9 Things To Avoid Buying at Thrift Stores

These objects might not be in the best of shape and could serve as havens for allergens, mold, drool, snot, and bed bugs.

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Unless they are brand new, hats and helmets are not the best purchases at thrift stores. A secondhand hat may harbor lice.

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Makeup containers, brushes, and skincare products are breeding grounds for a variety of microorganisms from other people.

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It is difficult to remove them from your mattresses, bed pillows, and sofa cushions once you have them in there.

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With used pet beds, houses, crates, blankets, and toys, you never know what previous owners' pets got up to.

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Additionally, they tend to lose their suction quickly, which is most likely why thrift stores are selling them.

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It''s best to avoid purchasing swimsuits or new, unused underwear unless a thrift store has received a donation of these items in sealed packages.

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There are few things as frustrating as finding out you’re short a puzzle piece when you’re nearing the end.

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As children outgrow items every few months, parents should take advantage of baby essentials at thrift or consignment stores.

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9 Things To Avoid Buying at Thrift Stores

These objects might not be in the best of shape and could serve as havens for allergens, mold, drool, snot, and bed bugs.

Stuffed Animals

Unless they are brand new, hats and helmets are not the best purchases at thrift stores. A secondhand hat may harbor lice.

Bike Helmets and Hats

Makeup containers, brushes, and skincare products are breeding grounds for a variety of microorganisms from other people.

Skincare Products and Makeup

It is difficult to remove them from your mattresses, bed pillows, and sofa cushions once you have them in there.

Mattresses and Pillows

With used pet beds, houses, crates, blankets, and toys, you never know what previous owners' pets got up to.

Pet Furniture

Additionally, they tend to lose their suction quickly, which is most likely why thrift stores are selling them.

Vacuums

It''s best to avoid purchasing swimsuits or new, unused underwear unless a thrift store has received a donation of these items in sealed packages.

Undergarments

There are few things as frustrating as finding out you’re short a puzzle piece when you’re nearing the end.

Opened Puzzles

As children outgrow items every few months, parents should take advantage of baby essentials at thrift or consignment stores.

Infant Car Seats, Strollers and Baby Cribs

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