah yeah

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you


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More than happy to find, buy and use second hand stuff 80-90% of the time.

I do draw the line though with underwear and food.

I dunno I know a chap at work who's so mean, he wore his mothers clothes after she died, also he lived near a fish and chip shop and raids the bin outside midnight on a Friday and Saturday night. You've never seen anybody like it a serve yourself buffet, Edmund Hillary would struggle to climb the mountain on his plate.

Fit as butchers dog he was, never off sick, he's probably immune to every disease known to man."
second hand crunchy underwear yeuk

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"Newbie here, hope no one minds me joining in.

I have to agree with the couple that said 'If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it. I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise'.

Up until a couple of years, I wouldn't have walked into a charity shop/second hand goods shop or a car boot sale....then I one day I lost my job.

In the space of the first week of being unemployed, I had walked into those shops and that car boot sale, and I have to say, hand on heart that I have never looked back. Food and underwear though, I do buy from the high street, but anything else, if I can get second hand then I will."

Looks like a lot of people think the same way you do

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Im getting all buzzed up now, will have to do the charity shops tomorrow ive not been in them since thursday lol and then i didnt buy anything

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

I am in the process of putting some jewellery that I no longer wear up for sale to raise money for a camping trailer.

Therefore, I would be extremely grateful to those who would consider buying second-hand goods!

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest


"

Strapped to my back? I used to be a Girl Guide you know...

always prepared? "

Exactly

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

No problem whatsoever!

Like people have been saying: if the quality is good and it's in good nick/working order, why not?!

Plus, some of my favourite tops have come from charity stores so if we're talking about karma then I win hands down!

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Many a great bargain to be had...

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

I bought a second hand flesh light once... that was filled with bad karma

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

Over the years I've spent loads on suits for work, only to get them dirty, greasy or rip them.

Then I discovered Ebay and found that there are loads of blokes who buy a suit for a wedding, wear it once, may be twice if there is a christening soon after, lol, then find it doesn't fit them anymore.

I've bought plenty since for about £15-£20 mostly Marks and Sparks Italian collection, and I'll continue to do so

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


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More than happy to find, buy and use second hand stuff 80-90% of the time.

I do draw the line though with underwear and food.

I dunno I know a chap at work who's so mean, he wore his mothers clothes after she died, also he lived near a fish and chip shop and raids the bin outside midnight on a Friday and Saturday night. You've never seen anybody like it a serve yourself buffet, Edmund Hillary would struggle to climb the mountain on his plate.

Fit as butchers dog he was, never off sick, he's probably immune to every disease known to man.second hand crunchy underwear yeuk"

I don't know about the underwear, but I went in on overtime and he came in wearing woman slacks, blouse and cardigan.

The reason he was there, coffee is free out of the machine, he walked two miles on his day off for a free cup Nescafe.

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


"Only things I can think of that I wouldnt buy would be underwear, mattress or shoes (unless they had never been worn)

how do you wear a mattress? "

strap it to your back for emergency shags

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By *ushroom7Man
over a year ago

Bradford


"

second hand crunchy underwear yeuk"

first hand crunchy underwear is not too great either

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you


"

second hand crunchy underwear yeuk

first hand crunchy underwear is not too great either "
at least its your own

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk


"

second hand crunchy underwear yeuk

first hand crunchy underwear is not too great either at least its your own "

I remember my mum putting starch in my underpants - made them as stiff as a board lol

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

If it wasn't for second hand, a lot of stuff I wouldn't own. It's not about pride to me, its if i can afford to pay full price for something. Example might be the latest game. £40 when it comes out, wait a few months can drop to £25, wait a year and get it 2nd hand, £5-10.

If the government stopped cutting all the jobs, maybe I could get one which lasts more than a week and is more than min wage for once, then i can buy stuff more often, even then I'd still prob go 2nd hand.

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

I don't see anything wrong with second hands things. Ok see things you wouldn't buy but if its clean then go for it.

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

I buy second hand all the time; my clothes come from charity shops even shoes, bought a brand new never worn still with the price tag on pair of slip ons for a fiver instead of £40, my washing machine is second hand, when it needs repairing, I weigh up the cost vs another machine and sometimes it works out cheaper to buy another one. All the ones I have had have lasted almost as long as the brand new ones I have bought in the past. I cannot afford brand new so rarely pay full price unless its in a sale.

