by STEFANO CARNAZZI A Swedish study determines how much money can be saved by buying and selling secondhand objects in some online platforms. While it’s obvious that secondhand trade is good to save money and for the environment, environmental savings have not been assessed yet. Online ads and the creation of platforms for buying and…
By Matt Higgs Remember the days before internet classifieds? While still in university, I had a bad experience with a roommate and found myself with an empty room and a landlord looking for money. With limited cash, I wound up at the newspaper office to place a classified ad. Within hours of the paper hitting…
By:Pontia Fallahi Every city in Iran has a unique handicraft which makes for a memorable souvenir, but scoring the perfect Persian carpet is the ultimate prize. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, though, with so many types and patterns (not to mention the prices). Thankfully, Culture Trip has got you covered with our eight tips for…
By:Ayo Isaiah 1. Know Your Needs Before making any sort of purchase, you need to know what you will be using the computer for and buy something that matches your needs. Think about the sort of applications you will need, how portable you need your laptop to be, battery life, RAM and storage requirements. When…
By: Joanna Jusse Maybe you’ve been told some bad stories and prefer to buy your clothes new or maybe you just don’t care. I get it. I could spout facts about how Fast Fashion is one of the most corrupt and polluting industries in the world, but the problem is that for many, these facts…
by Jennifer Madison Years ago, buying second hand clothing was nothing to be proud of. If you bought secondhand clothing, you were probably not able to afford buying new clothing. However, buying used clothing has become a new trend. Websites where you can purchase and even sell your clothing are popping up everywhere on the…
By Brittany Burke Updating your kitchen with new appliances can be an exciting facelift. But updating your budget spreadsheet with the necessary numbers can feel a little bit more like a punch in the gut. If you’re looking for a bargain, you know to shop around for sales and look for rebates. One other option?…
By: Jack Sackman Second hand cars can be inexpensive when compared to a brand new vehicle. However, buying a used car is always a gamble. People who buy used need to be savvy to ensure that they don’t get ripped off by an unscrupulous seller who is trying to unload a car with a lot…
by Samantha Schoech When we were expecting our twins I was a little dismayed by how many pieces of plastic I was expected to buy for two babies. After all, babies are only babies for a short while and if everyone buys new piece of plastic (or wood, metal, etc) for their babies that’s an…
15 Tips for Buying a Used iPhone Written by Ahmed Hasan on May 17, 2017 1. Make Sure, That Used iPhone Has Still the Same Looks and Feel of a New iPhone. The very first thing to check before you buy the second hand iPhone is its body. Do not buy a cheap, used iPhone…
