So I didn't tell you guys about this, because I wanted to see whether I'd actually stick to it. So far, I have, thus the Big Reveal:
Since the beginning of the year, I resolved not to buy anything new. If I could not find it used, and I really, really wanted it, I could only buy it if it was made in the USA. If I could not find it made in the USA, I had to buy it from a country with decent human rights and labor laws. Obviously, food doesn't apply, and I haven't checked where my toothpaste comes from, for instance.
This year, I have bought tons of stuff. But I have only bought a tiny number of new things, and all but one has been made in the USA: I bought a wood-bristled hairbrush made in Italy. (Amazing no US company manufactures a wood bristled brush!)
I'm still trying to find a used automatic guitar tuner, because no US company makes one. It's going to be hard to replace some things (like towels and sheets) once they wear out--but I am resolved to buy USA for these, even if it costs a ton--which it will.
I have not deprived myself at all, as you'll see from my list. Here are some of the things I've bought used this year:
1. Guitar and case.
2. Excalubur 9-tray dehydrator.
3. Chaco sandals.
4. Jeans.
5. A pizza stone.
And so on. It's absolutely amazing what you can buy on craigslist, ebay, and thrift stores. I really want to buy a kayak, and have been keeping my eye out.
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I keep saying I'm going to do that again. I didn't do it to save money although I ended up saving a LOT of money; I did it to stop the endless piles of junk in my house. Also, it made me think twice about eveything I thought was no longer useless. Could I get another few years out of an item. I repaired my TV for 250.00 instead of buying a new one and it's still working 4 years later. I would join you July 1rst but Max is trying to talk me into getting a Flat Screen and they take up so much less room!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've bought any less junk--it's just that the junk is that much cheaper! I'm not contributing to landfill. You can easily, easily get a used flatscreen, if you want one! I kind of want one, too--but not enough to buy one yet.
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