Save Money by Only Buying Things You’ll "Wear Out"

We've been programmed by manufacturers over these past few decades to be such a disposable society so we will keep buying, but it's not sustainable. Do you practice this with your belongings/purchases? Any tips for everyone else? :thumbsup:

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Save Money by Only Buying Things You’ll "Wear Out"
By Whitson Gordon
Nov 11, 2011

We may look at worn-out gadgets, clothes, and other items as old and useless, but Trent over at weblog The Simple Dollar points out that if something is worn out, it probably has held greater value than the newer items in your home—and that's usually a good indicator of whether you should buy something.

It's always sad when something you love becomes worn out, but unlike the things you buy and use for a short period of time, it's a comforting feeling knowing you got your money's worth. In fact, if you're ever on the fence, it's a good way to tell whether something's worth buying:

Not only that, but Trent recommends going through your current belongings and using this trick to clear out clutter. If you find something you use every once in a while but don't ever see yourself "wearing it out", maybe it's worth selling to someone who will instead. Hit the link to read more.

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