FabSwingers.com forum: Second hand clothing and items

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

I’ve bought a fair amount of baby clothes second hand from facebay, or from other mums that I know...most of it has barely been worn, or not worn at all....just paid £40 for 131 items of 0-3 month old clothing, most of which still had tags on!

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

I never bought a new pram, aside from a maclaren buggy.

Also bought second hand clothes and stuff I loved.

No shame in that at all

You must be getting really excited

Jo x

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Sensible in my eyes.

Why spend a fortune on stuff that will only be worn for a few months and end up smelling of sick etc.

Save the money to buy something more memorable for baby

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

Im the third child of four. Hand me downs are a given. Pretty much everything I wear is charity shop

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

That's bloody sensible QL. They grow out of 0-3 months so quickly and then you have all the poonamis and sick and a wardrobe that's cost you a fair amount is ruined.

I love vintage clothing, particularly the dresses, so yes, I have done before. I think my best buy's a bottle green Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress that fits like a dream and was only £5. I was sorely tempted by a VW dress today but if I had bought it I wouldn't get much wear from it.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

You’re also thinking about the environment as well. As previously stated baby and toddler clothes are barely worn in, before they out grow them. So all credit to you and the money you save could be used for more Family time as well

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

We are BIG fans of charity shops. Apart from underwear, we have pretty much stopped buying new clothes. We go out and do charity shop crawls and go through every one we can find in a town we find ourselves in.

We have got some real bargains and we have done a bit to reduce the amount of clothes going to landfill.

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

Don’t wanna quote everyone!

- Yes, very excited. And impatient now!

- And those were my thoughts. No point in buying him loads of brand new clothing just for him to wear it once and then never again because he’s either grown out of it or he’s stained it

- My grandparents go to charity shops to buy their jigsaws, complete them and then swap with their pals. Then they’ll take them back and get more! They’ve actually had to go to different towns as they’ve been to all the charity shops and returned their jigsaws

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

"I’ve bought a fair amount of baby clothes second hand from facebay, or from other mums that I know...most of it has barely been worn, or not worn at all....just paid £40 for 131 items of 0-3 month old clothing, most of which still had tags on!

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

If it looks good I buy second hand clothes I bought some lovely ones for my granddaughter

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Absolutely nothing wrong with buying second hand . I used to always pass my kids clothes on and my friends would pass theirs on to me. One friend lent me all her maternity clothes for my second pregnancy and as she was a very wealthy person I was very well dressed

I have loads of clothes from charity shops, stuff I could never afford to buy new. When our kids were small and money was tight I relied on charity shops for my stuff. I still have a Levi jacket that I bought years ago.

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By *ara JTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol East

I love charity shops - it's where I get most of my clothes.

Some fabulous items for a fraction of the high street price.

You just need to be fussy and patient searching for the gems.

And if you find it's not really you, or is not a good fit, I just pop it in a bag and give to the next charity shop.

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

Absolutely - some things were new like bedding and mattress, but the Moses basket and cot were 2nd hand.

The only thing I put my foot down though for new was car seats, you just don’t know the history of them unless you take it out of the box.

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

I bought second hand items for my second child so much cheaper and all of it next to new

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Oh and lots of our furniture is second hand

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Yeah, I buy some of my clothes from charity shops, mainly jeans, jackets, sweat shirts, and also donate some of the things that I either no longer wear, or don't fit me anymore back to them as well.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Oh and lots of our furniture is second hand "

Yeah this too, although I did buy a brand new bed and mattress a few months ago

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Im a charity shop queen. When my grandson was being born i bought loads of secondhand amazing stuff but i insisted on buying the pram brand new

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

I bought loads of my baby stuff second hand. And I got a great big bag full of beautiful outfits done designer ones for my daughter when she was little. I don’t understand people spending a fortune when they’re not in them for that long x

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

My sons girlfriend works in a cancer research furniture shop

Everything in the (big) flat is from there and you would never guess

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

I got as much as I could second hand for my babies. Some people are just snobs and rude and are to be ignored.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

My pram was new as it was a gift from my parents. But most of everything else I needed came from charity or friends. You couldn’t tell the difference! All the things I had was also passed on to friends and people I meet that needed a helping hand. It’s just sensible. Things are hardy used and certainly don’t ware out in the short time it’s used. C

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

I love a good charity shop.

