Why I NEVER Buy New

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2 ай бұрын

Today I'm talking about a few reasons why I almost never buy tech brand new, and a few of my favourite places to find tech items secondhand. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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@punkhillbilly3869 2 ай бұрын

I was looking for a CD player and was blown away at how much they were new. I found one on Craigslist for $50. When I went to pick it up it was a 1989 JVC brand new in the box. It even had that new smell. The lady had a JVC receiver, tape deck, equalizer and record player NIB! I kick myself for not buying all of them.

@michaelcorcoran8768 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm sure part of that is just such a nisha item these days that you lose economies of scale. The other thing is, there's really no major reputable brands making them anymore. Even the ones that say Sony on them are actually just white labeled. So it's much better to find one if you can. That's in decent condition from 20 years ago

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Great find buddy! So crazy it was still in the box too!

@medleysa 2 ай бұрын

Shout out to all the folks that buy tech brand new so that we can save some cash in a couple years

@costylezz 2 ай бұрын

The Apple refurbished store has some good savings as well

@redesignedlife777 2 ай бұрын

You ain’t saving that much. After you add the apple care and out the door. You might save 10-20%. Not that big of a savings.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Yeah Apple Store is best for buying used when you still want that warranty from Apple. My computer was probably $300-400 cheaper than used at Apple, but no warranty if anything goes wrong. I don’t usually spring for Apple Care ever and instead just have a pool of money I’ve put aside from every skipped extended warranty, to be used if anything does in fact break and need to be replaced 👍

@RicardoBryanOfficial 2 ай бұрын

Another option can be to buy the previous phone instead of the newest model. But i’m sure you’re already aware of that. I recently bought an iPad Pro M1 new for my drawing. Extremly good machine but from 2 generations ago. The great benefit from Apple products is that it will cost you a lot less but you can rest a sure that it wil get it updates for years to come.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Yeah agreed good tip! I bought my iPhone 11 back when the 13 was out, and I saved hundreds instantly in doing that

@michaelcorcoran8768 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I try to convince everyone I can to stop buying their phones brand new. I mean literally, if you wait 9 months after a phone comes out, it's almost always available $0.50 on the dollar, at least for a flagship Android. If you wait 18 to 24 months, it's probably $0.30 on the dollar. A good example would be like the pixel 6 pro today you could find for like $240. Save you yourself. Maybe $700 from the pixel 8 pro. And it still has another 30 months of security patches and another OS update. And even something like a pixel 5A I think it's running Android 14 and you can find if like 120 bucks. Lg, G8X, G8 or something. Those have basically the internals of a $200 portable dac inside of them. And you would find a 80 bucks. They even have headphone jacks and SD cards. The former of which allows you to actually use headphones that won't be in a landfill in a few years.

@Nicobreizh 2 ай бұрын

Always buy the best of an older generation than the mid of a new generation. Not cheaper but better longevity.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

You’re right, more people need to spring for older phone models certainly. Great point about the headphones/headphone jack too!

@jonathanmeyer1164 2 ай бұрын

If I had to pick one, it would be my casette Walkman. Found the same model shortly after for sale on Retrospekt for about 275 dollars, but I only paid 30 for it from Marketplace. I did have to replace the headphone wires and adjust the belts and speed a bit, but it's been working great ever since.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

As long as you’re not afraid to get your hands a little dirty and do some work, you can save big. Great find buddy!

@dynamiketiger 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man, great tips! 🙌 Still enjoying all your vids;) God Bless!

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you my friend! Hope you’re well :)

@dynamiketiger 2 ай бұрын

@@spencers-adventures Yessir! You as well, buddy! 😊🙌

@unknown.gone.incognito 26 күн бұрын

I Literally Love Buying Second Hand. The Savings Are Insane. Bought A Samsung Galaxy S20 ULTRA For $200, Bought 2 Samsung Bud Pro For $100 & Today I Bought A Old Sony Laptop For $60!

@mar_cel 2 ай бұрын

I usually buy technologie new (i like the new smell :)), but im also planning to use it for 6+ years. I just bought a speaker yesterday, but went for the previous model, because i got it for half of the price of the new one. Also my phone is from 2018 and my camera from 2012. Bought still worke perfectly for me. Really like your videos. Have a great day.

@RetroEdUK 2 ай бұрын

Definitely some monetary gains / saves to be had buying second hand vs new. The value drops on new items the second the transaction is done. Love the points you make about negotiating and on occasion being able to make a bit of money if you decide to sell something on. A few years ago I used to buy an iPhone each time there was a new release and I dread to think some many hundreds of pounds. I’d unnecessarily squandered 😬. Lessons learned I guess. Keep up the great vids!

@spencers-adventures Ай бұрын

Thanks Ed, exactly! Secondhand purchasss can bring huge savings by avoiding that immediate depreciation. Negotiation is part of the fun!

@bRIAN_69420 2 ай бұрын

It can also appreciate in value as well! But it depends what it is.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

You’re right! Guitars are good for this. I bought I used Gibson Flying V for $500 in 2011 and sold it for $1600 in 2021 👍

@adamwragg4606 2 ай бұрын

Problem with secondhand in a way though is, affording stuff as expensive as that off the bat. We wouldn't be able to afford that kind of money without really saving hard

@GeordieBoy700 2 ай бұрын

I got the Logitech MX Master Keys and MX Master 3 mouse for £60.00 second hand. Saved a fortune.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a huge deal!

@SpartaRemixFan1 2 ай бұрын

I'm also trying to buy as much as possible used. And I really like to go to flea markets, so I always look for good deals when I go there

@Nicobreizh 2 ай бұрын

I speak for France but when I buy used thing’s ( sometimes 1 month old ) I always negotiate a minimum 20 %. Because when you buy new you have TVA to pay . ( taxes) taxe sur la valeur ajoutée.

@markwillis2800 2 ай бұрын

Do you own a Casio F-91 watch by any chance? The world's best selling digital watch has been on sale since 1991 only costs £11 here in the uk.

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

I’ve considered it! I’m a Timex guy and have had an Expedition model for years

@TimSnowPhoto 2 ай бұрын

I purchase 99% of my good second-hand. Tools, photography gear, clothing (and at that for the past 15 years it’s all been Patagonia or Carhartt because it lasts incredibly long even tho I beat the shit out of it and Patagonia’s environmental and ethical stance align with my own, basically everything I need is bought second-hand except for running shoes because, as an untrarunner, I need the support and grip of new ones. The few things I purchase new fit into the buy-once-cry-once category and the quality will have the item outlive me…

@bjoernschumacher5852 2 ай бұрын

only downside of 2nd hand purchases: Many people treat their stuff like sh!t, so you have to deal with scratches, scuffs and so on....

@spencers-adventures 2 ай бұрын

Yeah this is true! If something is too beat up I’ll usually keep looking, but you can usually still find the item in good shape and less expensive if you keep your eyes peels and be patient. For me the first nick or scratch already being on the item is a relief, so I don’t have to worry about protecting it quite so much!