Why buy New when Used will do?

This goes for everything! (Except food maybe)

Along with our theme of saving the planet (before it's too late - December 21, 2012) any time you can buy something used will help the planet!

You need to see this short video www.thestoryofstuff.com for a full explanation.

Some people believe there is a stigma attached to buying used stuff, but look what you say when you buy something previously enjoyed;

1. First and foremost, you are not contributing to the demand for that item
2. Second and possibly most importantly, for the most part, people buy used stuff nearby them, therefore you're saving shipping
3. Don't get me started on politics but in the number three position is tax savings! This is so hypocritical -- I mean there's no way for the tax man to go around to all the yard sales and find out who's making what on what item and try to grab them for another tax. However it when you buy a used item through a secondhand store, you have to pay tax! Tax it was already paid on that item! If you buy a secondhand car from a dealership, guess what?more tax! Anyway the point is, to buy things secondhand and avoid the tax.
4. Of course it's great for the seller as well. While the seller might not make money on it (sometimes they do) they stand a chance of recuperating some of the money that they paid for the item in the first place.
5. The item doesn't go to landfill! Whether you pay for the item or get it for free, the fifth reason to deal with used goods is to save them from going to a landfill site!
6. Did I mention you will be saving money as well?

Once you see the video www.thestoryofstuff.com, you will totally agree with this post!