My 1997 Proton cost my son £30; the last 2 yrs MOT have cost nothing and not even had an advisory, this year it cost me £30 for repairs

My best bargain is a gorgeous evening gown from a car boot for 20p oh yes and a microwave for £6 that works fine.

And I wash anything I buy from charity shops and the car boot before I wear it so personally I don't see the problem at all with second hand.

Even my daughter buys from car boots, she gets some right bargains as she checks the stuff before she buys it and its cheaper as she buys a lot of clothes for her little step daughter. Some stalls have brand new and cheaper than the shops.

And my gas cooker was second hand when I got given it and 15 yrs later its still going strong; the on/off button on one of the rings may not work properly but it still works and makes a nice roast

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


"

I have made the right decision to ex-communicate him for certain!

"

excommunicate! Thought there was only one person who was allowed to do that to people and he lives in the Vatican... Almost makes you want to learn latin (almost...) to find out if RC Mass is really secret swingers code

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

If you won't have anything that's second-hand, or that has been previously used....

..... does that mean that you only swing with virgins...?

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

my flat is a mix of old and new and it works kinda well

love my 50's style sideboard which was out of age concern and bought for the pricely sum of £130

that and chest of drawers i have in the bedroom that belonged to my great grandma are the main reasons i put off moving

remembering the battle i had to get them both in, i really don't relish the thought of gettin them out

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


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If you won't have anything that's second-hand, or that has been previously used....

..... does that mean that you only swing with virgins...?

"

haha made me giggle

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


"

If you won't have anything that's second-hand, or that has been previously used....

..... does that mean that you only swing with virgins...?

haha made me giggle "
yes me too .

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire

i dont see how buying 2nd hand brings bad karma.

karma is help for bad actions not bad items.

people have some strange ideas about what ancient eastern traditions are used for nowadays.

we buy mst things 2nd hand.

Em loves 2nd hand shops, and i almost live on facebook sales sites, so yeah, absolutely no pride here either, ffs

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


"I think its good recyling things making old things live again if you can . "
Recyling cant make bad carma ... we could all yes get new all the time be bad for this planet .

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By *--Cinders---Couple
over a year ago

a place near Blackpool

i never buy second hand electrical items, but i love car boots and love a good bargain..

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


"no pride here either ,love second hand shops,auctions,car boot sales"

+1

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


"If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it.

I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise"

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

If any of the anti-second hand peeps have a Ferrari 250 GTO spare I'll take it as its unlikely you would have bought it new so I can do you a favour and take it off your hands.

I totally agree with most of the posters as there are some real bargains to be had out there, often quality of older items can be far higher; especially in furniture with the use of dove-tailed joints etc. I must be competing for the suits in a certain online auction house. My _iew is I only wear them to work so doesn't matter if they're new or not. For £50 I got a second hand Canali suit; can only have been worn a handful of times, had it dry cleaned and bang, looks a £1k worth

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

sitting on a sofa i got on ebay next to a nest of table i got on there too and have just bid on a dining table and chairs

i get lots of my clothes on there too i just love a good bargain

i don't see the point of buying brand new when i can get some fabulous items second hand and save a shed load of money to boot meens i get to have more nice things in the long run

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

my wife ,loves second hand shops ,i think they are yuk ,and even standing outside one i start to itch, and there is no way i will go into one ,lucky she never buys close ,but has bought a few handbags which she colects with vigor new or old ,needless to say they find themselfs confind to the darkest corner of the attic ewwwwwww

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

Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

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


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

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wow your right never looked at it like that. x

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

I would never buy a new car.. no matter how much money I had.. (okay unless I won the lottery)

basically because cars lose so much in the first year.

however, I have brought loads of things 2nd hand.. Books to be fair are my biggest purchase that are often not new, dvds and games..

I am currently trawling the freecycle places as I need a new sofa and dont want to waste money that could go on things for my kids on a new sofa.. when there are plenty of things out there.

one thing I wont buy 2nd hand.. A mirror...

cali

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

I have 12 property's.Never had a new car even though I bought my Son 3 in 5 years so I am far from tight.I have always gone for second hand in almost everything.Karma is another thing that keeps weak mends even weaker.Ask the starving million's around the world about Karma.Love you all.Don

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

sometimes you can sell sumit on Ebay for more than you paid for it

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

I love a good bargain why buy new when you can buy second hand. Most of my childrens clothes do the circuit when they are out grown then they get passed on. And we do clothes swap and toy swap at school.