Buying kids clothes second hand definitely makes sense as they grow out of them so quickly.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I do when I can. It's absolutely sensible.

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

I buy stuff all the time second hand especially for my kids bundles from evilbay ect are great also I buy and sell my irregular Choice Shoes all preloved its budget and environmentally friendly.

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By *xperimentalistMan
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Wish the quality of mens clothes in charity shops was better

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

"Absolutely - some things were new like bedding and mattress, but the Moses basket and cot were 2nd hand.

The only thing I put my foot down though for new was car seats, you just don’t know the history of them unless you take it out of the box. "

Oh our Moses basket is second hand - we actually managed to bag two, so one will stay at my inlaws! We got gifted money from C’s gran so we bought a nappy change unit, chest of drawers, chair and cot (which will do him for a while as it turns into a bed) brand new, but pretty much everything else is/will be second hand

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

Second hand doesn’t bother me,

We have brought new prams (at bargain prices mind you) and also second hand ones.

Clothes for my first mostly were from a family member that had child few months older than him, then I gave them away to a friend that had a baby.. third worn clothes then!

Long as stuff is good condition I don’t see issue with it

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

It's ethical, economical and good for smug (this designer dress? 99p off eebay, etc etc).

Well done, Queen! Top bargain hunting.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Wish the quality of mens clothes in charity shops was better

It can be pretty poor in comparison to women's stuff I agree. I think men hang on to their stuff longer

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

"It's ethical, economical and good for smug (this designer dress? 99p off eebay, etc etc).

Well done, Queen! Top bargain hunting. "

I know it’s not the same thing, but my wedding dress was on sale. I spent my wedding day bragging about how much of a bargain it was

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

Never had kids sadly, but I would have no qualms about second hand

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

One of my friends who has two little boys, sells all her stuff on really cheap so I sent her a message saying when her youngest grows out of the jumperoo could I be first dibs for it. It’s the second jumperoo she has owned (oldest child is two and a half) and she bought both of them brand new! They’re about £80!

She’s also one who makes comments about people buying second hand - yet sells everything on!

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

This annoys me so much. Babies grow so quickly so many clothes items have only been worn a couple of times. I remember the looks of disgust when I tried to give my daughters stuff away for free... nobody wanted it. Sorry to see things haven’t changed much.

I love second hand shops for clothes and bags and some of my nicest stuff that also fits best has come from them.

Good luck OP and keep doing what you do

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

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

I didn't personally with my little one, but to be honest they grow so quickly it's a waste of money buying new.

Only used the pram for 4 months it cost 1600, if I knew I'd switch to a stroller so quickly I wouldn't have bought that new either.

I gave all my little ones things away for nothing when I was done to struggling parents.

Don't listen to what other people say about it, if you ask me its first class snobbery nothing else. Some people can't afford to buy all these things new.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Wish the quality of mens clothes in charity shops was better

It's not so much about the quality, more the choice. Mostly it's about 80% women's stuff to 20% men's, then when you've found something you like, it's usually in the wrong size

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

"It's ethical, economical and good for smug (this designer dress? 99p off eebay, etc etc).

Well done, Queen! Top bargain hunting.

I know it’s not the same thing, but my wedding dress was on sale. I spent my wedding day bragging about how much of a bargain it was

you must have "the gene"! Other bragging rights reserved for dresses that have pockets, but that's a whole new thread.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

People gave me so much stuff with my first, both new and second hand, that I didn't need to buy much at all.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

"It's ethical, economical and good for smug (this designer dress? 99p off eebay, etc etc).

Well done, Queen! Top bargain hunting.

I know it’s not the same thing, but my wedding dress was on sale. I spent my wedding day bragging about how much of a bargain it was

My wedding dress was £15 from eBay! Can’t remember what make it was, but when I had it dry cleaned before the big day the lady at the dry cleaners was shocked that I’d got it so cheap (she knew the brand name!) lol

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

My pram, cot and about 89 percent of clothes were second hand.

