December 21, 2011

21 Things you Should Never Buy NEW

DVDs and CDs
Books
Video Games
Special Occasion and Holiday Clothing . . Sometimes you'll need to buy formal clothing for special occasions, such as weddings or the prom.  Most people will take good care of formal clothing but will only wear it once or twice.  Their closet cast outs are YOUR savings.  Thrift stores, yard sales, online sellers and even some dress shops offer fantastic buys on used formal wear.
Jewelry
IKEA Furniture (check Craig's List or Freecycle)
Maternity and Baby Clothes
Musical Instruments
Pets
Home Accent
Craft Supplies
Houses . . You'll be able to get better and more features for your dollar when you purchase an older home rather than building a new house.
Office Furniture
Cars . .  You save money on both the initial cost and auto insurance.
Hand Tools
Sports Equipment
Consumer Electronics
Garden Supplies
Timeshares
Recreational Items
Games and Toys

From Lynn Truong . . finance.yahoo.com/news