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

I rarely buy new as there is so much good second hand stuff around and I'm broke. It is a throw away society and what is rubbish to some is a godsend to others. Recycling as I like to call it is the only way for me

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


"sometimes you can sell sumit on Ebay for more than you paid for it "
yes lots make money like this .. i know a person who go to car boots all over and put things on ebay .. he has done well .

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"sometimes you can sell sumit on Ebay for more than you paid for it yes lots make money like this .. i know a person who go to car boots all over and put things on ebay .. he has done well ."

if you have a good eye taking time to go thro the rails in TK Max and then pop it on ebay... starting price what ya paid... not everytime but a good few

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

We regularly buy second hand stuff, cars, bikes, parts for said cars and bikes, my phone was second hand technically (Brand new in box - unwanted upgrade - cheap as hell) there are lots of things i wouldn't buy second hand, but i love antiques and they are hard to come by new ( before anyone starts making out like i am stupid that was a joke)

but i wouldnt say because i buy things second hand i have no pride.. infact im usually pretty chuffed with myself for grabbing a bargain and recycling...

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Im sat here in my best bargain to date, my £180 jagear dress that cost me £5.99 and the thing is i joke because it is a jagear, but its just the style and colour of something i would of bought brand new not for £180 though. But i live and die in it, i will be very sad the day i shrink right out of it

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Being a tight arsed northerner i love 2nd hand stuff as well as bright shiny new things.....draw the line at condoms tho.......

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


"Being a tight arsed northerner i love 2nd hand stuff as well as bright shiny new things.....draw the line at condoms tho....... "

Nothing worse than cleaning them up only to find they don't fit cos the last user was bigger!

(Only joking by the way, I have a great stash of unused condoms, rapidly going out of date!!)

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

I am slowly getting over my phobia of charity/second hand shops. I buy books, games etc... But still can't bring myself to buy clothes.

Most of my clothes as a kid used to come from jumble sales etc... Because mum couldn't afford new stuff and the stick I used to get off other kids who recognised their old clothes has stuck with me, yep I was that kid!

Cue the Violins lol!!

I give all my old clothes to charity now though and it's good to hear so many people get good use out of second hand gear.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I love dress agencies, designer duds, dry cleaned and sold on at a fraction of the original price. I've had some great bags from there too - recently retired a Russell and bromley bag I paid £50 for and used.regularly for ten years - they were around £300 new when I got it.

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By *umourCouple
over a year ago

Rushden


"The issue I have with second-hand goods is that I do not wish to bring bad karma into my house - I would like to know where they have been, if you know what I mean."

I agree with most of what you have typed, Pearl, except this bit! Thing is, you take something into your home and your home is a happy one, no problem!

We bought a fantastic sideboard from a second hand shop and it cost £80. When it was delivered it took three to carry it and even then it was a struggle. It looks perfect in out "Bamboo room". and we have been told it would have been nearly £2000 new!

I look in all the second hand shops everytime I go to town.. One well chuffed little bunny here!

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

The only thing I buy second hand is cds from Amazon. That said, when I bought my house, the vendor had been toying with the idea of renting it out so had put in a new fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, new beds with the plastic still on, leather sofas, dining table and chairs for the breakfast room and a beautiful credenza with a matching walnut folding dining table. He offered the whole lot for £1,000...bargin I thought.

My daughter spends a lot of time in charity shops as he likes vintage clothes and old fabrics which she unpicks and makes into her designer bows which she flogs for £10 each down Greenwich market.

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

"

i dont mind 2nd hand, but wouldnt have a transusion or transplant anyway

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


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

i dont mind 2nd hand, but wouldnt have a transusion or transplant anyway"

Fair-play to you....

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

I love Antiques and have been going to sales for years and shops and auctions even on line now. As a young child with my dad i feel i know a bit about antiques now .. I love the country Big house auctions just no telling what i will come home with ... my old house here thay look just right .. over the years i am filling it up with things making it feel like a home . New things would not look right .

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

I love grabbing second-hand bargains. My best to date was a gorgeous 'as new' Prada bag, £6.99 from a charity shop. When I was a bit strapped for cash a while later and needed some cash for a birthday present, I sold it on Ebay for £97. I've never been one to let 'pride' get in the way of a ninety quid profit!