As long as they were clean I didn't care.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

you must have "the gene"! Other bragging rights reserved for dresses that have pockets, but that's a whole new thread. "

Dresses with pockets! Skirts with actual pockets. This is a definite thread.

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

you must have "the gene"! Other bragging rights reserved for dresses that have pockets, but that's a whole new thread.

Dresses with pockets! Skirts with actual pockets. This is a definite thread."

Who’s gonna do it? Don’t wanna tread on anyone’s toes

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

"It's ethical, economical and good for smug (this designer dress? 99p off eebay, etc etc).

Well done, Queen! Top bargain hunting.

I know it’s not the same thing, but my wedding dress was on sale. I spent my wedding day bragging about how much of a bargain it was

I’m genuinely jealous

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I have found some good bargains in charity shops, then sell them on Ebay for a decent amount.

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

I bought new things recently and today I came across a car boot sale and I saw the same items for next to nothing

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

I am the queen of charity shop buying bloody love it why pay ridiculous money for stuff recycling I give back to charity shops .. my Pam's, cots etc were all secondhand didn't do my kids any harm OP don't you worry a hair in your beautiful head what ithers think you will be an amazing mum and no amount of fancy stuff will change that xx

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By *retty GoodMan
over a year ago

Cardiff Bay

Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

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

I don't mind second hand stuff if it's in good condition. I think people who stick their nose up and mock people who buy second hand have too much money or haven't a clue about the kind of stuff you can pick up.

I have 7 bin bags of 0-3 month baby clothing, most of them only worn once or twice and loads of them are still new with tags. They are ready to go to the charity shop where they will probably be sold for 25p a piece which is a bloody bargain.

I have bought some wonderful things second hand but the only things I won't buy are shoes and underwear.

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

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me "

How come?

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

I sell on eBay and car boot sales and also buy second hand too.

Got my sons mamas and papas cot and matching changing unit from gumtree for £150 - it was like new and sold it 2 years later for £100.

My suite was bought off eBay for £100 and paid £30 for a man with a van to collect for me. Still in decent condition 6 years later!!

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By *retty GoodMan
over a year ago

Cardiff Bay

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?"

Well honestly, kids wise what if anything happened, accident, illness, reaction etc. Yes could be a million reasons why but would always be in the back of my mind and for the most important people in my life is it worth the risk.

Just buy less you never use it all anyway

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

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?

Just buy less you never use it all anyway"

All of that could happen when something is brand new. But I see your point.

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

When I first moved in with C we bought a couch and two chairs from facebay - brand new £100! The women had bought them for her flat which she was renting out, she rented it to someone who never actually moved in, so they were sat for a few months then she decided to sack the whole renting process so got rid of them.

They were honestly the comfiest couch/sofa ever, I regret getting rid of them and buying a brand new one, I miss them so much

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

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?

Just buy less you never use it all anyway"

I'm wondering what risk there is in second hand clothing? As long as you launder everything before wear, there's no risk!

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By *retty GoodMan
over a year ago

Cardiff Bay

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?

Just buy less you never use it all anyway

All of that could happen when something is brand new. But I see your point. "

Your 100% right and the odds are million to one but I’m a dic and always think of the what ifs

Hope the pregnancy is going well

Are you excited ?

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"I don't mind second hand stuff if it's in good condition. I think people who stick their nose up and mock people who buy second hand have too much money or haven't a clue about the kind of stuff you can pick up.

I have bought some wonderful things second hand but the only things I won't buy are shoes and underwear.

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Agree on this, and wigs and hats...

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

Only thing I wouldn't buy second hand is car seats for safety reasons and shoes ..

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

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?

Just buy less you never use it all anyway

All of that could happen when something is brand new. But I see your point.

Your 100% right and the odds are million to one but I’m a dic and always think of the what ifs

Hope the pregnancy is going well

Are you excited ? "

Pregnant itself is going great, baby is wonderful, I’ve just a bunch of health issues alongside it. So I haven’t had time to enjoy it much! But super excited

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By *retty GoodMan
over a year ago

Cardiff Bay

"Second hand stuff I don’t see any issues at all but personally I wouldn’t myself and for my kids definitely dosent feel right to me

How come?

Just buy less you never use it all anyway

All of that could happen when something is brand new. But I see your point.

