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Discover 6 everyday items that may be better for your safety and your wallet to buy new, instead of saving money
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Buying secondhand can be a smart way to save money. Thrift stores, resale sites, garage sales and estate sales can turn up everything from furniture and kitchenware to electronics and baby gear at a fraction of the original price. In many cases, a gently used item can work just as well as something brand new.
But there are some purchases where getting a bargain may not be worth the potential downside. Certain items are difficult to clean thoroughly, while others can deteriorate with age or develop problems that aren't obvious until after you've brought them home.