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

i dont mind 2nd hand, but wouldnt have a transusion or transplant anyway

Fair-play to you.... "

no religion involved or anything.

just i refuse to be a donor because i came into the world in one piece and will go out in the same way (hopefully) so it would be hypocritical of me to expect someone off someone else that i wasnt prepared to share.

when its my time, its my time and im goin.

see ya ater, bubye then lol

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


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

i dont mind 2nd hand, but wouldnt have a transusion or transplant anyway

Fair-play to you....

no religion involved or anything.

just i refuse to be a donor because i came into the world in one piece and will go out in the same way (hopefully) so it would be hypocritical of me to expect someone off someone else that i wasnt prepared to share.

when its my time, its my time and im goin.

see ya ater, bubye then lol"

Again.... Fair-play to you !......I respect your _iew

But I'm somewhat of the opposite persuasion, in-that I'd gladly allow anyone to take any piece of me, which I've no practical use for....

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"Hmmmm makes ya wonder, would these people who regard using second hand goods as socially demeaning or those people who hold an irrational fear of inheriting bad karma refuse a blood transfusion or kidney transplant if they needed one….!. Eh!…….

i dont mind 2nd hand, but wouldnt have a transusion or transplant anyway

Fair-play to you....

no religion involved or anything.

just i refuse to be a donor because i came into the world in one piece and will go out in the same way (hopefully) so it would be hypocritical of me to expect someone off someone else that i wasnt prepared to share.

when its my time, its my time and im goin.

see ya ater, bubye then lol

Again.... Fair-play to you !......I respect your _iew

But I'm somewhat of the opposite persuasion, in-that I'd gladly allow anyone to take any piece of me, which I've no practical use for.... "

and fair play to you. lol

im sure you have a very lovely spleen lol

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

It depends what it is but if you like it then but it. Its recycling to an extent so environmentally friendly too.

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

don't we all buy second hand stuff ???????.you buy a house chances are its had a previous owner so its second hand same goes for cars .we live in very hard times and buying second hand stuff is absolutely fine.

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

if none of us bought second hand stuff, there would be an awful lot of charities struggling to survive,

there would be no antique shops. no car boot sales which people who sell on rely on them for their income, to feed their families and pay their way in life.

all the rubbish tips would be fookin mahoosive with all the re usable stuff that folk had thrown away.

so good job so many people are not so snobby to not want second hand stuff

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By *unessexblMan
over a year ago

Colchester

I sell camping equipment for a living and the only thing I would suggest you avoid is a second hand toilet!!

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"I sell camping equipment for a living and the only thing I would suggest you avoid is a second hand toilet!!"

we sold one at a car boot last year.

erm...we made sure it was empty. lol

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire

and how would people that like sloppy seconds survive?? lol

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there "

when i was young that was home away from home for me.

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me."
Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me.Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well "

pebbledashery?

istn that what you have the morning after a curry? lol

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me.Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well

pebbledashery?

istn that what you have the morning after a curry? lol"
been listening to johnny cash have ya?

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me.Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well

pebbledashery?

istn that what you have the morning after a curry? lolbeen listening to johnny cash have ya? "

why? did he like a nice ruby? (i know which song you are referring to, just incase you think im slow lol)

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

Most of my 'posh frocks' for socials and all of my hand-bags come from charity shops. Mind St. Andy's does have a lot of good stuff 'recycled' by the resident student population.

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over a year ago

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me.Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well

pebbledashery?

istn that what you have the morning after a curry? lolbeen listening to johnny cash have ya?

why? did he like a nice ruby? (i know which song you are referring to, just incase you think im slow lol)"
i would NEVER think your slow

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


"Im sat here in my best bargain to date, my £180 jagear dress that cost me £5.99 and the thing is i joke because it is a jagear, but its just the style and colour of something i would of bought brand new not for £180 though. But i live and die in it, i will be very sad the day i shrink right out of it"

Cheltenham is a good place to get stuff like that

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By *ovedupstillCouple
over a year ago

mullinwire


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there

when i was young that was home away from home for me.Its not as good as it used to be but still great if you like retro stuff, its great for haberdashery items as well

pebbledashery?

istn that what you have the morning after a curry? lolbeen listening to johnny cash have ya?

why? did he like a nice ruby? (i know which song you are referring to, just incase you think im slow lol)i would NEVER think your slow "

smart arsed fekker lol

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Im sat here in my best bargain to date, my £180 jagear dress that cost me £5.99 and the thing is i joke because it is a jagear, but its just the style and colour of something i would of bought brand new not for £180 though. But i live and die in it, i will be very sad the day i shrink right out of it

Cheltenham is a good place to get stuff like that "

charity shops and dress exchanges in affluent areas usually have good pickings

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus


"Im sat here in my best bargain to date, my £180 jagear dress that cost me £5.99 and the thing is i joke because it is a jagear, but its just the style and colour of something i would of bought brand new not for £180 though. But i live and die in it, i will be very sad the day i shrink right out of it

Cheltenham is a good place to get stuff like that "

Tell me about it.......

