There has been a movement around buying/selling used or giving away items to keep them out of landfills.  In fact, there are many people that claim to save enough by buying used that they are able to afford to travel, send children to college or to save for retirement.  Buying used certainly does not carry the stigma it once did.  There are many reasons to buy or sell your items.  And while I am not suggesting I would buy everything used, there are certainly many items that would be good candidates.

According to the Trusted Choice, new cars depreciate 11% the moment you drive them home.  By the end of the first year, they will have depreciated 25%, by the third year, your new car will have depreciated 46%!  Just let that sink in a moment.  You will lose nearly 50% of the cost of your brand new car long by the time you have had it just 3 years!  Oftentimes, buying things that others may buy on a whim is a great way to buy something in excellent used condition, or EUC, such as snowblowers, riding lawnmowers, rototillers or other high dollar tools or outdoor equipment.

A great place to shop for used items is in the kitchen.  You can buy a set of dishes, pots and pans, silverware, even small appliances for pennies and no one ever needs to know they were used.

Many people buy most of their clothing and bedding used.  Since these items can be washed there is absolutely no danger of bringing anything undesirable into your home that can hitch a ride.  Many buy furniture, decor, electronics, antiques, major appliance.  Pretty much everything in your home can be purchased used for less.  You simply need to know where to look and how to separate the quality from junk.

These items can be picked up at consignment shops, garage sales, Salvation Army stores or local websites such as craigslist, Freecycle, or any local site that is committed to giving away or selling gently used items.