Your 100% right and the odds are million to one but I’m a dic and always think of the what ifs

Hope the pregnancy is going well

Are you excited ?

Pregnant itself is going great, baby is wonderful, I’ve just a bunch of health issues alongside it. So I haven’t had time to enjoy it much! But super excited

Ok well hope your ok, kids are amazing try enjoy every second

But at the time don’t let the old man go down the bottom end lol

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Only thing I wouldn't buy second hand is car seats for safety reasons and shoes .."

When I moved into my current flat about 6 years ago, all I had was the clothes that I wore. My trainers had holes in them and someone gave me another pair that were size 13, I looked like a flippin' Clown

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

We definitely did buy baby items second hand or as had things passed to us from other members of the family whose children were older than ours.

At such a young age they are not in it long enough for it to get badly worn. It very sensible.

We still look in charity shops now expecially if Alexis is looking for something for one of her performances.

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

So glad to hear so much support for 2nd hand stuff. It was my family business for generations!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Only thing I wouldn't buy second hand is car seats for safety reasons and shoes .."

And pants

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

A good deal is just that, regardless of whether someone decided to buy it before you and you took it off their hands.

The fashion industry has made people too fickle and helped to heap enormous damage on to our world, including environmental degradation. I'm happy to hear to rebalance that with second hand.

Men who want used underwear are perhaps seeking to help too?

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

Once it's washed and smells like your washing powder there is nothing wrong with it

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

"Only thing I wouldn't buy second hand is car seats for safety reasons and shoes ..

And pants"

Yeaw!! Goes without saying ha ha

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By *adeiteWoman
over a year ago

Stafford

My mum went to charity shops and I wore Laura Ashley as a baby. She paid pennies compared to what people paid new. Smart lady! Why not buy second hand. Babies grow so quickly in the first few years. One day they fit 0-3 months the next they don't. And maybe they wore that outfit once.

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By *unsexual MemelordWoman
over a year ago

Midlothian

I love a good rummage in charity shops, it's fun to find a wee hidden gem! My most comfy jumper came from a charity shop, and a big chunk of my dvd collection was second hand. It's fine if someone only wants to buy guaranteed new stuff, but it really irks me when they look down on others for buying second hand.

All that baby stuff for £40 is a real bargain, and it's a sensible thing to do in my opinion, babies are heckin' expensive so if I was having any, I would save cash where I could too.

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

Very sensible idea.

I love charity shops, some of my favourite dresses have been charity shop finds.

My best bargain was a catch kidson handbag for my niece, it was £6 in brilliant condition and looked unused and I looked on line and the same bag was still on sale on C K website for £49!

I also buy alot of books second hand.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

As an aside, do any of you stick to one particular Charity Shop, or do go and rummage through them all until you find what you are looking for, also the same question for those of you who donate as well?

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"As an aside, do any of you stick to one particular Charity Shop, or do go and rummage through them all until you find what you are looking for, also the same question for those of you who donate as well? "

All chazza shops are fair game, and I generally donate to whichever one is nearest.

They do actually say thanks for donations now, there were a couple round here that looked at you like they were doing you a favour taking stuff off your hands but that's changed now.

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

I always shop in charity shops.

I have done for years. Clothes, furniture,bric a brac

I get a little dismayed at some as they attempt to sell things at almost new prices. I have been known to point it out to them especially if its primark stuff.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

I’ve two I regularly give to (including the gift aid. They send a letter each year to let you know how much tax they received back through the donations) I do giggle sometimes when I see a nice top and realise it’s one I’ve given!

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By *aughtyboi1979Man
over a year ago

near camborne

Good on you ,, too much wastage going in the world .

As long as the child/children are well looked after and happy its nobody else's business ..

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I always shop in charity shops.

I have done for years. Clothes, furniture,bric a brac

I get a little dismayed at some as they attempt to sell things at almost new prices. I have been known to point it out to them especially if its primark stuff."

Yeah, there are some that sell stuff at about a fiver, which you can get at another one a couple of doors down for half the price

Sod the bric a brac and nicnacs though, I don't need any more clutter in my life, and I don't do dusting

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

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

Nothing wrong wiv 2nd hand, money don't grow on trees or Instagram

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

Absolutely! I love a bargain!

