Would you ever buy pillows from a second hand store?

beautyqueen there is nothing to be ashamed about. I don't care what people will say if I buy anything second hand, since it's what I can afford and as long as the item is clean I don't see why I can't use it. If not second hand then I go to dollar store. I wouldn't mind buying second hand pillow, as long as it still looks good and doesn't smell too mushy. after you buy, wash it with water and bleach, then dry it under the sun. your pillow will look and smell better and cleaner.

We buy alot I couldn't do thof things second-hand as well...but I couldn't buy a pillow used!! That is just too gross for me..thinking about who was laying on it or doing God knows what with it, no way at all!!

Oh NO !!! Thats a bit too personal...I didnt think that they could even sell pillows at second hand stores. Thats disgusting.

I love thrift stores, and have bought all manner of things at them; but I do agree that I would not buy a bed pillow from one. Sometimes the Goodwill store will get overstock items from stores like Target, etc that still have the bags and tags on them, in which case I might buy one, but not a straight up used pillow. I don't even bother washing my used pillows to clean them, since they always end up lumpy and uncomfortable. I will shell out the etra few bucks for a new one every year or so from the store.

That's one of those things I don't think I could buy second hand. I don't care to buy clothes. But I'm weird about shoes and anything that goes near my head. And I wouldn't by second hand underwear of course. That's just gross.

I too am not a rich person and I don’t see any shame in admitting it! I love to go to garage sales and second hand stores. In fact, I have managed to furnish most of my home and get my computer from a thrift shop. I feel that a pillow is one thing that I wouldn’t buy. I have to air out my pillows twice a week under the sun, just to get that crisp clean smell to it again, I can’t imagine buying someone else’s pillow…lol.. That would freak me out! I don’t think that I could even air it out nor take the time to wash it! To me, under wears and bras are items that are too personal and we would never buy second hand, I feel that pillows fall along the lines of such person

I actually have both throw pillows at a thrift store, I remove the outer layer and use the stuffing to make a new pillow. I ran it into the dryer first and then I spray on fabreeze.

I would buy decorative pillows second hand. I mean the kind that are to add a spot of color or decoration to a room by putting it on the sofa or bed. I would wash them first though. I wouldn't buy a used secondhand pillow that is for sleeping on with my head on the bed. WalMart has brand new ones for $5 and sometimes even cheaper than that so there is no need to buy them used.

We live on a fixed income and will never be rich in money...but what we lack that way we make up in happiness... I do buy several things second hand...but never something so personal as a pillow or under garments...I just do not think I could sterilize them enough to feel secure with my family using these items....

I am also a one without much money, and I can accept the old things from some other friends . if they give up something due to room absence or they buy the new ones, I can get them without any shame. but I never buy pillows from a second hand store, as there really so little second hand store here. I can get the old things from friends, and I think no one will sell the old pillows to a second hand store in our area. but I can find some good things other than pillows in a second hand store,and I don't mind it is a second-hand thing if I like it . but I didn't buy anything from a second-hand store . the old things is enough for me .

Ofcourse no! if my money isn't that much i'll just wait for a sale at the department store..your health is at risk specially your baby because some bacteria may live there from the old owner..unlike clothes you can wash them thoroughly..so please don't..

No, I just can't let myself do that. I also will not buy any kind of linens (sheets, comforters, etc) or bath towels. The thought of it really grosses me out. I also would not buy them at garage sales or auctions. I went to a garage sale once where someone was selling a box of used tighty whitey men's underwear! I was embarrassed for the sellers and left the garage sale! No way would I consider buying used underwear!

I don't buy much at second hand stores. Not that I'm too good to, or anything. I just can't bring myself to do it. And, pillows is one of those things that has so much potential to be really icky. Just my opinion.

I dont think I would. What if the person had lice before you bought it??? Its kind of gross. I guess if it had been washed and I was desperate.

well I am all for second hand stuff but you have to be care full of what types of second hand stuff you buy take into consideration the health factor of some of these second hand stuff as then you will have to spend more money

I shop at second hand stores, but I just can't imagine buying a pillow from one. No matter how clean it looked, and even if I washed it, I don't think I could stand to sleep on it. I bought our pillows at a dollar store, for three dollars a piece, in this case I would rather buy new.

Ah! I had an awsome response but myLot didn't let it go through, it didn't even post! Grrr, I'm so angry! OH well, I guess I'll just make this short and simple. NO.

I'm not rich either and I can afford to shop at most stores, but since I like to be thrifty I have shopped at rummage sales, garage sales and thrift shops. There are certain things that I would not buy though and pillows would be one of them. I just bought a very nice pillow in Walmart for around three dollars so you can shop new and still be frugral where it matters most.

I have bought decorative pillows at a thrift store but never a bed pillow...Not sure why, maybe because it was used, not sure...I usually buy toys for my grandsons....I love thrift stores..

I just can't... I feel unsafe and I only like feather pillows... after some time of use they just become useless. I ask my father to buy a new pillow for me... you just made me remember, my pillow is flatten, I need a new one.