4. Electronics
Who knew that old electronics, especially laptops, weren’t a good deal at yard sales? Well, let me tell you why! Most of them are accidentally dropped or overused by their owners. A couple of years ago, I wanted a CD player because my old one broke, and I am nostalgic about that! So I went hunting for one at a yard sale in my neighborhood, and I finally found one. I bought it very cheaply, and I was proud of my negotiating skills.
However, after less than one month, the CD player broke, and when I showed it to my husband, he said it was probably because it was overused, and he also noticed that it had been dropped multiple times. I was upset, but I learned my lesson.
Now, every time I see or hear someone who wants to buy electronics from yard sales, I have one honest piece of advice for them: Don’t! Stick to deals from Black Friday or other times of the year to find yourself that laptop or e-reader that you wanted to buy but it was too expensive for your budget.
Hey, dear reader, if you ever thought of holding a yard sale instead of just being a regular customer, this book might guide you! I read it myself too before I relocated and wanted to sell as much as possible of my belongings. Plus, if you have a Kindle, you can find it here for a bargain! Enjoy!
5. Nonstick cookware
Maybe it is just me because I am usually paranoid when it comes to cookware, but I will never buy or recommend buying nonstick cookware from a yard sale. And now you’re probably confused and a bit disappointed because of this since, for example, a brand-new pan can be pretty expensive compared to a secondhand one.
However, for you and your family’s health, it might be a better idea to spend more on a new product! Let me tell you why. As practical as nonstick pans are, their Teflon coating wears out and comes off with repeated use (and in my case, I use them more than five times a week), giving them a short lifespan.
Buying new nonstick cookware will guarantee that you can use it extensively before it is time to replace it, which should occur every three to five years.