I often trawl around the charity shops in town and have found some right gems

Ignore them, better to be frugal and buy second had so you've got more pennies to go and do fun shit I say!

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

Fuck people and their negative opinions.

You're doing what's best for you and the soon to be small person.

Our munchkin is now 15 months and we still haven't bought anything brand new. Clothes are all recycled, handed down or bought from people we know who have similar age kids. Toys are all charity shop bargains. Books from the library, free. Pushchairs, bought 2nd hand.

With all the money we've saved, we're going on holiday. Which we couldn't possibly have done if we bought from shops

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

My first born just about had everything second hand or hand made knitted stuff nothing wrong with it they grow up so quickly items never looked worn put the money you've saved to better use for you and your family enjoy

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

Did you know there is a lady (somewhere in the uk) that offers a service to new mums whereby she will supply clothes to fit babies at each stage of growth for a monthly subscription. You return the 0-3 months and receive a new bundle of 3-6 months etc .

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"My first born just about had everything second hand or hand made knitted stuff nothing wrong with it they grow up so quickly"

Back in the 70's ma gran used to knit jumpers for me that were always 2 sizes bigger than ones that actually fitted.. "Well you'll grow into it", she used to say, Yeah cheers Gran, I want to wear it now actually, not in a couple of years ffs

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

Double the price and call it ‘vintage’ and nobody would bat an eyelid.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I buy 90% of my clothes secondhand. When the kids were little I got loads of things from car boot sales. They grow so fast, especially in the first few years, clothes don't really get worn out before they have outgrown them.

Anyone who has a problem with you buying secondhand, obviously has never needed to watch the pennies.

Ignore them.

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

When I was pregnant with my son I was only 19 money was tight. Most of his stuff was second hand and he always looked pristine. I would rather a second hand outfit from jasper conran for him Instead of a new item from primark.

My mum used to search the charity shops for designer children's wear. There is loads.

As I'm plus size there are only a few shops that sell my size. I do look at plus size selling pages, especially for vintage style dresses as you can't always get them in the shops

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

All. The. Time.

I will not aspire to the rediculous commercialism that surrounds everything these days and I didn’t do it in the 80’s when I had my babies.

My grandchildren adore charity shops as we can spend with almost impunity.

I think what you’re doing is fucking awesome.

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I’m a huge fan of it. I love those recycle and swap markets too. My sister and I are always swapping clothes for a new look. My daughter found some gorgeous Zara leather pants for £3 this week. She has been brought up to thrift. Enjoy your bargains!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I’ve just realised that the blouse I’m wearing in my avatar (silk and cotton panels with some exquisite and subtle detailing) was bought from a charity shop for £4. It’s a designer label thingy worth about 200 quid.

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

I’d love to open a pre loved clothes shop, as we all have clothes in our wardrobes that we’ve not worn for a year or more.

I’m currently selling lots of dresses as at sometime in the future I hope to move, and don’t want to lug something I’ve not worn to another home..

How much longer do you have to wait for Jnrs arrival OP?

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

"I’d love to open a pre loved clothes shop, as we all have clothes in our wardrobes that we’ve not worn for a year or more.

I’m currently selling lots of dresses as at sometime in the future I hope to move, and don’t want to lug something I’ve not worn to another home..

How much longer do you have to wait for Jnrs arrival OP?"

11 weeks to go!

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

I love second hand, clothes, bags, shoes, mugs, furniture, all kindsa stuff... But mostly books

buying new is often more of a status exercise for some I think, I wouldn't worry what people think about your buying habits and concentrate on cooking your little bun!

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By *r n Mrs NaughtyCouple
over a year ago

eccles

Its a total waste of money buying new for a baby. Most of it never gets worn, you will get lots of gifts for baby. Im A new nana and my daughter wanted all New!! Haha she Thinks I paid over a grand for her baby's pram. I bought it off a friend only used it for 6 months and paid 100. And now my son's misses is expecting so he's havi g the pram lol. It's still like new and all the baby clothes. Don't let stupid people judge you hun xxxx

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

Buy everything for my little one second hand no point in buying new when they only wear it once

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

My sister brought almost everything second hand for her kids. The only thing she brought new was cot mattresses and bedding and car seats for safety reasons.

