12 Things You Should Not Buy Second-Hand.

For some products, saving a few bucks by buying them second-hand may not be worth the effort.

Here are 12 products you should NOT buy second-hand.

1. Bicycle helmet

When it comes to your safety, you should never buy used products. Small defects caused by prolonged use and which you cannot notice immediately may not provide the safety you are looking for.

2. Baby crib

Cribs can be overwhelmed by babies, and you don't want your baby's physical integrity to be compromised by a faulty crib. According to a study by the New York Times, the use of defective cribs resulted in the deaths of 150 babies between 2007 and 2010.

3. Laptop

The smallest flaw in a used laptop can get worse as time goes on. In addition, you do not receive a warranty for it at purchase and no guaranteed service as in the case of a new one.

Refurbished laptops may have hidden damages that the seller may or may not be aware of. It's risky to buy second-hand laptops.

4. Footwear

Shoe manufacturers say that buying second-hand shoes is not a good idea because they have taken the shape of the person who wore them before. Especially running shoes that can cause you discomfort and injuries.

5. Cooking dishes

Cooking utensils are something you should invest in. As time goes on, they wear out, which means that they are more and more difficult to clean, and even more so, they can release certain chemicals while preparing the food.

6. Hats/caps

These can be difficult to clean, which means that you may end up with lice or skin diseases from the old owner. So you better go to a store and buy a new hat.

7. Blender

The blender blades must be perfectly sharp to function properly. If you buy a used one, you may not get the banana paste or berries you would like.

8. Upholstered furniture

Beyond the fact that you risk waking up with certain beetles in the furniture, which will then be very difficult for you to get rid of, regardless of the solutions you use, if you buy used furniture, it would be best to reupholster it yourself.

9. Plasma and LCD

These TVs are quite sensitive, and if the screen "dies", its repair may cost you more money than if you bought it again. Although technology has advanced, and the failure rate of TVs has dropped from 7 to 1% (this for very good models), there are still problems, the solution of which is quite expensive.

10. Vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaners fall into the category of household appliances subjected to "trauma". They can be hit, slammed, and all these incidents can seriously damage their lifespan.

The cost of repairing a vacuum cleaner is usually big, compared to the product's value.

11. Car seats for children

A child car seat that was involved in an accident can no longer protect your child like a new one. And according to statistics from the UK, one in 10 child car seats was placed in a car that had an accident.

In addition, technology is advancing, and child car seats are improving year by year. It would be good to think that the safety of your child is much more important than the economic crisis.

12. Digital cameras or video cameras

Like any high-tech device, digital video or photo cameras wear out very quickly due to the speed with which technology is evolving. In addition, video or photo cameras wear out physically very quickly. One blow is enough to damage something.

Which, of course, you won't see when you buy such a second-hand device. And if it breaks down anyway, you will have to pay a lot for the repair.