Do you go to second hand stores?

I almost always buy second hand. Not only does it save tons of money, it's better for the environment, by keeping those things out of landfills & reducing our needs for new materials. A win-win situation as far as I can see. It's not quite buying from a second hand store, but my used car is clearly the best second-hand purchase I've ever made. It's old, and I've had it for about 2 years now. I paid $400 for it and I've put about another $300 into the brake system & assorted other little problems. It gets great mileage, is big enough for my large family and I've spent less than what a person with a brand new car would spend in 3 months of car payments to keep it running for 2 years.

I love shopping in second hand shops and consignment shops. You can get some great buys for very little money.:)

second hand store are very good, because you can find real treasure for nothing. I like garage sale and rummage sale as well...all for fraction of real price...:)

I also go to second hand store. They have nice stuff at lowest price, we called that kind of store "SURPLUS". You may find items which is already second hand or items which is just an old stock. YOu save a lot of money from your pocket compared of buying a new one.

No, i've tried. But once i enter such shops, i feel like even if they give them away i dont want them. I am always interested in brand new stuff.

It depends. When one can afford well, a distaste for this second hand goods is not uncommon. But when one can't the second hand stores, are treasure troves. As for me, I'm in the latter.

I love second hand stores. I consider them to be a form of entertainment or a treasure hunt. You just never know what you will find in there. Most of my favorite things have come from a second hand store [thrift store]. I also buy things to decorate the house at the second hand stores. I have bought books, collectibles, furniture, clothes, you name it and I have probably bought it used. New stuff is a little out of my budget these days so if I want something new, I buy it used! LOL. We buy a lot of toys for the kids [and me!]. One of my total favorite things to buy at one nearby second hand store is a toy grab bag. It usually costs around $4.00 or so and it's a pretty good-size bags of smaller misc. toys. I have found some really great stuff in those toy grab bags. In fact, I wish that I had one to go through right now! I am having toy grab bag withdrawal!

We have a couple second hand stores in our town, and I do go to them. They are great for clothes for the kids since they seem to grow out of them so quick. And sometimes I find some good decorating stuff for the house. I found a nice pitcher and bowl one time, and I think that is my best buy. I payed $3.00 for it.

i love it to search something in second hand stores. they are full of old and new things. sometimes absolutely new, never used. thats so cool. you never know what you find there. we have 5 big ones here, so i am always successfull. i collect a special service, its blue glass, and i found nearly all pieces. i go twice a month to look if there is a new one, and i find other things too.

i do not have to go to a second hand store...i just search the net for any second hand items which fits my budget...just like this site: http://bansalangin.sulit.com.ph. i could easily find the item i need...less effort and with skills in huggling...i could get the item at the very best price.

Yes I go to second hand stores. The thing is that everything their is so cheap and you can get some really cool things in good condition for nearly half the price!

My parents taught me what a good bargain shopping at second hand stores can be. Its one of the ways that they were able to raise nine children on just over a thousand dollars a month. That includes bills, food and all. I buy a few things brand new but most stuff I will buy use. Except for our beds there isn't a new piece of furniture in my house. I paid just twenty five dollars for my couch and love seat, normally cost was eight hundred. I buy most of the children's clothing at thrift stores or yard sales. When you only pay a quarter for a shirt you don't mind as much if the children get it stained up.

I love going to second hand stores. I found my kitchen table, four chairs, and a new computer desk at one about a month ago and got all 3 things for just $30! I priced the things at WalMart and the same table and chairs were $99 and the computer desk was $59 on sale. I also buy almost all my sons clothes, my clothes, and my husbands clothes at thrift stores. The only things I buy new are under garments and socks and shoes. I also find lots of crafts items and just knick knacks that I do not need but I want! LOL! Happy shopping!

I usually visit the second hand shop to see if I can find something really old, something worthy. But so far, I have not bought anything special from the second hand stores. Because its really rare to find some good things there. May be if we need some products for really cheap money, they this may be the good choice.

I have to admit that I do not go to these thrift stores or goodwill stores. They seem to be very pricey for used items. I do go to yard sales during the summer. Here you will find great buys. I bought clothes for me there for like a quarter each. I have bought dvd movies for $1.00 each. I love meeting new people and getting bargains. What is one mans junk is anothers treasure. Last week I bought the television scene it dvd game brand new for $1.00 I could not believe my luck. This game runs like $30.00 to $40.00 in the store. I will be going next saturday too to find more stuff.

I go to second hand stores and we have ONE good one here in my City. One could really get real good bargains there including books. I seldom buy new books since I could just buy them second hand and all those of my favorite authors too. My best buy were tables. chairs, mirror, books and magazines. For me they are always best buys.

I've shopped at thrift stores and The Salvation Army stores, as well. I love shopping there, because the items are so cheap and they're in pretty good condition.

Just be careful in what you've bought in a second hand stores, they're might be some immitations of the products that why the price is much lesser than the original product. I was once a victim of this scenario, I bought a gucci bag which is much 80% cheaper than the original product. After a week and a half, it worn out. So be careful.

of course i always went to the second stores because of the cheaper compared to a brand new items...but there's is a bit difference between the two...new items shines well compared to the used one........

I do like buying clothes at second hand stores, which in the Philippines, are called 'Ukay ukay.' I get a lot of good bargains and as long as they're washed properly are much more fashionable than those I can get for a lot more in malls.