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why do people think second hand is manky?

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WhereAreMyAirpods · 16/08/2022 17:12

Why do people think second hand things are manky/dirty/unsafe? Have just read a comment on another thread about second hand jewellery not being safe because it's dirty.

Really? Are there really lots of people out there who think just because something has been in someone else's house for a while, it's unclean? Do these people not own washing machines or have a bottle of soapy liquid to clean things with?

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CakeCrumbs44 · 16/08/2022 17:26

There are few things I wouldn't buy second hand.

Earrings I suppose? Duvet or pillows... Knickers/swimwear?

Generally things can be cleaned pretty well. Most people I know are happy to buy second hand.

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WhereAreMyAirpods · 16/08/2022 17:26

onthefencesitter · 16/08/2022 17:22

I would happily buy second hand clothes but not shoes. I feel like shoes should be new cos feet sweat and you can't put leather shoes in the washing machine.

I agree there is logic to this approach. I was also brought up that shoes "mold" to your feet and second-hand shoes will give you bunions (or something). Would buy something soft like converse second hand. Lots of shoes I see handed in though are barely worn - I think quite often people will buy a new pair of shoes for a wedding or big event and never wear them again.

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ethelredonagoodday · 16/08/2022 17:23

PollyRockets · 16/08/2022 17:13

Some People are idiots

It's just that simple

Yep.

Titsywoo · 16/08/2022 17:22

I buy loads of second hand stuff and don't think it is dirty! I'd never buy a fabric sofa or a mattress as who knows what could have soaked in and they can't be fully washed. Everything else is fine though.

onthefencesitter · 16/08/2022 17:22

NeedMoMoney · 16/08/2022 17:20

Currently 29 weeks pregnant, went to a carboot sale last Sunday, nabbed quite a few baby onsies that were in lovely condition (only £5 for the bundle) and were also clean, also two Pairs of maternity jeans that fit so well and were only £2 each!!! I love my "manky" bargains 😄

Yes I was telling my SIL that I would only buy second hand clothes for my baby when I have one and she looked at me like I was quite mad!

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WhereAreMyAirpods · 16/08/2022 17:22

Bubblebubblebah · 16/08/2022 17:15

I really want to see that thread and what was on the jewelry to make it unsafe🙈

Nothing. It was just bought in a charity shop, therefore second hand and not "safe".

Has anyone ever caught the lurgy from a second hand M&S string of beads?

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Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 16/08/2022 17:22

No one told Tutankhamen about the second ( or possibly third) hand jewellery 👸

onthefencesitter · 16/08/2022 17:22

I would happily buy second hand clothes but not shoes. I feel like shoes should be new cos feet sweat and you can't put leather shoes in the washing machine.

NeedMoMoney · 16/08/2022 17:20

Currently 29 weeks pregnant, went to a carboot sale last Sunday, nabbed quite a few baby onsies that were in lovely condition (only £5 for the bundle) and were also clean, also two Pairs of maternity jeans that fit so well and were only £2 each!!! I love my "manky" bargains 😄

Mammyloveswine · 16/08/2022 17:18

I love a charity shop mooch! Just got ds2 a new coat for school for £2 and a full length lined waterproof for forest school for £2!

PonyPatter44 · 16/08/2022 17:17

I think some people are just a bit odd. Ebay, Vinted and Sothebys all exist very successfully due to the pre-owned market!

JaneJeffer · 16/08/2022 17:17

Someone needs to tell the queen. Wearing those old hand-me-down jewels. What a slob.

sjxoxo · 16/08/2022 17:16

Jewellery can easily be cleaned!
I don’t get it either.. love second hand & vintage. 1000 times more interesting than new! x

ComtesseDeSpair · 16/08/2022 17:15

I suppose some of it is psychological. Clothes I’m generally absolutely fine with because they can be easily cleaned (and I’m a grimy item myself, anyway) but I’d never buy second hand bedding or towels for example; yet I happily sleep in hotels and AirB&Bs and use the office shower room towel facility, so it makes little sense.

Bubblebubblebah · 16/08/2022 17:15

I really want to see that thread and what was on the jewelry to make it unsafe🙈

Bubblebubblebah · 16/08/2022 17:15

Must of us understand how cleaning things works so...

PollyRockets · 16/08/2022 17:13

Some People are idiots

It's just that simple