My grandson is one of the best dressed babies around here, Gap, next, Baby Sherman, Ralf Lauren, Baby Rocha, JoJo Maman Bebe etc..... all from the Racecourse car boot sale or charity shops and ALL brand new.

The most expensive thing we bought was a brand new Baby Sherman coat...... cost me £2.00.

She also got all the balls for his ball pit from the local Sue Ryder shop...... £5 for 400! Well impressed.

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

Isn't Pride on of the seven deadly sins?

Thank goodness I haven't got the luxury of it then, never bought a new car for starters....

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

Crumbs, this thread is still alive and kicking!

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By *aulasteCouple
over a year ago

halton.....in a room under the stairs!!!

ACTUALLY im thinking of selling my six man dome tent...lol and that will be second hand...hahaha

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

Isn't anyone who's had sex second hand?

I think I prefer second hand now, a good refurbished model with meticulously maintained bodywork

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

The Qataris paid $250 million for Cezanne's 'The card players'

guess what? It's second hand

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


"Newbie here, hope no one minds me joining in.

I have to agree with the couple that said 'If the price is right, the quality is good and if I want it, then I'll buy it. I don't believe in karma

I believe in bargains, can be new goods or otherwise'.

Up until a couple of years, I wouldn't have walked into a charity shop/second hand goods shop or a car boot sale....then I one day I lost my job.

In the space of the first week of being unemployed, I had walked into those shops and that car boot sale, and I have to say, hand on heart that I have never looked back. Food and underwear though, I do buy from the high street, but anything else, if I can get second hand then I will."

Welome newbie.

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

Some things sold as new in shops have been sold and returned. So they are second hand.

I have no issue with buying not new things. To me they arent second hand - just re discovered.

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

I have pride. Pride in my ability to pick out great second hand bargains.

As someone mentioned above, it it more like snobbery than pride to look down on recycling, hand-me-downs, and second hand good.

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

I am not going to say no to my mother's jewellery!

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

i volunteer in a charity shop, and you'd be surprised at the number of clothes that are donated still with the tags on!!!

Loads of new and even designer clothes come in all the time.

Its a haven for a bargain, ive gotten loads of stuff for the house at a fraction of the price.

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


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there "

You can't wear a new denim jacket though can you? It's got to be frayed and faded

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

lol shut up moaning will ya!

You want buy some pegs? or a coat only worn 400times then

Your my wife now DAVE!

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


"

He said something in the line that just because peeps do not have a lot of spare cash, does not mean they would be happy to buy someone's second hand cast offs as they do have some pride!

The issue I have with second-hand goods is that I do not wish to bring bad karma into my house - I would like to know where they have been, if you know what I mean.

"

So neither of you wish to buy second hand good for your own reasons. You think he's being snobbish to declare buyers of second hand goods have no pride, but you invalidate his reasons for not buying second hand goods because your reasons are better than his. Isn't that a tad snobbish too?

Sounds like you need to do some growing up.

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


"

He said something in the line that just because peeps do not have a lot of spare cash, does not mean they would be happy to buy someone's second hand cast offs as they do have some pride!

The issue I have with second-hand goods is that I do not wish to bring bad karma into my house - I would like to know where they have been, if you know what I mean.

So neither of you wish to buy second hand good for your own reasons. You think he's being snobbish to declare buyers of second hand goods have no pride, but you invalidate his reasons for not buying second hand goods because your reasons are better than his. Isn't that a tad snobbish too?

Sounds like you need to do some growing up."

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

If the Queen can wear a second hand crown .........

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


"I love seconds hand denim jackets, they are great to customise, the same with biker jackets...always look in the Birmingham Rag market, theres a particular stall that sells a lot of seventies coats n stuff its fabulous, i cant resist a mooch when im in there You can't wear a new denim jacket though can you? It's got to be frayed and faded "
you can buy them new that look 5 years old now day for that worn in look

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