Tuesday, February 2, 2010

8 items to avoid at the thrift store

Last week, my list of eight was things that are a better value used than new. As promised, here is the list of things that should be avoided at the second hand store.

* Liquids. I have seen shampoo, perfume, vinegars and oils and I suspect that they are all contaminated with urine.

* Electronics. They don't work.

* Helmets. Cranial safety is no place to cut corners.

* Gifts. You night think this goes without saying, but you would be wrong. No one has said it to a certain relative of mine.

* Puzzles. Missing pieces.

* Mattresses. I know that they are 'reconditioned', but still. Pee soaks deep.

* And the obvious, socks and underwear. I still am amazed that they sell them.

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