MSN Money ran a very helpful article the other day covering “10 things you shouldn’t buy new”. There are some good ideas on the list, the most pertinent of which I found to be: cars, children’s toys, and video games. I’ve bought each of those second-hand and, unless you’re a real stickler for everything you own being in new/mint condition, it’s incredibly handy to let someone else eat the depreciation/”early adopters’ fee”. *grin*