I think it's great to reuse stuff others not longer want or need. We live in such a throw away society.

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By *ustme34Man
over a year ago

Bradford

But I’ve been getting sly digs made at me...why would I buy second hand?

Why the hell not?!

I’ve also bought him 3-in-1 pram second hand....used a handful of times (it was the granny’s spare). Paid £80 and it’s worth £650. Bargain?!

Do you buy second hand clothing and items?

I must admit I wish I looked in charity shops more, I have a friend who has the most weird and wonderful clothing, mostly from charity shops for an absolute bargain "

Theres nothing at all wrong with buying 2nd hand clothing for children, like a few have said already they grow so quick they will outgrow it all in no time, and the amount of changes you will have to do it cant hurt to have spares at such bargain prices (the ones that complain and say you shouldn't are probably the ones that are now selling brand new baby clothes unborn with tags on them

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By *s_bettyboopWoman
over a year ago

-3

Yes I buy from my local charity shop on my street and I love it! It's amazing and I love the staff as well. I've got some proper bargains brand new with tags on and designer stuff.

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By *othrockercplCouple
over a year ago

Halloween Town

Given how long they'll be in them for there's no problem with it at all.

They grow so fast..

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

I like having a browse and finding weird and wonderful things. You've inspired me to go on a charity shop binge.

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

We've got four kids, eldest is almost 14 and was quite a tomboy, so 14yrs later our almost r ye old lady is still wearing some of her old stuff, especially the lightning McQueen stuff.

Babies destroy clothing, from both ends. Buying second hand is the only thing that makes sense in my book. Everytime we bought something really nice for them they filled it full of shit that night ??

If buying second hand means you have plenty of clothes for all eventualities then that means you'll be a great mum! Don't listen to anyone that tells you otherwise!

J X.

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

"We've got four kids, eldest is almost 14 and was quite a tomboy, so 14yrs later our almost r ye old lady is still wearing some of her old stuff, especially the lightning McQueen stuff.

Babies destroy clothing, from both ends. Buying second hand is the only thing that makes sense in my book. Everytime we bought something really nice for them they filled it full of shit that night ??

If buying second hand means you have plenty of clothes for all eventualities then that means you'll be a great mum! Don't listen to anyone that tells you otherwise!

J X."

*Almost 4 yr old lad. Bloody phone

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

I've gotten into second hand off ebay. Bought a top which I couldn't justify the price at retail price at £125, which I got for £4.75, my best buy yet!

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Both ours had most things 2nd hand & I sold on again. They grow so fast it’s pointless buying new. Any clothes we received were returned back to the friends they came from so they could sell on etc... I would also shop in the sales for following year.

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

"I like having a browse and finding weird and wonderful things. You've inspired me to go on a charity shop binge.

I’m such a good influence

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By *asilForty77Man
over a year ago

a hundred and sixty of us living in a small shoebox in the middle of the road

"I have found some good bargains in charity shops, then sell them on Ebay for a decent amount."

As well as boot fairs gotta get a bargain then make a profit on eBay ching ching

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I've just bought a flashy waistcoat from a charity shop .. always get clothes now

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

When our kids were younger they would be so excited getting a pile of hand me downs from friends and family! Our kids always chose their own clothes to wear from when they were toddlers and because we'd paid so little or nothing for they were often out in Monsoon dresses and wellies puddle jumping! Recycled clothing is the way to go

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

Helps that we live in the charity shop capital of the UK! About 30 charity shops in our town! Coach tours actually bring people just for that!

Peach x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Queen Elizabeth the first wore her half-sister Queen Mary's coronation robes (remodelled) for her own coronation. So there's royal precedence for second hand clothing

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

"Queen Elizabeth the first wore her half-sister Queen Mary's coronation robes (remodelled) for her own coronation. So there's royal precedence for second hand clothing

I do take my inspirations from relatives x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Queen Elizabeth the first wore her half-sister Queen Mary's coronation robes (remodelled) for her own coronation. So there's royal precedence for second hand clothing

I do take my inspirations from relatives x"

And so you should your maj :curtsey:

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